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Dear BVB  Following  our ‘mega play’ in the last 2 weeks some messages and info . Dear Alison & Brigstowe Village Band, Thank you for being part of Bristol Folk Festival 2025. The humour, high spirits and fun you brought was really … Continue reading →

Hello BVB Good rehearsal today – thanks Alison . There are some amendments so everyone check please   ‘Tweaked items’ in running order – particularly 29th May boxes ; and Briggy’ s dance  Words for larks, as requested for band to join in … Continue reading →

Alison writes I thought Sunday’s performance was excellent, and I was really impressed with everyone’s commitment to being prepared and playing their best! It sounded lovely. I also think the singers performance was the strongest I’ve heard so far – with … Continue reading →

Notes following  Dance Workshop – please read these even if you   didn’t come to the session . Sunday 27 April 2025, 2-4.30pm – Dance and Playing for Dance Workshop led by Alison. All welcome, suggested donation of £10 pr … Continue reading →

Redcatch Community Gardens, Redcatch Park, Knowle, Bristol. BS4 2RD Please arrive at 2.20pm ready to play at 3pm. Final Setlist for Redcatch

Thanks to those who played at Tree Fest , turning out in some rather nasty weather . After a tentative start, I thought we held together well.  A number of audience members came up to me and said how much … Continue reading →

Redcatch Community Gardens, Redcatch Park, Knowle, Bristol. BS4 2RD Please arrive at 2.20pm ready to play at 3pm Final Setlist for Redcatch

Many congratulations and best wishes to Alison – her baby has arrived. She says:

BVB : Friday December 6th : St Mary Redcliffe : TREE FEST ( 18-20 ) players  The DRAFT playlist  attached  is  a condensed  version of Alveston . Note may be a different  ‘counter in’ .  I will send out a changed list by Thursday but only if there are … Continue reading →

Final final playlist-final for Wednesday The sharp eyed amang you noticed some final final tweaks. See you tomoz. enjoy! Liz Thanks to those who turned out for a good play last night – some ’tweaks’ as a result  Please let … Continue reading →