I just heard from Pete Mac that he is running musician workshops at the next folk camp weekend at Beckford in Worcestershire with folk camp leader Mic Spenceley.
If you like playing folk music, folk dancing, camping and being with a great bunch of people with similar interests, Folk Camps are well worth checking out.
This event takes place in and around the Beckford Village Hall Friday 5th – Sunday 7th June 2009. Booking is through the Folk Camps Society and definitely must be done in advance.
According to Pete, who is a very well known musician around the folk festivals and also, with his wife Nicole, has a popular and well established dance band called Redwing:
Bring your own tent or caravan and self cater. Music sessions, workshops and Saturday evening dance with the opportunity to dance or play in the band. Bring your copy of ‘Band Swing’ if you have it. Workshops will use Pete’s new publication ‘Band Time’ – call Pete on 01395 266553.
He also adds:
There are attractive villages to see nearby. Bredon Hill has great views and Tewkesbury, Eversham, Cheltenham and Winchcombe are all within range.
Weekend price for adults £32, less for young people.
I had a great time at the musician’s folk camp I attended and felt there was a genuine effort by the organisers to cater for musicians of different ability and the Saturday evening folk dance was a lot of fun.
Bye for now
Rob
Rob Hopcott – online writer and folk musician
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