Love is in the air

The Oyster Girls formed a fabulously colourful guard of honour outside St Mary’s Church in Brading for the wedding of Pam Matthews, one of their dancers.

John Bentley and Karen Butcher chose Quay Arts Centre for their wedding venue. The Quay looked at its most attractive and atmospheric. Garlands and lights hung in festoons from the ceiling and the chairs were covered and decorated with bows. Part of the entertainment was, you guessed it, folk music from their many friends, followed by a mega jam session.

Congratulations to both the happy couples!

More song venues open up

The Gallybagger Inn Folk Night reopened on the last Thursday in July with Sham organising the evening, ably supported by other Barnacles. The refurb. has greatly improved the acoustics and the decor. The locals who put in so much effort during lockdown have done an excellent job. Plus, the new committee are doing all they can to ensure the event is as Covid- safe as possible.

Unfortunately, The Trinity Folk Club in Ventnor was unable to start at the end of July, as planned. A new date of 20th August has been announced.

The Spyglass Inn in Ventnor is resuming live music in August.

Dancing is back

Several sides are out dancing now. Men of Wight have a full programme for the summer, Moonshine, Bloodstone and the Oyster Girls have all performed too. Whitgar and Wight Bells are brushing up their heys. The Playford social dance group is setting and turning single with gusto. Only Guith are lagging behind, in urgent need of a (temporary) musician .