Lester Simpson. We welcome back Lester, former member of Coope Boyes and Simpson , for another solo visit. Composer, writer, broadcaster and singer. he will regale us with a fine collection  of both Traditional and self penned material. His easy stage presence and humorous anecdotes  coupled with his melodeon playing makes for a great evening.  Plenty of opportunity to join in.

Green Matthews are paying their second visit and you may remember them being called Blast from the Past, they are Chris Green and Sophie Matthews, Chris, by on his own admission plays most things fretted and sings while Sophie plays English border bagpipes as well as a variety of early woodwind instruments and sings. What to expect is not easy to say, some fantastic early tunes and songs well sung and played but you might also hear a music hall standard, a poignant First World War song or even a Christmas ditty. You will certainly get a chance to join in.

Brian Peters is no stranger to the club. Ace concertina player and powerful singer of traditional and contemporary songs. He is respected on both sides of the Atlantic for his incredible repertoire and commitment to research to bring to the forefront material that deserves a wider audience. Brian is a great believer in folk clubs and his easy stage presence will soon have you singing along to the choruses. Come early as he is very popular.

A different sort of night for us but one I am sure you will enjoy as we bring together this talented duo. Taffy Thomas MBE is an international story teller and was the first storytelling laureate. His skill is to focus your mind into believing that he is telling the story to you alone as you are swept along with the tale. Paul Anthony Vinton Knox is a leading exponent of the Northumbrian pipes and is well rooted in the traditions and music of Northumberland. He plays tunes from his area as well as more contemporary pieces and European pieces. He is equally at home on the concert stage as well as a folk club.