Folk On The Farm - FV Community News Feed http://folkonthefarm.co.uk celebrating the Folk Arts Through Music, Poetry, Storytelling & Drama! en hourly 1 FV Community News Fancy A Good Squeeze? http://www.folkonthefarm.co.uk/workshops Widdershins Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:22:20 +0000 Then join us for a day long melodeon workshop led by long time squeeze box expert, Bryan Dawson, the squeezing half of dance duo, Double Capers.

Primarily for beginners and improvers, the workshop takes place on Saturday, 4th June on a small farm near Coleorton, Leicestershire. Bryan will be aiming to teach students some new tunes and take what is all ready known to a higher level.

Cost is £25 including a light lunch.

]]> Then join us for a day long melodeon workshop led by long time squeeze box expert, Bryan Dawson, the squeezing half of dance duo, Double Capers.

Primarily for beginners and improvers, the workshop takes place on Saturday, 4th June on a small farm near Coleorton, Leicestershire. Bryan will be aiming to teach students some new tunes and take what is all ready known to a higher level.

Cost is £25 including a light lunch.

]]> Speakers Corner At Royal Welsh Spring Festival http://www.rwas.co.uk Widdershins Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:11:40 +0000 Smallholders and gardeners visiting this year’s Royal Welsh Spring Festival can look forward to a range of interesting subjects for discussion in the event’s popular ‘Speakers Corner’ programme. Located in the Royal Welsh showground’s South Glamorgan Exhibition Hall, Speakers Corner is a favoured stopping place for those with a passion for growing their own garden produce or living the good life as smallholders or keepers of small livestock such as goats, pigs or poultry.

Among the speakers at this year’s Festival will be:

Catherine Hale, a former lecturer who is just completing a PhD in animal nutrition at Aberystwyth University. Her talk will be on feeding poultry.

Mrs Mary Thomas who will be giving a talk and demonstration on preserving fruit and vegetables. A retired home economics teacher she enjoys gardening and cooking and is an active member of the National Vegetable Society and is a qualified judge.

David Burridge has 30 years experience of growing organic fruit and vegetables and has taught organic horticulture for 10 years. He also ran a research project into growing oriental vegetables and vegetables suitable for winter storage. He is chairman of Radnorshire Enterprise for Nature, Education and Wellbeing (RENEW), a not-for-profit association promoting sustainable living. His talk will be on growing for a year-round supply of vegetables and fruits.

Pygmy goats are one of the popular attractions at the Festival and Peter Mercer, who is chairman of the Pygmy Goat Club, will give a talk on an introduction to Pygmy goat keeping.

Liz Shankland will speak on ‘starting with pigs’ and Wally Shaw will be giving a talk on both days on the art of beekeeping.

“My wife and I have been keeping bees for 26 years and we have some 50 colonies in six apiaries,” he said. “I am looking forward to attending the Festival again this year and hope I can encourage people to take up beekeeping. It’s a fascinating and absorbing interest.”

There will also be a ‘Good Life’ question time and a panel of experts will be on hand ready to answer queries on the good life and self sufficiency.

This year’s two-day Spring Festival takes place on the Royal Welsh showground at Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, on Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22.

There’s plenty more about the Festival in April and May Smallholder magazine, visit http://www.rwas.co.uk or email smallholder@rwas.co.uk Phone no 01982 553683

]]> Smallholders and gardeners visiting this year’s Royal Welsh Spring Festival can look forward to a range of interesting subjects for discussion in the event’s popular ‘Speakers Corner’ programme. Located in the Royal Welsh showground’s South Glamorgan Exhibition Hall, Speakers Corner is a favoured stopping place for those with a passion for growing their own garden produce or living the good life as smallholders or keepers of small livestock such as goats, pigs or poultry.

Among the speakers at this year’s Festival will be:

Catherine Hale, a former lecturer who is just completing a PhD in animal nutrition at Aberystwyth University. Her talk will be on feeding poultry.

Mrs Mary Thomas who will be giving a talk and demonstration on preserving fruit and vegetables. A retired home economics teacher she enjoys gardening and cooking and is an active member of the National Vegetable Society and is a qualified judge.

David Burridge has 30 years experience of growing organic fruit and vegetables and has taught organic horticulture for 10 years. He also ran a research project into growing oriental vegetables and vegetables suitable for winter storage. He is chairman of Radnorshire Enterprise for Nature, Education and Wellbeing (RENEW), a not-for-profit association promoting sustainable living. His talk will be on growing for a year-round supply of vegetables and fruits.

Pygmy goats are one of the popular attractions at the Festival and Peter Mercer, who is chairman of the Pygmy Goat Club, will give a talk on an introduction to Pygmy goat keeping.

Liz Shankland will speak on ‘starting with pigs’ and Wally Shaw will be giving a talk on both days on the art of beekeeping.

“My wife and I have been keeping bees for 26 years and we have some 50 colonies in six apiaries,” he said. “I am looking forward to attending the Festival again this year and hope I can encourage people to take up beekeeping. It’s a fascinating and absorbing interest.”

There will also be a ‘Good Life’ question time and a panel of experts will be on hand ready to answer queries on the good life and self sufficiency.

This year’s two-day Spring Festival takes place on the Royal Welsh showground at Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, on Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22.

There’s plenty more about the Festival in April and May Smallholder magazine, visit http://www.rwas.co.uk or email smallholder@rwas.co.uk Phone no 01982 553683

]]> Mike O'Connor at the Shepshed Watermill SheilaB Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:39:59 +0000 Sunday 22nd May.
Mike hails from Cornwall and is a bard of the Gorseth of Cornwall. He tells spell-binding stories, some with fiddle accompaniment. The plan for the day is a Workshop 2pm – 5pm for those who want to take a step into this wonderful world of stories then the evening will run from 8.15pm – 10.30pm. Weather permitting, we will start by the mill leet so if Mike tells a silkie story you never know what might happen! It will be a ‘pick and mix’ day with Workshop places at £10.00 and Evening places at £7.50 or if you are strong enough to do the lot, a day ticket at £15.00. There are several pubs within a 5 minute drive to grab a meal between sessions.
The venue is not big so space is limited. Shepshed Watermill is at Mill Farm, Hathern Road, Shepshed, LE12 9RP. To add your name to the ever growing list contact Sheila or John Tel: 01509 558197 or email the.benthams@ntlworld.com then pay on the door.
Oh, and bring your fly repellent, they might want to be in on the act too!

]]> Sunday 22nd May.
Mike hails from Cornwall and is a bard of the Gorseth of Cornwall. He tells spell-binding stories, some with fiddle accompaniment. The plan for the day is a Workshop 2pm – 5pm for those who want to take a step into this wonderful world of stories then the evening will run from 8.15pm – 10.30pm. Weather permitting, we will start by the mill leet so if Mike tells a silkie story you never know what might happen! It will be a ‘pick and mix’ day with Workshop places at £10.00 and Evening places at £7.50 or if you are strong enough to do the lot, a day ticket at £15.00. There are several pubs within a 5 minute drive to grab a meal between sessions.
The venue is not big so space is limited. Shepshed Watermill is at Mill Farm, Hathern Road, Shepshed, LE12 9RP. To add your name to the ever growing list contact Sheila or John Tel: 01509 558197 or email the.benthams@ntlworld.com then pay on the door.
Oh, and bring your fly repellent, they might want to be in on the act too!

]]> Awards for Young Musicians http://www.a-y-m.org.uk wishbone Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:06:38 +0000 Awards for Young Musicians believes that all musically talented young people – not just those from well-off families – should have the opportunity to develop their talent. That’s why it’s here – to help young people with exceptional ability from lower income backgrounds. Many of these young musicians are struggling to meet the prohibitive cost of funding their gift. AYM’s job is to ensure that these young people can continue to make music, by providing vital financial backing and also supplying the opportunities and encouragement that give them the confidence to progress. Without its help, their future in music could be over before it even begins.

]]> Awards for Young Musicians believes that all musically talented young people – not just those from well-off families – should have the opportunity to develop their talent. That’s why it’s here – to help young people with exceptional ability from lower income backgrounds. Many of these young musicians are struggling to meet the prohibitive cost of funding their gift. AYM’s job is to ensure that these young people can continue to make music, by providing vital financial backing and also supplying the opportunities and encouragement that give them the confidence to progress. Without its help, their future in music could be over before it even begins.

]]> Ashby Arts Festival Volunteers Wanted http://www.ashbyartsfestival.co.uk wishbone Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:00:56 +0000 Ashby Arts Festival is looking for new members to join its team to help them on their mission to promote all art forms in and around Ashby, joining together amateur and professional communities. They are looking for; Open Art Competition Co-ordinator, Open Art Exhibition Co-ordinator, Art Talk Co-ordinator, Business development, event management, and schools liaison specialists. For full details on these roles and how to apply go to our site.

]]> Ashby Arts Festival is looking for new members to join its team to help them on their mission to promote all art forms in and around Ashby, joining together amateur and professional communities. They are looking for; Open Art Competition Co-ordinator, Open Art Exhibition Co-ordinator, Art Talk Co-ordinator, Business development, event management, and schools liaison specialists. For full details on these roles and how to apply go to our site.

]]> NEW VENUE FOR WORTHINGTON FOLK CLUB http://www.thenewinnpeggsgreen.co.uk wishbone Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:21:56 +0000 The highly popular, Worthington sing-around has found a new home at the New Inn, Peggs Green. The monthly meeting which features a variety of music, poetry and ribaldry was forced to move from its former meeting place at the Malt Shovel public house early in the new year when after refurbishment, the club was assigned a smaller room which could not cope with capacity.

Two very successful evenings have been held at the new premises at nearby Peggs Green. Meetings are held every second Monday of the month from 8.30 p.m. Come and perform or come and listen, all welcome!

]]> The highly popular, Worthington sing-around has found a new home at the New Inn, Peggs Green. The monthly meeting which features a variety of music, poetry and ribaldry was forced to move from its former meeting place at the Malt Shovel public house early in the new year when after refurbishment, the club was assigned a smaller room which could not cope with capacity.

Two very successful evenings have been held at the new premises at nearby Peggs Green. Meetings are held every second Monday of the month from 8.30 p.m. Come and perform or come and listen, all welcome!

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