swindon folk club

Subject: swindon folk club
From: The Sandman
Date: 18 Mar 08 - 08:21 AM

met Ted Poole the other day and he informs me that the Swindon
Folksingers Club has had to move yet again.

The new venue is MILTON ROAD CLUB, MILTON ROAD (off Faringdon Road)
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE SN1 5JA. He says it is a very nice club room; very
welcoming; with good real ales at club prices and good nearby parking.

They had to leave the Gorse Hill Club due to the introduction of very
loud rock bands in a different room badly affecting them but they left
with no hard feelings.

Contacts for the club are Eric Stott (01793 521301) and Ted Poole
(01793 722335
guest Dick Miles,friday march 28 2008http://www.dickmiles.com

Subject: RE: swindon folk club
From: Brian Peters
Date: 18 Mar 08 - 08:31 AM

They've been in the Milton Road Club for some time now, and a nice venue it is too. I had a great time there last year, and I'm sure you will too, Cap'n. Say hello from me to ted and Ivy and the rest of the crowd.

Subject: RE: swindon folk club
From: Joy Bennett
Date: 18 Mar 08 - 10:20 AM

I miss Swindon -- and Ted & Ivy -- for about 8 years I was there at least once each year - definitely for the anniversary show -- and perhaps performing at other times. Swindon, along with Bodmin and Llantrisant, are some of my favorite folk clubs in the UK (and Cornwall).

If any mudcatter goes to Swindon, please send my best to Ted and Ivy Poole & Eric Stott -- in Llantrisant to Pat Smith, and in Bodmin to Vic Legg. I miss them (and the UK terribly) -- hope to get over soon.

Subject: RE: swindon folk club
From: henryclem
Date: 18 Mar 08 - 12:59 PM

I can vouch for the Milton Road Club - they are very friendly and the room is excellent. I get there are as often as I can - at least once a month - and it's always enjoyable ... unique in its way. Ted and Ivy have been in fine form there recently and I am proud to count them as friends. Not forgetting what a fine host Eric Stott is, and a group of regulars (of all ages) who are always welcoming to visitors!

The club has a strong guest list, and celebrated its 48th anniversary in January (a wonderful night with Tim Laycock guesting) and it shows every sign of continuing for many years to come.

Swindon's notorious one-way system can be a problem - the Club is pretty central and easy to find from M4 junction 16 (where I come off) but may not be so from other directions. They do show a map on their handbills, though, so it's worth intending visitors getting hold of one. The club doesn't have a website but I think there are contact details on Wiltshire Folk Arts site.

I'm sorry, by the way, that I'll miss you there, Dick - My wife has an uncanny knack of booking my crucial dates for other things! I'll definitely catch up with you there next time.

Henry

Subject: RE: swindon folk club
From: GUEST,Scooby Doo
Date: 18 Mar 08 - 04:12 PM

I will pass on the message to Patti for you as i know her very well outside the folk scene.


Scooby in Llantrisant

Subject: RE: swindon folk club
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 18 Mar 08 - 04:55 PM

Wouldn't it have been simpler to have a Dick Miles, the M4 tour thread?

My best wishes to Ted and Ivy too!

Kitty

Subject: RE: swindon folk club
From: The Sandman
Date: 18 Mar 08 - 05:29 PM

Kitty,you should know I never do things the easy way.

Subject: RE: swindon folk club
From: Pete_Standing
Date: 19 Mar 08 - 12:19 PM

Is the club meeting this Friday (Good Friday)?

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