Lorraine Irwing and Sue Brown from Oxford are an early Christmas treat. They have built up quite a rapport with our audience and are greeted like old friends. Their choice of material is well suited to two part harmony and they are always on the lookout for slightly different versions of traditional material which they can mould to their liking. Ballads and tales from the British Isles with the odd sojourn to the Americas all served up with a smile. We have been waiting a long time for their return. Come and learn the choruses.

Laura Smyth and Ted Kemp, a young couple much sought after on the club circuit that, due to circumstances beyond our control, were unable to appear at the club in Nov 2020. It gives us great pleasure to welcome them back. Not only are they fine singers who perform songs from the rich heritage of our tradition, they are also excellent musicians playing English concertina, 5-string banjo, cello, and guitar. Come and join in the choruses.

It is great that Dick has included us on his brief visit from Ireland where he has now resided for some time. A stalwart of the English folk scene (he hails originally from London), he has been singing and playing since the early seventies. What to expect! He is a superb concertina player and has a vast repertoire of English ballads and songs; you will have plenty of opportunity to join in the choruses.

Steve & Sandra Harrison, remember Quartz with their friends Judith & Pete Gleave, have been performing, still with Judith (since lovely bass Pete responded to the "Call up yonder") & with the addition of Kendal friend Jen Wilson, since they moved to live in the Lake District 10 years ago.

The quartet is called Close Quarters, unaccompanied harmony is still their style. Steve & Sandra have been active as a duo during the pandemic on Zoom, and received great feedback.

Steve & Sandra are heading south in the autumn on a mini tour and so looking forward to seeing friends old and new in middle England and the Welsh Borders.

What to expect, some new songs, plus original songs from Steve, and some favourites for you to lend some harmonies.