Newyddion • Cymru
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Special note: Folklife West, Nº 64, 1 May 2020 Online only!
Therefore, Membership-subscriptions (& prepaid repeat ads) are extended 1 issue (4 months)
• All information below relates to standard 1 year = 3 printed issues;
• this online issue (4 months May-Aug) is not counted
Therefore, Membership-subscriptions (& prepaid repeat ads) are extended 1 issue (4 months)
• All information below relates to standard 1 year = 3 printed issues;
• this online issue (4 months May-Aug) is not counted
See Folklife Newsletter (on UPDATES page on main Folklife site) for details
Do join us --- New Members: extended subscription as above - this issue not counted - you get 3 print issues;
if you join now, you can publicise yourself now, be added to Directory, mentioned in UPDATES, etc
We are supporting our Folklife Members, who support Folklife (£16 a year, since you ask).
With recurring costs (websites, domains, email, repairs & upgrades for computers & software)
and no income from May printed magazine sales, we are losing even more money than usual !
Therefore, only listings from our supportive Members are publicised.
Do join us --- New Members: extended subscription as above - this issue not counted - you get 3 print issues;
if you join now, you can publicise yourself now, be added to Directory, mentioned in UPDATES, etc
We are supporting our Folklife Members, who support Folklife (£16 a year, since you ask).
With recurring costs (websites, domains, email, repairs & upgrades for computers & software)
and no income from May printed magazine sales, we are losing even more money than usual !
Therefore, only listings from our supportive Members are publicised.
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Copies of pages from
FW, Folklife West print magazine Folk News Wales in approximately this order
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FW Deadlines
☞ ● 1 Jan : 19 Nov ☞ ● 1 May : 19 Mar ☞ ● 1 Sep : 19 Jul 
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Cymru / Wales: members' folk news
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North-East Wales & Cheshire Correspondent:
Brian Bull, Rhyl Folk Club |
Page-header: Arvon Ale House Folk Session, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DP. 2/4 Sun, 4pm. Photo: Laura, Arvon Ale House
Insert: Gwyl Ifan, Cardiff |
The NEWS PAGES below, from our members, cover: --- ➀ Venues --- ➁ Performers --- ➂ Media --- ➃ Services.
News pages cover the above. Other information is on other FW print pages, and on our other websites:
News pages cover the above. Other information is on other FW print pages, and on our other websites:
- --- for ➄ Festivals, adverts and fully-detailed diary listings - see Festivals
- --- for ➅ Workshops, adverts and fully-detailed diary listings - see Workshops
- --- for ➆ Folklife Societies, ➇ Folklife Studies & Institutions, ➈ Seasonal Celebrations - for now, see our Folklife Traditions website - later on, we will have pages on this website
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Wales news pages: 2019 May, 5 pages; 2019 Sept, 7 pages;
2020 Jan 8 pages; 2020 May 8 1/2 pages!
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Wales News from Folklife members.
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Cymru / Wales • 3
FOLKLIFE WEST, print pages CYMRU/WALES : the printed SUMMARY list of our WALES Members = printed page 3 and part page 4
is here (online) replaced, by a handy ONLINE VERSION - that is, with LIVE WEBLINKS in blue
Below: we print, & copy here online, the 1st lines of our fully-detailed online Directory listings
FULL DETAILS for each listing, in our detailed online DIRECTORY webpage
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Wales Members: VENUES C.A. = CLWB ALAWON, T.C. = TUNE CLUB (diolch, Meurig!)
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De-Ddwyrain / South-East (Glamorgan, Gwent)
Mons: Monmouthshire, RhCT: Rhondda Cynon Taf, BG: Blaenau Gwent, Vale G.: Vale of Glamorgan NPT Neath Port Talbot
TUESDAY
1st Tues Newport RHIWDERIN RHIWDERIN INN ACOUSTIC SESSION www.newportfolkclub.co.uk Cris 01633 896347
3rd Tues NPT PONTARDAWE C.A. SESH FACH T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
Last Tues RhCT LLANTRISANT C.A. LLANTRISANT T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/Llantris.html see website for details
WEDNESDAY
Weekly Wed RhCT PONTYCLUN LLANTRISANT FOLK CLUB www.folk.wales Pat Smith 01443 226892
THURSDAY
Weekly Thu Newport ROGERSTONE NEWPORT FOLK CLUB www.newportfolkclub.co.uk Bryn Millichip (Chair) 07397 980847
FRIDAY
1st & other Fri Swansea GLAIS, Nr CLYDACH THE VALLEY FOLK CLUB (not Aug) www.pontardawefolkclub.co.uk Huw & Heather Pudner 01792 862062
SATURDAY, by county/borough
BG: Blaenau Gwent
1st Sat BG TREDEGAR C.A. TREDEGAR T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
2nd Sat BG TREDEGAR VALLEYS HARP CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/TelBed1.html see website for current details
Last Sat BG ABERTILLERY C.A. SIX BELLS T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
Cardiff
Sat 4 per year Cardiff ST FAGANS PENTREFFEST NOZ www.pentreffest.org.uk Contact 029 2023 2970
Mons: Monmouthshire
2nd Sat Mons CALDICOT C.A. MAGWYR / MAGOR T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/MagorCh.html see website for current details
2nd Sat Mons LLANFOIST, Abergavenny GWERIN GWENT folk band www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/calendr.html Meurig Williams 02920 628300
Torfaen
3rd Sat Torfaen PONTYPOOL C.A. PANTEG T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
Vale of Glamorgan
1st Sat LLANTWIT MAJOR C.A. LLANILLTUD FAWR/ LLANTWIT MAJOR T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/Llantwit7.html details: website
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De-Orllewin / South-West: (Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire)
OCCASIONAL
Occasional only Carms LLANDOVERY C.A. TYWI T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/Llandeilo.html Helen Adam 07929 202257
THURSDAY
Weekly Thu Pembs FISHGUARD FISHGUARD AND GOODWICK WELSH MUSIC CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website
SATURDAY
Weekly Sat Pembs PONTFAEN GWAUN VALLEY BREWARY MUSIC NIGHT www.gwaunvalleybrewery.co.uk Sarah Davies 01348 881304
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Y Canolbarth / The Midlands (Ceredigion; Powys)
SUNDAY
2nd,4th Sun, 4pm Powys LLANDRINDOD WELLS ARVON ALE HOUSE FOLK SESSION facebook.com/arvonalehouse Laura Gallagher 07477 627267
3rd Sun, 4pm Powys LLANDRINDOD WELLS ARVON ALE HOUSE BLUES & ACOUSTIC SESSION facebook.com/arvonalehouse Laura as above
MONDAY
Weekly Mon Ceredigion ABERYSTWYTH C.A. ABERYSTWYTH T.C www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
3rd Mon Powys ABEREDW STEADY SESSION, SEVEN STARS www.tradartsupport.org.uk Louise Williams 01982 551116
TUESDAY
2nd Tue Ceredigion ABERYSTWYTH THE GATHERING www.aberystwythfolkclub.co.uk Daniel Laws 01970 880855
WEDNESDAY
1st, 3rd Wed Ceredigion ABERYSTWYTH ABERYSTWYTH FOLK CLUB www.aberystwythfolkclub.co.uk Daniel Laws 01970 880855
THURSDAY
1st Thu, 1.30pm Herefds LONGTOWN C.A. BLACK HILL T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/BlackHil.html Judy Mabe 01432 263495
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Y Gogledd-Ddwyrain / North Wales Conwy, Gwynedd, Ynys Môn • Sir Ddinbych; Sir y Fflint; Wrecsam / Denbighshire; Flintshire; Wrexham)
SUNDAY
1st Sun Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN LAZY DAYS SESSION (daytime) https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
3rd Sun Gwynedd MORFA BYCHAN TYDDEN LLWYN LAZY DAYS SESSION (daytime in summer) https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
3rd Sun Denbs LLANNEFYDD C.A. ABERGELE T.C www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/Abergel.html see website for current details
TUESDAY
1st Tue Gwynedd CRICCIETH THE PRINCE: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
2nd Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
3rd Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE QUEENS: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
4th Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
5th Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG Venue see website THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
THURSDAY
Weekly Thu Denbs RUTHIN RUTHIN ALLSTYLES MUSIC CLUB http://ruthinallstyles.co.uk Chris/Jayne Birchall 01824 704844
FRIDAY
Weekly Fri Denbs RHYL RHYL FOLK CLUB www.rhylfolkclub.com Brian Bull 01745 339502
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Wales Members: PERFORMERS
Pf.1a Folk Music & Song - Groups / Bands
Gwynedd CAJUNS DENBO www.cajunsdenbo.co.uk Owen P. Hughes 01248 670272
Cardiff DRAGON’S BREATH https://dragons-breath.co.uk Contact 07855 021272
Gwynedd NEVER MIND THE BOCS www.neilandmeg.com/NMTB.shtml Neil & Meg Browning 01286 677578
Gwent GWERIN GWENT, Clera’s S-E Wales tune clubs www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/calendr.html Meurig Williams 02920 628300
Powys RISKY BUSINESS www.riskiesmusic.com Ruth and Ken Powell ………………
Pf.1b Folk Music & Song - Duo
Ceredigion BRENIG www.brenigfolk.co.uk Daniel Laws 01970 880855
Carms FIDDLEBOX www.fiddlebox.net Helen Adam 07929 202257
Rhondda PAT SMITH & NED CLAMP www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892
Powys RUTH & KEN POWELL www.ruthandkenpowell.co.uk Ruth and Ken Powell ………………
Pf.1c Folk Music & Song - Solo
Ceredigion JOHN ALDERSLADE [no website] John Alderslade 01970 880 701
Denbs. BRIAN BULL www.tradfolk.net Brian Bull 01745 339502
Carms HELEN ADAM www.helenadam.com Helen Adam 07929 202257
Swansea PETE KIDDLE www.facebook.com/pete.kiddle Pete Kiddle 07934293757
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers
Denbs. BRIAN BULL www.tradfolk.net Brian Bull 01745 339502
Rhondda PAT SMITH www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892
Rhondda NED CLAMP www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Ned Clamp 07813 845440
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Gwynedd BAND Y BRAICHMELYN www.neilandmeg.com/BYB.htm Neil & Meg Browning 01286 677578
Rhondda CALENNIG www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892
Cardiff DRAGON’S BREATH https://dragons-breath.co.uk Contact 07855 021272
Carms FIDDLEBOX www.fiddlebox.net Helen Adam 07929 202257
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword)
Newport GWERINWYR GWENT www.gwerinwyrgwent.org.uk Sue Venn 01495 271953
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Wales Members: MEDIA
M.1 ONLINE FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
National ALAWON CYMRU, monthly sets of Welsh tunes & archive going back to 2012 www.alawoncymru.com Meurig Williams 02920 628300
National BYWYD GWERIN, Welsh-language traditions www.bywyd-gwerin.cymru Sam Simmons 01684 561378
Wales N.+Mersey/Chesh CALENDAR: OPEN MIKE, FOLK & ACOUSTIC EVENTS http://ruthinallstyles.co.uk, then click ‘Other local clubs’
South CASBAR, website folk related listings & contacts www.casbar.co.uk Cas Smith ……………………
National FOLKWALES online magazine …………………… www.folk.wales/magazine Mick Tems, Editor 01443 201634
National SESIWN.COM, classes, sessions and tune clubs across Wales www.sesiwn.com Meurig Williams 02920 628300
National TRAC Music Traditions Wales www.trac-cymru.org trac 01446 748556
National [+part England] FOLKLIFE MEMBERS’ ONLINE DIRECTORY www.folklife-directory.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378
M.2 PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS • for JOURNALS see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES
UK & Ireland LIVING TRADITION …………………… www.livingtradition.co.uk Office 01563 571220
National [+part England] FW, FOLKLIFE WEST print magazine this site: www.folklife.org.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378
M.3 FOLK RADIO
National CELTIC HEARTBEAT (BBC Radio Wales) ………… www.bbc.co.uk/radiowales Frank Hennessy ………………
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Wales Members: SERVICES
S.1 FOLK JOURNALISTS FW: WALES NEWS CORRESPONDENTS are Mick Tems & Brian Bull
Wales ........ MICK TEMS, Editor Folkwales online magazine www.folk.wales/magazine .............. Mick Tems 01443 201634
S.6 CRAFTS AND MAKERS
Powys POWELL GUITARS https://powellguitars.com ................................................................................. Ken Powell ………………
is here (online) replaced, by a handy ONLINE VERSION - that is, with LIVE WEBLINKS in blue
Below: we print, & copy here online, the 1st lines of our fully-detailed online Directory listings
FULL DETAILS for each listing, in our detailed online DIRECTORY webpage
- if any listings in RED: new/revised listings (= since last printed FW), details confirmed
- if any listings in GREEN: new/revised listings, details to be confirmed
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Wales Members: VENUES C.A. = CLWB ALAWON, T.C. = TUNE CLUB (diolch, Meurig!)
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De-Ddwyrain / South-East (Glamorgan, Gwent)
Mons: Monmouthshire, RhCT: Rhondda Cynon Taf, BG: Blaenau Gwent, Vale G.: Vale of Glamorgan NPT Neath Port Talbot
TUESDAY
1st Tues Newport RHIWDERIN RHIWDERIN INN ACOUSTIC SESSION www.newportfolkclub.co.uk Cris 01633 896347
3rd Tues NPT PONTARDAWE C.A. SESH FACH T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
Last Tues RhCT LLANTRISANT C.A. LLANTRISANT T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/Llantris.html see website for details
WEDNESDAY
Weekly Wed RhCT PONTYCLUN LLANTRISANT FOLK CLUB www.folk.wales Pat Smith 01443 226892
THURSDAY
Weekly Thu Newport ROGERSTONE NEWPORT FOLK CLUB www.newportfolkclub.co.uk Bryn Millichip (Chair) 07397 980847
FRIDAY
1st & other Fri Swansea GLAIS, Nr CLYDACH THE VALLEY FOLK CLUB (not Aug) www.pontardawefolkclub.co.uk Huw & Heather Pudner 01792 862062
SATURDAY, by county/borough
BG: Blaenau Gwent
1st Sat BG TREDEGAR C.A. TREDEGAR T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
2nd Sat BG TREDEGAR VALLEYS HARP CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/TelBed1.html see website for current details
Last Sat BG ABERTILLERY C.A. SIX BELLS T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
Cardiff
Sat 4 per year Cardiff ST FAGANS PENTREFFEST NOZ www.pentreffest.org.uk Contact 029 2023 2970
Mons: Monmouthshire
2nd Sat Mons CALDICOT C.A. MAGWYR / MAGOR T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/MagorCh.html see website for current details
2nd Sat Mons LLANFOIST, Abergavenny GWERIN GWENT folk band www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/calendr.html Meurig Williams 02920 628300
Torfaen
3rd Sat Torfaen PONTYPOOL C.A. PANTEG T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
Vale of Glamorgan
1st Sat LLANTWIT MAJOR C.A. LLANILLTUD FAWR/ LLANTWIT MAJOR T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/Llantwit7.html details: website
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De-Orllewin / South-West: (Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire)
OCCASIONAL
Occasional only Carms LLANDOVERY C.A. TYWI T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/Llandeilo.html Helen Adam 07929 202257
THURSDAY
Weekly Thu Pembs FISHGUARD FISHGUARD AND GOODWICK WELSH MUSIC CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website
SATURDAY
Weekly Sat Pembs PONTFAEN GWAUN VALLEY BREWARY MUSIC NIGHT www.gwaunvalleybrewery.co.uk Sarah Davies 01348 881304
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Y Canolbarth / The Midlands (Ceredigion; Powys)
SUNDAY
2nd,4th Sun, 4pm Powys LLANDRINDOD WELLS ARVON ALE HOUSE FOLK SESSION facebook.com/arvonalehouse Laura Gallagher 07477 627267
3rd Sun, 4pm Powys LLANDRINDOD WELLS ARVON ALE HOUSE BLUES & ACOUSTIC SESSION facebook.com/arvonalehouse Laura as above
MONDAY
Weekly Mon Ceredigion ABERYSTWYTH C.A. ABERYSTWYTH T.C www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
3rd Mon Powys ABEREDW STEADY SESSION, SEVEN STARS www.tradartsupport.org.uk Louise Williams 01982 551116
TUESDAY
2nd Tue Ceredigion ABERYSTWYTH THE GATHERING www.aberystwythfolkclub.co.uk Daniel Laws 01970 880855
WEDNESDAY
1st, 3rd Wed Ceredigion ABERYSTWYTH ABERYSTWYTH FOLK CLUB www.aberystwythfolkclub.co.uk Daniel Laws 01970 880855
THURSDAY
1st Thu, 1.30pm Herefds LONGTOWN C.A. BLACK HILL T.C. www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/BlackHil.html Judy Mabe 01432 263495
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Y Gogledd-Ddwyrain / North Wales Conwy, Gwynedd, Ynys Môn • Sir Ddinbych; Sir y Fflint; Wrecsam / Denbighshire; Flintshire; Wrexham)
SUNDAY
1st Sun Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN LAZY DAYS SESSION (daytime) https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
3rd Sun Gwynedd MORFA BYCHAN TYDDEN LLWYN LAZY DAYS SESSION (daytime in summer) https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
3rd Sun Denbs LLANNEFYDD C.A. ABERGELE T.C www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/Abergel.html see website for current details
TUESDAY
1st Tue Gwynedd CRICCIETH THE PRINCE: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
2nd Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
3rd Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE QUEENS: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
4th Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
5th Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG Venue see website THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
THURSDAY
Weekly Thu Denbs RUTHIN RUTHIN ALLSTYLES MUSIC CLUB http://ruthinallstyles.co.uk Chris/Jayne Birchall 01824 704844
FRIDAY
Weekly Fri Denbs RHYL RHYL FOLK CLUB www.rhylfolkclub.com Brian Bull 01745 339502
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Wales Members: PERFORMERS
Pf.1a Folk Music & Song - Groups / Bands
Gwynedd CAJUNS DENBO www.cajunsdenbo.co.uk Owen P. Hughes 01248 670272
Cardiff DRAGON’S BREATH https://dragons-breath.co.uk Contact 07855 021272
Gwynedd NEVER MIND THE BOCS www.neilandmeg.com/NMTB.shtml Neil & Meg Browning 01286 677578
Gwent GWERIN GWENT, Clera’s S-E Wales tune clubs www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/calendr.html Meurig Williams 02920 628300
Powys RISKY BUSINESS www.riskiesmusic.com Ruth and Ken Powell ………………
Pf.1b Folk Music & Song - Duo
Ceredigion BRENIG www.brenigfolk.co.uk Daniel Laws 01970 880855
Carms FIDDLEBOX www.fiddlebox.net Helen Adam 07929 202257
Rhondda PAT SMITH & NED CLAMP www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892
Powys RUTH & KEN POWELL www.ruthandkenpowell.co.uk Ruth and Ken Powell ………………
Pf.1c Folk Music & Song - Solo
Ceredigion JOHN ALDERSLADE [no website] John Alderslade 01970 880 701
Denbs. BRIAN BULL www.tradfolk.net Brian Bull 01745 339502
Carms HELEN ADAM www.helenadam.com Helen Adam 07929 202257
Swansea PETE KIDDLE www.facebook.com/pete.kiddle Pete Kiddle 07934293757
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers
Denbs. BRIAN BULL www.tradfolk.net Brian Bull 01745 339502
Rhondda PAT SMITH www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892
Rhondda NED CLAMP www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Ned Clamp 07813 845440
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Gwynedd BAND Y BRAICHMELYN www.neilandmeg.com/BYB.htm Neil & Meg Browning 01286 677578
Rhondda CALENNIG www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892
Cardiff DRAGON’S BREATH https://dragons-breath.co.uk Contact 07855 021272
Carms FIDDLEBOX www.fiddlebox.net Helen Adam 07929 202257
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword)
Newport GWERINWYR GWENT www.gwerinwyrgwent.org.uk Sue Venn 01495 271953
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Wales Members: MEDIA
M.1 ONLINE FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
National ALAWON CYMRU, monthly sets of Welsh tunes & archive going back to 2012 www.alawoncymru.com Meurig Williams 02920 628300
National BYWYD GWERIN, Welsh-language traditions www.bywyd-gwerin.cymru Sam Simmons 01684 561378
Wales N.+Mersey/Chesh CALENDAR: OPEN MIKE, FOLK & ACOUSTIC EVENTS http://ruthinallstyles.co.uk, then click ‘Other local clubs’
South CASBAR, website folk related listings & contacts www.casbar.co.uk Cas Smith ……………………
National FOLKWALES online magazine …………………… www.folk.wales/magazine Mick Tems, Editor 01443 201634
National SESIWN.COM, classes, sessions and tune clubs across Wales www.sesiwn.com Meurig Williams 02920 628300
National TRAC Music Traditions Wales www.trac-cymru.org trac 01446 748556
National [+part England] FOLKLIFE MEMBERS’ ONLINE DIRECTORY www.folklife-directory.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378
M.2 PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS • for JOURNALS see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES
UK & Ireland LIVING TRADITION …………………… www.livingtradition.co.uk Office 01563 571220
National [+part England] FW, FOLKLIFE WEST print magazine this site: www.folklife.org.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378
M.3 FOLK RADIO
National CELTIC HEARTBEAT (BBC Radio Wales) ………… www.bbc.co.uk/radiowales Frank Hennessy ………………
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Wales Members: SERVICES
S.1 FOLK JOURNALISTS FW: WALES NEWS CORRESPONDENTS are Mick Tems & Brian Bull
Wales ........ MICK TEMS, Editor Folkwales online magazine www.folk.wales/magazine .............. Mick Tems 01443 201634
S.6 CRAFTS AND MAKERS
Powys POWELL GUITARS https://powellguitars.com ................................................................................. Ken Powell ………………
Wales member-Festivals.
For latest info, check our FESTIVAL DIARY - link to online copy from FW
- for Wales on this site Festivals webpage, - for UK on www.folklife-directory.uk/festivals.html May - 2020 postponed to 2021 TREDEGAR HOUSE FOLK FESTIVAL www.tredegarhousefestival.org.uk → NEWPORT. Tredegar House & Country Park, Newport, Gwent NP10 8YW. South Wales August - 2020 postponed to 2021 TŶ GWERIN at the NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD https://eisteddfod.wales → TREGARON, Ceredigion. September 2020 LLANWDDYN WEEKEND OF FOLK & ACOUSTIC MUSIC www.llanwddynevents.co.uk → LLANWDDYN, Lake Vyrnwy, Powys. October 2020 PENTREFFEST AUTUMN FESTIVAL www.pentreffest.org.uk Every Issue, we cover Member-Festivals for the next 12 Months ! |
Wales Folklife Traditions.Folklife Traditions:
Welsh traditional instrumental music, - the pibgorn, by Meurig Williams. Back cover of FW 61, Apr 2019. For Wales articles (songs, tunes), see "Folklife-Traditions" webpage. 
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