Christmas Eve folk song, music or whatever session relocated to “Knights in the Bottom” (Victoria Inn) 24th December from 8pm. just outside Weymouth

When Roger and Jo Quigley suggested running their Wednesday folk music, sing-a-long session (at the Sailors Return, Weymouth) on Christmas Eve, it seemed to be a popular idea for all, including the landlord. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, the landlord had a change of heart and so it cannot happen at that venue, however ...

There will be a folk music, sing-around session on Christmas Eve at “Knights in the Bottom” (Victoria Inn) on (surprise, surprise) 24th December from 8pm. This pub is just outside Weymouth, on the road out to Portesham. This has its advantages because it is a bigger venue with a massive car park!

So, if you are checking out the gig guide for what's on around Weymouth and Dorset, you can be assured of a warm welcome being extended to anyone who would like to join in. Bring a song, a tune or a recitation of some sort or simply come and listen. Break the mould and drag yourself out!

All the best,

Dave

Dave Milner - Wessex Folk Festival Committee

Wessex Folk Festival clashes with Weymouth D Day Anniversary celebrations 2009

What a busy weekend it will be in Weymouth, Dorset on the weekend beginning Friday 5th June 2009!

Not only will the Wessex Folk Festival 2009 be rocking and a reeling around Hope Square, Weymouth but celebrations to mark the 65th anniversary of D Day will also be taking place in and around the Nothe Gardens and the Nothe Fort on the 6th June 2008. It will include, among other things, a picnic, historical re-enactment and concerts.

We wish Jane and her team all the very best in their endeavours, and look forward to the impending symbiosis!

Another bit of news is that the “Elevators” will be playing on our open stage at approx 1pm on Sunday 7th June. The Elevators consist of Stevie Garden and Timmy Wheeler from the Crack with Rodney Teague and Andy Taylor from Pond Life. Anyone familiar with local music scenes will not want to miss the inevitable “wow” of this jazzy/folkie fusion band!

Without doubt, those looking for gigs, whats on or things to do in June 2009 around Weymouth Dorset can look forward to a wonderful variety of entertainments.

As ever, keep an eye on the website as WFF 2009 unfurls (www.wessexfolkfestival.co.uk). (The photo was taken in Hope Square, Weymouth, Dorset during the successful Wessex Folk Festival 2008.)

Bye for now

Dave Milner - Wessex Folk Festival Committee