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Chippy Folk & Acoustic Club is back in Chipping Norton! In the splendid barn room of The Chequers.\u00a0 It’s a well known and genuine pub with a great atmosphere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The following text is taken from their website for those needing to park:<\/span><\/p>\n

The pub is on Goddard Lane, right at the heart of the town, which can be easily accessed via the A44, A361 or B4450. Free short stay parking is available just a stone\u2019s throw from the pub, or there\u2019s long stay parking available on New Street and Albion Street – both of which are less than five minutes walk from the town centre.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Monday 12 October 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

A grey wet autumn evening did nothing to deter the folks at the monthly gathering of singers and players at the Chequers on Monday 12th October. As usual an eclectic selection of songs from traditional to self penned including contributions from England , Wales , Ireland and Americana . The theme of the month was Mountains, Hills, Wild Places<\/strong> and we were treated to a wide variety of images of such including hills and skies , ships and harbours , eagles and oceans \u2026.As always many emotions were stirred from broken hearts , love , sadness – aging . But finishing on a cheerful note with The Big Rock Candy Mountains . Always worth the effort to get out into the night & rub shoulders with fellow enthusiasts in the cosy , ever welcoming atmosphere of the Chequers .<\/span><\/p>\n

Claire J<\/span><\/p>\n

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MONDAY 10th<\/sup> AUGUST 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The driest summer on record and we had an evening of songs and poetry about water! The Briny Sea, Rivers, Harbours and Distant Shores with salty tales of derring do and lost love. <\/span><\/p>\n

The lasting influence of Fairport Convention on the folk world was very noticeable in at least three songs. Some unaccompanied songs in Welsh, complete with beer in hand were impressive! Thought-provoking home compositions, notably from the two Rachels and Colin Pitts were very well received with a couple of rollicking song to round off the evening The Rolling Rameses by Colin and Rosa\u2019s rendition of \u2018Sink \u2018em in the Lowlands\u2019 made for an excellent sing along.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Mandy Cooper<\/span><\/p>\n

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June 2026 – Trains, Planes and Automobiles<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Chequers offered at least twenty people – 17 guitars, 2 ukes, a mandolin, harmonica and a steam train whistle – a warm welcome on Monday. The theme was \u2018Trains Planes and Automobiles\u2019 <\/em>and some good old Americana featured large with renditions of City of New Orleans, This Train is Bound for Glory and Leaving on a Jet Plane. There was a smattering of own compositions such as Colin Pitt\u2019s \u2018My Old Rover \u2018and some Calypso as only Trevor can do it! Drinks were refreshed and we carried on in much the same vein ending an excellent evening with an appropriately named song from Dave called Southbound Train.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mandy C<\/span><\/p>\n

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May 2026 – Our theme was ‘Favourite songs and own compositions’<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Well it was the second Monday of the Month, so a group\u00a0 of troubadours gathered at The Chequers in Chippy Norton for the monthly meeting of Chippy Norton Folk Group \u2013 a group of musicians and poets that have been gathering for many years (not always at the Chequers)<\/span><\/p>\n

We were joined by a small party of holiday makers and one\u00a0 well behave dog to listen to a collection of self compositions and favourite songs.\u00a0 Some selected versions of their\u00a0 childhood memorable songs , with anecdotal\u00a0 stories explaining their notoriety.\u00a0 Half the songs were self penned offerings with others providing\u00a0 a\u00a0 wide variety of traditional and more modern songs. A mention of\u00a0 the delights of a humorous\u00a0 spring poems\u00a0 is also in order.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you know the old Chequers\u00a0 pub you may appreciate that the back room is a little short of head room \u2013 barely literally enough room for a full size double base to squeeeeze into -but it did and\u00a0 we were grateful for its contribution to the entertainment as we were of the Simon\u2019s\u00a0 harmonica, Rosey\u2019s dulcimer and numerous Guitars\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A good time was had by one and all, and we look forward to the second Monday in June (8th<\/sup>) ,\u00a0 to do it all again.<\/span><\/p>\n

Steve L<\/span><\/p>\n

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Springtime magic at Chippy Folk Club<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Magic sometimes just happens \u2013 and it did at Folk Club this month. The welcoming Barn room in The Chequers was filled to capacity, the \u2018Springtime\u2019 theme blossomed\u00a0 – and stunning songs and performances came one after the other\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

So our thanks to Rosemary, Trevor, Richard, Dave (new album Hour Glass out now), Stewart (on tenor ukelele), Heather (on 12 string), Veronica, Ann (acing it with her \u2018Oxford Stroll\u2019 poem), Terry, Pete, Jane, Brock & Vixen (amazing sound from Brock\u2019s wooden resonator guitar), Pete, Ian, Claire (on penny whistle), Colin, Rosie & Rachel, and acapella quartet from Mandy, Robyn, Steward and Rachel<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to single out performances \u2013 everyone was so good \u2013 but a couple of stand-out moments for me were Pete\u2019s \u2018Johnny I hardly knew ya\u2019 and Terry\u2019s song about his grandfather leaving Broadway to fight in France1915.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Rachel Chai<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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March 2026: Blues Night<\/span><\/p>\n

Our theme this month was the Blues and we had a great array of contributions of songs , poetry , guitars and percussion spanning over a century from 1900 up to present day. From Lord Kitchener (aka Aldwyn Roberts)\u00a0to Bob\u00a0Dylan , Tom Paxton to\u00a0Jackson C Frank, Mark Knopfler to The Luminaires , Richard M Jones to Lonnie Donogan , Woody Guthrie to Robert Plant -the list went on\u00a0 encompassing traditional , modern , various arrangements and rearrangements as well as some original material – even \u00a0some lively\u00a0calypso crept in to commemorate Ghanaian Independence Day 6th March 1957 . A wonderful evening of sharing music &\u00a0words\u00a0\u00a0as always in the ever welcoming warmth\u00a0 & hospitality of The Chequers Pub .<\/span><\/p>\n

Claire J<\/span><\/p>\n

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February 2026: Chippy Folk Club does \u2018Love Songs\u2026\u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Strings Attached\u2019 started our evening off beautifully with \u2018Dream\u2019 and we enjoyed every song and performance as we went round the room. There were guitars, ukuleles, harmonica and a bouzouki creating wonderful contrasts of sound and mood. Our theme was Love Songs and we got many takes on this universal experience – happy, sad, tragic, comic\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Particular highlights for me were Richard\u2019s \u2018Going Steady\u2019 by Jilted John (an inspired performance!) and an impromptu guitar duet by Terry and Pete. It was a privilege to listen to two such guitar masters creating moments of magic with their fingers.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s what we find every time we meet – moments of magic occur, sometimes unexpectedly, and it\u2019s a just lovely to be there and hear them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rachel Chai<\/span><\/p>\n

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January 2026: \u2018Scottish songs and Burns Night\u2019 at Chippy Folk Club<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

On a drear January night where might you come for an evening of enlivening and uplifting music and company? Chippy Folk Club of course! From Bluegrass to Rock, and Folk to Contemporary we explored the rich and melodic delights of Scottish music (with a bit of kazoo thrown in). \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We loved hearing from Ann\u2019s new poem McClavershe\u2019s Bus \u2013 we hope to hear more in coming months! Rosie\u2019s dulcimer playing on The Mingulay Boat Song was a sweet sound indeed. Wonderful contributions from everyone, including Trevor, Terry, Claire, Veronica, Enda (in Gaelic!) Ian, Kim, Steve, Colin and Richard and a truly warm atmosphere (both in welcome and temperature!)<\/span><\/p>\n

Rachel Chai<\/span><\/p>\n

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CHIPPING NORTON FOLK AND ACOUSTIC CLUB MONDAY 10th<\/sup> NOVEMBER 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Chequers offered a warm welcome on a rainy evening to at least twenty people with guitars on Monday night. Terry started off with \u2018Ramblin\u2019 Boy\u2019 which was a very fitting tribute to his old friend Leftie who sadly passed away in Belfast last week. Leftie (Peter Wright) had attended over one hundred folk evenings in Chippy alone and was such a character he will be sorely missed by all his friends in the folk world and far beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n

We were treated to a lovely version of Autumn Leaves by Rosa (visiting from Abingdon) and All the Leaves are Brown\u2026 (California Dreamin\u2019) by Alex and Aga. The rest of the evening offered a huge variety ranging from Rik giving Shakin\u2019 Stevens a run for his money on his rocky version of \u00a0\u2018Green Door\u2019 (plus several jokes!) a smattering of mining disasters, lost love, trad folk to an Australian shearing song from Trevor who never fails to put a smile on our faces. The evening closed with a superb rendition of Neil Young\u2019s Harvest Moon by Brock and Vixen (aka Turning Signs)<\/span><\/p>\n

Mandy\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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OCTOBER 2025 \u2018A little bit of Soul\u2019 at Chippy Folk Club<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

As ever, a few tenuous links to October\u2019s theme \u00a0– a song mentioning shoes (Sole music?) but we love that. The theme is a stepping stone, not a fence to jump!<\/span><\/p>\n

Many highlights including: Richard\u2019s \u2018Good Advice\u2019, Aga\u2019s 5 song Blues medley and Vee and Heather singing Pete\u2019s songs, with Pete sitting next to them. So lucky to have high quality songwriters and performers in the group. Then everyone joins in with a familiar song \u2013 Trevor on\u00a0 harmonica, guitarists finding the chords, others tapping the tables in time\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you to all our performers including Colin, Steve, Pete, Heather, Vee, Aga, Ian, Rosemary Richard, Trevor and a lovely audience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rachel Chai<\/span><\/p>\n

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September 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Monday night is folk night at the Chequers. This month\u2019s theme was 60s which is just as well since anyone who knows anything about folk music knows that that\u2019s when it all started. At least, for most of us. We gathered in a packed room, and were entertained with songs from the likes of the Reverand Gary Davis, Joni Mitchell, Tom Paxton, Woody Guthrie, Donovan and of course, Bob Dylan. It\u2019s hard to emphasise how big folk clubs were in Britain in the 1960s. Today there are fewer folk clubs. But we are an enthusiastic bunch of players. People are still writing and singing great songs, and will keep on doing so as long as there is something to sing about.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dave Oakley<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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July 2025 Songs that make you smile!’<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Maybe due to the previous hot days or because of the summer holidays, it was a small but elite group of musicians who came along to enjoy our monthly folk club meeting. Our theme this July was Songs to Make You Smile<\/em> and we certainly were entertained with lots of those: funny songs, happy songs, songs to sing along to, and just to contrast the occasional slightly dark song. Because we were a happy few, we were able to go three rounds which put some people on the spot, having come with only two numbers rehearsed, but everyone rose to the occasion and great fun was had by all. The subjects ranged from the plight of an arsonist (Terry), stealing gold in New Zealand (Steve), seagulls (Colin) and fog (Alex), cowboys in West Bromwich (Colin), wild nights (Aga) and broken coffee pots (Dave). We also joined in with traditional songs (Claire) and children\u2019s rhymes (John) and enjoyed some romance with a difference (Terry and Steve). Of course, we could not miss out on a flavour of Scotland (Claire) and Ireland (Aga and Dave \u2013 thank you, Dave, for singing one of my favourites), then back home to Moreton (Colin).<\/p>\n

Rosemary Osmond<\/p>\n

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June 2025 – Songs to Make You Smile<\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe due to the previous hot days or because of the summer holidays, it was a small but elite group of musicians who came along to enjoy our monthly folk club meeting. Our theme this July was Songs to Make You Smile<\/em> and we certainly were entertained with lots of those: funny songs, happy songs, songs to sing along to, and just to contrast the occasional slightly dark song. Because we were a happy few, we were able to go three rounds which put some people on the spot, having come with only two numbers rehearsed, but everyone rose to the occasion and great fun was had by all. The subjects ranged from the plight of an arsonist (Terry), stealing gold in New Zealand (Steve), seagulls (Colin) and fog (Alex), cowboys in West Bromwich (Colin), wild nights (Aga) and broken coffee pots (Dave). We also joined in with traditional songs (Claire) and children\u2019s rhymes (John) and enjoyed some romance with a difference (Terry and Steve). Of course, we could not miss out on a flavour of Scotland (Claire) and Ireland (Aga and Dave \u2013 thank you, Dave, for singing one of my favourites), then back home to Moreton (Colin).<\/span><\/p>\n

Rosemary O<\/span><\/p>\n

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May 2025 – Rivers and Seas<\/p>\n

How lovely to travel to Chippy Folk, at the ever welcoming Chequers Pub, in full daylight as summer fast approaches in the glorious month of May. Our theme for the evening was Rivers & Seas and accordingly the songs and poetry undoubtedly flowed from all who attended. Dulcet sounds of guitars, percussion, harp & ukelele thrummed the air with accompanying voices in fine fettle. A rich variety of musical material from old favourites , allowing us all to join in , to blues, sea shanties \u00a0& original self penned songs & limericks evoking gentle nostalgia for times gone past, humour and a myriad of emotions. \u00a0Images of water in its many forms prevailed throughout providing a beautiful gentle evening as always of sharing songs & music in a gathering of folk.<\/p>\n

Claire J<\/p>\n

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MONDAY 10th<\/sup> MARCH 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

The spacious back room of the Chequers was full to the brim with both \u2018heroes AND villains\u2019<\/em> (you know who you are\u2026)for this appropriately themed evening on Monday night. A variety of interesting percussion instruments accompanied some very good songs during the evening and there was some lusty singing at the end of the first half with a rousing version of \u2018Return to Sender\u2019 by Patrick and co.<\/span><\/p>\n

Drinks were replenished and Rosa kicked off the second half with a great version of \u2018Tweeter and the Monkey Man by the Travelling Wilberries. Stranger tales of transportation, slavery, murder, lost love and acts of heroism ensued. Colin Pitts version of Jeronimo\u2019s Cadillac rocked us all including the barman.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss out on a seat next time, remember its 7.30 for 7.45 start. The theme is The Four Seasons which is not compulsory but quite fun. However tenuous the link.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mandy Cooper<\/span><\/p>\n

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February 2025 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Love\u2019 in the air at Chippy Folk Club<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Our theme was \u2018Love Songs\u2019 in February, and as usual, folk came with a delightful mix of songs, genres and styles \u2013 from Alex\u2019s own compositions to a fun sing-along of The Proclaimers \u2018500 Miles\u2019 from the \u2018Marshall-Scriven Mix\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rosie and Rachel\u2019s harmonies on \u2018 Only You\u2019 were sublime; Colin\u2019s new song \u2018Glover\u2019s Island\u2019 is sure to become a classic; Craig\u2019s \u2018I loved you first\u2019 was beautiful and bought a tear to the eye.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Great to hear from newcomer Brian and thanks to everyone who performed including Mandy, Rosemary, Claire, Richard, Steve, Terry, Trevor and Dave, and for all those who came to listen. <\/span><\/p>\n

We had several visitors last night, who enjoyed the songs, banter and warmth of welcome around the room.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rachel Chai<\/span><\/p>\n

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January 2025<\/p>\n

Despite the recent cold snap there was a very good turnout for the first 2025 meeting of Chippy Folk Club on Monday 13th\u00a0January at the Chequers.<\/p>\n

The optional theme was Blues\/Jazz and many people had dug out their bluesy favourites, dusted them off and entertained the attentive audience in style\u2026There were some memorable joining in numbers along with numerous guitars [including some great slide guitar], a couple of harmonicas and ukulele\u2026<\/p>\n

The next meeting is on Monday February 10th with the optional theme \u2018Love Songs\u2019<\/p>\n

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December 2024 <\/span><\/p>\n

Seven guitars, six ukuleles, five banjos, four harmonicas, three accordions, two poets and one violin. If there had been space, we would have had a partridge in a pear tree as well. The December meeting of the Chipping Norton Folk Club at the Chequers was a Christmassy affair, with mince pies and festive songs of all kinds. The room was packed to overflowing. Songs and poems ranged from ancient carols and folk songs to more contemporary numbers. Of course, Fairytale of New York made an appearance, as did Jingle Bells, contrasting wildly with banjo strummin\u2019 Americana. The spirit and warmth of voices joined together in song is hard to beat. The playing of music makes us feel that for a while, the cold and damp outside, can be kept at bay and make the world a better place. Happy Christmas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dave Oakley<\/span><\/p>\n

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November 2024<\/p>\n

As Armistice Day dawned , what turned into a most beautiful sunny autumn day followed by a starry , moonlit night to welcome our gathering of troubadours at Chippy Folk at the Chequers on Monday evening, where our theme was Peace.<\/p>\n

A lovely selection of poetry & songs in hopes of peace, the tragic losses of war, life,\u00a0 love, humour,\u00a0\u00a0 death\u00a0 & everything in between. Guitars , ukuleles, acapello voices thrummed the air whilst candle lit tables & helpful friendly staff provided a warm ambiance. From Donovon to Roy Orbison, Dylan to Billy Connoly & many more .\u00a0 A moving poem from Kim regarding the terrible violence perpetrated on innocent horses in the 1st<\/sup> World War .<\/p>\n

A wonderful varied evening of performances & a happily receptive audience too.\u00a0 Whilst the lessons of war never seem to be learned , music to sooth our souls, remember, ponder , & hope in a coming together of folk.<\/p>\n

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October 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

These are a few of our favourite things\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another well attended Chippy Folk Club in October, with the theme \u2018Favourite Songs, Own Compositions\u2019. Terry sang his song \u2018Mushy Peas\u2019 (my own favourite), Aga wowed us with her version of \u2018Sweet Judy Blue Eyes\u2019, a new ensemble (Henry, Catherine, John, Judith) made a delightful debut with \u2018Whiskey in the Jar\u2019. Thanks to Colin for his brand new song \u2018Turn the Cards Over\u2019 and to Enda for his beautiful and poignant song about his Irish ancestor (nominated for a RTE Radio Folk Award)<\/p>\n

Thank you to all our performers including Trevor, \u00a0Steve, Veronica, Strings Attached (re-attached at last!), Alex, Geoff, Charlie, Craig, Richard, Colin, Anne, Ginnie, Claire and everyone who came to listen and support.<\/p>\n

Rachel Chai<\/p>\n

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September 2024<\/b><\/p>\n

Songs of the 60s…and a surprise for the new landlord of The Chequers!<\/b><\/p>\n

The new landlord and owner of The Chequers was flabbergasted when 25 folkies turned up to play on Monday night. He had no idea that there even was a folk club and had only arrived himself three days earlier\u2026..the back rooms were out of bounds but with a little furniture re-arrangement we kicked off on time! The theme was the Sixties and as someone once wryly remarked, if you were there (and many were) you certainly couldn\u2019t remember it!<\/p>\n

That said, there was a great mix of songs which took us all right back there\u2026.Chris navigating his way superbly through Norwegian Wood only to follow that with what must be a first\u2026. The Rolling Stone\u2019s Honky Tonk Woman on uke! Tom Paxman songs were popular and since you can\u2019t do the sixties without a bit of Bob Dylan, Dave Oakley nailed \u2018Simple Twist of Fate\u2019 with his usual panache.<\/p>\n

There was some great rock \u2018n roll guitar from Rick (not with-standing the jokes\u2026!) and some super harmony singing from Rosie and Rachel with \u2018I\u2019m a Believer\u2019 and Donovan\u2019s \u2018Josie\u2019<\/p>\n

Mandy<\/p>\n

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August 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

Journeys, Travels, Adventures and Far Away Places<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another vibrant and varied evening at The Chequers with Chipping Norton Folk and Acoustic.<\/p>\n

There were 15 \u2018acts\u2019, comprising 19 performers; also five other folk along to enjoy the music, words and ambience. The theme (Journeys, Travels, Adventures and Far Away Places), though loosely adhered to, took us to Durango, Spain, Australia, Budapest (the George Ezra song performed as a lovely duet), Lake Superior, Gallipoli and many other places. There were poems about mythical beasts and brain surgery; a song in French, an a capella<\/em> duet, a song from the Caribbean, and some excellent original compositions. Cover versions were varied: Gordon Lightfoot, Pete Rowan, CSNY, George Ezra, The Band and, of course, Bob Dylan. For the MCs, the stand out performance was Concerto d\u2019Aranjuez performed on the penny whistle \u2013 unexpectedly sublime.<\/p>\n

The next gathering is on September 9th<\/sup> for \u2018Songs of the Sixties\u2019. Don\u2019t miss it.<\/p>\n

Richard and Cathy<\/em><\/p>\n

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July\u00a0 24 – ‘Summer’<\/strong><\/p>\n

A great night as ever, led by Colin G…check in later to hear what we got up to in August!<\/p>\n

Trains, Plans and Automobiles<\/strong><\/p>\n

As usual, the second Monday of the month meant \u2019Folk\u2019 at the Chequers pub\u00a0 in Chippy Norton, where 15 or so from\u00a0 artists offered up an excellent\u00a0 range of\u00a0 self penned, classical and traditional contributions\u00a0 on this months\u00a0 theme of \u2018Planes , Trains and Automobiles.\u2019\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In fact, anything that \u2018moved \u2018was deemed to be more than appropriate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It was always going to be interesting to see what would transpire to be the most popular subject \u2013 well there certainly was a diverse range including :- cars, motorbikes, trucks, roads, boats and ships, 4 wheel drive vehicles, a horse drawn wagon, a submarine, and even London Underground railway system.\u00a0 However, the most popular\u00a0 was\u00a0\u00a0 undoubtedly\u00a0 trains and perhaps more specifically \u2013 \u2018freight\u2019 trains. (with and without attending hobos).\u00a0 Simon even brought\u00a0 a train whistle for added artistic effect. But a special mention to Anne\u2019s poem about the erratic\u00a0 behaviour of her washing machine!. \u2013 well it moves doesn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

So thanks to everyone who made the evening so memorable \u2013 including the audience members who just came to be entertained \u2013 I think a great night was had by one and all<\/p>\n

Steve L.<\/p>\n

May 2024 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Mountains, Hills and Wild Places at Chippy Folk Club!<\/strong><\/p>\n

We had Mountains (Blue Ridge \u2013 thanks Rosemary), Hills (Spancil \u2013 thanks Steve) and Wild Places (thanks Heather). We heard songs about the mistakes you make when being drunk (thanks Terry), poems about the mistakes you make if you don\u2019t know a crocodile from an alligator (thanks Ann). We had beautiful, heart rending songs (like Willie McBride \u2013 thanks Craig) and great classics to sing along to (House of the Rising Sun \u2013 thanks Aga). And hats off to Turning Sings with a fantastic version of\u00a0 \u2018Meet me on the Corner\u2019.<\/p>\n

Thanks to all the performers \u2013 including Terry, Brian, Lefty, Peter, Pen, Trevor, Dave, Steve, John, Veronica, Enda, Colin, Rosie, Ian and apologies for names I missed.<\/p>\n

Rachel C<\/p>\n

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April 2024 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Meeting old friends and new at Chippy Folk Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our theme was \u2018Birds and Spring\u2019, so we heard songs evoking the return of warmer days. And even better, we enjoyed the return of fondly-remembered folk (like Brian and Ann), as well as new members (Matt, Claire, Aga, Alex)!<\/p>\n

We kicked off with Trevor\u2019s song about the opening of the Croydon Canal in 1809, later a great version of \u2018Up on Cripple Creek\u2019 by Lefty, with everyone joining in.<\/p>\n

The spoken word was well represented – Cathy\u2019s \u2018The Chipping Norton Set\u2019 and Ann\u2019s \u2018Spring\u2019 (with an impromptu verse made up on the spot \u2013 great rhyming Ann!)<\/p>\n

Terry wins the prize (if there was one) for best intro to a song, weaving in Ancient Latin and Greek. Dave takes the \u2018Most Tenuous Link to the Theme\u2019 award for a song he \u2018wrote in the Spring\u2019 \u2013 a tenuous link perhaps, but a beautiful song \u2018\u2026these silver strings I play\u2019.<\/p>\n

Sorry there isn\u2019t room to mention everyone \u2013 but you were all fab. I hope you enjoyed performing as much as we enjoyed listening to you.<\/p>\n

Thank you to everyone to came to play, sing, recite or listen.<\/p>\n

Rachel C<\/p>\n

PS Here is the link to the upcoming Oxford Folk Festival 19th – 21st April where quite a number of our regulars are performing..\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

https:\/\/linktr.ee\/oxfordfolkfest<\/p>\n

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March 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

It was a good and wonderfully varied night at Chippy Folk last night, and we had a number of first-timers who made an excellent start to their singaround experience. \u00a0We heard traditional songs, original compositions, classics from the 50s to 70s revival, music hall, and everything in between<\/p>\n

Ginnie R<\/p>\n

February 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

Valentines week and there was standing room only for the theme of \u2018Love and Romance\u2019 in the excellent back room of the Chequers. We welcomed many old friends and new. Father and daughter duo, Daisy and Ian kicked off with a lovely rendition of North West Passage to the Sea and that was followed by some nice \u2018a capella\u2019 singing in true folk tradition. A super rendition of The Maid of Llanduff( Trevor) led nicely into Peter and Pen singing a Love Song to The Land. There were smatterings of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, John Prine and Colin Pitts to name but a few!!<\/p>\n

Compulsory chat and drinks refills for renewed energy in the second half where there were songs in Welsh and Swahili! \u00a0\u2018Lefty\u2019 rocked us on his 12 string with a rousing chorus and we wound up after everyone\u2019s bedtime at 11pm. A good night was had by all and the Chequers were very long suffering.<\/p>\n

Mandy C<\/p>\n

January 2024<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

It was \u2018Blues Night\u2019 at the Folk Club for the first meeting of 2024\u2026 and a very fine evening it was too.\u00a0 There were just a few \u2018classic\u2019 12 bar blues but plenty of great blues related songs including sightings of slide guitar, harmonica and mountain dulcimer, plus some notable oblique references to the [strictly optional] theme…\u00a0 \u00a0Eclectic as ever, the gathering was treated to some exceptional whistle playing as well.\u00a0 Also good to welcome a new face or two demonstrating the incredible depth and breadth of local talent.\u00a0 <\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

The Chequers continues to do us proud.. so good for the Club to be back in Chippy at a proper pub.<\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

It all augurs well for the year ahead. <\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

Rosie & Paul C.<\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

December 2023<\/span><\/p>\n

A warm and festive time in the packed Barn room of The Chequers for our Christmas bash, including chips, sausages & mince pies..
Songs on a festive theme, accompanied with a smattering of Christmas jokes and
stories\u2026and a song about pirates! We heard The Fairy Tale of New York (a
tribute to Shane McGowan) accompanied by ukulele, a beautiful solo lament on
the cello, some fine guitar playing and a lot of \u2018sing-alongs\u2019 that kept our
voices and fingers busy. Too many performers to mention by name \u2013 but you know
who you are!<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking forward to seeing everyone on January 8th<\/sup> for \u2018Blues Night\u2019 (although
all songs\/styles will be welcome!). <\/span><\/p>\n

All welcome to sing, play, recite or just listen. Free entry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rachel Chai<\/span><\/p>\n

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November 2023<\/p>\n

A suitably wet and windswept evening for this month\u2019s theme of ‘Winter’ at Chippy Folk Club in November. Happily the foul weather did not deter our faithful troubadours, the house was full and busting at the seams.<\/p>\n

Rachel Chai started us off with a lovely rendition of ‘Ready for the Storm’ by Dougie Maclean then we moved around the room to a great variety of music and songs accompanied by guitar, concertina & ukulele plus some a capella contributions – great to hear Pete and Pen’s melodic voices and lovely harmonies again. An impressive rendition of ‘Diamonds & Rust’ by newcomer Lizzy, with impromptu expert guitar accompaniment by Dave; Pete Joshua changed the mood with a lovely jazz standard and his nimble finger picking guitar.<\/p>\n

Some beautiful songs and voices as always and a lovely ambiance – an evening to warm the cockles and defy the gloom of a wintry night.<\/p>\n

Claire Johnson<\/p>\n

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October 2023<\/p>\n

The folk club has a new venue! The Chequers in Chipping Norton hosted our club in a cosy room at the back of this lovely pub. Our theme this month was Conflict and Peace. A fitting, subject, given the news over the last couple of years. The room was full to the brim with musicians and audience, eager to share their songs. These ranged from Springsteen\u2019s \u201cMy Home Town\u201d played on the banjo, to songs about the Crimean War, nineteenth century Afghan wars (Kipling), WW1, and a beautiful rendition of the Skye Boat Song and the aftermath of Culloden. There were contemporary songs too, from the likes of Dylan, Ralph McTell and Sinead O\u2019Connor. The musicianship was excellent, and the words thought provoking. It was a great evening with a lot of laughs. But what\u2019s so funny about peace, love and understanding? You might ask. I suppose, the answer is blowing in the wind.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dave Oakley<\/span><\/p>\n

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August 2023 <\/strong><\/p>\n

With a number of folk away there wasn\u2019t a huge turnout for the meeting of Chipping Norton Folk Club on Monday 14th August held in the delightful garden of the Crown Inn at Church Enstone. However, it was nonetheless a very good fun evening and enjoyed by all. The optional theme was \u2018Summertime\u2019 and the evening kicked off with George Gershwin\u2019s famous song of that name.<\/p>\n

Some people\u2019s choice of songs [and poems..] were closely associated with the theme, some not so much, but it was lovely to have some old favourites where everyone could join in with voice and instrument with the likes of Wild Mountain Thyme, Scarborough Fair, Under the Boardwalk, and sadly linked to this particular summer .. James Taylor\u2019s Fire and Rain.<\/p>\n

The next meeting is on Monday, September 11th and will also be at The Crown, Church Enstone starting off at 7.30pm<\/p>\n

Rosie Cherry<\/p>\n

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July 2023
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It was great to be back in the garden room at The Crown in Church Enstone, where we spent several happy sessions a year ago. It\u2019s a lovely airy space with a roof, so we stayed dry despite the summer rain and enjoyed hearing songs on (and around) the theme of \u2018My Favourite Place\u2019. Stuart started with \u2018The bonnie banks of Loch Lomond\u2019 on the uke, followed by one of Cathy\u2019s bespoke poems \u2013 this one about the Yorkshire Dales. Richard\u2019s favourite place was anywhere with Bob Dylan and Craig followed with \u2018The Last Resort\u2019.<\/p>\n

Special welcome to Ian, joining us for the first time, who gave a beautiful rendition of \u2018The Last Train to Fleetwood\u2019, then Steve followed with a song about Derry (London Derry). More crackers from Colin, singing beautiful songs about his home town of Evesham (new album \u2018The Beach\u2019 available now \u2013 and well worth a listen!).<\/p>\n

It was great to meet Steph and Jill, also coming to us for the first time who give us songs about Queen Jane and English Tea. Mandy and Rachel offered Laura Cantrell\u2019s \u2018Two Seconds\u2019 (unashamedly not on theme!) and The Crown made the evening extra special by serving delicious chips at half time.<\/p>\n

Apologies if I\u2019ve got anyone\u2019s name or song title wrong \u2013 but rest assured \u2013 every contribution was appreciated and it was great to welcome guests and listeners as well as performers.<\/p>\n

Rachel Chai<\/p>\n

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New Year Special: Appropriately themed \u2018Friendship<\/em>\u2019 the evening was cheered – on a gloomy January night – by nearly thirty folkies filling up our old venue (but now sporting a new look).\u00a0 There were three ukeleles, several guitars, trad unaccompanied folk singing, poetry reading and – never to be missed – a solo Kazoo! Colin Pitts (from Evesham!) kicked off with one of his own songs and we went from there to some winter themed songs and across the water with a smattering of Bob Dylan and Loudon Wainright, ending the first half with a rousing version of \u201cCome all without, come all within<\/em>\u2026..you\u2019ll not see nothing like the Mighty Quinn\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Chips were a very welcome addition while everyone topped up their drinks and energy for the second half. No-one left. The friendship theme continued with a huge variety of interpretations such as McTells \u2018From Clare to here\u2019 and finishing the whole set with an afterthought from MC Patrick with \u2018Picture in a Frame\u2019 (Tom Waites)<\/p>\n

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Sorry again that the Christmas special had to be cancelled at rather short notice.. next meeting on January 9th 2023<\/p>\n

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NOVEMBER 2022: Well that was another great musical evening for The Chippy Folk & Acoustic Club at The Harrow.<\/p>\n

We had several talented singer song writers in our midst plus other singers and musicians performing covers, also the spoken word by Sylvia and Cathy.\u00a0 All together there were seventeen performances throughout the evening.<\/p>\n

The evening was MC\u2019d by Colin Greenway who kept the pace lively, introducing each act to the stage.<\/p>\n

There was music from Bob Dylan to traditional folk, Battlefield to Seashore, love songs to blues \u2013 in fact a good eclectic mix of generic songs!\u00a0<\/p>\n

People travel far and wide to come to this popular club so do join with our regulars, guests and audience for music making, \u00a0fun and friendship on the 2nd<\/sup> Monday of each month at The Harrow Inn Enstone.<\/p>\n

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October 2022:<\/span>\u00a0 Ben has bought the ArtYard\/PupYard and very sensibly reverted to the original name for this well know hostelry – The Harrow Inn at Enstone.\u00a0 All the best, Ben for your venture. Dave Oakley MCd with customary aplomb. Here’s his write up:<\/p>\n

“People travel great distances to attend a folk club. On Monday night John and Margaret came all the way from Doncaster to give a galloping rendition of Christy Moore\u2019s Ride On. They claimed they were cat sitting, though there was no sign of a cat. Rashide travelled miles from Bedford to play blistering versions of Telstar and a very obscure Status Quo number. Most of us guitarists require frets to get our fingers in the right place, but not Tash. She played some impressive clawhammer on a fretless banjo. Sylvia read some Pam Ayres poems (good job we looked after our teeth), and Ian broadened the eclectic mix of instruments by playing a bouzouki. Colin summed up modern times with Dylan\u2019s Things Have Changed and the old depression years classic, Nobody Knows You When You\u2019re Down and Out. Music pulls people together and things have changed.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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September saw us back in Enstone with a great evening MCd by Brock  & Vixen [‘Turning Signs’] although the restyled ‘PupCafe’ ArtYard proved to be a v. short lived phenomenon !  See October..
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AUGUST:\u00a0 On another warm summer\u2019s evening, we were made welcome by Jason at the Tite Inn, Chadlington. There was a good turnout for our outside session: some regulars, some who hadn\u2019t been since before lockdown and some new faces (participating or just listening). Once again, the music was a mix of folk, rock (always good to hear The Grateful Dead at a folk club), traditional, solo singing (Bethan with an amusing Welsh tale of a black pig sung in English) and a response to Mary Beard\u2019s comment on grey hair (thank you, Ginnie). We also had some original songs (including Love of We<\/em> by newcomer Ridhima from New York), lovely duets from Rachel and Rosie, interesting accompaniment from Lefty on the cajon, and songs where we could all join in, until it grew too dark to continue..<\/p>\n

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After a false start last month, we were delighted to return to the hospitable Crown on 9 May \u2013 and we had a cracking evening! Thanks to Brock and Vixen (of Turning Signs) for MCing, and happy birthday Vixen. We had songs in English and French, accompanied on accordion, guitar, ukulele, cajon, Buddhist meditation bell AND kazoo! We enjoyed every contribution \u2013 including Cathy\u2019s wonderful poems, Patrick\u2019s yodelling and Lefty\u2019s bar chords. With the doors wide open onto the lovely pub garden, another highlight was hearing Steve accompanied by the blackbirds outside.<\/p>

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Chippy Folk Club rides again (after a false start!)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sorry we had to cancel Folk Club at very short notice on Monday 11 April. At the last minute, the venue were not able to host us due to sickness.<\/p>\n

However, we’re confident we‘ll<\/strong> be meeting in May. Weather permitting, we’ll be outside in the lovely pub garden (under cover if needed).\u00a0 <\/p>\n

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Jan. 21st 2022<\/span><\/p>\n

A somewhat belated Happy New Year to all subscribers\u2026!<\/p>\n

We are still ‘pausing’ our monthly meetings for now, but will let you know, of course, in good time when we\u2019ll be starting again.\u00a0 Meanwhile, we hope you may have been able to find some good opportunities to sing and play..<\/p>\n

Here [and on the \u2018news and links\u2019 section of the website] are some upcoming events and links:-<\/p>\n

Friday 18 March 2022<\/u><\/strong>: <\/u>Festival Folk Night at The Chequers, Chipping Norton<\/p>\n

Part of Chipping Norton Music Festival<\/p>\n

Chipping Norton Music Festival – Chipping Norton Music Festival (cnmf.org.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n

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22 – 24 April 2022<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Folk Weekend Oxford\u00a0<\/u> – multiple venues and events<\/u><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.folkweekendoxford.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wychwood Folk Club:<\/strong> Do please keep supporting Mark & Elaine and their booked artists .. all events are listed on their website:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Fox in Middle Barton<\/u><\/strong> has recently re-opened and is keen to establish the pub as a music venue. They have asked John & Sue West to get together musicians, singers, poets, or anyone who wishes to go along and join in the sessions. If interested please contact John via e mail:\u00a0 Jjwest4684@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Club <\/u><\/strong>AGM<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

We normally have an AGM every year and the last one was February 2021 (over Zoom). Because we are not meeting at the moment, here is a very brief \u2018AGM Update\u2019 instead<\/p>\n

Committee:<\/strong> Your committee members are:<\/p>\n

Rachel Chai (Chair), Paul Cherry (Treasurer), Rosie Cherry, Amanda Cooper, Patrick Moores (Secretary), Dave Oakley, Ginny Redston<\/p>\n

If you have any questions, comments or ideas, you are welcome to contact us via<\/p>\n

info@chippingnortonfolk.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Accounts<\/strong>
The Club accounts have been made up for the period 1 Nov 2020 \u2013 31 Dec 2021 and approved by the Committee.\u00a0 No change to the balance in the account. Thanks to Treasurer, Paul.<\/p>\n

Keep up to date with our news at: \u00a0\u00a0 http:\/www.chippingnortonfolk.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Best wishes, until we meet again<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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1st November 2021
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Dear Members & Subscribers..
After much soul searching arising from the present rising Covid levels, and the need in the late Autumn and Winter months to be inside, we have reluctantly decided it is best to \u2018pause\u2019 on our monthly meetings until Spring.\u00a0 Put simply, we\u2019ve not been able to find a venue where we can satisfactorily and safely accommodate the likely numbers of performers on our chosen evening and timetable. <\/strong>
We are extremely grateful to The Crown at Enstone for their support and especially allowing us to use the garden on many occasions this year.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>
Any news and updates will be by newsletter and please keep looking at the website.\u00a0 We\u2019ll be back \u2026 and would stress that there is every intention to re-commence meetings as soon as feasible for our thriving Club.

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\u00a0STOP PRESS: We are now meeting at The Crown at Church Enstone, ..next meeting, October 11th.. INSIDE !<\/p>\n

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On a July summers evening, in the garden of The Crown at Enstone, our folk club brought their \u2018A\u2019 game. Accompanied by free-wheeling swifts overhead, the ladies of \u2018Under One Umbrella\u2019(literally\u2026 under one umbrella) were in really good voice sitting alongside Julia and Rosie who followed with some lovely a capella numbers. Colin from Evesham digressed from his norm and played a sea shanty on the Appalachian dulcimer, also performing some of his own compositions later on guitar which were both heart -warming and amusing! More excellent playing followed, in particular a great version of Joanie Mitchell\u2019s \u2018Big Yellow Taxi\u2019 from Rachel and Ginnie to round off the first half. MCs for the evening kicked off with some old time Americana with Rosa and Patrick on uke, Dave O on guitar and Mandy on vocals and egg! Brock and Kim (aka Turning Signs) gave us\u00a0 \u2018Un Gamin de Paris\u2019 on accordion and guitar and finished up with the rousing \u2018Hey Mr Dream Seller\u2019 (Lindisfarne). The evening would not be the same without a Pam Ayres reading from Sylvia, \u2018In Fear of The Butcher\u2026\u2019<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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After a year of Zoom sessions, it was lovely to see people In Real Life, especially people who had found us online, during lockdown, whom we had previously ‘met’ only on screen. The evening in the garden at The Crown, Church Enstone, was a pleasant melding of Chippy regulars, musicians who had found us in the Zoom months, and visitors from other local folk clubs who had decided to attend for the first time. As a special bonus, the established singer-songwriter, Colin Pitts of Evesham, joined us as well. His was one of a group of fine performances from Mandy C, Brock and Vixen, Craig M., John and Gillian S. and many others. An added pleasure was the way a local blackbird accompanied a couple of our female vocalists as they sang their songs in the mellow evening dusk. It was a joyous session and SO good to meet \u2018live\u2019!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Well \u2013 we\u2019re still Zooming, but nonetheless we had a good time! Colin Pitts returned after a long absence and treated us to his new song, \u2018Glass\u2019 and some of our local songwriters performed fine songs of their own \u2013 especially Rosie and Paul C. All attendees were in excellent form: Milo performed a jazz solo on his double bass, Bethan performed tunefully in fluent English and Welsh, while Rosemary sang \u2018Africa Blue\u2019, a beautiful song which mingles African township phrases with English. The spoken word was represented by Gillian, with her witty, thoughtful poem \u2018The Mock Turtle and the Griffin\u2019, and by Sylvia, who read a sharply observed piece by Pam Ayres. Simon E, Hannah, Mandy C, Rachel and John S were all in good voice, and the fascinating variety of their songs ensured the success of the evening. Next month we Zoom again, but after that, who knows?<\/p>\n

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No less than fifteen keen folkies tuned in to zoom on March 8th for a relaxed and friendly evening of song and banter. The question posed was\u2026did we want \u201cbouncy or melancholy\u201d ?!  As melancholy is our default position we set off with an amazing range of music from trad unaccompanied folk to a lovely song written by Claire called The Hawk Stone, after the Knight\u2019s burial stone that you find if walking between Dean and Chadlington. This epitomized the true meaning of folk music.  The man with the purple guitar (Simon)  gave us  really soulful versions of the ballad Find me in the River and Christy Moores\u2019 Easter Snow with Brock and Vixen upping the tempo on a robust rendition of a Seafaring song by Brock on Accordion and guitar not to mention a stint on Kazoo by Kim! After the customary tea\/or something stronger break one of our regular audience (Sylvia)  joined in with some  Pam Ayres poetry, which no one could ever call melancholy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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We were pleased to achieve good attendance at our February meeting, which this month was ably led by Rachel Chai. As usual we enjoyed a lively and varied selection of material, traditional and modern, including original work as well as songs by Ralph McTell, Richard Thompson, jazz from Bethan featuring double bass accompaniment, and an entertaining \u2018Lockdown Blues\u2019 shared between Rosemary and Catherine. We also heard some thought-provoking poetry from Gillian, Simon and Ginnie, which added another dimension to the evening. Although some members left after half-time, a nucleus comprising Gillian and John, Simon, Brock, Vixen and Ginnie, stayed on for a very relaxed sharing of music and ideas; all in all, a particularly creative session!<\/p>\n

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Friend Jim Driscoll has recently been appointed Creative Director of Folk Weekend: Oxford, which runs this year from16th-18th April. Here is some further information from Jim about what\u2019s on:- <\/span><\/p>\n

“There will be a range of online concerts, talks, ceilidhs and sessions, and we hope to be able to livestream some events from the North Wall Arts Centre (with a small live audience if conditions permit). The details of the programme are still being finalised, so keep checking the website at www.folkweekendoxford.co.uk<\/a> for updates, or say hello on Facebook (https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/folkweekendoxford\/<\/a>)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

We are looking for local performers for our Facebook livestream over the festival weekend. If you are interested, do get in touch through the website or Facebook page (or with Jim direct, on <\/span><\/span><\/b>jim@folk-arts-oxford.co.uk<\/span><\/b><\/span>).”<\/span><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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January’s New Year session welcomed no less than fourteen performers along with two loyal audience members. There was a great array of talent and instruments whose skills have obviously been honed over the last few months.It was great to hear some two part harmony from Peter and Pen who steered the folk club for so many years and their mining song was inspiring. We then went from Steve Earle to Tom Waites, round via a Shakespeare sonnet to a sea Shanty from John Summerscales. Stevie gave us a lovely dulcimer rendition of Spanish Ladies (at least I think that\u2019s what he was playing!) and the evening was made by the super duo \u2018Turning Signs\u2019 playing a brilliant version of Donovan’s Catch the Wind on accordion and guitar \u201cIn the chilly hours and minutes of uncertainty\u2026.\u201d Pretty much sums up how we all feel at the moment. Keep Music Live!<\/p>\n

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Christmas Special.. Monday 14th December <\/h3>

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We had 17 people at our October zoom meeting. Thanks to everyone who sang and played – and made it such a good evening. Particular highlights for me were Patrick’s mellow banjo playing (which inspired Rosie to start learning the banjo!); encouraging chats in between songs and in the \u2018zoom chat\u2019; the support of our enthusiastic audience and special appearances from some gorgeous dogs who joined us from various homes! Special welcome to Simon who joined us for the first time and always great to hear Lara all the way from the USA.<\/p>\n

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Another virtual meeting in July. We seem to be getting the hang of it now, and with the odd glitch here and there, we got to hear a song from everyone who wanted to sing. Super to see and hear from Marcus, a long standing member of the Club. As in other months, we had a good selection of songs, genres and a very sociable time.<\/p>\n

Thanks to all who contributed, and all who came along to listen and support.<\/p>\n

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We met again via Zoom for our June meeting, and it was great to be reunited with old friends and new.<\/p>\n

It was good to welcome Lara from Texas who sang and played beautifully – and a wonderful aspect of meeting via the internet that we were able to connect with someone living thousands of miles away. It was equally good to see folk from just down the road! And welcome back Terry.. we missed you..<\/p>\n

We had a super eclectic mix of songs and styles: We enjoyed Rachel F\u2019s new song, hot off the press, reflecting on these strange times. And comforting to hear traditional songs which have been around for generations, re-created in new ways for new times.<\/p>\n

I especially liked seeing everyone on screen joining in with a few well known numbers, the joy of the shared song showing through, despite all but the performer being on \u2018mute\u2019!<\/p>\n

Thanks to Paul for organising the admin, and to Ginnie for hosting.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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In May we Zoomed again, encouraged by our successful online gathering in April. At times we battled for bandwidth, but nonetheless we enjoyed a lively and varied mix of musical offerings. Our May \u2018meeting\u2019 was well attended and we discovered some hitherto hidden talent, since members at home were able to play instruments that cannot usually be accommodated in a folk club. Thus, besides excellent singing from our soloists, we welcomed Bethan\u2019s instrumental \u2018breaks\u2019 on a tuba, as well as Claire\u2019s elegant jazz improvisations at the piano. We were delighted to preserve something of the usual cheerful atmosphere of our \u2018live\u2019 meetings through this online session.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Ginnie)<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The April meeting of the Club at The ArtYard Cafe <\/em>was cancelled due to CV-19
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Instead some 15 people contributed to a trial ‘Virtual’ meeting using Zoom.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“What an amazing experience to share our first ever \u2018Virtual\u2019 folk club night, all from our own homes. There was the joy of seeing each other again, the enjoyment of our shared songs and a lot of laughter as we got to grips with the way Zoom works on our particular devices, and coped with drop outs every now and again.<\/strong><\/h6>\n
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Special thanks to Patrick, Mandy and Paul for admin, tech and crowd control!”\u00a0 {Rachel C.}<\/p>\n

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March 2020<\/p>\n

It was great to welcome new visitors as well as many familiar faces at Folk Club in March. People often comment on the warm welcome and wonderfully varied music you get every month at Chippy Folk Club – and we would be delighted to see you too on the second Monday of every month. Come and enjoy listening to some remarkably gifted guitarists, singer-songwriters, accordionists, vocalists and many other instruments. Whatever your taste in folk music, if you like hearing good songs played acoustically in a friendly, well-stocked pub then you will have a great time!<\/p>\n

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February 2020<\/p>\n

In these dark and troubled times, like ships taking shelter from the raging storms of adversity, a group of musicians gathers every 2nd<\/sup> Monday of the month at the Art Yard Caf\u00e9, Enstone. Lifting hearts and spreading joy, the Chipping Norton Folk Club is the place to spend a winter evening playing guitars, fiddles, accordions, mandolins. You name it we\u2019ve got it. Blues and folk, traditional and Americana as old as the hills, Oh, Suzanna and Dink\u2019s Song (moves her body like a cannon ball). The Sound of Music Edelweiss continues the mountain theme. With February on the move, My Funny Valentine was a good choice. From the ancient to the contemporary, we had singer songwriters from Evesham and Stratford upon Avon, keeping the flame of creativity alive. And of course, we heard a smattering of Bob Dylan, whose words neatly sum up our evening of beauty in harmony and unity; \u201cwithout freedom of speech I might be in the swamp.\u201d<\/p>\n

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December 2019 meeting:<\/p>\n

A really fine conclusion to the year at The ArtYard for the Club’s Christmas Special.\u00a0 Pretty much a full house with many festive\/seasonal musical offerings.\u00a0 The Interval saw the impressively rapid consumption of local sausages with chips and ‘home made’ mince pies.\u00a0 Thanks again to John Clarke and his team for laying this on.\u00a0 We have now chalked up our 4th Christmas at The ArtYard.\u00a0\u00a0 Now for the new decade….<\/p>\n

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