It's that time again! The new R3S season starts next week with the first dance. This year, instead of concentrating on the bands, we are having a 'Callers Season'.

On Saturday 20 September we see the return of Baz Parkes who will be bringing Grand Union with him. Last time he came, we had a wonderful time and some great dances. Some of you may not know that many of the bands stay on for a music session the next day at lunchtime at the Alma Inn at Cottonstones. If you've enjoyed the music on the Saturday night, why not come and have lunch at the Alma and listen to it again on the Sunday?

As for Folk Club, this month we have TWO (sadly, no two for one offer on this one). The first is on Tuesday 23 September - a special from storyteller, Billy Teare, who will also be performing on the following Saturday night as part of the Halifax Traditions Festival events. The second is on 30 September - Jeff Davis, old-time banjo, fiddle and mandolin player and highly-rated singer from the USA. Both of these events will be normal club nights with the usual songs from residents and floor singers.

See you at any or all of these events, I hope. 8 pm as usual. No price increase, either - £5/£4 concession - are we good value, or what? Family tickets always available.

The folk club venue is The Royal Hotel in Rishworth, towards the head of the Ryburn Valley. It is easily accessible from Junction 22 of the M62, or by leaving Ripponden on the road to Oldham.

Pauline
http://www.ryburn3step.org.uk