Bodmin Folk Club

Bodmin Folk Club The home of traditional folk song in Cornwall. Established 1968. They decided to start a club to raise funds for British folksingers to visit Cornwall.

In the Late 1960s a tide of contemporary American folk music was sweeping Britain and several clubs in Cornwall featured this material. However, in 1967 a small group of traditional singers, including Vic Legg and Lar Cann started meeting for weekly sessions in the Masons' Arms, Bodmin. The first recorded club night of the Bodmin Traditional Folk Club, as it was then, was on 31st May 1968 in an upper room at The Barley Sheaf.

Last night's Open House Theme, 'Transports' resulted in a wide range of songs. The Runaway Train gave me a rare opportun...
30/05/2026

Last night's Open House Theme, 'Transports' resulted in a wide range of songs. The Runaway Train gave me a rare opportunity to make train whistle noises. My childish behaviour luckily balanced by fine singing and songs, trad and written. Vic Legg sang his Coachman's Song from
Peter Bellamy's Transports; he was the coachman in the original show.

Absolutely Superb first half from the One and Only Pete Coe. Assured the second half will be as good if not better.
22/05/2026

Absolutely Superb first half from the One and Only Pete Coe. Assured the second half will be as good if not better.

Absolutely superb set from Steve Turner . Brilliant songs, brilliant concertina.. a real genius
08/05/2026

Absolutely superb set from Steve Turner . Brilliant songs, brilliant concertina.. a real genius

Thank you Anni and Dave for giving us a superb evening. May (soon) wouldn't be right without your time with us. Great so...
25/04/2026

Thank you Anni and Dave for giving us a superb evening. May (soon) wouldn't be right without your time with us. Great songs from all singers

If you are free on Saturday, these guys, who are local and have been guests at Bodmin Folk Club, are worth seeing.
22/04/2026

If you are free on Saturday, these guys, who are local and have been guests at Bodmin Folk Club, are worth seeing.

Fantastiic night from Scolds Bridle ably supported by a choice of 20 floor singers to choose from!
18/04/2026

Fantastiic night from Scolds Bridle ably supported by a choice of 20 floor singers to choose from!

Fabulous first half from Scold's Bridle. Cracking songs and brilliant banter. How are they going to top that in the se...
17/04/2026

Fabulous first half from Scold's Bridle. Cracking songs and brilliant banter. How are they going to top that in the second half!

Our annual visit from Dreamers Folk club. Some great singers to complement some of Bodmin Folk Club's regular performers...
10/04/2026

Our annual visit from Dreamers Folk club. Some great singers to complement some of Bodmin Folk Club's regular performers.

Excellent first half from Rosie Upton, accompanied brilliantly by Jeff Gillet on guitar. Wonderful selection of songs.
27/03/2026

Excellent first half from Rosie Upton, accompanied brilliantly by Jeff Gillet on guitar. Wonderful selection of songs.

Support your local morris side and have a great night out as well.
18/03/2026

Support your local morris side and have a great night out as well.

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St Petroc’s Parish Centre
Bodmin
PL312DP

Opening Hours

8pm - 10:45pm

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