Year 1 No 1 October 1977
The Livingston Accordion and Fiddle Club was founded in September 1973. The Club has now firmly established itself as one of the main ones in East Central Scotland.
The Club meets on every third Thursday of each month from September to May in the spacious Cameron Iron Works Social Club in the New Town of Livingston, not far away from Blackburn which was home to the famous William Hannah. Indeed the ‘Agnes Waltz’ whenever played, evokes immediate memories of the famous player, and as a tribute to the many followers of our Club who knew William Hannah, Sandy Coghill, the well-known accordionist, has included this tune on a recent album. Another member of the Committee, Ian Anderson, also has a disc due for release shortly.
Besides promoting an interest in traditional Scottish Music, in common with all other clubs, the Livingston Accordion and Fiddle Club is actively engaged in raising money which will be used for the running and maintenance of a mini-bus for Mentally Handicapped Children in the district.
The Club has prepared a most interesting programme for the season 1977-78 : September , Jim Johnstone; October, Fraser McGlynn; November, Currie Brothers; December, Charlie Cowie; January, Jim Cleland Trio; February, not yet fixed; March, Ian Holmes and Kenny Wilson; April, Max Houliston; May, Bobby MacLeod.
Also we have arranged dances throughout the coming season. The first two are to be held in Bangour Recreation Hall on the 2nd of September and the music will be supplied by Bobby Crowe and his Scottish Dance Band, and on the 7th October, which will be a dinner dance, the music will be from Mickie Ainsworth and his Scottish Dance Band. Also there will be a cabaret which will include Christine Crowe and her dancers, and a Scottish folk singer, Steve Veron. Tickets are available and anyone interested can contact Miss Lorna Ross, Livingston 34969.
The Livingston Accordion and Fiddle Club was founded in September 1973. The Club has now firmly established itself as one of the main ones in East Central Scotland.
The Club meets on every third Thursday of each month from September to May in the spacious Cameron Iron Works Social Club in the New Town of Livingston, not far away from Blackburn which was home to the famous William Hannah. Indeed the ‘Agnes Waltz’ whenever played, evokes immediate memories of the famous player, and as a tribute to the many followers of our Club who knew William Hannah, Sandy Coghill, the well-known accordionist, has included this tune on a recent album. Another member of the Committee, Ian Anderson, also has a disc due for release shortly.
Besides promoting an interest in traditional Scottish Music, in common with all other clubs, the Livingston Accordion and Fiddle Club is actively engaged in raising money which will be used for the running and maintenance of a mini-bus for Mentally Handicapped Children in the district.
The Club has prepared a most interesting programme for the season 1977-78 : September , Jim Johnstone; October, Fraser McGlynn; November, Currie Brothers; December, Charlie Cowie; January, Jim Cleland Trio; February, not yet fixed; March, Ian Holmes and Kenny Wilson; April, Max Houliston; May, Bobby MacLeod.
Also we have arranged dances throughout the coming season. The first two are to be held in Bangour Recreation Hall on the 2nd of September and the music will be supplied by Bobby Crowe and his Scottish Dance Band, and on the 7th October, which will be a dinner dance, the music will be from Mickie Ainsworth and his Scottish Dance Band. Also there will be a cabaret which will include Christine Crowe and her dancers, and a Scottish folk singer, Steve Veron. Tickets are available and anyone interested can contact Miss Lorna Ross, Livingston 34969.