Hilary is back at the Diamond and all is well with the world, she must be heard to be believed. A delight to book for festivals or folk clubs since she has an unrivalled repertoire in any style you care to mention. Her on stage presence is warm and humorous with witty anecdotes and remembrances of previous visits and performances. She has a voice to die for, will there be choruses, you can bet your life there will be.

We are delighted that Pete has agreed to be our first guest of the new season. Pete performs both locally and internationally. He has many strings to his bow being a soloist but he is also part of the Laners. Those of you who are festival goers know him in his guise as a seller and repairer of all things musical whilst passing on sound and helpful advice. Expect superb melodeon playing along with a wonderful collection of songs and tunes. Plenty of opportunities for you to join in.

We welcome for the first time a visit by Mossy Christian and Megan Wisdom. Two rising stars on the folk scene performing mainly traditional and revivalist material. Either of them could easily carry a night, but together they are a delight to listen to both vocally and as musicians. They play saxophone, melodeon, fiddle and concertina between them and there will be a lot of interest in this duo so come early for a good seat. You will certainly get a chance to sing the choruses.

Jimmy now hails from Newburgh but is originally from South Uist - his mother was a Gaelic speaker, his father from Glasgow. This is a rare tour down this way and his second visit to the club, though many of you also know him from the wonderful Whitby Festival. He has been singing traditional songs for many years and in the 1960s he was involved in the St Andrews folk club. Look out for his solo CD Corachree on the Living Tradition label.