Northwich Folk Club

23/12/2024

This Friday (27th December) we are in the big function room at Davenham Royal British Legion for a Chilled out, Warm In Singers' Night. Doors open at 7:30pm and the Singers' Night will start at 8pm. Pete Thompson will be your host! Looking forward to seeing you there!! – VERY MUCH!!
Chilled out , Warm in means RELAXED AND WELCOMING!! - Come on Down!!
Last week's lyrics challenge was "Winter Wonderland" . Lin Tysoe was first in with the answer!!
This week's challenge is:-
"No. 1 he presents with news of a birth,
With tidings of death, No. 4,
And at 13 a bill of terrible length
He drops through the hole in the door;............."
Name that tune!!
HOT TIP!!
Danarts are now taking bookings for our guest nights in January. First up is The Time Bandits on 10th Jan and support is by Dave Vaughan and Pete Thompson!! There's a photo of their last appearance on our top banner!! It'll be a great night to start the new Year!! Here's the link!
http://www.danarts.org/events/northwich-folk-club-4403/

16/12/2024

This Friday (20th December) we are in the big function room at Davenham Royal British Legion for our Christmas Party Singers' Night. Doors open at 7:00pm and festive Lasagne (Meat or Veggie) will be served at 7:30pm. The Singers' Night will start at 8pm-ish. Pete Thompson will be your host! It’s £5 entrance including a choice of meat or vegetable lasagne!
If you would like to join us for the festive lasagne please let Brenda know your choice of meal by Wednesday. You can contact Brenda by email - [email protected]. or by phone 01565 733197.
Looking forward to seeing you there!! – VERY MUCH!! Christmas Outfits encouraged
P.S. If you don’t want to join us for Lasagne you will be very welcome, especially with a Christmas Outfit!!
Last week's lyrics challenge was "Jackaroe" from the singing of Joan Baez. Nobody got it so I sang it at the Singers' Night!!
This week's challenge is:-
"In the meadow we can build a snowman,
And pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman,
Until the other kiddies knock him down. . . . ."
Name that tune!!
Cracker Jokes welcome but not essential. There might be a spot prize for the biggest groan!!

09/12/2024

This Friday (13th December!!) we are in the big function room at Davenham Royal British Legion for an unthemed Singers' Night. Doors open at 7:30pm and the Singers' Night will start at 8pm. Lin Tysoe will be your host! Looking forward to seeing you there!! – VERY MUCH!!
Last Week’s lyrics challenge was Both Sides the Tweed by Dick Gaughan.. John Booth was first in with the title!! Congratulations John!
Have a go at this week's challenge!!
"There was a wealthy merchant, in London he did dwell
He had a lovely daughter, the truth to you I'll tell
Oh the truth to you I'll tell"
Name that tune!!

07/12/2024

Sunday 3pm to 5pm - Pete and John's Folk and Beyond Show with a hint of tinsel and Christmas!! Grab a mince pie and join us for a show with seasonal cheer!!

02/12/2024

This Friday (6th December) we are in the big function room at Davenham Royal British Legion for a Themed Singers' Night. Doors open at 7:30pm and the Singers' Night will start at 8pm. Nick Tysoe will be your host! Looking forward to seeing you there!! – VERY MUCH!!
The theme is "Forbidden Pleasures"!! As always looking forward to your interpretation of the theme!!
Last Week’s lyrics challenge was Ladies of the Canyon by Joni Mitchell. Paul Lingard was first in with the answer, Congratulations Paul!
Have a go at this week's challenge!! It is a Folk Classic:-
" Let virtue distinguish the brave
Place riches in lowest degree
Think them poorest who can be a slave
Them richest who dare to be free."
Name that tune!!

25/11/2024

This Friday (29th November) we are in the big function room at Davenham Royal British Legion for a very special Guest Night. Our guest will be Jez Lowe ably supported by The Rattling Slats
Jez Lowe has long been one of the UK’s busiest folk performers, playing for audiences the world over. As BBC Radio DJ Mike Harding said recently, “No-one else writes or sounds like Jez Lowe”, and chances are, even if you’ve never heard the man himself, you’ll have heard his songs, sung at festivals, club-gigs, open-mikes or on CD, by the great and good, the professional and the enthusiast, the young and not-so-young. What higher accolade could a songwriter hope for?.
Jez will be supported by Club Favourite, Keith Price!! Keith is a multi-instrumentalist, well known on the Folk scene for his virtuoso guitar playing and diverse music styles.
Tickets £10 non members and £8 members via www.danarts.org.uk. Please contact Brenda on 07941 710791 before booking as sales have been going well and there are now only limited numbers available. Doors will be open at 7:30pm and the night will start at 8:00pm and Steve Wilde will be your host. Looking forward to seeing you there!! – VERY MUCH!!
We have made arrangements to use the school car park so please could you use it to ease pressure on the limited parking outside the Legion and to leave space for those with limited mobility. Directions to the school car park are available on our website at https://northwichfolk.co.uk/page32.html
Last week's lyrics challenge was "Hole in the Ground” by Bernard Cribbins! Lin Tysoe and Ged McGahern were back with the right answer very quickly. Congratulations both!
This week's challenge is:-
"Annie sits you down to eat, she always makes you welcome in
Cats and babies round her feet and all are fat and none are thin."
Name that tune!!

23/11/2024

Never mind the weather!! Me and Julio down by the schoolyard, wasps in the woodpile, I can't find my camouflage net, we'll hunt him down and many more classics from the folk scene!! Come and join John and Pete this Sunday (24th) at 3pm. Send us a request for our Christmas Shows on 8th and 22nd December!! Post it here or email [email protected]!!

18/11/2024

This Friday (22nd November!!) we are in the big function room at Davenham Royal British Legion for an unthemed Singers' Night. (It's a slight change of plan, the Singers' Night with the theme "Forbidden Pleasures" will now be on 6th December). Doors open at 7:30pm and the Singers' Night will start at 8pm. Dave Vaughan will be your host! Looking forward to seeing you there!! – VERY MUCH!!
Last Week’s lyrics challenge was Cold haily windy night.. Paul Lingard was first in with the title!! Congratulations Paul!
Have a go at this week's challenge!!
"Well it's not there now, the ground's all flat
And beneath it is the bloke in the bowler hat
And that's that"
Name that tune!!

14/11/2024

If you can please go to this event on Saturday!

11/11/2024

This Friday (15th November) we are in the big function room at Davenham Royal British Legion for a Singers' Night with a significant difference!! Doors will be open at 7:00pm and at 7:30pm Nicola Howbrigg will be running a Singing Workshop. Nic’s enthusiastic approach will focus on simple techniques to enhance singing performance. Suitable for all abilities! The Singers' night will start at approx 8:30pm. Nicola has been Musical Director for ‘The Bostock Singers’ based in Hartford since 2015 and Brenda Yates (a member of that very choir!) will be your host! Looking forward to seeing you there!! – VERY MUCH!!

Last week's lyrics challenge was "John Ball"! Paul Lingard was first in with the answer!! Congratulations!!
This week's challenge is:-
" Oh my hat is frozen to my head
My feet are like two lumps of lead
I’m stuck out here half drenched, half dead
Standing under your window"

04/11/2024

This Friday (8th November) we are in the big function room at Davenham Royal British Legion for a Special Guest Night! Our guest will be Dan McKinnon and supporting him will be The Rattling Slats.
Blessed with a glorious baritone voice, a graceful mastery on guitar, and a hearty laugh that delights any room, Dan McKinnon has carved out his own unique, musical path. From early beginnings in the coffee houses, pubs and bars of Atlantic Canada, to yearly tours throughout the UK, Dan’s performances reveal an enduring respect for the past, tempered by a profound attachment to the present. His keenly observed stories and passionately delivered songs convey a deep inquisitiveness into the human condition combined with the rich heritage of the Maritimes Supporting Dan will be The Rattling Slats! aka Your Committee who will start the evening with some harmonious singing.
Tickets are available via www.danarts.org.uk (no booking fee and a reserved seat!!) and are priced at £10 or £8 for club members. Doors open at 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start at Davenham Royal British Legion. Lin Tysoe will be your host!! Club information 07419110929. or from the Northwich Folk Club website www.northwichfolk.co.uk.
Last week's lyrics challenge was The Parting Glass - Nick Cooper was first in with the answer!! Congratulations Nick!!
This week's challenge is:-
"Eve is the lady, Adam is the lord
When we are met in the love of one another
Eve is the lady, Adam is the lord
In the light that is coming in the morning"
Name that tune!!

28/10/2024

28/10/2024

This Friday (1st November!!) we are in the big function room at Davenham Royal British Legion for an unthemed Singers' Night. Doors open at 7:30pm and the Singers' Night will start at 8pm. Brenda Yates will be your host! Looking forward to seeing you there!! – VERY MUCH!! Psst this is a secret - The Antrobus Soul Cakers will be with us at approx 9.45pm for a slice of traditional Soul Cakery!! Expect drama and frolics!!
Last Week’s lyrics challenge was Killing me Softly. Shuna Bland was first in with the title!! Congratulations Shuna!
Have a go at this week's challenge!!
"Oh, all the comrades that e'er I had
They're sorry for my going away
And all the sweethearts that e'er I had
They'd wish me one more day to stay"
Name that tune!!