A big thank you to everyone who joined our event in Long Melford on Sunday 28 June – and who made it so welcoming for some of the newer attendees! We had songs from Johnny, Nick, Pauline, Colin & Karen, plus tunes from Otis Luxton, Colin & Karen, Johnny, Pauline, and a few more musicians; a great range of tunes and songs with some true East Anglian classics in the mix (Redwing and Oh Joe The Boat Is Going Over, amongst others). Special thank you to Johnny for leading an impromptu country dancing session, teaching some of the younger attendees the Heel & Toe Polka – beautifully danced!

It was great to welcome plenty of people who were new to EATMT events, and to see so many people trying out jig dolls to accompany the music – and even better, at least one audience member is now keen to seek out other opportunities for folk and traditional song. We’ve obviously recommended Long Melford Folk Club (second Friday of the month, from 8pm, at Long Melford’s Cock & Bell pub) but if you know of any other nearby favourite folk clubs, singarounds, or other welcoming events, let us know!

Jo Breeze: Project Coordinator