Northwich Folk Club

15/09/2026

This Friday (18th September) we are in the big function room at Davenham Royal British Legion for an unthemed Singers' Night.. Doors open at 7:30pm and the Singers' Night will start at 8pm. Pete Thompson will be your host! Looking forward to seeing you there!! – VERY MUCH!!
Last Week's lyrics challenge was Woody Guthrie's "Do-re-mi" covered by lots of others,. Nobody got it!!
Have a go at this week's challenge!!
"The beginning is now
It will always be
You say you lost your chance
Then fate brought you defeat "
Name that tune!
NB The next John and Pete's Folk and Beyond show on Radio Northwich will be on 27th September (3pm). If you have any favourite song you would like to hear on that show or others in the future please contact John or Pete (John on [email protected] or Pete on [email protected]) with a request.

10/09/2026

This Friday (11th September) we are in the big function room at Davenham Royal British Legion for a Singers' Night with a significant difference!! Doors will be open at 7:00pm and at 7:30pm it will be Steve's Tunes Session. The Singers' night will start at approx 8:30pm. Steve Wilde will be your host! Looking forward to seeing you there!! – VERY MUCH!! During Steve's Tunes Session Steve will lead us in 11! tunes which hopefully everyone will be able to join in with. The dots are available from our website now at http://northwichfolk.co.uk/downloads.html and there will be a few hard copies available on the night. The tunes are
1. Faroe Rum
2. Spootiskerry
3. Willafjord
4. The Rose Tree
5. Bear Dance
6.Barzoni Polka
7. Nantwich Fair
8. St George's Day
9. The Wind That Shakes the Barley
10. The Liverpool Hornpipe
11. The Boys of Blue Hill
Some we've' seen before and some new ones!!
Last week's lyrics challenge was "Answer Me" by Barbara Dickson (inter alia)! Nobody was first in with the answer!!
This week's challenge is (easier!):-
" Lots of folks back East, they say, is leavin' home every day,
Beatin' the hot old dusty way to the California line."
Name that tune!!

31/08/2026

Sad sad news!! Rest in Peace, Gerry.

It is with much sadness that I must let you know that Gerry Ffrench passed away earlier this week.
Her music and humour will be much missed by audiences near and far.
Our condolences are sent to Karen, her wider family, comrades and friends. Rest in Power Gerry. The road will rise.

31/08/2026

This Friday it's a Special Night!! Northwich Folk Club will be welcoming back John Doyle this Friday, 4th September in the big function room at Davenham Royal British Legion. Over the past 20 years and more John Doyle has established himself as the guitarist-accompanist of choice for not only Joan Baez and Mary Chapin Carpenter but also the great Chicago-born Irish fiddler Liz Carroll and bluegrass stars Tim O’Brien and Dirk Powell. Add in a GRAMMY nomination for the album Double Play and his place in the Transatlantic Sessions band, singer songwriter John Doyle is one of the greatest folk artists of our time.
"Doyle on guitar has risen to a level occupied by him alone. No one in Irish traditional music is a better guitarist than him right now." - The Wall Street Journal
Supporting John Doyle will be Paul Walker
We normally see Paul with Karen Pfeiffer but when he came to support Michelle, Pfeiffer and Kulesh earlier this year he was unable to perform because of a throat infection. Paul is back to 100% now and we look forward to a rare solo performance from him.
Tickets are available via www.danarts.co.uk price £15 or £13 for members. We are approaching full capacity for this concert. Please refer to Brenda Yates on 07941 710791 or [email protected] to check availability before booking your tickets.
Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start and your host is Steve Wilde. Club information 07419110929 or from the Northwich Folk Club website www.northwichfolk.co.uk.
Last week's lyrics challenge was Catch the Wind by Donovan. Dave Knibb and Bronwen got it!! Congratulations both!!
This week's challenge is:-
" You must know I've been true
Won't you say that we can start anew?
In my sorrow now I turn to you"
Name that tune!!
NB The next John and Pete's Folk and Beyond show on Radio Northwich will be on 13th September (3pm). If you have any favourite song you would like to hear on that show or others in the future please contact John or Pete (John on [email protected] or Pete on [email protected]) with a request.

30/08/2026

24/08/2026

This Friday (28th August) we are in the big function room at Davenham Royal British Legion for a Themed Singers' Night! Doors open at 7:30pm and the Singers' Night will start at 8pm. Lin Tysoe will be your host! Looking forward to seeing you there!! – VERY MUCH!!

The theme is "Holidays" !! As always looking forward to your interpretation of the theme!!

Last Week’s lyrics challenge was Copper Kettle as sung by Joan Baez. Nick Cooper got it!! Congratulations Nick!!

Have a go at this week's challenge!! :-

" When rain has hung the leaves with tears
I want you near to kill my fears
To help me to leave all my blues behind"

Name that tune!!

Sunday 30th August at 3pm will be John and Pete's next Folk and Beyond show on Radio Northwich. - don't be late!! or catch us on replay!! If you have any favourite song you would like to hear on that show or others in the future please contact John or Pete (John on [email protected] or Pete on [email protected]) with a request.

17/08/2026

Sunday's summer songs Folk And Beyond radio show is now available on replay:

Replay your favourite Radio Northwich shows

17/08/2026

This Friday (21st August) we are in the big function room at Davenham Royal British Legion for an unthemed Singers' Night.. Doors open at 7:30pm and the Singers' Night will start at 8pm. Dave Vaughan will be your host! Looking forward to seeing you there!! – VERY MUCH!!
Last Week's lyrics challenge was that children's classic " The Unicorn Song" by The Irish Rovers. Paula Panzer got it!! Congratulations Paula!!
Have a go at this week's challenge!!
"My daddy he made whisky
My grandaddy did too
We aint and paid no whisky tax
Since 1792 "
Name that tune!
NB The next John and Pete's Folk and Beyond show on Radio Northwich will be on 30th August (3pm). If you have any favourite song you would like to hear on that show or others in the future please contact John or Pete (John on [email protected] or Pete on [email protected]) with a request.

12/08/2026

This Friday (14th August) Charlotte has invited the Club to a Singaround evening at her house and garden at Allostock from 6pm to 8:30pm. There is plenty of room under cover should the weather finally turn! Bring your own drinks, chairs and finger food to share, if possible.

Please text Brenda if you are coming (07941 710791)

Also please support Folk at the Lock at the Kings Lock in Middlewich this weekend. More details at https://cheshirefolk.com/events/folk-at-the-lock-2026/

Last week's lyrics challenge was You ain't going nowhere by Bob Dylan. Nick Cooper was first in with the answer!! Congratulations Nick!!
This week's challenge is:-
" There was green alligators and long-necked geese
Some humpty back camels and some chimpanzees
Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as you're born."
Name that tune!!

NB The next John and Pete's Folk and Beyond show on Radio Northwich will be on 16th August (3pm). If you have any favourite song you would like to hear on that show or others in the future please contact John or Pete (John on [email protected] or Pete on [email protected]) with a request.

03/08/2026

This Friday (7th August) we are at the big function room at Davenham Royal British Legion for a Singers' Night with a big difference! Doors will be open at 7:15pm and the night will start at 7:30pm with Nick's Skiffle Session. You can download the songs at http://www.northwichfolk.co.uk/downloads.html. All instruments and abilities welcome! Come on down and give it a try!!
The Singers' Night will start at 8:30pm (approx) and run until 10.30pm (plus a bit!). Nick Tysoe will be your host. Looking forward to seeing you there!! – VERY MUCH!!
Last week's lyrics challenge was from Hole in the Ground by Bernard Cribbins. Shuna Bland got it!! Congratulations Shuna!!
This week's challenge is:-
"Buy me a flute and a gun that shoots
Tailgates and substitutes
Strap yourself to tree with roots..........."
Name that tune
NB The next John and Pete's Folk and Beyond show on Radio Northwich will be on 16th August (3pm). If you have any favourite song you would like to hear on that show or others in the future please contact John or Pete (John on [email protected] or Pete on [email protected]) with a request.