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John Connolly "The Broadside Man"

Hi All welcome to the latest edition of Broadside Man a one stop local folk information service.

Firstly an apology as many of you won't of have seen an update for some time. This was largely due to the Broadside Man getting down to all the things at home you are supposed to do but never get round to as you are off enjoying folk events !

But we are back now with plenty of news and hopefully some events that you are likely to want to go to.

Below you will find news of the possibility of a new morris side starting in Wimborne and, on a rather less positive note, the news that arts funding is being cut. This may well affect you and both the events you put on and those you go to.

Cheers for now Broadside Man.

We hope you enjoy this edition of Broadside Man! Want to keep up to date with Broadside Man news. Click the Blue clicky below and drop your email address to BM and he will let you know when BM gets updated !

If you have a folk event and you would like to advertise it please contact 01929 550934 or E-mail Here Copy for next edition by 20th of May 2008 please

Broadside Man likes to get it right but sometimes things do go a bit wrong.Check with a venue where possible to ensure the event is happening!

9th May to 11th May 2008 Fox and hounds singing weekend

The Sunray Folk Club

A well stocked bar will be one of the many changes as the club develops and grows. Bar prices will be very attractive!

Why not come along and sign up as a member- or sign up at anytime, but as of December you will need to be a member to avail yourself of any refreshments. Membership is £1 for a year. Phone or email or come along on a club night.


Do support us and any folk event in the area.

Ringwood Folk Club
The Elm Tree Ringwood
(Click on the guest website for more details)

5th Febuary Singers Night

12th Febuary Martyn Wyndham-Read and Iris Bishop
19th Febuary Singaround
26th Febuary Tim Laycock
4th March Singaround
11th March James Fagan and Nancy Kerr
8th March Singaround
25th March Jim Causley
1st April Ragmamarag

Wessex Acoustic
The Greenridge Upton
(Click on the guest website for more details)

Bournemouth FC

Centre Stage, Queens Road,
Bournemouth BH2 6BE
Open Stage at Bournemouth Folk Club
Performers seeking a spot should contact Paul via email and book spot.

Tickets from Val Munro 01202707498

Website email

The club is always worth a visit a friendly welcoming atmosphere and a room with really good acoustics.

So if you're free on the first Friday of the month pop along !!
Contact Peter Abbott 0196332125
email.

Time to get your dancing shoes on !!!!
Visit the SAD web site for Somerset and Dorset Dance

Ceildh .......

Saturday 23rd Febuary 2008 at the Allendale Centre Wimborne

with No Strings Attached

Tickets £6 in advance or £7 on the door

Advance tickets from Dick Williams 01202 743404 or email
Martin and Vera Jardine 01202 661920 / 07780743404

Saturday 15th March 2008 Upton Community Centre Hall

With Pass the Buck

Organised by Bourne River Morris

Tickets from
Chris Mason 01202 553294 or email

A new side ???
MORRIS DANCING - IN WIMBORNE
I would be interested to know if there is anyone out there who would be keen to join a Morris team in Wimborne ?
No previous experience would be necessary- just a desire to have some fun, as dancer, musician, or just plain 'groupie'.
I have often thought it surprising that our town, despite being host to a successful annual Folk Festival, and with a great deal of cultural heritage of its own, does not have its own team! (Adults that is- I know that over the years we have had some great kids teams from the local schools). A local team can quickly become very much part of the community and take part in many local events. I would envisage learning Cotswold and/or Border dances with a regular practice evening during the winter months, followed by summer evenings spent dancing at local pubs, and, hopefully, with other teams too.
I would also be delighted to hear from anyone with any experience who thinks they might have something to offer, either in a teaching capacity, or with providing music, even if it is only for the short term, to get the side off the ground (so to speak!).
Go on…….it's a wonderful way to keep fit!
If you think this could be for you, please email gill.curlett@tiscali.co.uk or phone 01202 886552


This time of year all of our local sides are in practise mode. Now is the time to put your best foot forward go along and have chat if you would like to have a go. First step is to get in touch with the side so use the contact details below.

Bourne River
Bourne River Morris Men dance in the Cotswold tradition.
Contact the Bagman(secretary) Keith on 01202 602780
or visit the website.

Dorset Buttons and Button Rapper Men
Rapper dancing and North West Clog

For the ladies:-
Helen (Bagman) 01929 480737
or Jacqui (Squire) 01929 551979
For the men
Rob (Rapper captain) 01929 550843 email
website

Hobos Border Morris Ladies
email or check out their website

Bourne Bumpers Ladies Morris
Dance Cotswold morris and traditional Dorset stave dances practise on Wednesday nights. Bagman Is Margaret Rustici, 01202-600692,
email
If you would like a side to come to your event please feel free to contact them using the contacts on this panel.
!! Don't forget to mention Broadside Man !!