FOREST FOLK
Programme 2024
SINGAROUND - MONDAY 6 MAY 2024, 7.30 pm
Join us in the bar for an informal evening of music and song every first Monday of the month apart from August,
starting 7.30 pm through to 10.30 pm. Sing, play, recite a poem or just enjoy - it's a lovely, relaxed evening
and you'll be in great company - we look forward to seeing you.
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NORRIE MacIVER - MONDAY 20 MAY, 8 pm
Norrie "Tago" MacIver is a singer/songwriter from Carloway in the Isle of Lewis. In 2010 Norrie became the lead singer of Manran who made a name for themselves by releasing the single Latha Math, which was written by Norrie himself. In December 2015, Norrie decided to leave Manran to focus on other projects and to have time for his solo career. In February 2016, Norrie joined Skipinnish as their new lead singer, and has since written songs for and performed with the Glasgow Barons community orchestra.
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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF EWAN MacCOLL - Monday 17 June, 8 pm
with Bob Fox, Jez Lowe and Julie Matthews
A concert of songs and spoken word commissioned and broadcast by BBC Radio 2 inspired by the original ground-breaking
Radio Ballads of Ewan MacColl, Peggy Seeger and Charles Parker.
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RUM RAGGED - MONDAY 22 JULY, 8 pm
Rum Ragged take a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, guitar, and button accordion, these new champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with their signature brand of Newfoundland folk. Always honest, thought-provoking, and often humorous, it’s Rum Ragged’s live show that makes them a fast favourite with any audience. Their combination of striking vocal harmonies, staggering musicianship, and captivating storytelling gives concert-goers an experience they won’t soon forget.
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UPDATE - Tide Lines (September) and Le Vent du Nord (November) are now SOLD OUT
but we will keep a waiting list for any returns
While our guest evenings have traditionally been held on the third Monday of the month,
please note there are a few exceptions to fit in with the artists we have booked. Just send us an email to sign up
to our mailing list for updates and reminders!
A lovely compliment from The Wilsons - at our concert night on 17 April:
"We had a truly cracking night at the excellent Forest Folk North Boarhunt Village Hall #hampshire last night.
Many thanks to Charles, Janet and all the Team for the top notch hospitality, fantastic sound and a wonderful singing audience, we had a blast:
#thewilsonfamilyteesside #folksinging"
NORRIE MacIVER
Monday 20 May 2024
BOB FOX, JEZ LOWE & JULIE MATTHEWS
Monday 17 June 2024
RUM RAGGED
Monday 22 July 2024
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See below for details of all forthcoming events.
Forest Folk meets on the first Monday of the month (except August) for Singarounds – 7.30 to 10.30 pm;
and third Mondays (with occasional second Mondays) of the month for Guest Evenings – 8 to 11 pm, doors open 7.30 pm, unreserved seating.
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Our Venue:
The North Boarhunt Village Hall & Social Club, Trampers Lane, North Boarhunt, near Wickham, Hampshire PO17 6DD
what3words: rinses.before.snowmen
To find us: from the East, leave the M27 at Junction 10, take the A32 Alton road and fork right at the Shell Garage in Wickham. Turn right by St Nicholas Church onto the B2177 to North Boarhunt, and after approx one and a half miles take the second left into Trampers Lane, Forest Folk is at the Social Club and Village Hall half a mile down the lane on the right, opposite the bottle bank sign. There is plenty of room in the car park behind the village hall so please do use it - many thanks. There are two disabled spaces at the front of the building (which is wheelchair accessible) - please keep free for those who need to use them.
From the West, double back along the M27 from Junction 11 to Junction 10, then follow directions above.
Please do not post to the venue.
To reserve and buy tickets: Tel 01329 833625 / 07976 713949 / 023 9226 4288 / email info@forestfolk.co.uk. Please send cheque payable to FOREST FOLK (together with a stamped, addressed envelope) to Janet Wiles (Forest Folk), 12A Ashling Gardens, Denmead, Waterlooville, PO7 6PR and we’ll send tickets by return. Payment can also now be made by bank transfer, details will be forwarded on request/reservation.
Membership: Forest Folk membership costs £10 per person or £15 per couple per year, your year starts when you join up. Membership will give you a discount on your guest night ticket. Memberships in future due and payable on the first of January every year
Join our e-mailing list:
We are required to ensure that you consent to being on our newsletter. You would only be contacted because you have contacted Forest Folk for tickets, given us your email address at a gig, or subscribed yourself. You can change your preferences or unsubscribe at any time. We only use your contact details to let you know about Forest Folk related information - events etc - we will never sell or pass on your information. We use Mailchimp, which is fully GDPR compliant, to send out our newsletters. If you have any questions at all do let us know.
Covid 19
While Covid restrictions have been lifted, we do want to make sure you feel safe and comfortable, and enjoy your visit, so
There will be extra ventilation
There will be plenty of hand sanitiser available around the building
Please respect and be considerate of those who may wish to take a more cautious approach
Take care of yourselves, keep safe, and once again, many, many thanks for your support.
Charles, Janet and all the Forest Folk team.
For more information please contact:
Charles (tel) 01329 833625
Janet (tel) 023 9226 4288 / 07976 713949
Email info@forestfolk.co.uk
Mail to: Forest Folk, 12A Ashling Gardens, Denmead, Waterlooville PO7 6PR
WHAT'S ON AT FOREST FOLK
2024
Mon 20 May 2024 Norrie Tago MacIver (tickets £16 non members, £14 members)
Mon 17 June 2024 The New Radio Ballads "In the footsteps of Ewan MacColl" Jez Lowe, Bob Fox & Julie Matthews (tickets £22 non members, £20 members)
Saturday 29 June 2024 SONG & ALE
Mon 22 July 2024 Rum Ragged (tickets £20 non members, £18 members)
Fri 13 September 2024 Tide Lines - Elements (£25 non members, £23 members) - SOLD OUT
Mon 11 November 2024 Le Vent du Nord (£25 non members, £23 members) - SOLD OUT
PAST GUESTS
2024
Mon 15 January 2024 Steve Knightley & Special Guests
Wed 7 February 2024 Show of Hands - The Full Circle Part II
Mon 18 March 2024 Banter
Mon 15 April 2024 Merry Hell
2023
January 2023 Steve Knightley
20 February 2023 Richard Digance
20 March 2023 McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle
10 April 2023 Show of Hands The Last Post at the Royal Albert Hall by coach
17 April 2023 The Wilsons
22 May 2023 Le Vent Du Nord
19 June 2023 Jack Rutter
17 July 2023 Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys
18 September 2023 Greg Russell
9 October 2023 Skipinnish
8 November 2023 Track Dogs
18 December 2023 A Causley Christmas with Jim Causley
2022
31 January 2022 Steve Knightley
28 February 2022 Blazin' Fiddles
21 March 2022 Flats & Sharps
11 April 2022 Bryony Griffith & Alice Jones
9 May 2022 Billy Mitchell & Bob Fox
20 June 2022 Blue Rose Code
11 July 2022 De Temps Antan
23 July 2022 Song & Ale
Jim Causley's Cream Tea Concert
15 August 2022 Skipinnish
19 September 2022 Damien Barber & Mike Wilson
17 October 2022 The Gerry Colvin Band
14 November 2022 Merry Hell
19 December 2022 A Winter Union
2021
21 June 2021 Phil Odgers TMTCH
19 July 2021 John Kirkpatrick
20 September 2021 Greg Russell
18 October 2021 Le Vent Du Nord
8 November 2021 Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker & John Doyle
20 December 2021 The Young'uns
2020
20 January 2020 Steve Knightley
17 February 2020 The Paul McKenna Band
16 March 2020 The Trials of Cato
21 September 2020 Jim Causley
19 October 2020 Richard Digance
2019
14 January 2019 The Local Honeys
21 January 2019 Steve Knightley
18 February 2019 Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker & John Doyle
18 March 2019 Edwina Hayes
15 April 2019 Glymjack
20 May 2019 The Gerry Colvin Band
10 June 2019 Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys
22 June 2019 Forest Folk Day (acoustic concert with JC & Angelina Grimshaw)
15 July Saltfishforty
9 September 2019 Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar
14 October 2019 JigJam
18 November 2019 Daoiri Farrell
9 December 2019 Christmas Ceilidh with Threepenny Bit
16 December 2019 The Jigantics
2018
15 January 2018 Steve Knightley
19 February 2018 Martin & Eliza Carthy
19 March 2018 Broom Bezzums
16 April 2018 The Coal Porters
21 May 2018 While & Matthews
18 June 2018 The East Pointers
16 July 2018 Heidi Talbot & John McCusker
17 September 2018 Granny's Attic
15 October 2018 Emily Smith & Jamie McClennan
12 November 2018 Tide Lines
19 November 2018 Martyn Joseph
10 December 2018 Christmas Ceilidh with Threepenny Bit
17 December 2018 A Causley Christmas with Jim Causley
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2017
16 January Steve Knightley
20 February Breabach
20 March Maddy Prior, Hannah James & Giles Lewin
Easter Monday 17 April Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar
22 May John Doyle
19 June Le Vent Du Nord
17 July Melrose Quartet
18 September Merry Hell Acoustic
16 October Chris Sherburn and Denny Bartley with Emily Sanders
20 November Tide Lines
11 December Christmas Ceilidh with Threepenny Bit
18 December The Liberty to Choose
2016
18 January Steve Knightley
15 February Mike McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle
14 March The Poozies
18 April Bob Fox
25 April Show of Hands
16 May Jim Causley
20 June Martyn Joseph
18 July Martin Simpson and Dom Flemons
19 September Ranagri
17 October The James Brothers
21 November Skerryvore
(Friday) 2 December Christmas Ceilidh with Simon Care's Banter
19 December 2016 Les Barker
2015
Monday 18 May 2015 - Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys
Monday 8 June 2015 - Mànran
Monday 20 July 2015 - The Dovetail Trio
Monday 16 November 2015 - Oysters3
Monday 21 September 2015 - The New Rope String Band
Monday 14 December 2015 - Christmas Ceilidh with Threepenny Bit
Monday 21 December 2015 - Hobo Jones & The Junkyard Dogs