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Thread #55745   Message #868195
Posted By: GUEST,Banjoman
16-Jan-03 - 07:59 AM
Thread Name: Folklore: Music come to Boring Basingstoke
Subject: Folklore: Music come to Boring Basingstoke
Despite what others may think, there is a wealth of musical talent in and aroun d Basingstoke. Make a note in your diary for Saturday 22nd February . Milestones Museum is holding a music day featuring local people from the Folk Tradition, including The Old Trout Band (well known for their appearances at Broadstairs Folkweek and locally) If you come, it will cost you the entrance fee, but the Museum is well worth a visit anyway as it hosts all sorts of working exhibits from Victoriana thro' to the fifties and sixties, plus the AA collestion of motor vehicles, cycles and motoring memorabillia. There is also a working Edwardian pub where you can get a drink (sadly not at edwardian prices, and a restaurant.