Christmas party review

Hiya guys, thank you so much to everyone who came to the Christmas party on Friday night and made it a brilliant end of year party. First, I'd like to thank Suzanne Holding for helping blow up balloons, also Steven Ireland, Jim Boran and Kevin Roddy for helping put decorations up. A big thank you to Michelle and Bonz for entertaining us all, as well as Mike Harding who accompanied Michelle and Bonz, playing Harmonica and Mandolin. Mike also joined regular sing/musician Steve Woolley. The evening began with our very own resident singer, the lovely Ian Sproson, who got things off to a flying start. It was also nice to see John Billock again, John was a regular singer/songwriter/musician the first time the folk club was at the Cleveland Hotel, he was a very young man then! A new regular to our club is musician, Steven Ireland, Steven recently moved to the area, he plays a number of instruments and played Accordion on Friday, with Irish jigs and Russian folk, Steven is currently building 'A One-man band' and hopes to have it completed in the new year.

After Steven's superb performance, our guests of the night Michelle and Bonz played well known songs from their vast repertoire. After a short break, Des Basterfield performed, Des was a recent guest but is becoming a regular to add a bit of variety and anarchy to the mix, I've still not seen these silver shoes! The night played well over time but was well worth it, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank those who have supported the club as Singer's, Musician's or Club Member's and people behind the scenes, doing posters, accounts and publicity, they know who they are and without their help the club would not run as smoothly as it does. So, until January 11th 2013 I'd like to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and let's hope that the club continues to grow. A small foot note I'd like to mention, on Friday, singer/songwriter/musician Alan Taylor came to the club, but due to injury was unable to play, I understand Alan is going in for surgery very soon, our thoughts and prayers are with him and the hope for a speedy recovery so next time Alan comes to the club, he too can perform. luv and best wishes L xx