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One of our most celebrated song-smiths, widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music; the words, arrangements and subtle, quite superb guitar playing could be no one else.  After numerous nominations, Steve was the 2012 winner BBC Radio … Continued

Adult Pottery Fairy House Saturday 25th September,10.30am – 2pm Join Karen Raithby the pottery lady behind pentangle pottery on an adult workshop to make a design using clay. Create your own Charming Fairy House! £38 per person. Booking Essential. To … Continued

Edwina’s beautifully written songs, charming stage presence, and voice of an angel have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle folk-Americana. She has opened numerous shows for Jools Holland and Van Morrison as well as her … Continued

Direct from the Edinburgh Fringe 2019 comes a brand new comedy-and-cooking show for 2021 from the award-winning stand-up who makes real gourmet food live on stage. In his first show, Anarchist Cook, George made a meal in a hotel room … Continued

Calling all hare lovers, come and learn how to make your very own copper wire hare. They make a lovely addition for the home or as a gift to a friend. Appropriate height 14cm. All materials to make 1 copper … Continued

Before slipping into well-earned retirement, Sherlock Holmes has prevailed upon his long-time companion Dr Watson, his landlady Mrs Hudson and Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard to join him in a farewell tour of the British Isles. For the first time … Continued

Rising to fame in the 1990s as frontman of indie band The Seahorses singer-songwriter Chris Helme is now producing acclaimed folk-infused tracks as a solo artist, including a new album readying for release in Summer 2020.  His enviable back catalogue … Continued

A legendary live performer he has had a resurgence in popularity since Crazy Dancing Days was released in late December 2016 and 2019’s Life,Life, recorded and mastered at Sambourne House took his writing to another level and was described in … Continued

  “John Shuttleworth’s Back”… is giving him trouble.   Years of strenuous DIY, not to mention playing his organ whilst perched upon a multi pack of Diet Sprite with no lumber support, has taken its toll. But – ever the … Continued

Multi-award winner Charlie Dore brings a genre-defying evening of ‘intriguingly other’ eclectic, contemporary, rootsy, folk – bursting with earworms and crunchy lyrics. Charlie and her long-time collaborator Julian Littman of Steeleye Span will swap guitars, piano, mandolin, harmonium, ukulele, banjo … Continued