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Hello people,

Here with its usual dependable just-in-timeness is next month’s Acoustic Calendar for Wessex (attachments). Newcomers please note – there is a November Calendar and also an alphabetical Venues List, which gives complete addresses and contact details. Each of these can be downloaded in either Word doc or PDF format (You lot have got jam on it – you really have!)

Don’t forget to read all the exciting news below, which includes several new venues and a special message for denizens of the Blazing Stump Folk Club.

Now go ye forth and make musicke.

I’ll be in touch soon,

Tony

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NEW VENUES
Bristol: The Junction, 51 Stokes Croft BS1 3QP (0117 942 4470)
First Tuesday of the month, at 9pm. Open mic hosted by Nadine. One free drink per performer. ADMISSION FREE. All welcome.

Exmouth: Beacon Vaults, Beacon Hill EX8 1PB (01395 272138)
Every Thursday, 8.30pm. Acoustic music and song (open jam). A sit around and join in format.

Weston-in-Gordano (nr. Bristol): White Hart, Clevedon Road BS20 8PU (01275 849478, parfitt.imn @virgin.net)
Every Sunday from 6.30pm till 10pm. Acoustic Night. Very informal. Folk and Popular songs, mostly from 60s and 70s. Solo spots, jam sessions and singalong (words provided). All styles welcome. Friendly atmosphere. Parking available.

NEW ADDITIONS
Cheddar: King’s Head, 1 Silver Street BS27 3LE (01934 742153, Pete & Pat Slade: 01934 631117)
Every Thursday, 8.30pm. Music & song session. All welcome.

Manston (near Sturminster Newton): The Plough Inn DT10 1HB (01258 472484, http://www.theploughatmanston.co.uk/)
Third Thursday of the month. Jazz session. All welcome.

SCHEDULE CHANGE
Bristol: The Kings Arms, 168 Whiteladies Road BS8 2XZ (01179 735 922)
Every Monday, 8.30pm. Open mic hosted by Everton and/or Rob Vasey. PA in situ, ready to go. All performers welcome. Nice atmosphere. (The pub is near the top end of Whiteladies Road, on Blackboy Hill.)
This was formerly on Thursdays with a different host.

REVISED ENTRY
Bristol: The Prom Bar, 26 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston BS7 8AE (0117 9427319, www.theprom.co.uk)
Every Sunday, 9.30pm. Open mic hosted by local musician Rimas Mollis. Excellent PA and lights (and a couple of video screens!). Spotlight gigs for the best performers. ‘Bring your own instrument and join in, for the fun of it! Or simply come and watch.’
Used to be ‘acoustic session’ (no mic).

BLAZING STUMP ALERT!!
Luxborough (nr. Watchet): The Blazing Stump Folk Club, The Royal Oak TA23 0SH (01984 640319, George Ody: 07970 116816)
Second Friday of the month, 8.30 pm. Very friendly singaround and session. All welcome.
‘Stump’ regulars – please read this message from George and let him know your views:
“The future of Luxborough is uncertain at the moment, as the management want us to shift to an alternative evening. They are suggesting Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday. I need to find out what people think about this. They are adamant that they want the folk club to continue, as it has been a part of The Royal Oak for many years, but they want Fridays for food. November will be as normal, on the second Friday, although December will be held at The Valiant Soldier, Roadwater on the normal Friday. Let's get a full house at both. If we can't agree on a different evening we may have to look at the possibility of moving to the Valiant full time if they are up for it.”

MENDIP FOLK ON DIFFERENT DAY
Priston (nr. Bath): Mendip Folk, Village Hall BA2 9EE (Heather: 01761 300551, singing@heatherash.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false)
Second Friday of the month, 7.45pm for 8pm start. £1 entry. All styles - traditional or contemporary song, music, dance, poetry or story.
November’s meeting will be on THURSDAY 12TH instead of Friday 13th (not that they’re superstitious or anything).

CHRISTMAS CANCELLATION
Wimborne: Wimborne Folk Club, British Legion, Redcotts Lane BH21 1JX (Ruth Faulkner: 01202 695708, geoffpayne62a@yahoo.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false)
Every Thursday, 8.15pm for an 8.30pm start. Singaround. Songs, music, jokes, stories.
No Wimborne Folk Club on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve.

MAFEA FESTIVAL (Friday 17th to Sunday 19th September 2010): AMENDMENT
Priddy (nr. Wells): MAFEA Festival (Mendip Association of Folk and Entertaining Arts), Ebborways Farm, Pelting Drove BA5 3BA (Chris or Celia Street: 07970 735682, 07970 727582, enquiries@mendipfolk.org.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false, info@folkmusicsomerset.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false)
Singarounds/sessions.
There is a change to the flyer I attached to the last Update. The camping costs have been changed. Instead of being applied to the unit (i.e. 1 tent, 1 camper, etc.) they are now applied to each person (new flyer attached).

COMING SOON
Minehead: Acorn Folk Club, The Old Ship Aground, Quay Street TA24 5UL (right next to the harbour) (Eileen or Jim: 07811 744158, acornfolkclub@googlemail.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false, www.acornfolkclub.co.uk)
First Saturday of each month (except August), 7.30pm for 8pm in the Pier Room.
Saturday 5th December - Club Night featuring IAN HUDSON (ex Hearts of Oak) now with a superb programme of Show of Hands songs. Mince Pies for the Seasonal Spirit provided to thank you all for the wonderful support throughout the year. Entry £2.00 plus Raffle. Floorspots, musicians, singers, listeners all welcome as always.

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