"THIRD AGE FOLK"

We meet at Lonsdale Road Methodist Church (GL2 0TA) either in the large hall or the church itself on MONDAY afternoons, usually from 2.00 - 4.00. Sometimes, however, our sessions are from 12.30 - 2.30 (group 1) and 2.00 - 4.00 (group 2) with tea at the crossover of the 2 groups. There's no difference between the groups except for when it happens to be more convenient for individual members to come. There's no obligation to attend every week.

Except for Bank Holidays, we get together most weeks in term-time, visiting other venues a few times each term to entertain informal audiences.

The cost is currently £25 per term, which goes towards the hire of the venue.

We play and sing a range of folk music: from traditions of the UK's 4 nations, continental Europe, and further afield. Some members learn tunes largely by ear while others read staff notation with various degrees of ease. On the whole, members play acoustic instruments but, as the band has grown, vocalists often use some amplification.

This is an open group: we'll do our best to accommodate any instrumentalist and/or singer, whatever your prior experience. If you'd prefer a different kind of group (such as strictly acoustic only / dedicated to dance music / focussing on '60s folk-rock / holding folk club style sessions / etc.) Sarah is very happy to support setting it up.

Please don't hesitate to contact Sarah (group leader) by using the link above, if you think you might be interested to join us as a singer and/or instrumentalist - you'll be very welcome 🙂