The English Country Music Weekend (ECMW) is a weekend for musicians who mainly play English folk or dance music. It is suitable for players of all of the usual (and unusual) instruments used for accompanying dance and song in the British Isles. It consists mainly of a series of music sessions, most of which are lightly led by an established musician. Some are hosted in local pubs, some in local halls. Usually provision is made for Tent, Caravan and Camper Van camping with showers and toilets available. Local hotels and B&B would be available and sometimes breakfast is available locally. Local pubs and restaurants provide other meals. The main event venue will usually be licensed.
Next year ECMW will be 20th to 22nd June 2025 in Whitchurch Shropshire.
We are delighted to say we can now offer the ECMW in Whitchurch Shropshire from Fri 20th June to Sun 22nd June 2025.
There will be music sessions, talks and a short local walk. Some sessions will be centred on local music led by Shropshire Heroes, 5 Speed Box and local musicians.
In addition Katie Howson, Roger Digby, Kevin Holland and Richard Featherstone are going to lead other sessions and talks (details will be in the programme).
Camping is offered at the Rugby Club which 15mins walk from the pubs, Archie Club and Bargates where the sessions are happening.
The Rugby Club has toilets and showers a bar and a large function room.
There are plenty of B and B opportunities plus breakfast (booked in advance on the booking form) in the Wheatsheaf pub who also offer lunches and evening meals.
For boaters the Llangollen canal runs close to the town with ample mooring facilities.
Registration will be offered at the Rugby Club for campers and Bargates (just behind St Alkmunds church) for non campers.
Whitchurch has many cafes and restaurants for food and drink.
We would like to thank Whitchurch Town Council and Whitchurch Walkers for their invaluable support.
Booking will open on the 4th January 2025 a link will be sent to all on the email list, plus access from here and through the menu above.
Baz, Bill and Peter.
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