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Christmas Decorations
Seasonal Songs & Curiosities
Hollins Mill, Hollins Mill Lane,
Sowerby Bridge HX62QG
7 — 10pm
Admission: £9 (cash only)
Crickmore:Crewe "More Christmas Carols and Curios" concert
with "Frank the Harp" in support.
Friday 22nd November at 7pm St Mary's, New Church, Pendle
This is a wonderfully picturesque little church which is central to the Pendle Witch Trails story). Pay what you feel in aid of church restoration funds.
Refreshments.
Directions: www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11532/
Crickmore: Crewe will also be appearing from 11am - 4pm as part of the Christmas celebrations at the following country houses on the dates shown - usual admission charges of the properties apply:
Regular Events
- Monthly, from September 2024 onwards: Folk Club on second Sundays only, mostly guest nights.
- Weekly, Monday 8pm: tune session at The Old Bridge Inn, Ripponden.
- Ryburn Longsword practice sessions for new dancers every Wednesday evening until 11 December. See Longsword page for details.
Ryburn 3 Step News
Chris Coe
Chris Coe, who died in December 2023, was a founder member of Ryburn 3 Step, singer, instrumentalist, dancer, teacher and artist, awarded a Gold Badge by the English Folk Dance & Song Society for her national and international services to folk music.She was at the core of many of Ryburn 3 Step's activities for many years.
Singing Group Starts Up Again
The SINGING GROUP (founded by Chris Coe) starts up again on Thursday Nov 14th 7.30, learning seasonal songs & choruses for the Folk Club Christmas Party which will be on Sunday Dec 8th.Singing group meets at at 103 Oldham Rd. RIPPONDEN HX6 4EB 01422 822569
Sessions at 103 Oldham Rd, Ripponden HX6 4EB
This venue helped establish the Ryburn 3 Step organisation enabling a variety of dance, instrumental & song sessions. From September, Pete & Sue wish to revive singing & playing sessions in the shop.SINGING OUT will feature a wide variety of traditional songs. Following the singing group led by Chris Coe, these sessions won’t be a ‘Folk Choir’ but choruses, harmonies & accompaniments are options. Dates tbc
PLAYING UP will be sessions of country dance tunes for melody & accompanying instruments, tunes learned by ear, with some help from notation. Dates tbc.
It is hoped that the singing & playing participants will feed into supporting & contributing to both the folk club & barn dances. Where requested we can call on additional vocal & instrumental skills within Ryburn 3 Step & our contacts further afield.
We can also present House Concerts at 103 where artists are on tour but with limited dates available.
Pete has been a professional folk musician for over 50 years, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, dance musician & caller with considerable teaching experience at festivals & university. Pete & Sue have a substantial sound & print library available as resources with facilities for providing print & sound copies.
For more information contact Pete & Sue Coe
Email pete@petecoe.co.uk
Phone 01422 822569