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Thread #100819 Message #2032429
Posted By: GUEST
22-Apr-07 - 03:09 AM
Thread Name: Any folk clubs near Leicester Mon - Thu?
Subject: RE: Any folk clubs near Leicester Mon - Thu?
23rd April there is an extra night at the Grand Union in celebration of St George. Below is some text from Bill Wilkes, the club organiser. Anyone in the area on the 19th May might be interested in a Harmony Workshop being run by Craig; Morgan; Robson and/or their evening concert along with Mary Humphreys and Anahata -see wilbur.org.uk for details.
Pete Burnham lfd.org.uk
"Celebrate St George's Day with Dolphin Morrismen and Anstey Morrismen on Monday 23rd April at the Soar Bridge Inn, Barrow upon Soar, nr Loughborough. Dancing will start at 8.00 and will be followed by an open music session / singaround in the pub.
There can be no better way to mark the day of England's patron Saint than sitting in an English riverside pub watching the quintessentially English pastime of morris dancing, refreshed by English ale and then rounding the evening off with live English music (possibly with the odd Irish, Scottish or even French tune thrown in just to show were not xenophobic). Come and join us and if you sing or play, bring your instruments and voices.
Dolphin and Anstey are both lively sides and fine exponents of the art of morris dancing. They also include amongst their numbers some great musicians and singers, some of whom are regular visitors to the Grand Union Folk Club. To find out more about the two sides and where they will be dancing throughout the year visit their web sites: http://www.dolphin-morris.co.uk/ http://www.ansteymorris.com/
To find out more about the pub visit: http://www.everards.co.uk/pubs/soar_bridge_inn_126/"