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A fine night – Bothy Ballads and Burns

A fine night of songs, tunes and stories was enjoyed by all who attended the annual Bothy Ballads and Burns night at the Salmon Bothy.

Guests were treated to a fine traditional Burns Night meal of Haggis, Neeps and Tatties prepared by resident chief cook and bottle washer Doug Hay.

We were very well entertained by Salmon Bothy regulars and friends Bill Grey and John Dixon and our special guests for the evening Paul Anderson and Shona Donaldson.

Next month we celebrate the club’s 10th year with a whole weekend of events. Fri 15th – Sun 17th March 2019. Click the link below for more information.

F@SB – 10th Birthday Party Weekend.

Folk at the Salmon Bothy – 10th Birthday Party

F@SB – 10th Birthday Party Weekend.

Fri 15th – Sun 17th March 2019

Friday 15th March – Open Mic – Birthday Party.
Doors Open 1900. Usual raffle, tea, coffee and a celebratory refreshment perhaps!

Saturday 16th March – An Afternoon of Film, Stories, Poems, Tunes and Songs –
dedicated to our Friends who are no longer with us. Wendy, John , Larry and Simon.
1300 at Portsoy Scout Hall. Tea,coffee, cakes . £5.00 at door. 

Saturday 16th March.  Birthday Concert in Bothy.
Archie Fisher, Barbara Dymock and Chris Marra.
£10 at Door – booking advised. £10. 

Sunday 17th March. St Patrick’s Day Celebration Session in The Station Hotel Hall.
Session with an Irish Theme – led by our Irish Stalwarts, Ronan and Dick. 1400 start.
Singers and Players all welcome

Tickets and bookings – Bob Philips
01261 842571
bobphilips25@live.co.uk

Bothy Ballads and Burns – Sat 16th Feb

Bothy Ballads and Burns

Saturday 16th February – 1800 for 1830. 
Salmon Bothy Portsoy
3 course traditional meal and a dram. 

Entertainment from Paul Anderson and Shona Donaldson.
MC for the evening – Bill Gray.

Booking essential.

Tickets £18
from bobphilips25@live.co.uk
07968872217

Festive Season with Folk at the Salmon Bothy

Friday 21st – Xmas Open Mic Extravaganza,

hosted this year by Fochaber’s Version of Matt McGinn, Bob Sharp. The talented twins fae Cullen,  Fair Tricket, are booked to do an extended set, which will undoubtedly be lively. There will still be time for a couple of songs, tunes, storied and poems each though. 
Paul K is doing his usual lethal Punch with a kick and everyone is asked to bring cake, nibbles, pies et to share. Entrance a massive £5. Doors open 7pm.
There will also be a collection of food for Banff Food Bank. Bring along a donation if you can. 

New Year Singaround

New Year Sing Around in Bowling Club – 2nd January

 

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Coming up at Folk at the Salmon Bothy

Hi Folks, Just a quick reminder that our next Open Mic is to be held in the Salmon Bothy on Friday 16th Nov.

Doug has agreed to be MC for the evening and we are still looking for volunteers for tea duties please.

Other dates for your Diary.

  • Saturday 15th December, we have Mabel Duncan and Friends in the Bothy. Doors open 7.30 £8.
  • I saw Mabel in Glasgow a few months back and she just gets better and better. A great evening assured.
  • Our Festive Themed open Mic, will have a Special Guest or two and Paul K’s potent punch ! Please bring some, nibbles, cake, Xmas pies etc to share.
  • Also, it would be great if we can once again take a bag of goods for donation to local Food Bank.
  • New Year Sing Around in Bowling Club – 2nd January – TBC.
  • Bothy Ballads and Burns Saturday 16th Feb. SPecial Guests – Paul and Shona Anderson.
  • 10th Birthday of Folk At The Salmon Bothy Friday 15th to Sunday 17th March. A weekend of Sessions, Concert, Memories etc etc.. Great Guests lined up and, hopefully many of you, from whom we haven’t heard for a while.

See Ya.

Cheers,

Bob

Busy weekend

Friday 19th. – Open Mic.

For this month only will be held in the INSTITUTE HALL which is at corner of Institute street. Doors open 7.00pm. No teas this month, so please remember to bring your own refreshments.

Saturday 20th – Singer songwriters weekend.

Saturday – 12:30 – Songwriting workshop
Hosted by Fil Campbell and Tom McFarlane from Co. Fermanagh 
Fil will lead a 2 day songwriting workshop, where you can start a new song, complete one you have been working on, get help in finishing a song that is sticking. Possibly form collaborations to produce a song. The workshop, to be held in the Scout Hall, Loch Soy, begins with a light lunch and chat about the format. Meet at 12.30pm. The first day will finish between 3 – 4 pm.
Facilitator Fil Campbell. Cost £25

Saturday – 15:00 
Percussion Workshop – Tom McFarland. £12
Tom will lead a Percussion Workshop from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. Also in Scout Hall.
Cost £12. ( please bring musical instruments, bodhran).

Concert

Saturday 20th Oct
Fil Campbell and Tom McFarland in concert
Portsoy Institute Hall. 
£10. (£8 for attendees of workshops) Doors 7:30

Sunday – 1100 – 1400

The song writing workshop continues on Sunday from 11.00am. Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be served. The event may draw to a close with a sing-around of new and previous works.

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