Whitstable Folk Club

27/08/2024

HENRY SAYS:-
Well here we are for some of you deja-vu all over again.
Yep it's that time of the month. You're the stars and not for the first time you may add. Well done you.
Summer may be drawing to a close but the sun still shines in the back room of the Labour Club. So make an evening of it, see you there, you know it makes sense.

14/08/2024

Henry says -

1) there will be another showcase event arranged by Nigel at the Labour Club. It's Bank holiday Monday 26th August from 2pm weather permitting in the garden. If you fancy doing up to 4 numbers as your own mini gig you'll have a readymade audience. Participants to request more info/volunteer their service to Nigel:-
07903 793872
[email protected]

2) We announced at the last last Friday the passing of Mark Lawson who enlivened our sessions and was a founding father of our current incarnation as well as being part of Dead Horse Morris, the Shanty Crew and Whitstable Hoodeners. I have been asked to forward details of the arrangements:-
Thursday 29th August 9.30 am Church service Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception RC Church Northwood Road, Whitstable
11am Faversham Crematorium ME13 9H
1pm Wake at Goodys Brewery CT6 7NP

All welcome to any of these

10/08/2024

UPDATE- From Alex- Mark Lawson Funeral.

Wake for Mark is to be held at Goodys brewery in Herne from 1 pm on 29 August. Alex

06/08/2024

Mark Lawson - Funeral arrangements - please could you pass on to your members -

As many of you will know, Mark Lawson, founder member of Dead Horse Morris and larger than life character in the south east Morris / Folk / Shanty scene, died last month.

We have had many requests from people for details of his funeral. Can I ask that you please pass these on to those who might have known Mark, as I am not in contact with every individual personally.

We have been given the following information about Mark's funeral from his brother.

Thursday 29 August 2024:
09.30 - Church service at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception RC church, Northwood Rd, Whitstable.

11.00 - Faversham Crematorium, ME13 9H.

The location of the wake is yet to be decided by his family. As soon as we know, we will pass on the information.

Mark had said, and this has been echoed by his brothers, that he wanted a 'Morris' Funeral, so please come in kit if you

are happy to do so.

We anticipate that at some point during the day, we will dance in his honour and memory.

As a founder member of Dead Horse Morris, the Shipwright Shanty Crew and Whistable Hoodeners, as well being involved in setting up Rochester Sweeps Festival and Faversham Hop festival, I know you will agree that he deserves the best send off that we can give him.

I would be grateful if you could also pass on the information to anyone who knew Mark and may want it.

If you have any queries, please let me know, and I will ask his family

Kind regards,

Angali.

--

Angali Clifton-Fearnside,

(on behalf of Dead Horse Morris).

01/08/2024

22/07/2024

09/07/2024

Here is the programme. Go the web site for details of all the Artists https://hernebayfolk.co.uk/artists-2/ and a useful map to see where the venues are located https://hernebayfolk.co.uk/map/
See you there.

24/06/2024

Henry says......

"Last Friday time folks. We've the ASHEN KEYS as our featured act, they're a multi-instrumental trio (one of whom lives locally) who played the Sweeps festival in Rochester to great reviews and support at for a Folk in the Barn gig. Yes I'll stop wittering . As usual its 8pm prompt kick off so hope to see you all then. As I'm getting more doddery on the balance front any help with putting chairs out a little earlier would be appreciated."

Henry

14/06/2024

This month at Whitstable Folk Club, we bring you guest artists THE ASHEN KEYS.

The Ashen Keys are a multi instrumental, multi voiced celebration of heartfelt storytelling from Kent. Their sound tells of influences from folk, blues, pop, classical and even early music. Expect to be taken on a journey through dark folk tales, bittersweet love stories and reveries on nature, all with exquisite vocal harmonies and unique instrumentation.

29/05/2024

SINGERS NIGHT at Whitstable Folk Club this week 31st May.

Nigel sent some pics of the club showcase last Bank Holiday Monday.
Great time was had by all.

28/05/2024

HENRY SAYS --

In the words of Mae West too much of a good thing can be wonderful. Following in that vein this Friday is Last Friday and its back to the back room of the Labour Club for a singers night and another chance for you to shine again. See you there then

Henry

20/05/2024

FOLK CLUB SHOWCASE IN THE BEER GARDEN
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 27 MAY 2-5PM

10/05/2024

Don't forget we have a benefit session on behalf of our hosts The Labour Club on Bank holiday Monday May 27th. Whitstable Folk Club Members will feature in a club garden concert or back room of the club if nasty weather, all acoustic, 8 acts. Bring family and friends and sing your hearts out.

18/04/2024

By Popular demand!! This month at Whitstable Folk Club we have IAN PETRIE.

18/04/2024

PARISH NOTICE-
I don't know if this is of interest to your members?
We have a screening of the 1971 movie "The Ballad of Joe Hill" at the Labour Club on Saturday evening.

Whitstable Labour Club Films Presents...
"THE BALLAD OF JOE HILL"
Saturday 20th April, 7.30 pm

Book Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joe-hill-1971-biopic-tickets-872872504157?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday 20th April, we will be screening "Joe Hill", the 1971 biopic about the Swedish migrant who travelled to America in 1902 and became a union organiser and songwriter for the Industrial Workers of The World. In 1915 he was executed for a murder that many believe he never committed. His songs such as "There is Power in The Union", "Rebel Girl", "The Preacher and the Slave" live on today.

Joe Hill never died, he went on to organise.

View the Trailer: https://youtu.be/U0EcDdo1lR8?si=QBv6o_Nkh_YWqJW8

Joe Hill is a 1971 biopic of the Swedish-American labor activist, written, directed and edited by Bo Widerberg. It stars Thommy Berggren, Ania Schmidt, Kelvi...

18/04/2024

MESSAGE FROM NIGEL/ HENRY

"Hi folks. Just a quick note from Nigel re the proposition he mentioned at the last Last Friday. Over to you guys on that one. My usual folk club reminder will be winging its way to you in a few days time.
Henry


Hello everyone
Anyone interested in performing at the benefit for the labour club on Bank holiday Monday May 27th...Whitstable Folk Club Showcase...2- 5pm in the garden or back room of the club, all acoustic, 8 acts , first come first serve, 20mins each act, bring family and friends and sing your hearts out....contact me on [email protected]....
Cheers Nigel

25/03/2024

Not only an Easter Weekend, we also have the clocks going forward AND a WHITSTABLE FOLK CLUB, LAST FRIDAY SINGAROUND!!

Henry says....
"Here we are again 'Last Friday' time. 5 weeks since you last graced the back room of the Labour Club. So I'm sure lots of practising done or rest taken etc. Anyhows it would be good to see you all again so make a note in your diary and turn up this Friday. You've the treat of your very good selves as the main act (aka singers night)".
Henry

As ever Whitstable Labour Club back room doors open at 7.30 for an 8pm start and an entry fee of £3 pp.

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22/03/2024

I am delighted to bring you our Author Open House event which will be held at Thirty Nine Whitstable on

SAT 30 MARCH 11am - 5pm

We will have ten great authors there to chat to you about their books whilst you browse, read and enjoy coffee and treats courtesy of this lovely community cafe.

We have authors from a variety of genres from children's books to adult fiction, to horror and health and wellbeing...there really is something for everyone!

There's even some arty stuff for the kids to do whilst you enjoy your coffee!

We also have three great raffle prizes in the form of book and goodies hampers and the proceeds of this raffle will go to the Shannon Trust an amazing organisation that supports people who may have fallen through the education system and have not learnt the skill of reading.

We'd love you to come along and support our local authors!

18/02/2024

This month at Whitstable Folk Club RACHEL RODWELL returns with her renowned song cycle supporting the threatened ancient woodland of Oaken Wood near Barming.

27/01/2024

Full House at Whitstable Folk Club.

31/12/2023

31/12/2023

Apologies for missing the first couple of mins.