I hope Vic won't mind me highlighting in this thread the other dimension of the Take 6 project, mentioned previously elsewhere: through a specially-appointed offcer, Take 6 has worked with school children in London, Lancashire and Hampshire, bringing traditional songs back to the communities where they were collected.

There will be live events celebrating the work of Take 6 this summer: Folk in the Park, Stanley Park, Blackpool 22 August, 2-4pm, admission free. And at Petersfield Museum, discover your own musical talents at two workshops led by Hampshire folk singer Sarah Morgan. Adult workshop on 12 June, 7.30-9.30pm, and a family singing session
on 30 July from 10-12noon. Workshops are free but the museum suggests donations of £5 per adult and £1 per child. To book your
place, contact Petersfield Museum on 01730 262601. Plus the Museum is holding an exhibition on local folk song, past and present from 8 to 27 June, in association with Hampshire Record Office.


I, too, am very excited about the digitised collections being available soon online!