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The Compleat History 1983 – 2013 by Steve & Diane Poole

“Your Ram Needs Ewe!”

Greyhound , Weston Green October 1983 - January 1985

Hand and Spear Folk Club, Weybridge February 1985 - September 1987

Ram Club, Foley Arms, Claygate October 1987 – December 2008

Ram Club,Old Cranleighan Club January 2009 - present Thames Ditton

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Pre-Ramble The Ram Folk Club has run most Fridays (give or take the odd Christmas, Good Fridays and Augusts) since October 1983. This updated archive celebrates our 30 years of our existence as an epicentre of Folk and Acoustic music. None of us remember much of the very early days, but gradually more bits and pieces have come to light. When we originally put together this archive for our 20th birthday we were a bit stuck! Like the Dead Sea Scrolls, the ancient papyrus of the early gospels and pronouncements of who did what when got lost somewhere along the way. Typewriters of the day did not have memories, less so the scribes. And then - that flash of inspiration! We remembered that we have always advertised in Folk . Sheila Finn, the editor at the time, very kindly went through all the back issues to tell us who our guests had been, and we are eternally grateful for her efforts. Updating the last ten years has been easy, thanks to computers and our webmaster and IT expert Neil Poole. Now it’s all safely stored for future folkeologists to marvel at, and beamed to all corners of the earth and beyond. We have moved with the times too, and we now spread our missives via FaceBook, Twitter and our YouTube channel. We do have one foot in the past though, as we still use snail mail. You cannot escape! The club was started at the Greyhound pub in Weston Green in October 1983 by Brian and Jane Ravenhill, and continued for many successful years under their stewardship (with help from others), moving briefly to Weybridge before finding its home of over 20 years at the Foley Arms in 1987. That’s where we became the Ram Club, as Bob Wood explains elsewhere. What nights we had in that shed, crammed in like kippers in a smoke house (and it was a smoke house too, before the ban). Some nights it was so full you couldn’t move or breathe, and it’s a wonder there was room for the act. And then in late 2008 we had to go, butted out in the name of progress, as there was no room for us in the new inn planned by Youngs Brewery. So began a frantic search for a new home! Fortunately we found our present home, the Old Cranleighan Club, fairly soon (with a little help from our friends) and we’ve been very happy here since January 2009. The club is now run by Bob and Maggie Wood with help from a small but enthusiastic herd of regulars. We don’t have a committee, it just ‘happens’. If you would like to help, just let us know. We have a loyal and evolving clientele (you) and, we like to think, a great atmosphere. We hope you agree it’s amazing to see the sheer variety of guests who have been to the club, many of whom are still going and quite a few who got lost along the way or have sadly left us. Meanwhile we look forward as ever to many more ‘unforgettable’ nights to come. Thank you for your support. Keep coming! Steve Poole, on behalf of all the Ram crew

In The Beginning

any Light-Ales ago, at the dawn of Drinking-Up Time, early Ram Man finally pulled himself erect from the primeval soup that was the previous night’s Watney’s. Full of remorse he saw the error of his ways and espied the golden goodness of the Real Ale of Youngs. T’was born of the spirit of the Ram God and imbued with its virtue and virility, so he drank with relish and it was good. Empowered thus, Ram Man discovered that his regaled tales of daring-do and brave deeds of yesteryore were better applauded in the form of lilting song. And in the courtship of fair maidens, t’was also true. The Ballad was born, and the fair maidens wailed with joy (or so he thought) as he serenaded them. Whilst idly twanging the string of his leaned-on longbow, he noticed that the beat suited the song and so came the (and some have kept that same sound, ‘tis true to say). And his kinsmen put fingers to ear “for better to hear the sound” (or so they said). And he likewise did the same, as did many who followed, and each line of each song was begun with the sheep cry “Neeaarghh”! Ram Man clad himself with a woolly jumper with beard to match and The Tradition was born. And the Ram God was pleased and he declared Friday to be Ramday. So it was then and so it is now, although our musical prowess has evolved with the years (or so we think) ……… all under the ever-watchful gaze of our magnificent Ram ….

GRAND OPENING - OCTOBER 1983 1984 Greyhound Folk Club , Weston Green, Surrey Jan-84 6 Mike’s Bar Band Oct-83 21 Grand opening night 13 Gordon Tyrrall 28 Heritage 20 Bob Davenport Nov-83 4 Come all Ye 27 Carole and Alan Prior 11 Sarah Morgan & Mary Eagle Feb-84 3 Singers' Night 18 Come all Ye 10 Dave Burland 25 Miles and Sylvia (Couchman) 17 Singers' Night Dec-83 2 Singers Night 24 Graham Pirt 9 Eric Mar-84 2 Graham Larkby 16 Crows 9 Singers' Night 23 Christmas Party 16 Nick Dow 30 Closed 23 Blowzabella 30 Alan Harlow & Maggy St George Apr-84 6 Stirabout 13 Singers' Night 20 Keith Marsden & Cockersdale 27 Steve Turner May-84 4 Pete Castle 11 Scotch Measure 18 Cilla Fisher & Artie Tresize 25 Tansey's Fancy Jun-84 1 Arthur & Sue Knevett 8 Christie Hennessey 15 Gerry Hallom 22 Madatan 29 Singers' Night Jul-84 6 Pat Ryan 13 Club at Bracknell Festival 20 Roaring Jelly 27 Aug-84 3 Dave Illingworth Closed 31 Paul Metsers Sep-84 7 14 Oyster Band 21 Peta Webb & Pete Cooper 28 Martyn Wyndham-Read Oct-84 5 Tony Rose 12 Watson Draper & Locke 19 Singers’ Night 26 Jim & Sylvia Barnes Nov-84 2 Eddie Upton & Nigel Chippindale 9 Rod Shearman 16 Dab Hand 23 Bob Stewart 30 Jez Lowe

Dec-84 7 Carrig Club co-founder Brian Ravenhill 14 Curate's Egg 21 Doug Hudson 1985 1986 Jan-85 4 Singers Night Jan-86 3 Common Thyme 11 Tony Wilson 10 Roger Watson 18 Chris Pitt & Gavin Atkin 17 Dick Miles 25 Pete Coe 24 Carole & Alan Prior Hand and Spear Folk Club, Weybridge, Surrey 31 Feb-85 1 Ann Wiseman Feb-86 7 Jim Couza 8 Vin Garbutt 14 Briony 15 Nick Dow 21 Vin Garbutt 22 Allan Taylor 28 Kathryn Tickell Mar-85 1 Sarah Morgan and Mary Eagle Mar-86 7 Sarah Morgan 8 Pyewackett 14 Salami Bros 15 Robin Dransfield 21 Allan Taylor 22 Stanley Accrington 28 Rod Shearman 29 Singers' Night Apr-86 4 Cockersdale Apr-85 5 Cockersdale 11 Stanley Accrington 12 Roy Harris 18 Pigfoot 19 Terrapin Station 25 Irish Night with Tommy Keane, 26 Don Shepherd Henri Benagh & Michael Haynes May-85 3 Crows May-86 2 Dab Hand 10 Shegui 9 Nick Dow 17 Len Graham and Fintan McManus 16 Pete Coe 24 Ramsbottom 23 Singers Night 31 Cosmotheka 30 Crows Jun-85 7 R Cajun Jun-86 6 Steve Turner 9 Sunday Lunchtime Dance 13 Cilla Fisher & Artie Trezise 14 Dave Walters Band 20 Dave Thomas & Allie Fox 21 Bob Davenport & The Rakes 27 Crows 28 Blades Jul-86 4 Jul-85 5 Singers' Night 11 Paul Metsers 12 Chris Foster 18 Cosmotheka 14 Sunday lunchtime dance 25 Bread & Roses 19 Spring Chickens Aug-86 1 Dooda Kapoochee 26 Keeper's Gate Closed Aug-85 3 Bob Wood 29 Anonyma 9 - 23 Closed Sep-86 5 Spring Chickens 30 Singers' Night 12 Lynne Gent & John Howes Sep-85 6 Arthur & Sue Knevett and Ken Watson 19 Amos & Rocks 13 Amos & Rocks 26 Ray Fisher 20 Blowzabella Oct-86 3 Patti O'Doors 27 Traders 7 Singers Night Oct-85 4 Oyster Band 10 Aunt Fortescue's Bluesrockers 11 Jean Pierre Rasle & Dave Whetstone 17 Arthur & Sue Knevett 18 Chris Foster 24 Pyewackett 25 Singers' Night 31 Harvey Andrews Nov-85 1 Scotch Measure Nov-86 4 Singers Night 8 7 Jimmy Crowley & Jackie Daly 15 Malinhead 14 Martyn Wyndham-Read 22 Jimmy Crowley 21 Whippersnapper 29 Jez Lowe & Jake Walton 28 Dec-85 6 John Kirkpatrick Dec-86 2 Singers Night 13 Peter Bellamy 5 New House Band 20 Christmas Party 12 Blowzabella 19 Christmas Party 1987 1988 Jan-87 2 Closed Jan-88 8 Whippersnapper 9 Rory McLeod 15 Kipper Family 16 Steve Newman & Kathryn Locke 22 Jez Lowe & Jake Walton 23 Dave Benton 29 Martin Simpson 30 Doug Hudson Feb-88 5 Jim Couza Feb-87 6 Bob Davenport & The Rakes 12 Dick Miles 6 Michelle Shocked 19 Tom McConville 13 Watson Draper & Locke 26 Residents' Night 20 Easy Club Mar-88 4 John Kirkpatrick 27 Chris Foster Mar-87 6 Pete Morton 11 Mick Ryan & Steve Faux 13 18 Donal MaGuire 20 Oyster Band 25 Brian Peters 27 Jim Woodland & Paedar Long Apr-88 1 Closed Apr-87 3 Bob Wood 8 Nick Dow 10 Nick Dow 15 Chris Foster 17 Closed 22 Fintan 24 John Kirkpatrick 29 Calicanto May-87 1 Carole & Alan Prior May-88 6 Brennan & Boyle 8 Bob Davenport & The Rakes 13 Di Henderson 15 Sara Grey & Ellie Ellis 20 Mike Silver 22 Scotch Measure 27 Allcomers' Night 29 ? Jun-88 3 Arthur Knevett Jun-87 5 Janet Russell 10 Dave Benton 12 Jez Lowe & Jake Walton 19 Cosmotheka 17 Gordon Tyrrall 20 Weybridge Folk Day 24 Vin Garbutt Allan Taylor, Dab Hand, Martin Simpson, Jimmy Crowley & Jul-88 1 Paul Metsers Stoker's Lodge, Blowzabella, Stanley Accrington, Martyn 8 Allan Taylor Wyndham Read, Pigfoot, Hollybush Hoboes 15 Gasp Theatre Co 26 Any Old Time 22 Harvey Andrews Jul-87 3 Vin Garbutt 29 Daylight Gates 10 Closed Aug-88 Closed 17 Crows Sep-88 2 Pigfoot 24 Dave Burland 31 Patti O'Doors 9 Keith Christmas & Dave Keir Aug-87 Closed 16 Life & Times Sep-87 4 Magpie 23 Floating Crowbar 11 Pat Ryan 30 Hat Trick 18 Anne Lennox Martin Oct-88 7 Martin Carthy 25 Fiona Simpson 14 Moaning Minnies Ram Club, Foley Arms, Claygate, Surrey 21 Jake Thackray Oct-87 2 Richard Grainger 28 Pete Morton 9 Dave Fenner & Andy Lavery Nov-88 4 Martin Jenkins 16 Lee Collinson 5 Bonfire Night Party with Zola Bros 23 Roger Watson & Debbie McLatchy 11 Roger Wilson 30 Blowzabella 18 Bill Caddick Nov-87 6 Ralph Jordan, Jo & Fi Fraser 25 Sara Grey 13 Residents' Night Dec-88 2 Stanley Accrington 20 Martyn Wyndham-Read 27 Roy Bailey 9 Bob Wood Dec-87 4 Andy Stewart & Manus Lunny 16 Joe & Antoinette McKenna 11 Pigfoot 23 Christmas Party 18 Keith Hancock 30 Closed 1989 1990 Jan-89 6 Dave Burland Jan-90 5 Grand Opening Ceilidh for new decade 13 Jungr & Parker 12 Bob Wood 20 Geoff Higginbottom 19 Gordon Tyrrall 27 & 26 Geoff Higginbottom Feb-89 3 Spring Chickens Feb-90 2 Jungr & Parker 10 Tom McConville 9 Real Time (Napper & Van Sante) 17 Artisan 16 Flynn Brothers 24 Keith Hancock 23 Máire ni Chathasaigh & Chris Newman Mar-89 3 Adrian May Mar-90 2 Richard Grainger 10 Nick Dow 9 Stanley Accrington 17 Robb Johnson 16 Pigfoot 24 Closed 23 Nick Dow 31 Dave Benton & Mick Ryan 30 Peta Webb & Pete Cooper Apr-89 7 Jim & Sylvia Barnes Apr-90 6 Dave Thomas & Peter Chalmers 14 Sarah Morgan 13 Closed 21 Les Barker 20 Vin Garbutt 28 Flynn Brothers 27 Mal Waite May-89 5 Allan Taylor May-90 4 Singers' Night 12 Lee Collinson 11 Andy Irvine 19 Roy Bailey 18 Lee Collinson 26 Singaround 25 Bank Holiday Jun-89 2 Church Mice Jun-90 1 Les Barker & Lesley Davies 9 Pete Coe 8 Doug Hudson 16 Doug Hudson 15 Arthur Knevett 23 Hand on Heart 22 Three Straw Men 30 Martyn Wyndham-Read 29 House Band Jul-89 7 Club session at Bracknell Jul-90 6 Closed 14 Chris Foster 13 Dr Burkes 21 Devils in Disguise 20 Kippers 28 Kipper Family 27 Chris Foster Aug-89 Closed Aug-90 Closed Sep-89 1 The Arizona Smoke Review Sep-90 7 Bill Caddick 8 Gerry Hallom 14 Roy Bailey 15 The Bullenbush Band 21 Robb Johnson Band 22 Residents' Night 28 Singers' Night 29 Skylark Oct-90 5 Dab Hand Oct-89 6 Roger Watson 12 Vin Garbutt 13 Mike Silver 19 Alistair Anderson 20 Martin Carthy 26 Keith Christmas 27 Jez Lowe Nov-90 2 Liam O'Flynn Nov-89 3 Beggar's Velvet 9 Dave Holden’s Over the Top 10 Tomas Lynch 16 Brian Peters 17 Dave Goulder 23 24 Bonnie Shaljean 30 Dave Burland Dec-89 1 Peter Bellamy Dec-90 7 John Kirkpatrick Dec-89 8 Martin Carthy 14 Cathal McConnell & Tom Gilfellon 15 John Kirkpatrick 21 Christmas Party 22 Christmas Party 1991 1992 Jan-91 4 Singers' Night Jan-92 3 Chris Foster 11 Real Time (Napper & van Sante) 10 Stanley Accrington 18 Mike Silver 17 Real Time 24 Lost Nation Band 25 Burns Night Celebration 31 The Rolling Crones Feb-91 1 Harvey Andrews Feb-92 7 Noel Murphy 8 Artisan 14 Singers’ Night 15 Sarah Grey 21 Carthy Family 22 Roger Wilson 28 Graham Pirt Mar-91 1 Chris Newman & Máire Ni Chathasaigh Mar-92 6 Bread & Roses 8 Jungr & Parker 13 Tim Laycock 15 Nick Dow 20 Nick Dow 22 27 Kevin Mitchell Apr-92 3 Ian Campbell 29 Closed for Good Friday 10 Will Killeen Apr-91 5 Black Eyed Biddy 17 Closed 12 Dick Miles 24 Len Graham & John Campbell 19 Storm May-92 1 Singers Night 26 Pete Coe 8 Allan Taylor May-91 3 Huw & Tony Williams 15 10 Artisan 22 Closed 17 Jun Tabor & Mark Emerson 29 David Campbell 24 Closed Jun-92 5 Jez Lowe 6 Claygate Folk Day 31 Jez Lowe & Bad Pennies Chris Newman & Maire ni Chathasaigh, Jungr Jun-91 7 Melanie Harrold & Parker, Lee Collinson, Dab Hand, Bill 14 Simon Thoumire & Ian Carr Caddick, Cock & Bull Band, 21 Dave Benton Huw & Tony Williams 28 Tom McConville 12 Brian Peters 19 Maxie & Mitch Jul-91 5 Singaround 26 Ashley Reed & The Savage Rabbits 6 Club hosts Bracknell Folk Club 28 National Music Day in the garden 12 Anne Lennox-Martin Jul-92 3 Singers Night 19 Marilyn Middleton-Pollock 10 Mike Silver 26 Doug Hudson 17 Sid Kipper Aug-91 Closed 24 Roy Bailey Sep-91 6 Dave Burland 31 Bob Wood 13 Fiona Simpson Aug-92 Closed 20 Lee Collinson Sep-92 4 Artisan 11 & Isaac Guillory 27 Pigfoot 18 Doug Hudson Oct-91 4 Derek Brimstone 25 Robb Johnson & Pip Collings 11 Jungr & Parker Oct-92 2 Singers Night 18 Caledonian Ramblers 9 The House Band 25 Singers' Night 16 Liam O'Flynn Nov-91 1 House Band 23 Dead Sea Surfers 8 Walnut Street Temperance Theatre 30 Gordon Tyrrall 15 Robb Johnson Band Nov-92 6 John Kirkpatrick 22 Andy Irvine 13 Vin Garbutt 20 Cosmotheka 29 Dab Hand 27 Andy Irvine Dec-91 6 Dec-92 4 Dave Burland 13 Bill Caddick's Urban Legend 11 Tom McConville 20 Christmas Party 18 Jake Thackray 1993 1994 Jan-93 8 Peter Sarstedt Jan-94 7 Kathryn Locke & the Brodies 15 Chris Wood & 14 Coope Boyes & Simpson 22 Lee Collinson 21 Mike Silver 29 Brendan Power & Steafan Hannigan 28 Carmina Feb-93 5 Hughie Jones Feb-94 4 Robb Johnson & Pip Collings 12 Mairi Campbell & Dave Francis 11 Brian Finnegan & Paul McSherry 19 Ron Kavana 18 Tom McConville & Sean Lakeman 26 Melanie Harrold & Olly Blanchflower Mar-93 5 Ray Fisher 25 Kieran Halpin 12 Rosbif Mar-94 4 Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley 19 Shave the Monkey 11 Spring Chickens 26 Benny Gallagher 18 Wizz Jones Apr-93 2 Duck Baker & Molly Andrews 25 Shave the Monkey 9 Closed Apr-94 1 Bram Taylor 16 The Rolling Crones 8 Sarah Grey 23 Dave Goulder 15 Good Men in the Jungle 30 Rory McLeod 22 Mairi Campbell & Dave Francis (Cast) May-93 7 Martyn Wyndham-Read 29 Sid Kipper 14 Martin Curtis (New Zealand) May-94 6 William Pint & Felicia Dale 21 Jungr & Parker 13 Huw & Tony Williams 28 Roy Bailey 20 John Kirkpatrick Jun-93 4 Huw & Tony Williams 27 TBA 5 CLAYGATE FOLK FESTIVAL Alias Ron Kavana, Barely Works, Andy Irvine, Jun-94 3 Lorraine & Bennett Hammond Chris Wood & Andy Cutting, Dave Burland & 10 Pete Coe Shagpile, Sid Kipper, Artisan, House Band, 17 Mick Molloy & Martin Brown Doug Hudson 24 Mike Silver 11 Sara Morgan and Mary Eagle Jul-94 1 Luke Daniels & Frank Kilkelly 18 Calennig 8 Peter & Robin Sarstedt 25 Pigfoot 15 Lakeman Brothers Jul-93 2 Salvation Jane (Aus) 22 & 9 Pat Shaw & 29 Ram Club Showcase Night 16 Chris Foster Aug-94 Closed 23 Bob Wood Sep-94 2 Clann McPeake 30 & Maggie Boyle 9 Allan Taylor Aug-93 Closed 16 Zumzeaux Sep-93 3 Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies 23 Jez Lowe 10 Old Rope String Band 17 Roger Wilson 30 Benny Gallagher 24 Allan Taylor Oct-94 7 Martin Carthy Oct-93 1 Harvey Andrews 14 Gordon Tyrrall 8 Chris Newman, Máire Ni Chathasaigh 21 Bob Wood & Nollaig Casey 28 Duck Baker & Molly Andrews 15 Brian Peters Nov-94 4 Trim the Velvet 22 After Hours 11 Jim McLean 29 Isaac Guillory 18 The Amazing Mr Smith Nov-93 5 Keith Kendrick 25 Martin Long 12 Keith Hancock & Lee Collinson Dec-94 2 Muddy Feet 19 Leon Rosselson 9 Lee Collinson 26 Trim the Velvet 16 Andy Irvine Dec-93 3 Hilary James & 23 Special Christmas Partners in Crime 10 Derek Brimstone (Sid Kipper & Dave Burland) 17 Mad Jocks & Englishmen 1995 1996 Jan-95 6 Big Jig Jan-96 5 Bob Greenwood's Rhythm Rascals 13 Coope Boyes and Simpson 12 Marilyn Middleton-Pollock 20 Pat Shaw & Julie Matthews 19 Folk City Sisters 27 Ian Bruce 26 New Bushbury Mountain Daredevil Band Feb-96 2 Lee Collinson Feb-95 3 Keith Hancock & Lee Collinson 9 Hank Wangford Trio 10 Shave the Monkey 16 Tom McConville & Pauline Cato 17 Steve Tilston & Maggie Boyle 23 Steve Jinski 24 Máire ni Chathasaigh & Chris Newman Mar-96 1 Duck Baker Mar-95 3 Carmina 8 Keith Hancock 10 Mick Ryan & Pete Harris 15 Bram Taylor 17 Syncopace 22 The Amazing Mr Smith 24 Stravaig 27 Denny Laine 31 Chris Foster’s Sting in the Tale 29 Old Rope String Band Apr-95 7 Artisan Apr-96 5 Steve Tilston & Maggie Boyle 14 Closed 12 Big Jig 21 Vin Garbutt 19 Coope Boyes & Simpson 28 Dangerous Curves 26 May-95 5 Huw & Tony Williams May-96 3 Jez Lowe & Bad Pennies 10 Vin Garbutt 12 Roy Bailey 17 Mike Silver 19 Martyn Wyndham-Read 24 Kristina Olsen 26 Hans Theesink 31 Huw & Tony Williams Jun-95 2 Debbie McClatchy Jun-96 7 Dangerous Curves 9 Joyce Gang 14 Derek Brimstone 16 Brian Peters 21 Dave Burland 23 Arthur Knevett 28 McPeake Family 30 Jeremy Taylor Jul-96 5 Fraser Nimmo Jul-95 7 Robb Johnson Band 12 Bill Caddick 14 Elaine Samuels & Jane Eldridge 19 Wizz Jones (Kindred Spirit) 26 Debbie McClatchy 21 Tania Opland (USA) Aug-96 Closed 28 Sep-96 6 Bohinta Aug-95 Closed 7 Rick Sanders, Vicky Clayton, Fred T. Baker (extra event) Sep-95 1 House Band 13 & Julie Matthews 8 Dark Lantern 20 Ian Bruce 15 Junction (5 piece band) 27 Carole & Alan Prior and Jim & Sylvia 22 Barnes (Plastic Macs) 29 McPeake Family Oct-96 4 Julie Felix Oct-95 6 Good Men in the Jungle 11 The House Band 13 John Kirkpatrick 18 John Renbourn & Jacqui McShee 20 Hilary James & Simon Mayor 25 Chris Sherburn & Denny Bartley 27 Isaac Guillory Nov-96 1 Nov-95 3 Bob Fox 8 Shave the Monkey 4 Wandsworth Arts Festival 15 Allan Taylor 22 Isaac Guillory 10 Singers’ night (Magna Carta cancelled) 27 The Hellecasters 17 Kieran Halpin 29 Jack E & Brendan McAuley 24 Martin Simpson Dec-96 6 Martyn Wyndham-Read Dec-95 1 Allan Taylor 13 Martin Simpson 8 Bob Wood 14 Saturday Special - Gary Hall plus Good 15 Stanley Accrington Men In The Jungle 22 Club Christmas Party Night 20 Christmas Party John Kirkpatrick 1997 1998 Jan-97 3 Daisy Belle Band Jan-98 2 Closed 10 Kieran Halpin & Anth Kaley 9 Sacaulait Cajun 17 Ron & Miriam Kavana & Andy Martin 16 Leon Rosselson 24 The Open Road 23 Waz! (Whetstone Allcock & Zorn) 31 Gordon Tyrrall 30 Lee Collinson Feb-97 7 The Jack E McAuley Band Feb-98 6 Shave the Monkey 14 Jeremy Taylor 13 Mick Ryan (and Cantoris) 21 Coope Boyes & Simpson 20 Doug Smith 28 Patty Vela & Alan Franks 27 Isla St Clair Mar-97 7 New Bushbury Mountain Daredevils Mar-98 6 Allan Taylor 14 Old Friends 7 Ceilidh with Junction 24 21 Anam 13 Jez Lowe and Bad Pennies 28 Lee Collinson 20 Whisky Before Breakfast 27 New Bushbury Mountain Daredevils Apr-97 4 Bob Greenwood's Rhythm Rascals Apr-98 3 Cherrington and Ward 11 Brian Peters 10 Mike Silver 18 Artisan 17 Chris While & Julie Matthews 25 Steve Tilston & Maggie Boyle 24 Crawdaddy (Chris Scott & Steve Payne) May-97 2 Craobh Rua May-98 1 Enda Kenny 9 Paul Herron 8 Huw & Tony Williams 16 15 Mad Pudding (Canada) 23 Sid Kipper 22 The Albion Band 30 Robb Johnson Band 29 Isaac Guillory Jun-97 6 Jim McLean Jun-98 5 Sean Tyrrell 13 Pete Coe 12 Sally Barker Band 20 Arthur Knevett 19 Carmina 27 Tommy Sands 26 Chris Sherburn & Denny Bartley Jul-97 4 Good Men in the Jungle Jul-98 3 Dangerous Curves 11 Bob Wood 10 Open Road 18 Paul Downes 17 Wizz Jones 25 Louis Killen 24 Maggie Boyle & Frank Kilkelly Aug-97 Closed 31 John Fiddler Sep-97 5 Martin Simpson Aug-98 Closed 12 Keith Hancock Band Sep-98 4 Jay Turner & Cath Mundy 19 Dark Lantern 11 Steve Tilston 26 Clive Gregson 18 Ian Bruce Oct-97 3 Tom McConville & Pauline Cato 25 Neti Vaandrager & Bart Ramsey 10 Deirdre Cunningham Oct-98 2 Tom McConville & Pauline Cato 17 Chris Newman & Máire ni Chathasaigh 9 Acadian Band 24 McPeake Family 16 Martin Simpson 31 Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley 23 Clive Gregson Nov-97 7 30 Dave Burland 14 John Renbourn & Jacqui McShee Nov-98 6 Joe Burke 13 Hilary James & Simon Mayor 21 Dick Gaughan 20 Tabache 28 Andy Irvine 27 Coope Boyes Simpson Dec-97 5 Gilly Darbey Dec-98 4 Ben & Joe Broughton 12 Barb Jungr 11 Craobh Rua 19 Kevin Dempsey & Tom Leary 18 Christmas Party 1999 2000 Jan-99 8 Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies Jan-00 7 Waz! 15 Cancelled (Gordon Giltrap) 14 Martin Wyndham-Read 22 Lee Collinson 21 Lee Collinson 29 Jeremy Taylor 28 Barb Jungr Feb-99 5 Alafia Feb-00 4 Vin Garbutt 12 Waz! 11 Robb Johnson & Leon Rosselson 19 Kieran Halpin 18 Chris Sherburn & Denny Bartley 26 Carmina 25 The Bushburys Mar-99 5 Whiskey Before Breakfast Mar-00 3 Bill Caddick 12 Helen Watson 10 Kieran Halpin & 19 Carlene Anglin Trio 17 Rod Paterson 26 Andy Irvine 24 Allan Taylor Apr-99 2 Roger Wilson 31 Ron Trueman-Border 9 New Bushbury Mountain Daredevil Band Apr-00 7 Joe Burke 16 Wizz Jones 14 Jeremy Taylor 23 Closed 21 Andy Irvine 30 Nick Harper 28 Derek Brimstone May-99 7 Chris While & Julie Matthews May-00 5 John Renbourn 14 Keith Hancock 12 Sid Kipper 21 The McCalmans 19 Wizz Jones 28 Singaround 26 Rory McLeod Jun-99 4 Julie Henigan Jun-00 2 Alan Burton & Steve Hunt 11 The Other Band 9 Woody Mann 18 John Renbourn & Jacqui McShee 16 John Kirkpatrick 25 Any Old Time 23 Karen Tweed & Ian Carr Jul-99 2 Bob Wood 30 Dave Burland 9 Brian Peters & Gordon Tyrrall Jul-00 7 MundyTurner 16 Acadian Ramblers 14 Maggie Boyle & Gordon Tyrrall 23 Chris Foster 21 The Old Rope String Band 30 Doug Smith 28 Nancy Kerr & James Fagan Aug-99 Closed Aug-00 Closed Sep-99 3 Steve Tilston Sep-00 1 Chris Wood & Andy Cutting 10 Mike Silver 8 Tommy Sands 17 Shave The Monkey 15 Band 24 Isaac Guillory 22 Eileen McGann Oct-99 1 Pat Kilbride 29 Isaac Guillory 8 Martin Simpson Oct-00 6 Hilary James & Simon Mayor 15 Artisan 13 Carmina 22 Clive Gregson 20 Equation 29 Mad Pudding 27 Clive Gregson Nov-99 5 Carmina Nov-00 3 Graham & Eileen Pratt 12 Pete Coe 10 Rab Noakes with Fraser Spiers 19 Dayteller 17 Huw & Tony Williams 26 Mick Ryan & Pete Harris 24 The Bushburys Dec-99 3 Jack E McAuley Dec-00 1 Chris Foster 10 Cato, McConville & Haworth 8 Bill Jones 17 The Albion Band 15 Little Johnny 22 Christmas Party 2001 2002 Jan-01 5 Pete Morton Jan-02 4 Nancy Kerr & James Fagan 12 Chris Morton & Terry Lees 11 John Kirkpatrick 19 Damien Barber 18 26 25 Sean Lakeman & Feb-01 2 Lee Collinson Feb-02 1 Carmina 9 Artisan 8 Ridgeriders 16 Kieran Halpin & Maartin Allcock 15 Mick Ryan & Pete Harris 23 Serious Kitchen 22 Vin Garbutt Mar-01 2 Michael Marra Mar-02 1 Emily Slade 9 Benny Gallagher 8 Dave Ellis & Boo Howard 16 Stony 15 with Kwame Yeboah 23 Ian Bruce 22 Belshazzar’s Feast 30 Bohinta 29 Closed Apr-01 6 Allan Taylor Apr-02 5 Bob Fox 13 Chris Newman & Máire ni Chathasaigh 12 Brian Peters & Gordon Tyrrall 20 Roger Wilson 19 Martyn Wyndham-Read Trio 27 Tom McConville, Pauline Cato & Clive Carroll 26 Lee Collinson May-01 4 Dick Gaughan May-02 3 Slim Panatella & The Mellow Virginians 11 Colum Sands 10 Robin Laing 18 John Wright Band 17 Kieran Halpin 25 Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies 24 Anthony John Clarke Jun-01 1 Doug B Smith 31 Shave the Monkey 8 The New House Band Jun-02 7 Alistair Russell 15 Tony Wilson 14 Steve Mulhern & Ian Laws 22 Dr Faustus 21 Emily Druce 29 Anna Ryder 28 Robin Garside Jul-01 6 Coope Boyes & Simpson Jul-02 5 John Spiers & 13 Rod Clements 12 Tony Cox 20 Hans Theessink 19 Hot Tamales 27 Mouse 26 Clive Gregson & Boo Hewerdine Aug-01 Closed Aug-02 Closed Sep-01 7 Martin Simpson 6 Flook 14 Phil Beer Band 13 The Cast 21 Boo Hewerdine 20 Pete Coe 28 Roger Sutcliffe 27 Jim McLean Band Oct-01 5 Craobh Rua Oct-02 4 Paul Tiernan 12 Brian Willoughby & Cathryn Craig 11 Mundy Turner 19 Katrina Rublowska & David Harrod 18 Noddy’s Lot 26 Steve Tilston & Maartin Allcock 25 Donal Maguire Nov-01 2 Andy Irvine Nov-02 1 Chris While & Julie Matthews 9 Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne 8 Chris Foster 16 Tomas Lynch 15 Allan Taylor 23 Tony McManus 22 Dick Gaughan 30 Mike Silver 29 Derek Brimstone Dec-01 7 Fraser Nimmo Dec-02 6 Steve Tilston 14 Martin Carthy 13 The Great Northern Roadshow 21 Christmas Party 20 Christmas Party 2003 2004 Jan-03 3 Keith Donnelly Jan-04 9 Boo Hewerdine 10 Robb Johnson Trio 16 Simon Haworth & Andy May 17 Kevin Dempsey & Joe Broughton 23 Tom Napper & Tom Bliss 24 Damien Barber 30 Leon Rosselson Jan-03 31 Martin Simpson Feb-04 6 Steve Tilston, Maggie Boyle & Chris 7 Stony Parkinson 14 Brian Willoughby & Cathryn Craig 13 Kirsty McGee Trio 21 Doug B Smith 20 Mike Silver 28 Brooks Williams 27 Phil Beer Band Mar-03 7 Mark Campbell & Paul Bellamy Mar-04 5 Kate Howden & Paul Jones 14 12 Great Northern Roadshow 21 Show of Hands 19 Stony 28 Little Johnny England 26 Allan Taylor Apr-03 4 Sean Tyrrell with Fergus Feeley Apr-04 2 Banoffi 11 Dave Ellis & Boo Howard 9 Closed 18 Closed 16 Witches of Elswick 23 Jim & Leo Condie 25 Vin Garbutt 30 Paul Tiernan May-03 2 Coope Boyes & Simpson May-04 7 Fraser Nimmo & Ian Bolens 9 Mouse 14 Michael Marra 16 Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies 21 Dana Robinson 23 Pete Morton 28 Clive Gregson 30 Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunn Jun-04 4 Gordon Tyrrall & Brian Peters Jun-03 6 Real Time 11 Bob Fox 13 Chris & Kellie While 18 Bob Wood 20 Andy Guttridge Band 25 Simon Mayor & Hilary James 27 Winter Wilson Jul-04 2 John Spiers & Jon Boden Jul-03 4 Suntrap 9 Liz Simcock with Warwick Jones and Ian 11 Bill Caddick Newman 18 Arthur Knevett 16 Kevin Dempsey & Joe Broughton 25 Last Night’s Fun 23 Quicksilver Aug-03 Closed Aug-04 Closed Sep-03 5 Acoustic Strawbs Sep-04 3 Jed Grimes & Graham Wood 12 Tanglefoot 10 Flook 19 (The Wilsons - cancelled) 17 Anna Ryder 26 Benny Gallagher 24 Robin Laing Oct-03 3 John Kirkpatrick Oct-04 1 Brian Willoughby & Cathryn Craig 10 & Barry Coope 8 Mick Ryan & Pete Harris 17 Artisan 15 Martin Simpson th 24 The Day of Reckoning – 20 Anniversary 22 Jennifer & Hazel Wrigley 31 Carmina 29 Christine Collister Nov-03 7 Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman Nov-04 5 David Francey 14 Ian Bruce 12 Dave Ellis & Boo Howard 21 Kieran Halpin 19 Kieran Halpin & Chris Jones 28 Belshazzar’s Feast 26 Dick Gaughan Dec-03 5 Broderick Dec-04 3 MundyTurner 12 Chris Newman & Máire ni Chathasaigh 10 Nancy Kerr & James Fagan 19 Christmas Bash 17 Christmas Party with Keith Donnelly 2005 2006 Jan-05 7 Sue Graves & Hector Gilchrist Jan-06 6 Martyn Wyndham-Read 14 Steve Tilston & Brooks Williams 13 ’ Rainbow Chasers 21 John Hegley 20 Vin Garbutt 28 Bully Wee Band 27 Carole & Alan Prior & Friends Feb-05 4 Adrian Nation Feb-06 3 Loz Netto with Nigel Bagge 11 John Kirkpatrick 10 Boo Hewerdine 18 The Licensing Officer strikes ….. 17 Jim McLean 25 Steve Newman & Tony Cox 24 Chris & Kellie While Mar-05 4 Rod Clements Mar-06 3 Kieran Halpin & Anth Kaley 10 Brian Willoughby & Cathryn Craig 11 Winter Wilson 17 Tom McConville, Pauline Cato & Aaron 18 Seth & Sean Lakeman Jones 25 Closed 24 Hank Wangford & Reg Meuross Apr-05 1 Pete Smith & John Buckley 31 Coope, Boyes & Simpson 8 Dr Faustus Apr-06 7 Paul Millns & Butch Coulter 15 Last Night’s Fun 14 Closed 22 Stephen Fearing 21 Robin Garside 29 John McCormick 28 Expatriate Game May-05 6 Uiscedwr May-06 5 Andy Irvine 13 Kellie While 12 Liz Simcock, Ian Newman & Warwick Jones 20 Tannahill Weavers 19 Clive Gregson 27 Ron Trueman Border 26 Wizz Jones Jun-05 3 Ian Bruce Jun-06 2 Kate Campbell & Will Kimbrough 10 Jez Lowe 9 Paul Tiernan & John Lester 17 Chris Jones 16 Hoover the Dog 24 Archie Fisher 23 Flossie Malavialle Jul-05 1 Pete Coe 30 Adrian Nation 8 Pete Morton Jul-06 7 Brooks Williams 15 Dave Burland 14 Kirsty McGee & Mat Martin 22 Sultans of Squeeze 21 Pete Smith & John Buckley Aug-05 Closed 28 The Wailin’ Jennys Sep-05 2 Allan Taylor Aug-06 Closed 9 Carmina Sep-06 1 Jim Malcolm 8 Steve Tilston 16 Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunn 15 The Demon Barbers 23 Bruce Molsky 22 Roger Sutcliffe 30 Ken Perlman & Alan Jabbour 29 Colum Sands Oct-05 7 Don Mescall Oct-06 6 Dave Ellis & Boo Howard 14 Siansa 13 Benny Gallagher 21 Emily Druce & Steve Jones 20 Alan Reid & Rob van Sante 28 Ian Palmer & Sylvia Couchman 27 Mike Silver Nov-05 4 Michael Marra Nov-06 3 Sean Lakeman & Kathryn Roberts 11 Ruckus Blues 10 Pete Harris & Mick Ryan 18 Máire ni Chathasaigh & Chris Newman 17 Dick Gaughan 25 John Tams & Barry Coope 24 Nigel Bagge & Eddie Armer Dec-05 2 Jim & Leo Condie Dec-06 1 Brian Peters & Gordon Tyrrall 9 Tom Bliss & Tom Napper 8 Roy Bailey 16 Christmas Party 15 Christmas Party 2007 2008 Jan-07 5 Nancy Kerr & James Fagan Jan-08 4 Pete Morton 12 Jon Strong 11 Carmina CD Launch 19 Bully Wee Band 18 Winter Wilson 26 Vicki Swann & Jonny Dyer 25 Little Johnny England Feb-07 2 Bob Walton (replaced Jenkins' Ear) Feb-08 1 Martin Carthy 8 Loz Netto, Nigel Bagge & Gus Hale 9 Aaron Jones & Claire Mann 15 Jenkin's Ear 16 Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies 22 Paul Millns 23 Shona Kipling & Damien O'Kane 29 Eddie Walker Mar-07 2 Faustus Mar-08 7 Tom McConville, Aaron Jones & Claire 9 Roger Wilson Mann 16 A.J. Clarke 14 Martin Simpson 23 Rab Noakes 21 Closed for Good Friday 28 Marjorie Thompson & Greg Franklin Apr-07 6 Closed for Good Friday Apr-08 4 Brian Willoughby & Cathryn Craig 13 Phil Beer 11 Pete Coe 20 Bruce Molsky 18 & Dik Cadbury 27 Michael Marra 25 Roger Wilson May-07 4 Sara Grey, Kieran Mearns & Ben Paley May-08 2 Clive Gregson cancelled - singers' night 11 Bob Fox instead 18 Carmina 9 Pete Smith 25 Megson 16 Tannahill Weavers 23 Tony Carling Jun-07 1 Kieran Halpin 30 P.J. Wright & 8 Paul Downes Jun-08 6 Liz Simcock with Warwick Jones & Ian 15 John Kirkpatrick Newman 22 Quicksilver 13 Soiree 29 Allan Taylor 20 James Keelaghan trio Jul-07 6 Stony 27 Nigel Bagge & Eddie Armer 13 Tim Edey with Brendan Power & Lucy Jul-08 4 Wizz & Simeon Jones Randall 11 Peter London 20 Robb Johnson 18 Leon Rosselson 27 Closed for Summer 25 Closed for Summer Aug-08 Closed for Summer Aug-07 Closed for Summer Sep-08 5 Benny Gallagher Sep-07 7 Archie Fisher 12 Steve Tilston 14 Ruckus Blues 19 Carla Ulbrich 21 Ashley Hutchings' Rainbow Chasers 26 A.J. Clarke 28 Hilary James & Simon Mayor Oct-08 3 Dan McKinnon Oct-07 5 Reg Meuross & 10 Bob Fox and Stu Luckley 12 Galliard 17 Coope, Boyes & Simpson 19 John Tams & Barry Coope 24 David Francey th 26 Gren Bartley & Tom Kitching 26 25 anniversary get together Nov-07 2 Doug Hudson 31 Adrian Nation Nov-08 7 Cara Luft & Hugh MacMillan 9 Vin Garbutt 14 Dave Ellis & Boo Howard 16 Boo Hewerdine 21 Mike & Ali Vass 23 Chris Newman & Maire ni Chathasaigh 28 Dave Burland Nov-07 30 Singers' night Dec-08 5 The Amazing Mr Smith Dec-07 7 Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke 12 Allan Taylor 14 Andy Irvine 19 Omega 3 21 Christmas Party Old Cranleighan, Thames Ditton, 2009 2010 Jan-09 2 Closed for Christmas & New Year Jan-10 1 Closed for Christmas & New Year 9 Bob Wood 8 Boo Hewerdine 16 Bully Wee Band 15 Carmina 23 Mick Ryan & Paul Downes 22 Hilary James & Simon Mayor 30 Megson 29 Gigspanner featuring Peter Knight Feb-09 6 Cancelled Due To Snow: Phil Beer & Feb-10 5 Martin Carthy 12 Tom McConville, David Newey, Phil 13 Tony Cox Murray, Andy Watt & Shona Kipling 20 Reg Meuross 19 Pete Morton 27 John Kirkpatrick 26 Chris Newman and Maire Ni Chathasaigh Mar-09 6 Boo Hewerdine Mar-10 5 Pete Coe 13 Alistair Russell 12 Steve Ashley 20 Craobh Rua 19 Ian Bruce 27 Kirsty McGee Band 26 Phil Beer Apr-09 3 Lee Collinson Apr-10 2 Closed for Easter 10 Closed for Good Friday 9 Bruce Molsky 17 Skyhook 16 Brooks Williams 24 Brian Peters & Gordon Tyrrall 23 Tannahill Weavers May-09 1 Kieran Halpin 30 Chris Sherburn & Denny Bartley 8 Brian Willoughby & Cathryn Craig May-10 7 Claire Mann & Aaron Jones 15 Clive Gregson 14 Dave Swarbrick 22 David Ferrard Trio 21 Jeff Warner 29 Robb Johnson 28 Liz Simcock Trio Jun-09 5 Dick Gaughan Jun-10 4 Quicksilver 12 Archie Fisher 11 Tim Edey Collective 19 Colum Sands 18 Soiree 26 Martyn Wyndham Read 25 Sarah McQuaid Jul-09 3 Suntrap Jul-10 2 The Queensberry Rules 10 Nancy Kerr & James Fagan 9 Mike Silver 17 Flossie 16 Vin Garbutt 24 Ewan Wilkinson & Sandy Brechin 23 Tony Cox 31 Closed for Summer 30 Hank Wangford with Aug-09 Closed for Summer Aug-10 Closed for Summer Sep-09 4 Rainbow Chasers Sep-10 3 Benny Gallagher & friends 11 Jack McNeill and Charlie Heys 10 Kristina Olsen & Peter Grayling 18 Fran McGilvray & Mike Burke 17 Steve Tilston 25 Michael Marra 24 Andy Irvine Oct-09 2 Bob Fox & Billy Mitchell Oct-10 1 Dave Ellis & Boo Howard 9 Paul Millns 8 While & Matthews 16 Uiscedwr 15 Steve Hicks & Lynn Goulbourn 23 Martin Simpson 22 Jenkins' Ear 30 Tom Kitchen & Gren Bartley 29 Coope, Boyes & Simpson Nov-09 6 Chris & Kellie While Nov-10 5 Cara Luft & Scott Poley 13 Fraser Nimmo 12 Jack McNeill & Charlie Heys 20 annA rydeR 19 Allan Taylor 27 John Tams & Barry Coope 26 Tattie Jam Dec-09 4 Jez Lowe Dec-10 3 Reg Meuross - Cancelled 11 Joe Broughton & Kevin Dempsey 10 Malinky 18 Christmas Party Morag McLaren 17 Christmas Party with Keith Donnelly 2011 2012 Jan-11 7 New Rope String Band Jan-12 6 Telephone Bill and the Smooth 14 Archie Fisher Operators 21 Miranda Sykes & Reg Preston 13 Martha Tilston 28 The Bully Wee Band 20 Ashley Hutchings & Feb-11 4 Megson 27 Tannahill Weavers 11 Alan Reid & Rob Van Sante Feb-12 3 Lee Collinson 18 Grace Notes 10 Tim Edey and Brendan Power 25 Elbow Jane 17 Jackie Oates Band Mar-11 4 Ewan McLennan 24 Suntrap 11 Will Pound & Dan Walsh Mar-12 2 The Coal Porters 18 Brian Willoughby & Cathryn Craig 9 Simon Mayor & Hilary James 25 Anna Shannon 16 The Hut People Apr-11 1 Kieran Halpin & Jimmy Smith 23 Tom McConville & David Newey 8 Skyhook 30 Liz Simcock Trio 15 Carrivick Sisters Apr-12 6 Closed for Good Friday 22 Mike & Ali Vass 13 Phil Beer 29 Jim Malcolm 20 The Toy Hearts May-11 6 Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies 27 Edwina Hayes 13 Bob Wood May-12 4 Andy Irvine 20 Clive Gregson 11 Stuart Forester 27 Wizz Jones 18 Jenkins’ Ear Jun-11 3 Mick Ryan & Paul Downes 10 Sara Grey, Kieron Means & Ben Paley 25 Kan 17 Boo Hewerdine Jun-12 1 Closed (Bank Holiday weekend) 24 Tyde 8 Carmina Jul-11 1 Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke 15 Paul Johnston 8 Venue Unavailable 22 Brooks Williams 15 Kevin Dempsey 29 Venue Unavailable 22 Martin Simpson Jul-12 6 Boo Howard and Dave Ellis 29 Reg Meuross 13 Walsh and Pound Aug-11 Closed for Summer 20 'SONGS OF THE SEA' fundraising Sep-11 2 Tim Edey Collective night featuring various artists 9 Bob Fox 27 Vin Garbutt 16 Ruth Notman and Hannah Edmonds Aug-12 Closed for Summer 23 Dark Horses Sep-12 7 David Francey with Mark Westberg 30 Colum Sands 14 Steve Tilston Oct-11 7 Paul Millns 21 Steve Ashley 14 Sean Lakeman & Kathryn Roberts 28 Soiree 21 Uiscedwr Oct-12 5 Benny Gallagher with Bob Wood 28 James Keelaghan 12 Anthony John Clarke Nov-11 4 Peter Knight's Gigspanner 19 Rab Noakes 11 Dan Cassidy & James Hickman 26 Kirsty McGee 18 Dick Gaughan Nov-12 2 Jeff Warner 25 Niamh ni Charra & Matt Griffin 9 Ian Bruce Dec-11 2 Kieran Goss 16 Maggie Boyle with Paul Downes 9 Chris Newman's 'Still Getting Away 23 Hank Wangford With It' trio 30 Roger Wilson 16 Christmas party with Morag McLaren & Nathan Martin Dec-12 7 Anna Shannon 14 John Kirkpatrick 2013 Jan-13 4 Slim Panatella And The Mellow Virginians 11 Duck Baker and Helen Roche 18 Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston 25 The Bully Wee Band Feb-13 1 State of the Union (Boo Hewerdine & Brooks WIlliams) 8 Megson 15 Carrivick Sisters 22 Kieran Halpin with Yogi Jockusch Mar-13 1 Martyn Wyndham Read 8 The Salts 15 Brian Willoughby & Cathryn Craig 22 Kevin Dempsey & Rosie Carson 29 Closed for Easter Apr-13 5 Pete Morton 12 Archie Fisher 19 The Outside Track 26 Grace Notes May-13 3 Bruce Molsky ‘Heritage’ – the club’s first ever guests

10 Jeana Leslie & Siobhan Miller with Aaron Jones 17 Clive Gregson 24 James Hickman & Dan Cassidy 31 Elbow Jane Jun-13 7 Robb Johnson 14 Jez Lowe 21 Tattie Jam 28 Venue unavailable Jul-13 5 Quicksilver 12 Huw Williams & Maartin Allcock 19 Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke 26 Coope, Boyes & Simpson Aug-13 Closed for summer Sep-13 6 Mick Ryan & Paul Downes 13 Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar 20 Reg Meuross 27 Gordon Tyrrall Oct-13 4 Brian Peters & Jeff Davis 11 Winter Wilson 18 Paul Millns 25 Gigspanner – 30th Anniversary

Peter Knight’s Gigspanner – the guests on our 30th anniversary night

The Claygate Ladies Swingers Society with their famous ‘Full Margo’ routine

Mixing it with the great and the good when we picked up our Club of the Year award

The Ram Sound Crew. “WHAAATT?”

25th Anniversary celebrations and Ian’s cake

Bob & Maggie accepting the BBC Folk Award

Last night at the Foley Arms with Omega 3 Recreating the atmosphere of the White Heather Club Co-founder Jane Ravenhill

The finest Folk Club audience in the world - you make it all worthwhile!

Some quotes…

“The Ram Club itself is in what looks like a village “On September 21st 2001 I arrived at the Ram folk hall at the back of the Foley Arms pub in Claygate. club Claygate. I was early and found myself alone in It’s been running for over 20 years and immediately I what appeared to be a scout hut. my first felt the warmth and generosity of the venue. Many solo gig in years and my heart sank. Here came one venues are cold smoky rooms above or below pubs of those ‘what the hell am I doing?’ moments. I had no idea if anyone would come. Or like what I did. By the rented out by the landlord but this was the antithesis end of the evening I was a very happy man. I had of those types of places. A shrine to – with played pretty well, the room (hut!) was full, the classic posters of the past two decades adorning the bookers couldn’t have been kinder and the punters walls and a feeling that it’s been created to celebrate seemed to get it. This was a turning point for me” great music. The welcome to the club was also hearty - Boo Hewerdine and generous…” (A.S. 2004) “In my humble opinion Folk Clubs don't come any "It is an excellent venue, an example to other folk clubs. better than the Ram Club. It's a great treat to be asked At the moment folk clubs are struggling to attract back.” Liz Simcock people. They seem to have acquired the label of being dark and dingy, but the Ram is vibrant. When you go in “I think, therefore I Ram – the best club in the there you realise that there is a buzz about the place, Universe!” Benny Gallagher the people really like being there and the organisers “Simply superb... really special evening for us” - make you very welcome” Robin Laing Elbow Jane

So 30 years have gone but we will Ram-ble on ...