Box and Fiddle
Year 04 No 08
April 1981
Price 15p
8 pages
8 month subscription £2.25
Editor – Ian Smith, 50 Mount Vernon Road, Stranraer Tele 4098
B&F Treasurer – Mrs Mary Plunkett, 2 Dounan Road, Dunragit, Wigtownshire
The main features in the above issue were as follows (this is not a comprehensive detail of all it contained. The Club reports, in particular, are too time consuming at this stage to retype).
Editorial
Welcome please, to another new Club to the Association. It is the Tynedale A&F Club meeting in the Royal Hotel, Hexham, on the first Tuesday of the month until June. Contact Mrs Doreen Jewitt, Ivy Cottage, Wittonstall, Consett, Co Durham.
An important letter from Association Secretary, Andrew Nairn, to the Treasurer has gone missing in the post. To assist our Secretary, would those clubs who ordered badges please let Andrew Nairn know what your order was. There were cheques and Postal Orders inside, therefore please let Andrew know if they have been cashed and when.
Our Treasurer Mrs Plunkett would like to get her books in order for the AGM therefore she would be pleased if all accounts could be settled by 15th May.
A lot of people have been phoning for bookings to the Rally Weekend to the Dunblane Hydro, only to be told they are fully booked. This is not strictly true. The Association have taken a block booking from the Hotel, therefore anyone requiring a booking should contact Jack Cooper. Now is the time to book your place as they are going fast.
Arthur Spink is coming home for a busman’s holiday. He will be available to Clubs from the last week in January, 1982, till the second week in February.
This edition is the last of the present session. We start up again in September. On behalf of the ‘B&F’ thanks to all who contributed to the success of our venture.
The Reel Radio
by Derek Hamilton
Judging by the letters coming in to the B&F, I seem to have offended some of our readers with my comments on Robbie Shepherd’s accent. Let me say that it was, as most of you gathered, meant to be a light-hearted observation. I’m glad to say that some of you who wrote saw it that way too.
Of course, we’ve come a long way since the days when only a non-accent voice was acceptable to the BBC. In case some of you think I’m hankering after these so-called good old days – I’m not. I’m glad regional accents are now widely acceptable. The clinical approach is certainly not for me.
I think it’s true to say, however, that when Robbie started out on the programme his local Aberdeenshire (got it right this time) accent was much thicker than it is now. Probably because the Loon himself realises that he has to be understood by everybody from Shetland to Gretna and beyond. Anyway, just to put the record straight. I would much rather listen to Robbie’s dulcet tones than say Harry Gray’s newsreader’s-type Oxford Scottish. (Now who’s going to write about that?)
Comments
A lot of comment has been made over the past few weeks by various people on ‘TTF’ about the lack of true feeling in the playing of youngsters. Latest to make comment was Tom Clark from Dundee in the programme from Dundee Club. This column has made similar comment in the past.
Let me now try to take an objective view. Let me try to put some pro’s and cons…
Firstly, it is undoubtedly true that there can be genuine criticism about the competition playing of the last few years. That criticism cannot, however, be leveled against the playing ability of our young players. They have far better understanding of the accordion’s capabilities and how to control the instrument than any of my contemporaries had. Perhaps on of the basic differences is that which exists between teaching and learning.
Pupils today (or at least competition-winning pupils) are taught to play the instrument. We in our time LEARNED to play – there is a subtle difference. Many of the old school had no formal accordion teaching at all. Those who did tended to be classically trained and got their Scottish traditional schooling by imitating their idols.
Perhaps part of this is due to the fact that the only accordion music (by that I mean specifically written for the instrument) was either classical, modern or Continental. Scottish players played pipe of fiddle music.
Perhaps John Huband is mainly responsible for the change (I’m not apportioning blame – merely making an observation). When he won the Scottish Open (in 1972) he won it convincingly – not necessarily for his feeling for the music but for his outstanding technical performance. He and some of his contemporaries have actively engaged in writing music in the Scottish idiom which is specifically designed to show the accordion’s scope. That’s no different, in my book, from pipers writing for the pipes or fiddlers for the fiddle.
We may have a need to hanker for the old times – that’s human nature and there’s nothing wrong with that, but must we always try to stifle progress just for the sake of it? Perhaps many of you are saying that if that’s progress let’s retreat.
However you feel, we are witnessing an evolution. The music is evolving whether we like it or not. Oh sure, I’m among the negative thinkers too. I don’t like what’s happening to our beloved music either – but then that’s probably because I don’t have the ability to play the damned stuff! Now perhaps there lies another key to the problem! No? Yes? Who knows – or better still, who will admit it?
All I’m saying is that the campaign about the playing of our competitive youngsters is, in my view, wrongly directed. They should not be discouraged from what they are doing. They should be encouraged to attain the highest degree of technical ability possible. They should be encouraged then to allow that technical ability to be influenced by their hearts (and ears) – now that would make a rare combination. Over to you folks!
Take the Floor
Second broadcasts tend to have a habit of being a bit of a let down. Ronnie Easton, Kenny Thomson and the Lothian Band are three that spring to mind. Now Andrew Rankine joins the ranks, although not so convincingly as the others.
Andrew’s broadcast at New Year was great, but the Dundee Club broadcast was not in the same class. Not, however, entirely the band’s fault. They played reasonably well, although there was an apparent tenseness about the whole show.
Gus Millar’s drums were far too loud and tended to distract from the otherwise well balanced sound. Normally Gus has a lot to add to a sound but on the Dundee night the whole thing became just a little boring. Pity, because Andrew and the boys played some good tunes (nothing too technical – don’t start that again!) but some honest-to-goodness catchy, bouncy stuff. Like the ‘Lemonville Jig’ and the ‘Murray River Jig’. Two tunes lifted off Bobby Brown’s Scottish Accent LP. Great tunes for the dancers and very melodic too for the listeners.
Accordion 81
On 24th May at 7.30pm in the King’s Theatre, Glasgow Radio Clyde staged their annual Accordion Show ‘Accordion 81’. Compered by Jack McLaughlin(for whom love and hate are much of a muchness!) the show features Bert Shorthouse and the Glenlomond Band with George Stirrat, Malcolm McLean, Neil Rowan, Walter Perrie, Jimmy Lindsay and Sandy (the General) MacArthur (hoping to retain his title no doubt!) The Jimmy Blair Orchestra and the Carnegie Youth Show Band will be on hand too. As will the Donaldson Brothers from Fife.
Special guest star is Alastair McDonald (wonder what he’s like on the box?)
Radio Clyde in the past have staged this show at the Pavilion, but because of demand for tickets being greater than the Piv’s capacity, they’ve moved to the King’s this year. Let’s hope that you will turn out in droves and prove that Clyde are right to make the change.
Tickets are available from Clyde at Rankine House, Glasgow or from the King’s Theatre or indeed from any Clyde ’81 Festival Office.
Why not make it a double and book up now for Radio Forth’s Accordion ’81 concert in Edinburgh in November. No artists names have been released yet but it’s sure to be a tip-top show.
While on the subject of Radio Forth, ‘Folk’s Around Robin’ has continued to keep up the standard this month. Sessions by Alistair Hunter and the Lorne SDB, Iain MacPhail and Max Houliston were all very well received.
This is the last issue of the season so may I take this opportunity to wish all our readers a very happy summer and good listening until the new season starts in September. Cheers.
Record Review
by Derek Hamilton
None this month.
Championship Day at Troon
The British Accordion Championships will be held in Troon on 23rd May 1981 and things are taking shape nicely. There are at the moment……………………..
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Queen’s Hotel) –
Alnwick (Nag’s Head) – members only
Armadale (Rob Roy Inn) – 22 Apr 81 Walter Perrie 27 May 81 Neil Barron’s SDB 24 June SDB tba
Balloch (Loch Lomond Hotel) – 8 May 81 Dance Bobby Crowe SDB
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) –
Banff (Royal Oak Hotel) –
Beith (Anderson Hotel) – 20 Apr 81 Kenny Thomson & the Wardlaw SDB
Biggar (Clydesdale Hotel) – 1 May 81 Dinner Dance with Bill Black’s SDB
Buchan (Buchaness Hotel) –
Campbeltown (Argyll Arms) –
Castle Douglas (Ernespie Hotel) – 23rd Apr 81 Robert Whitehead
Coupar Angus (Royal Hotel) -
Cumbria (Huntsman Inn – Penton) –
Cumnock (Tup Inn) – 22 Jan 81 Dave Scott
Dalriada (Royal Hotel, Lochgilphead) –
Denny & Dunipace (Dunipace Junior Social Club) –
Derwentside (Working Men’s Club, Consett) – 30 Apr 81 Max Houliston & Kenny Wilson 8 May 81 Dance Ian Holmes 28 May 81 Club Night
Dumfries (Oughton’s)
Dunblane (Hydro) –
Dundee (Royal Central Hotel) – 7 May 81 Kintore Club
Dunfermline (Unitas Hall) –
East Kilbride (Stuart Hotel) –
Edinburgh (99 Slateford Road) - 13 May 81 Walter Perrie
Falkirk (Plough Hotel, Stenhousemuir) –
Forres (Brig Motel) – 20 Apr 81 Eric Bell & Mark Winchester 13 May 81 Alex MacArthur SDB 22 May 81 Youth Night with Eric Bell, Mark Winchester and many others
Fort William (Highland Hotel) – 21 Apr 81 Addie Harper Trio
Galston (Barr Castle Social Club, Galston) –
Glendale (Black Bull Hotel – Wooler) – members only
Highland/ Inverness (Drumossie Hotel) – 20 May 81 Hebbie Gray
Kelso (Cross Key’s Hotel) – 29 Apr 81 George Stirrat & Jimmy Yeaman 27 May 81 John Huband and the Tayside Sound
Kintore (Crown Hotel) – 5 May 81 Currie Brothers 3 June 81 Gordon Forbes SDB
Langholm (Crown Hotel) –
Lesmahagow (Craignethan Hotel) – 24 Apr 81 Dinner Dance in Lanark Masonic Hall, 7 May 81 Archie Duncan
Livingston (Cameron Ironworks Social Club) –
Lockerbie (Queen’s Hotel) –
M.A.F.I.A. (Black Bull, Milngavie) –
Monklands (George Hotel, Coatbridge) –
New Cumnock (Crown Hotel) –
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) –
Newton St Boswells (Railway Hotel)
North East (Seafield Arms, Keith) – 16 May 81 Annual Dance
Oban (Park Hotel) –
Orkney ( ) – 5 Feb 81 Donaldson Brothers
Ormiston (Miners’ Welfare Social Club) – 30 Apr 81 Dinner Dance with Jim Johnstone SDB
Perth (Salutation Hotel) – 14 Apr 81
Renfrew (Glynhill Hotel)
Rothbury (Queen’s Head Hotel)
Shetland (venue?)
Stranraer (Buck’s Head Hotel) – 8 May 81 Dermot O’Brien
Torthorwald (Torr House Hotel)
Wick (McKay’s Hotel) –
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Aberdeen
2. Alnwick
3. Armadale
4. Balloch
5. Banff
6. Beith & District
7. Castle Douglas
8. Coquetdale (Rothbury)
9. Cumnock & District
10. Denny & Dunipace
11. Derwentside
12. Dundee & District
13. Dunfermline & District
14. Edinburgh
15. Falkirk
16. Fort William
17. Forres
18. Galston
19. Kelso
20. Kintore
21. Langholm
22. Lesmahagow
23. Livingston
24. M.A.F.I.A.
25. Newtongrange
26. Perth & District
27. Shetland
28. Wick
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT SEPT 1980 (Clubs didn’t necessarily notify the Assoc when they closed so the following may not be entirely correct. Only the clubs submitting the reports above were definitely open.)
1. Aberdeen A&F Club (1975)
2. Alnwick A&F Club (Sept 1976)
3. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1980) originally called Bathgate Club
4. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1971)
5. Banchory A&F Club (1978)
6. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973)
7. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1971)
8. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974)
9. Buchan A&F Club
10. Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
11. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980)
12. Coupar Angus A&F Club
13. Cumnock A&F Club
14. Dalriada A&F Club (cMar 1981)
15. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (c Nov 1980)
16. Derwentside A&F Club
17. Dingwall & District (Aug 1979)
18. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughton’s) (April 1965)
19. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971)
20. Dundee & District A&F Club
21. Dunfermline & District A&F Club
22. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980)
23. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
24. Falkirk A&F Club
25. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
26. Fort William A&F Club (Oct 1980)
27. Galston A&F Club (1969)
28. Glendale Accordion Club (Jan 1973)
29. Greenhead Accordion Club (Hexham)
30. Highland A&F Club (Inverness)
31. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981)
32. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976)
33. Kintore A&F Club
34. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967)
35. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Oct 1980)
36. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973)
37. Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973)
38. M.A.F.I.A.
39. Monklands A&F Club
40. Newcastleton Accordion Club
41. Newtongrange A&F Club (Oct 1977)
42. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club
43. New Cumnock A&F Club
44. North Cumbria A&F Club
45. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971)
46. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975)
47. Orkney A&F Club
48. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club
49. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970)
50. Premier A&F Club NI (cNov 1980)
51. Rothbury Accordion Club (Feb 1974)
52. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978)
53. Stranraer & District Accordion Club
54. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
55. Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980)
56. Wick A&F Club (Oct 1975)
Not on official list at the start of the season (closed, did not renew membership or omitted in error?)
57. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
58. Coquetdale
59. Club Accord
60. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
61. Fintry A&F Club
62. Gretna A&F Club (June 1966)
63. Renfrew A&F Club
64. Straiton Accordion Club (opened? 3rd club to open – closed March 1979)
65. Wellbank A&F Club
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The main features in the above issue were as follows (this is not a comprehensive detail of all it contained. The Club reports, in particular, are too time consuming at this stage to retype).
Editorial
Welcome please, to another new Club to the Association. It is the Tynedale A&F Club meeting in the Royal Hotel, Hexham, on the first Tuesday of the month until June. Contact Mrs Doreen Jewitt, Ivy Cottage, Wittonstall, Consett, Co Durham.
An important letter from Association Secretary, Andrew Nairn, to the Treasurer has gone missing in the post. To assist our Secretary, would those clubs who ordered badges please let Andrew Nairn know what your order was. There were cheques and Postal Orders inside, therefore please let Andrew know if they have been cashed and when.
Our Treasurer Mrs Plunkett would like to get her books in order for the AGM therefore she would be pleased if all accounts could be settled by 15th May.
A lot of people have been phoning for bookings to the Rally Weekend to the Dunblane Hydro, only to be told they are fully booked. This is not strictly true. The Association have taken a block booking from the Hotel, therefore anyone requiring a booking should contact Jack Cooper. Now is the time to book your place as they are going fast.
Arthur Spink is coming home for a busman’s holiday. He will be available to Clubs from the last week in January, 1982, till the second week in February.
This edition is the last of the present session. We start up again in September. On behalf of the ‘B&F’ thanks to all who contributed to the success of our venture.
The Reel Radio
by Derek Hamilton
Judging by the letters coming in to the B&F, I seem to have offended some of our readers with my comments on Robbie Shepherd’s accent. Let me say that it was, as most of you gathered, meant to be a light-hearted observation. I’m glad to say that some of you who wrote saw it that way too.
Of course, we’ve come a long way since the days when only a non-accent voice was acceptable to the BBC. In case some of you think I’m hankering after these so-called good old days – I’m not. I’m glad regional accents are now widely acceptable. The clinical approach is certainly not for me.
I think it’s true to say, however, that when Robbie started out on the programme his local Aberdeenshire (got it right this time) accent was much thicker than it is now. Probably because the Loon himself realises that he has to be understood by everybody from Shetland to Gretna and beyond. Anyway, just to put the record straight. I would much rather listen to Robbie’s dulcet tones than say Harry Gray’s newsreader’s-type Oxford Scottish. (Now who’s going to write about that?)
Comments
A lot of comment has been made over the past few weeks by various people on ‘TTF’ about the lack of true feeling in the playing of youngsters. Latest to make comment was Tom Clark from Dundee in the programme from Dundee Club. This column has made similar comment in the past.
Let me now try to take an objective view. Let me try to put some pro’s and cons…
Firstly, it is undoubtedly true that there can be genuine criticism about the competition playing of the last few years. That criticism cannot, however, be leveled against the playing ability of our young players. They have far better understanding of the accordion’s capabilities and how to control the instrument than any of my contemporaries had. Perhaps on of the basic differences is that which exists between teaching and learning.
Pupils today (or at least competition-winning pupils) are taught to play the instrument. We in our time LEARNED to play – there is a subtle difference. Many of the old school had no formal accordion teaching at all. Those who did tended to be classically trained and got their Scottish traditional schooling by imitating their idols.
Perhaps part of this is due to the fact that the only accordion music (by that I mean specifically written for the instrument) was either classical, modern or Continental. Scottish players played pipe of fiddle music.
Perhaps John Huband is mainly responsible for the change (I’m not apportioning blame – merely making an observation). When he won the Scottish Open (in 1972) he won it convincingly – not necessarily for his feeling for the music but for his outstanding technical performance. He and some of his contemporaries have actively engaged in writing music in the Scottish idiom which is specifically designed to show the accordion’s scope. That’s no different, in my book, from pipers writing for the pipes or fiddlers for the fiddle.
We may have a need to hanker for the old times – that’s human nature and there’s nothing wrong with that, but must we always try to stifle progress just for the sake of it? Perhaps many of you are saying that if that’s progress let’s retreat.
However you feel, we are witnessing an evolution. The music is evolving whether we like it or not. Oh sure, I’m among the negative thinkers too. I don’t like what’s happening to our beloved music either – but then that’s probably because I don’t have the ability to play the damned stuff! Now perhaps there lies another key to the problem! No? Yes? Who knows – or better still, who will admit it?
All I’m saying is that the campaign about the playing of our competitive youngsters is, in my view, wrongly directed. They should not be discouraged from what they are doing. They should be encouraged to attain the highest degree of technical ability possible. They should be encouraged then to allow that technical ability to be influenced by their hearts (and ears) – now that would make a rare combination. Over to you folks!
Take the Floor
Second broadcasts tend to have a habit of being a bit of a let down. Ronnie Easton, Kenny Thomson and the Lothian Band are three that spring to mind. Now Andrew Rankine joins the ranks, although not so convincingly as the others.
Andrew’s broadcast at New Year was great, but the Dundee Club broadcast was not in the same class. Not, however, entirely the band’s fault. They played reasonably well, although there was an apparent tenseness about the whole show.
Gus Millar’s drums were far too loud and tended to distract from the otherwise well balanced sound. Normally Gus has a lot to add to a sound but on the Dundee night the whole thing became just a little boring. Pity, because Andrew and the boys played some good tunes (nothing too technical – don’t start that again!) but some honest-to-goodness catchy, bouncy stuff. Like the ‘Lemonville Jig’ and the ‘Murray River Jig’. Two tunes lifted off Bobby Brown’s Scottish Accent LP. Great tunes for the dancers and very melodic too for the listeners.
Accordion 81
On 24th May at 7.30pm in the King’s Theatre, Glasgow Radio Clyde staged their annual Accordion Show ‘Accordion 81’. Compered by Jack McLaughlin(for whom love and hate are much of a muchness!) the show features Bert Shorthouse and the Glenlomond Band with George Stirrat, Malcolm McLean, Neil Rowan, Walter Perrie, Jimmy Lindsay and Sandy (the General) MacArthur (hoping to retain his title no doubt!) The Jimmy Blair Orchestra and the Carnegie Youth Show Band will be on hand too. As will the Donaldson Brothers from Fife.
Special guest star is Alastair McDonald (wonder what he’s like on the box?)
Radio Clyde in the past have staged this show at the Pavilion, but because of demand for tickets being greater than the Piv’s capacity, they’ve moved to the King’s this year. Let’s hope that you will turn out in droves and prove that Clyde are right to make the change.
Tickets are available from Clyde at Rankine House, Glasgow or from the King’s Theatre or indeed from any Clyde ’81 Festival Office.
Why not make it a double and book up now for Radio Forth’s Accordion ’81 concert in Edinburgh in November. No artists names have been released yet but it’s sure to be a tip-top show.
While on the subject of Radio Forth, ‘Folk’s Around Robin’ has continued to keep up the standard this month. Sessions by Alistair Hunter and the Lorne SDB, Iain MacPhail and Max Houliston were all very well received.
This is the last issue of the season so may I take this opportunity to wish all our readers a very happy summer and good listening until the new season starts in September. Cheers.
Record Review
by Derek Hamilton
None this month.
Championship Day at Troon
The British Accordion Championships will be held in Troon on 23rd May 1981 and things are taking shape nicely. There are at the moment……………………..
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Queen’s Hotel) –
Alnwick (Nag’s Head) – members only
Armadale (Rob Roy Inn) – 22 Apr 81 Walter Perrie 27 May 81 Neil Barron’s SDB 24 June SDB tba
Balloch (Loch Lomond Hotel) – 8 May 81 Dance Bobby Crowe SDB
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) –
Banff (Royal Oak Hotel) –
Beith (Anderson Hotel) – 20 Apr 81 Kenny Thomson & the Wardlaw SDB
Biggar (Clydesdale Hotel) – 1 May 81 Dinner Dance with Bill Black’s SDB
Buchan (Buchaness Hotel) –
Campbeltown (Argyll Arms) –
Castle Douglas (Ernespie Hotel) – 23rd Apr 81 Robert Whitehead
Coupar Angus (Royal Hotel) -
Cumbria (Huntsman Inn – Penton) –
Cumnock (Tup Inn) – 22 Jan 81 Dave Scott
Dalriada (Royal Hotel, Lochgilphead) –
Denny & Dunipace (Dunipace Junior Social Club) –
Derwentside (Working Men’s Club, Consett) – 30 Apr 81 Max Houliston & Kenny Wilson 8 May 81 Dance Ian Holmes 28 May 81 Club Night
Dumfries (Oughton’s)
Dunblane (Hydro) –
Dundee (Royal Central Hotel) – 7 May 81 Kintore Club
Dunfermline (Unitas Hall) –
East Kilbride (Stuart Hotel) –
Edinburgh (99 Slateford Road) - 13 May 81 Walter Perrie
Falkirk (Plough Hotel, Stenhousemuir) –
Forres (Brig Motel) – 20 Apr 81 Eric Bell & Mark Winchester 13 May 81 Alex MacArthur SDB 22 May 81 Youth Night with Eric Bell, Mark Winchester and many others
Fort William (Highland Hotel) – 21 Apr 81 Addie Harper Trio
Galston (Barr Castle Social Club, Galston) –
Glendale (Black Bull Hotel – Wooler) – members only
Highland/ Inverness (Drumossie Hotel) – 20 May 81 Hebbie Gray
Kelso (Cross Key’s Hotel) – 29 Apr 81 George Stirrat & Jimmy Yeaman 27 May 81 John Huband and the Tayside Sound
Kintore (Crown Hotel) – 5 May 81 Currie Brothers 3 June 81 Gordon Forbes SDB
Langholm (Crown Hotel) –
Lesmahagow (Craignethan Hotel) – 24 Apr 81 Dinner Dance in Lanark Masonic Hall, 7 May 81 Archie Duncan
Livingston (Cameron Ironworks Social Club) –
Lockerbie (Queen’s Hotel) –
M.A.F.I.A. (Black Bull, Milngavie) –
Monklands (George Hotel, Coatbridge) –
New Cumnock (Crown Hotel) –
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) –
Newton St Boswells (Railway Hotel)
North East (Seafield Arms, Keith) – 16 May 81 Annual Dance
Oban (Park Hotel) –
Orkney ( ) – 5 Feb 81 Donaldson Brothers
Ormiston (Miners’ Welfare Social Club) – 30 Apr 81 Dinner Dance with Jim Johnstone SDB
Perth (Salutation Hotel) – 14 Apr 81
Renfrew (Glynhill Hotel)
Rothbury (Queen’s Head Hotel)
Shetland (venue?)
Stranraer (Buck’s Head Hotel) – 8 May 81 Dermot O’Brien
Torthorwald (Torr House Hotel)
Wick (McKay’s Hotel) –
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Aberdeen
2. Alnwick
3. Armadale
4. Balloch
5. Banff
6. Beith & District
7. Castle Douglas
8. Coquetdale (Rothbury)
9. Cumnock & District
10. Denny & Dunipace
11. Derwentside
12. Dundee & District
13. Dunfermline & District
14. Edinburgh
15. Falkirk
16. Fort William
17. Forres
18. Galston
19. Kelso
20. Kintore
21. Langholm
22. Lesmahagow
23. Livingston
24. M.A.F.I.A.
25. Newtongrange
26. Perth & District
27. Shetland
28. Wick
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT SEPT 1980 (Clubs didn’t necessarily notify the Assoc when they closed so the following may not be entirely correct. Only the clubs submitting the reports above were definitely open.)
1. Aberdeen A&F Club (1975)
2. Alnwick A&F Club (Sept 1976)
3. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1980) originally called Bathgate Club
4. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1971)
5. Banchory A&F Club (1978)
6. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973)
7. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1971)
8. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974)
9. Buchan A&F Club
10. Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
11. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980)
12. Coupar Angus A&F Club
13. Cumnock A&F Club
14. Dalriada A&F Club (cMar 1981)
15. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (c Nov 1980)
16. Derwentside A&F Club
17. Dingwall & District (Aug 1979)
18. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughton’s) (April 1965)
19. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971)
20. Dundee & District A&F Club
21. Dunfermline & District A&F Club
22. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980)
23. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
24. Falkirk A&F Club
25. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
26. Fort William A&F Club (Oct 1980)
27. Galston A&F Club (1969)
28. Glendale Accordion Club (Jan 1973)
29. Greenhead Accordion Club (Hexham)
30. Highland A&F Club (Inverness)
31. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981)
32. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976)
33. Kintore A&F Club
34. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967)
35. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Oct 1980)
36. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973)
37. Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973)
38. M.A.F.I.A.
39. Monklands A&F Club
40. Newcastleton Accordion Club
41. Newtongrange A&F Club (Oct 1977)
42. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club
43. New Cumnock A&F Club
44. North Cumbria A&F Club
45. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971)
46. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975)
47. Orkney A&F Club
48. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club
49. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970)
50. Premier A&F Club NI (cNov 1980)
51. Rothbury Accordion Club (Feb 1974)
52. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978)
53. Stranraer & District Accordion Club
54. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
55. Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980)
56. Wick A&F Club (Oct 1975)
Not on official list at the start of the season (closed, did not renew membership or omitted in error?)
57. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
58. Coquetdale
59. Club Accord
60. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
61. Fintry A&F Club
62. Gretna A&F Club (June 1966)
63. Renfrew A&F Club
64. Straiton Accordion Club (opened? 3rd club to open – closed March 1979)
65. Wellbank A&F Club
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