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 Darlington Folk & Acoustic Club

                                                         at 


       The Copper Beech



   Corona Virus impact on the Darlington Folk and Acoustic club.

                      To all of our regular audience and singers at this difficult time.

 

After the government guidance of 16th March it is with regret that our weekly meetings at the Copper Beech will have to be suspended until further notice.SINCE THE ABOVE ANNOUNCEMENT THE CLUB HAS EVOLVED TO KEEP UP INTEREST AND ENTHUSIASM FOR OUR REGULAR PERFORMERS AND AUDIENCE. HERE IS WHAT HAS BEEN GOING ON WITH A MESSAGE FROM BOB TUDDENHAM...

         Keep enjoying music at Darlington Folk & Acoustic Club during the lockdown!

Since the lockdown in late March, the Club has put together a programme of virtual music activities and events which have been very well received. We've had a quiz and then regulars were invited to make recordings which have been sent out

We are now holding virtual singarounds on Zoom every two weeks and had our second gathering last Thursday7th May.

 These have all been publicised through our email list.  If you're not on the list and would like to join then please let Bob know on darlofolkacousticclub@gmail.com

       Thanks

             Bob


 

       Our  Guest Evening   on 2nd April


        was  SUSPENDED. It was to have been


 John Weighell+Marie Little

                                     

          Door  £8               7.45 p.m start  


                 Support by Ian Rutland


  We will let you know when this concert will be back on


                                                             

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John is a very talented singer and, with emotive guitar playing, will keep you riveted with his songs and stories mainly about the American way of life, love and tragedy. His brand of dry humour and introductions are well known and appreciated all over the North East and especially at The Candlelite Club.

 

Marie is another talented and well-loved local singer who has performed at our club many times. Her alternative, earthy, humour is also well known and performs a whole variety of songs from the heart. A great evening is in store.

 

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George and Helen Armstrong have now stepped down from the Folk Club Steering Group after many years of faithful service in chairing and functioning as the main coordinator of the group and the club with lots of support from the other members. We thank them both, most sincerely, for all the effort and time in promoting and running our club. The remaining members of the steering group will keep the club going for the foreseeable future and regular supporters will be encouraged to help on club nights with setting up and tidying up at the end of the evening. Thank you George and Helen.

 

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The Copper Beech is situated in the south of Darlington towards the lower end of Neasham Road just before the Geneva Road roundabout if travelling from the town centre. Approaching from out of town it is preferable to take the Darlington Football stadium turn off from the A66 southern ringroad, under the low bridge and just past the first roundabout on the left. There is a large Copper Beech tree just outside!!. Post code for sat navs is DL1 4DH. more information and maps will appear in the "Contact Us "page.

 

SINGERS & MUSICIANS NIGHT

     Our next night  on 19th March 2020  has been CANCELLED .These nights often alternate with our guest nights and are free. (Live music only)

Please come along to join in these unique, passionate and enjoyable evenings. Even if you do not perform we would like to emphasize that listeners are always welcome. A small , voluntary, collection and raffle are promoted to help club funds.