Funds for Ukraine

Well done to the Waverley Folk and Music Night regulars for stuffing cash into a Ukrainian Support Bucket. The Oyster Girls put on a splendid dance display at The Garlic Farm, helping to raise well over £4000 for the Red Cross Ukraine Appeal. Brighstone Barnacles, Sheshells, Bob Russell, David White, Ruth Lockyer and Verity Bird with her merry ukulele band helped to fill Brighstone Church’s fundraising concert. Quay Arts Centre have dedicated two Sundays to their appeal for funds. Popular performers including JC and Angelina, Red Sqwrl, Steve Love, Second Time Around, Keith Newnham and Rick Otley have given their time and expertise to the cause. The second concert at Quay Arts kicks off again next Sunday, 3rd April. The St Patrick’s Day session in Ryde raised a splendid £140 for the local Ukraine Support Day.

Folk acts coming to Ventnor

Ventnor Arts Club has booked several folk bands this year. This is a very comfortable and welcoming venue. Fred’s House from Cambridge bring their harmony filled style of folk-rock on Friday 22nd April. Tuneful Milton Hide duo from Sussex visit on Friday 10th June. From much further afield comes Friction Farm, an American folk duo whose songs are full of stories, social comment and humour. Catch up with them on Saturday 10th September. Book for any evening on www.ventnorartsclub.com

CD Launch

Andy Roberts launched the hard copy of his CD The Rowan Tree last week. Previously, only an electronic version was available but now you can buy it at his gigs. There are 10 tracks, including folk club favourites The Nutmeg Tree, The Rowan Tree and The Wreckers’ Prayer.

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