Birtley Folk Club/Elliotts of Birtley

Subject: Birtley Folk Club/Elliotts of Birtley
From: Glynis
Date: 26 Nov 03 - 01:50 PM

I'm researching the history of Birtley Folk Club, with a particular reference to the repertoire of its singers over the years within a social and historical context. Can anyone help?

Subject: RE: Birtley Folk Club/Elliotts of Birtley
From: TheBigPinkLad
Date: 26 Nov 03 - 02:52 PM

Talk to John Dixon who lives in Chester-le-Steet, he might be able to help. Sorry I have no phone number for John but the folks at the Davy Lamp Folk Club will have it. Ask Terri (who may also be able to help with your request)

http://www.davylampfolkclub.co.uk

Subject: RE: Birtley Folk Club/Elliotts of Birtley
From: nutty
Date: 26 Nov 03 - 03:44 PM

You should really be talking to The Elliott's themselves ..... they are such lovely people.
Pete, unfortunately, died a few years ago but his widow (Pat) is very much alive as are his brother (John) and sister (Doreen). Send me a PM if you require contact addresses.

You can also get further info from www.folknortheast.com

Subject: RE: Birtley Folk Club/Elliotts of Birtley
From: Dave Sutherland
Date: 26 Nov 03 - 04:28 PM

I was a regular at the Birtley Folk Club from 1966 until I moved to Nottingham in 1978. I still attend whenever I am back home and still see family members quite regularly.
P.M me with any particular requsts that I can help you with.

Subject: RE: Birtley Folk Club/Elliotts of Birtley
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Jan 06 - 03:04 PM

i would like to inform u that Pat Elliott unfortunately past away on the 11th of January 2006 after a battle with cancer

Subject: RE: Birtley Folk Club/Elliotts of Birtley
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 29 Jan 06 - 10:42 AM

Oops Nutty

Subject: RE: Birtley Folk Club/Elliotts of Birtley
From: nutty
Date: 29 Jan 06 - 12:50 PM

Not 'Oops' at all Guest. If you read the post thoroughly you would see that my comments were made in 2003 when Pat was very much alive.