Box and Fiddle
Year 13 No 04
December 1989
Price 40p
12 pages
8 month subscription £4.60
Editor – Tom Clark, 55 Sutherland Crescent, Dundee, DD2 2HP
B&F Treasurer – Mrs Margaret Smith, Smeaton Farm Cottage, Dalkeith, Midlothian.
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
Perth ‘89
It seems as if we have just got started and here we are in December – Issue No 4 – half way through the ‘B&F’ year already. The arrangement with Oliver McPherson Ltd, is working very well and my sincere thanks must go to Jeanette, who works there, for the efficient manner in dealing with our requirements.
Having said that we still have problems on occasion, but these are relatively minor, and I hope the ‘B&F’ readers are finding that the change in procedure isn’t causing too many problems for them.
Please remember the deadline is the 15th of the month and do try to get material to me before that date, particularly fir the ‘Diary’ where these items refer top the month of the following issue.
The ‘General’
Our last issue was already nearing completion and issue when we learned of the death of Sandy MacArthur. Whilst it was just possible to manage to insert an obituary, a fuller appreciation is planned for the near future. Norman Williams has kindly agreed to undertake this task.
Tom Clark
Perth Festival 1989
by Tom Clark
This was Saturday, the final day of the week’s festivities and the climax of this 40th year. The Festival Queen had been chosen and would be taking part in the grand Float Parade planned for the afternoon. Mind you, at 9 a.m. there didn’t seem to be much hope for the parade, it was raining so heavily and seemed set to stay that way for the rest of the day.
However, I discovered much later when I spoke to Ena Wilkie that everything had gone well. “The rain stopped just as the floats were ready to move out. It stayed off all through the parade until the floats were all safely inside then it came on again.” Somebody up there must be looking after us. To many people the parade was to be the highlight of the week, so it was just great that it was a big success.
But to the events in the halls. Last year at the Festival I spent a lot of my day listening to the classical sections and thoroughly enjoyed them. This year, I had already decided to spend the whole day in the City Halls covering as much as possible of the Traditional and Pipe Sections.
The Senior Scottish Pipe Section was already under way by the time I got seated upstairs. On the way in I had met up with a rather agitated Michael Philip. “I’ve just been on in the Pipe Section”, he said “and what do you think happened? My accordion broke down.” One of Michael’s reed blocks in the treble had come loose in the middle of his performance! He rushed off to some quiet corner with his box and some tools to cure the problem in time for his next competition.
The attendance was very poor at the start with only a handful of enthusiasts who had braved the weather, and a few of the section contestants sitting in the gallery listening intently. I always find this section a difficult one to listen to, and to decide what the performers are meant to be doing. I suppose at the end of the day, they are simply offering pipe tunes as they sound on the accordion! However it is meant to be, I never truthfully enjoy the playing, and sitting through the section certainly couldn’t be described as a labour of love.
There was some fine playing none the less and Mr John Crawford must have earned his break by the time it was over and the first three named.
The Scottish Traditional Open looked much more attractive on paper this year, thanks to Bill Wilkie’s decision to open the new section, the ‘All Scotland Senior Amateur’. The Traditional Open had 17 names, much better than the 40 or so usually listed.
With Jim Johnstone in the adjudicator’s chair we were off. This is usually a favourite section with many people, and there certainly was a much better crowd of listeners now.
Some fine playing followed, but gradually I began to wonder if any of the competitors knew how to play a 4/4/ march. Almost without exception their offering sounded more like a schottische. ‘Harry Scott of Friockheim’ seemed to suffer quite a bit, with nearly every second note dotted and played very, very slowly.
The technical standard of some of these young players in this competition was so very high, but the old problem of lack of interpretive skills was certainly very obvious in many areas.
If the 4/4 march had me slightly perplexed, I was bewildered when the strathspeys came along! So many notes, I lost the place completely in many cases. For a while I was thinking that it must have been the mood I was in and that perhaps the playing was just the same as previous years, but I had a few words with Jim Johnstone in the foyer after it was over, and found that he had felt the same. “and you can quote me”, said Jim.
I sincerely hope that these young players take to heart any comments in this line that Jim may have made on their adjudication sheets.
Having said all that, there was a wealth of talent in the six performers selected for the concert!
After lunch, the foyer began to fill up, in expectation of what is fast becoming the main attraction – ‘The Veterans’. This year there were some welcome names returning to the scene. Jimmy Blue and Alistair Hunter, both former champions, together with Bobby Crowe and Norman Williams. This section really lived up to all expectations. What a delight to listen to!
The band section was the last event of the Main Hall and by now the crowd was appreciably larger. There always seems to be a concert atmosphere at this event rather than the tension of competitions, and we heard some beautifully sounds produced – a fine relaxing time for the listeners.
After the events were finished, I tried in vain to get a word with Bill Wilkie for a few minutes but this proved impossible. This man never seems to stop and must be a real powerhouse. (Incidentally, I tried to get him at the shop by phone during the following week and was told by Ena that Bill was in bed unwell. The doctor had been in and said he had caught a bug. Hope everything turns out okay Bill – take advantage of a well earned rest!)
One of the great attractions at the Festival is that it affords the opportunity to meet up with old friends. As I came into the foyer John Hall gave me a shout, “A diary for you, Tom” – How generous I thought, until he came back “£1.50 please”. (Great salesman) – friends like that are always popular!
I had a long chat with Bill McNeil, who was helping out in the display area on the electronic accordion, “It’s a job trying to demonstrate this machine and at the same time avoid annoying the competitors in the Hall”. I knew what he meant, since I had heard the sound coming through to the hall, much to the annoyance of competitors and adjudicators. However, gentleman Bill made sure that the competitors were the first priority.
The evening concert was, as always, a full house and the talent on show certainly made this 40th Anniversary a memorable occasion.
Highlights were the presentation of the Shand Trophy by Jimmy himself, and after the show the presentation to Bill Wilkie of a cake to celebrate the ruby event – a fitting end to a great day and a great week.
During the day a presentation was made to Bill on behalf of the N.A.A.F.C. in appreciation of Bill’s tireless efforts over the past 40 years.
Mind you, for some there was still the dance in the Salutation Hotel to the music of Craig McCallum and his Band. This young bandleader is making a great name for himself these days and I’m told it was a wonderful night.
So, it’s all over for another year. Perhaps, we should start looking forward to the Golden Anniversary celebrations – sorry, Bill. As for me, next year I intend to return to my previous arrangement where I spend a lot of my day at the classical events.
The official winners list for 1989 is :
Senior Scottish Traditional
1) Liam Howitt (Glasgow)
2) Gordon Shand (Tillicoutry)
3) Michael Philip (Cardenden)
Senior Scottish Pipe Music
1) Lynn Gould (Huntly)
2) Robert Ross (Kincardine)
3) Elizabeth MacKenzie (Dunnet)
All Scotland Senior Amateur
1) Bruce Lindsay (Windygates)
2) Robert Ross (Kincardine)
3) G. Anderson (Aberdeen)
Veterans’ Section
1) Alan Morrison (Forfar)
2) Bobby Crowe (Balmullo)
3) Jimmy Blue (Forgandenny)
Junior Scottish Traditional
1) Wayne Robertson (Arbroath)
2) Bruce Peebles (Forfar)
3) Lynne Christie (Keith)
Junior Solo Pipe Music
1) Bruce Peebles (Forfar)
2) Lynne Christie (Keith)
3) A. Weir
Senior Ladies Scottish Trad
1) Allison Gilfillan (Perth)
2) Elizabeth McKenzie (Dunnet)
3) Karin Leitch (Winchburgh)
Junior Scottish Girls
1) Lynne Christie (Keith)
2) Pauline Lavery (Castle Douglas)
3) Mhairi Coutts (Kirkcaldy)
Own Composition
1) Billy McGuire (Kirkcaldy)
2) Robert Ross (Kincardine)
3) Willie Lawrie (Kinlochleven)
Trios
1) Karin Leitch (Winchburgh)
2) Marie Fielding (Leith)
3) Michael Philip (Cardenden)
Scottish Country Dance Band
1) Ian Thomson (Stirling)
2) Lynne Gould (Huntly)
3) Scott Leslie (Dunbar)
FIDDLE CLASSES
Junior Fiddle, Under 12
1) K. Hay (Fochabers)
2) S. Fraser (Crieff)
3) C. Thomson (Kirriemuir)
Junior Fiddle (Under 16)
1) A. Thomson
2) J. Morrison (Wick)
3) Brian Middler (Aberdeen)
Senior Fiddle
1) Mark MacDougall (Muir of Ord)
2) Tom Lapsley (Kincardine)
CLASSICAL CLASSES
7 Years and Under
1) A. J. Cameron (Lochgilphead)
2)
9 Years and Under
1) Alan Small (Auchtermuchty)
2=) A MacKenzie (Inchinnan) & A. Neill (Glasgow)
3) J. McKelvie (Dundee)
11 Years and Under
1) K. Swinton (St Boswells)
2) Colin Train (Carluke)
3) L.Gilchrist (Erskine)
13 Years and Under
1) Lindsay Torrie (Armadale)
2) Andrew Gordon (Bonhill)
3=) L. Allen (Paisley) & E. Flanagan (Galashiels)
Area Junior Championship
1) L. Smith (Kinross)
2) A. Small (Cupar)
3) D. Farmer
Preparatory Solo A
1) F. Sim (Houston)
2) M. O’Rourke (Motherwell)
3) Gillian Aitchison (Thankerton)
Preparatory Solo B
1) M. Harbinson (Motherwell)
2) M. McCloy (Shotts)
3=) E. Gunn (Barrhead) & J. Young (Thornhill, Dumfries)
Elementary Solo A
1) S. Huitton (Denny)
2) G. Cargill (Perth)
3) M. MacLeod (Helensburgh)
Elementary Solo B
1) L. MacFarlane (Wishaw)
2) A. McCann (Kinross)
3) G. Law (Newmains)
Higher Elementary Solo
1) P. Stewart (Dunfermline)
2) A. Twaddle
3) L. Nicol
Intermediate Solo
1) L. Potter (Glasgow)
2) G. Penny (Crossford)
3) Kenny Johnstone (Crawfordjohn)
Higher Intermediate Solo
1) R. Hutchison (Dunfermline)
2) Pauline Laverie (Castle Douglas)
3) Keith Robertson (Crossford)
Area Advanced Solo Championship
1) A. Smith
2) Michael Craig (Rosyth)
3) C. Drysdale (Kirkcaldy)
Perth Open Solo
1) M. Paton (Dunfermline)
2) Stephen McQuan (Dumfries)
3) Alasdair McCuish (Paisley)
Senior Polka Section
1) L. Gibb (Balbeggie)
2) L. Harkness
3) L. Howitt
Theme Solo
Elementary Free Bass
1)
Intermediate Free Bass
1)
2)
Open Solo Free Bass
1)
2)
Entertainment
1)
Preparatory Duet
1) J. Lindsay & L. Stevenson (Wishaw)
2) M. & M. O’Rourke (Motherwell)
3) K. Wilson & A. Russell (Lanark)
Elementary Duet
1) E. Harkness & G. Burns (Paisley)
2) D. & D. Cameron (Lochgipphead)
3) A. Twaddle (Biggar) & F. McKay (Carluke)
Intermediate Duet
1) C. McNeil & L. Morrison (Carluke)
2) L. Harkness & L. Allan
3) P. Gardner & K. Davidson
Higher Intermediate Duet
1) K. Barr (Newmains) & K. Robertson (Crossford)
2) J. Baird (Biggar) & J. Meek (Carluke)
3) F. Cuthbertson & P. Lavery (Dumfries)
Advanced Duet
1) L. & A. Smith (Kinross)
2) A. & S. McQuan (Dumfries)
Premier Duet
1) Gordon Haddow (Cardenden) & Craig Drysdale (Kirkcaldy)
Preparatory Band
1) G. & B Laurie Paisley Preparatory Band
2) Clinkscale Preparatory Orchestra
Elementary Band
1) G. & B Laurie Paisley Elementary Band
2) Gillespie Elementary Orchestra
Intermediate Band
1) G & B Laurie Paisley Intermediate Orchestra
2) Gillespie Intermediate Orchestra (Biggar)
Advanced Band
1) Fife Accordion Advanced Band
2) G & B Laurie Paisley Advanced Orchestra
Elementary Group
1) Thornhill Elementary Group (Dumfries)
2) A. Gillespie Elementary Group (Biggar)
Intermediate Group
1) The Laurie Intermediate Quartette Group (Paisley)
2) The A. Gillespie Intermediate Group (Biggar)
3) The Laurie Four A Quartette (Paisley)
Advanced Group Section
1) Fife Accordion Group (Kirkcaldy)
2) Thornhill Advanced Group (Thornhill, Dumfries)
Art Level Group
Kingdom Five Group (Dunfermline)
Bell Trophy Championship
1)
2)
3)
Record Review
By Norrie Williams
This Lasting Pride – Bobby Crowe SDB – Lismor LICS5187
Highland Mixture – Ian H. Cruickshank – Deeay Music
The Argyll Connection – The Fraser McGlynn Trio – Lapwing LC006
18 of the Best – BBC Enterprises – ZCR762
Shetland Festival ‘89
by Gussie Angus
‘The bus is leaving’, echoed the shout over the music, bringing the second Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival to a reluctant end and , shortly afterwards, Leslie Angus piped a musical assurance that they would come back and see us as the St. Sunniva set sail for Aberdeen with the returning artistes.
The four days of almost continuous music started immediately after Frank Chadwick had officially opened the Festival in Lerwick’s Islesburgh Community Centre, the venue of the Festival club. The Festival format offers five concerts / supper dances on Thursday and Friday at different venues throughout the islands, in addition to the Festival Club. The mixture of local and visiting artistes appearing at each venue is carefully picked from the Chairman’s hat!
Thursday 12 October
Bigton
Etc
Letters to the Editor
Sir – Bill Wilkie Scrapbook, October 89 N.Y.W. article refers to ‘wide-legged trousers’ and ‘would have to go to the bridge to get turned’. This may not have had any meaning to the majority of readers, but to me, it was instantly recognised.
The saying originated at the village of Hillside, by Montrose, or to quote Norrie ‘God’s Country!’
The Hillside bridge (alas no longer there) was a three span railway bridge crossing the junction of six roads, making a convenient turning place for vehicles.
One of the local notables, having size 12 boots, was seen walking down the village, and is said to have been going to the bridge to turn.
Likewise, Bill Wilkie, would have required a wider area than the road to turn in.
Thanks for the memory Norrie.
A.A. Gove
Sir – A Special Thank You to the N.A.A.F.C.
I would like to express my gratitude to all the Clubs in the N.A.A.F.C. for the magnificent Caithness Glass Mastermind Bowl which their Chairman, Jimmy Blue, presented to me on their behalf at the recent Festival Concert.
It came as a great surprise and being totally unexpected, was all the more appreciated. For once I was almost lost for words. Let me say now that they could not have found a more acceptable token of their appreciation. I am very proud of this gift and will treasure it always.
It is obviously the product of much thought, and I would like to say a special thank you to those who were closely involved and who must have gone to a great deal of trouble to dream up such a unique and wonderful presentation.
Bill Wilkie
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Dee Motel) –
Alnwick (Golden Fleece) – members only
Armadale (Masonic Arms Hotel) –
Ayr (Gartferry Hotel) –
Balloch (Bell Centre, Dumbarton) – 17th Dec 89 Stuart McKeown
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) –
Banff & District (Royal Oak Hotel) –
Beith & District (Hotel de Croft, Dalry) –
Belford (Community Club) –
Biggar (Municipal Hall) – 10th Dec 89 Craig McCallum SDB
Blairgowrie (Moorfield Hotel) - 12th Dec 89 Brian Morrison and Friends
Bridge of Allan (Walmer Hotel) -
Buchan (Buchaness Hotel) –
Button Key (Windygates Institute) –
Callander (Glengarry Hotel) –
Campbeltown (Royal Hotel) –
Castle Douglas (Ernespie Hotel) – 19th Dec 89 The Gallovidians
Coalburn (Miners Welfare) - 21st Dec 89 Bert Shorthouse Trio
Crieff & District (Drummond Arms Hotel)
Dalriada (Royal Hotel, Lochgilphead) –
Derwentside (Working Men’s Club, Consett) –
Dingwall (National Hotel) –
Dunblane (Westlands Hotel) – 19th Dec 89 George Meikle & the Lothian SDB
Dundee (The Marquee) –
Dunfermline (Northern Roadhouse) –
Dunoon & Cowal (McColl’s Hotel)
East Kilbride (King’s Park Hotel, Rutherglen) –
Ellon (Ladbroke Hotel) –
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) – 26th Dec 89 Suzanne Gray SDB
Forfar (Plough Inn) -
Forres (Brig Motel) – 13th Dec 89 Dingwall Club
Fort William (Alexandra Hotel) –
Galashiels (Maxwell Hotel) –
Galston (Theo’s Restaurant, Galston) –
Glendale (Black Bull Hotel – Wooler) –
Highland (Drumossie Hotel) –
Isle of Skye -
Islesteps (Driveway Inn) – 6th Dec 89 Christmas Dance Alex MacArthur
16th Dec 89 Iain MacPhail SDB
Kelso (Ednam House Hotel) – 13th Dec 89 Ian Hutson SDB
Kinlochshiel (Tingle Creek Hotel) - 9th Dec 89 Bill Black SDB
Kintore (Crown Hotel) – George Carmichael SDB
27th Dec 89 Christmas Ceilidh with The Garrioch Blend
Langholm (Crown Hotel) –
Lesmahagow (Masonic Hall) – 14th Dec 89 Alan Gardiner SDB
Livingston (Golden Circle Hotel, Bathgate) 19th Dec 89 Altitude
Lockerbie (Bluebell Hotel) -
Mauchline (The Jean Armour Restaurant) 19th Dec 89 Alistair McCulloch
M.A.F.I.A. (Masonic Hall, Milngavie) – 18th Dec 89 Alan McIntosh Quartet
Montrose (Park Hotel) –
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) –
North Cumbria (Golden Fleece, Ruleholme) (prev called Gretna Club) –
North East (Seafield Hotel, Keith) – 5th Dec 89 Alan Clark Trio
Oban (Highlander Restaurant) –
Orkney ( venue?) –
Ormiston (Miners’ Welfare Social Club) –
Peebles (Countryside Inn) – 8th Dec 89 Dance Iain MacPhail SDB
Perth (Station Hotel) – 19th Dec 89 Robert & Duncan Black
Premier NI (Camlin function Rooms) -
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloom) – 12th Dec 89 Laurie Accordion Orchestra
Rothbury (Jubilee Hall) - Jennifer Forrest SDB
Shetland (venue?) -
Thornhill (?)
Thurso (McKay’s Hotel) – 4th Dec 89 Jock Fraser SDB
Turriff (Royal Oak Hotel) –
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) –
Wick (McKay’s Hotel) –
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Aberdeen
2. Alnwick
3. Armadale
4. Banff
5. Biggar
6. Button Key
7. Coalburn
8. Derwentside
9. Dingwall
10. Dunblane
11. Dunoon & Cowal
12. East Kilbride
13. Forfar
14. Forres
15. Highland
16. Kelso
17. Kinlochshiel
18. Kintore
19. Islesteps
21. Livingston
22. Mauchline
23. Newtongrange
24. North East
25. Ormiston
26. Peebles
27. Perth
28. Rothbury
29. Wick
30. Wooler
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT SEPT 1989 (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. Acharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
3. Alnwick A&F Club (Sept 1976)
4. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months)
5. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue)
6. Banchory A&F Club (1978)
7. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973)
8. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per first edition)
9. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
10. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974)
11. Blairgowrie A&F Club (
12. Button Key A&F Club (
13. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980)
14. Coalburn A&F Club
15. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
16. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
17. Derwentside A&F Club
18. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
19. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971)
20. Dundee & District A&F Club
21. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
22. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
23. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980)
24. Ellon A&F Club (
25. Fintry A&F Club
26. Forfar A&F Club
27. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
28. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
29. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
30. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
31. Glendale Accordion Club (Jan 1973)
32. Highland A&F Club (Inverness)
33. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981)
34. Isle of Skye A&F Club (
35. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976)
36. Kintore A&F Club
37. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967)
38. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
39. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – per first edition)
40. Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973)
41. M.A.F.I.A. (early)
42. Mauchline A&F Club (first mention 1986?)
43. Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
44. Mull A&F Club
45. Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1979)
46. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
47. North Cumbria A&F Club (originally Gretna started June 1966 – had to move to a venue in the North of England and changed name – eventually changed back when they returned to the Halcrow Stadium. No breaks in the continuity of the Club)
48. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971)
49. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975)
50. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978)
51. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club
52. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981)
53. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970)
54. Premier A&F Club NI (cNov 1980)
55. Rothbury Accordion Club (1987??)
56. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978)
57. Sutherland A&F Club (
58. Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition)
59. Thurso A&F Club (cSept 1981)
60. Turriff A&F Club (March 1982)
61. Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980)
63. 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?)
64. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition)
65. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
66. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
67. Buchan A&F Club
68. Callander A&F Club (
69. Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
70. Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
71. Club Accord
72. Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2?)
73. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
74. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
75. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
76. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
77. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
78. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
79. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
80. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
81. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
82. Gretna A&F Club (June 1966)
83. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
84. Kinlochsheil A&F Club (
85. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
86. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
87. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
88. Newcastleton Accordion Club
89. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
90. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
91. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
92. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
93. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
94. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
95. 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
Perth ‘89
It seems as if we have just got started and here we are in December – Issue No 4 – half way through the ‘B&F’ year already. The arrangement with Oliver McPherson Ltd, is working very well and my sincere thanks must go to Jeanette, who works there, for the efficient manner in dealing with our requirements.
Having said that we still have problems on occasion, but these are relatively minor, and I hope the ‘B&F’ readers are finding that the change in procedure isn’t causing too many problems for them.
Please remember the deadline is the 15th of the month and do try to get material to me before that date, particularly fir the ‘Diary’ where these items refer top the month of the following issue.
The ‘General’
Our last issue was already nearing completion and issue when we learned of the death of Sandy MacArthur. Whilst it was just possible to manage to insert an obituary, a fuller appreciation is planned for the near future. Norman Williams has kindly agreed to undertake this task.
Tom Clark
Perth Festival 1989
by Tom Clark
This was Saturday, the final day of the week’s festivities and the climax of this 40th year. The Festival Queen had been chosen and would be taking part in the grand Float Parade planned for the afternoon. Mind you, at 9 a.m. there didn’t seem to be much hope for the parade, it was raining so heavily and seemed set to stay that way for the rest of the day.
However, I discovered much later when I spoke to Ena Wilkie that everything had gone well. “The rain stopped just as the floats were ready to move out. It stayed off all through the parade until the floats were all safely inside then it came on again.” Somebody up there must be looking after us. To many people the parade was to be the highlight of the week, so it was just great that it was a big success.
But to the events in the halls. Last year at the Festival I spent a lot of my day listening to the classical sections and thoroughly enjoyed them. This year, I had already decided to spend the whole day in the City Halls covering as much as possible of the Traditional and Pipe Sections.
The Senior Scottish Pipe Section was already under way by the time I got seated upstairs. On the way in I had met up with a rather agitated Michael Philip. “I’ve just been on in the Pipe Section”, he said “and what do you think happened? My accordion broke down.” One of Michael’s reed blocks in the treble had come loose in the middle of his performance! He rushed off to some quiet corner with his box and some tools to cure the problem in time for his next competition.
The attendance was very poor at the start with only a handful of enthusiasts who had braved the weather, and a few of the section contestants sitting in the gallery listening intently. I always find this section a difficult one to listen to, and to decide what the performers are meant to be doing. I suppose at the end of the day, they are simply offering pipe tunes as they sound on the accordion! However it is meant to be, I never truthfully enjoy the playing, and sitting through the section certainly couldn’t be described as a labour of love.
There was some fine playing none the less and Mr John Crawford must have earned his break by the time it was over and the first three named.
The Scottish Traditional Open looked much more attractive on paper this year, thanks to Bill Wilkie’s decision to open the new section, the ‘All Scotland Senior Amateur’. The Traditional Open had 17 names, much better than the 40 or so usually listed.
With Jim Johnstone in the adjudicator’s chair we were off. This is usually a favourite section with many people, and there certainly was a much better crowd of listeners now.
Some fine playing followed, but gradually I began to wonder if any of the competitors knew how to play a 4/4/ march. Almost without exception their offering sounded more like a schottische. ‘Harry Scott of Friockheim’ seemed to suffer quite a bit, with nearly every second note dotted and played very, very slowly.
The technical standard of some of these young players in this competition was so very high, but the old problem of lack of interpretive skills was certainly very obvious in many areas.
If the 4/4 march had me slightly perplexed, I was bewildered when the strathspeys came along! So many notes, I lost the place completely in many cases. For a while I was thinking that it must have been the mood I was in and that perhaps the playing was just the same as previous years, but I had a few words with Jim Johnstone in the foyer after it was over, and found that he had felt the same. “and you can quote me”, said Jim.
I sincerely hope that these young players take to heart any comments in this line that Jim may have made on their adjudication sheets.
Having said all that, there was a wealth of talent in the six performers selected for the concert!
After lunch, the foyer began to fill up, in expectation of what is fast becoming the main attraction – ‘The Veterans’. This year there were some welcome names returning to the scene. Jimmy Blue and Alistair Hunter, both former champions, together with Bobby Crowe and Norman Williams. This section really lived up to all expectations. What a delight to listen to!
The band section was the last event of the Main Hall and by now the crowd was appreciably larger. There always seems to be a concert atmosphere at this event rather than the tension of competitions, and we heard some beautifully sounds produced – a fine relaxing time for the listeners.
After the events were finished, I tried in vain to get a word with Bill Wilkie for a few minutes but this proved impossible. This man never seems to stop and must be a real powerhouse. (Incidentally, I tried to get him at the shop by phone during the following week and was told by Ena that Bill was in bed unwell. The doctor had been in and said he had caught a bug. Hope everything turns out okay Bill – take advantage of a well earned rest!)
One of the great attractions at the Festival is that it affords the opportunity to meet up with old friends. As I came into the foyer John Hall gave me a shout, “A diary for you, Tom” – How generous I thought, until he came back “£1.50 please”. (Great salesman) – friends like that are always popular!
I had a long chat with Bill McNeil, who was helping out in the display area on the electronic accordion, “It’s a job trying to demonstrate this machine and at the same time avoid annoying the competitors in the Hall”. I knew what he meant, since I had heard the sound coming through to the hall, much to the annoyance of competitors and adjudicators. However, gentleman Bill made sure that the competitors were the first priority.
The evening concert was, as always, a full house and the talent on show certainly made this 40th Anniversary a memorable occasion.
Highlights were the presentation of the Shand Trophy by Jimmy himself, and after the show the presentation to Bill Wilkie of a cake to celebrate the ruby event – a fitting end to a great day and a great week.
During the day a presentation was made to Bill on behalf of the N.A.A.F.C. in appreciation of Bill’s tireless efforts over the past 40 years.
Mind you, for some there was still the dance in the Salutation Hotel to the music of Craig McCallum and his Band. This young bandleader is making a great name for himself these days and I’m told it was a wonderful night.
So, it’s all over for another year. Perhaps, we should start looking forward to the Golden Anniversary celebrations – sorry, Bill. As for me, next year I intend to return to my previous arrangement where I spend a lot of my day at the classical events.
The official winners list for 1989 is :
Senior Scottish Traditional
1) Liam Howitt (Glasgow)
2) Gordon Shand (Tillicoutry)
3) Michael Philip (Cardenden)
Senior Scottish Pipe Music
1) Lynn Gould (Huntly)
2) Robert Ross (Kincardine)
3) Elizabeth MacKenzie (Dunnet)
All Scotland Senior Amateur
1) Bruce Lindsay (Windygates)
2) Robert Ross (Kincardine)
3) G. Anderson (Aberdeen)
Veterans’ Section
1) Alan Morrison (Forfar)
2) Bobby Crowe (Balmullo)
3) Jimmy Blue (Forgandenny)
Junior Scottish Traditional
1) Wayne Robertson (Arbroath)
2) Bruce Peebles (Forfar)
3) Lynne Christie (Keith)
Junior Solo Pipe Music
1) Bruce Peebles (Forfar)
2) Lynne Christie (Keith)
3) A. Weir
Senior Ladies Scottish Trad
1) Allison Gilfillan (Perth)
2) Elizabeth McKenzie (Dunnet)
3) Karin Leitch (Winchburgh)
Junior Scottish Girls
1) Lynne Christie (Keith)
2) Pauline Lavery (Castle Douglas)
3) Mhairi Coutts (Kirkcaldy)
Own Composition
1) Billy McGuire (Kirkcaldy)
2) Robert Ross (Kincardine)
3) Willie Lawrie (Kinlochleven)
Trios
1) Karin Leitch (Winchburgh)
2) Marie Fielding (Leith)
3) Michael Philip (Cardenden)
Scottish Country Dance Band
1) Ian Thomson (Stirling)
2) Lynne Gould (Huntly)
3) Scott Leslie (Dunbar)
FIDDLE CLASSES
Junior Fiddle, Under 12
1) K. Hay (Fochabers)
2) S. Fraser (Crieff)
3) C. Thomson (Kirriemuir)
Junior Fiddle (Under 16)
1) A. Thomson
2) J. Morrison (Wick)
3) Brian Middler (Aberdeen)
Senior Fiddle
1) Mark MacDougall (Muir of Ord)
2) Tom Lapsley (Kincardine)
CLASSICAL CLASSES
7 Years and Under
1) A. J. Cameron (Lochgilphead)
2)
9 Years and Under
1) Alan Small (Auchtermuchty)
2=) A MacKenzie (Inchinnan) & A. Neill (Glasgow)
3) J. McKelvie (Dundee)
11 Years and Under
1) K. Swinton (St Boswells)
2) Colin Train (Carluke)
3) L.Gilchrist (Erskine)
13 Years and Under
1) Lindsay Torrie (Armadale)
2) Andrew Gordon (Bonhill)
3=) L. Allen (Paisley) & E. Flanagan (Galashiels)
Area Junior Championship
1) L. Smith (Kinross)
2) A. Small (Cupar)
3) D. Farmer
Preparatory Solo A
1) F. Sim (Houston)
2) M. O’Rourke (Motherwell)
3) Gillian Aitchison (Thankerton)
Preparatory Solo B
1) M. Harbinson (Motherwell)
2) M. McCloy (Shotts)
3=) E. Gunn (Barrhead) & J. Young (Thornhill, Dumfries)
Elementary Solo A
1) S. Huitton (Denny)
2) G. Cargill (Perth)
3) M. MacLeod (Helensburgh)
Elementary Solo B
1) L. MacFarlane (Wishaw)
2) A. McCann (Kinross)
3) G. Law (Newmains)
Higher Elementary Solo
1) P. Stewart (Dunfermline)
2) A. Twaddle
3) L. Nicol
Intermediate Solo
1) L. Potter (Glasgow)
2) G. Penny (Crossford)
3) Kenny Johnstone (Crawfordjohn)
Higher Intermediate Solo
1) R. Hutchison (Dunfermline)
2) Pauline Laverie (Castle Douglas)
3) Keith Robertson (Crossford)
Area Advanced Solo Championship
1) A. Smith
2) Michael Craig (Rosyth)
3) C. Drysdale (Kirkcaldy)
Perth Open Solo
1) M. Paton (Dunfermline)
2) Stephen McQuan (Dumfries)
3) Alasdair McCuish (Paisley)
Senior Polka Section
1) L. Gibb (Balbeggie)
2) L. Harkness
3) L. Howitt
Theme Solo
Elementary Free Bass
1)
Intermediate Free Bass
1)
2)
Open Solo Free Bass
1)
2)
Entertainment
1)
Preparatory Duet
1) J. Lindsay & L. Stevenson (Wishaw)
2) M. & M. O’Rourke (Motherwell)
3) K. Wilson & A. Russell (Lanark)
Elementary Duet
1) E. Harkness & G. Burns (Paisley)
2) D. & D. Cameron (Lochgipphead)
3) A. Twaddle (Biggar) & F. McKay (Carluke)
Intermediate Duet
1) C. McNeil & L. Morrison (Carluke)
2) L. Harkness & L. Allan
3) P. Gardner & K. Davidson
Higher Intermediate Duet
1) K. Barr (Newmains) & K. Robertson (Crossford)
2) J. Baird (Biggar) & J. Meek (Carluke)
3) F. Cuthbertson & P. Lavery (Dumfries)
Advanced Duet
1) L. & A. Smith (Kinross)
2) A. & S. McQuan (Dumfries)
Premier Duet
1) Gordon Haddow (Cardenden) & Craig Drysdale (Kirkcaldy)
Preparatory Band
1) G. & B Laurie Paisley Preparatory Band
2) Clinkscale Preparatory Orchestra
Elementary Band
1) G. & B Laurie Paisley Elementary Band
2) Gillespie Elementary Orchestra
Intermediate Band
1) G & B Laurie Paisley Intermediate Orchestra
2) Gillespie Intermediate Orchestra (Biggar)
Advanced Band
1) Fife Accordion Advanced Band
2) G & B Laurie Paisley Advanced Orchestra
Elementary Group
1) Thornhill Elementary Group (Dumfries)
2) A. Gillespie Elementary Group (Biggar)
Intermediate Group
1) The Laurie Intermediate Quartette Group (Paisley)
2) The A. Gillespie Intermediate Group (Biggar)
3) The Laurie Four A Quartette (Paisley)
Advanced Group Section
1) Fife Accordion Group (Kirkcaldy)
2) Thornhill Advanced Group (Thornhill, Dumfries)
Art Level Group
Kingdom Five Group (Dunfermline)
Bell Trophy Championship
1)
2)
3)
Record Review
By Norrie Williams
This Lasting Pride – Bobby Crowe SDB – Lismor LICS5187
Highland Mixture – Ian H. Cruickshank – Deeay Music
The Argyll Connection – The Fraser McGlynn Trio – Lapwing LC006
18 of the Best – BBC Enterprises – ZCR762
Shetland Festival ‘89
by Gussie Angus
‘The bus is leaving’, echoed the shout over the music, bringing the second Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival to a reluctant end and , shortly afterwards, Leslie Angus piped a musical assurance that they would come back and see us as the St. Sunniva set sail for Aberdeen with the returning artistes.
The four days of almost continuous music started immediately after Frank Chadwick had officially opened the Festival in Lerwick’s Islesburgh Community Centre, the venue of the Festival club. The Festival format offers five concerts / supper dances on Thursday and Friday at different venues throughout the islands, in addition to the Festival Club. The mixture of local and visiting artistes appearing at each venue is carefully picked from the Chairman’s hat!
Thursday 12 October
Bigton
Etc
Letters to the Editor
Sir – Bill Wilkie Scrapbook, October 89 N.Y.W. article refers to ‘wide-legged trousers’ and ‘would have to go to the bridge to get turned’. This may not have had any meaning to the majority of readers, but to me, it was instantly recognised.
The saying originated at the village of Hillside, by Montrose, or to quote Norrie ‘God’s Country!’
The Hillside bridge (alas no longer there) was a three span railway bridge crossing the junction of six roads, making a convenient turning place for vehicles.
One of the local notables, having size 12 boots, was seen walking down the village, and is said to have been going to the bridge to turn.
Likewise, Bill Wilkie, would have required a wider area than the road to turn in.
Thanks for the memory Norrie.
A.A. Gove
Sir – A Special Thank You to the N.A.A.F.C.
I would like to express my gratitude to all the Clubs in the N.A.A.F.C. for the magnificent Caithness Glass Mastermind Bowl which their Chairman, Jimmy Blue, presented to me on their behalf at the recent Festival Concert.
It came as a great surprise and being totally unexpected, was all the more appreciated. For once I was almost lost for words. Let me say now that they could not have found a more acceptable token of their appreciation. I am very proud of this gift and will treasure it always.
It is obviously the product of much thought, and I would like to say a special thank you to those who were closely involved and who must have gone to a great deal of trouble to dream up such a unique and wonderful presentation.
Bill Wilkie
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Dee Motel) –
Alnwick (Golden Fleece) – members only
Armadale (Masonic Arms Hotel) –
Ayr (Gartferry Hotel) –
Balloch (Bell Centre, Dumbarton) – 17th Dec 89 Stuart McKeown
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) –
Banff & District (Royal Oak Hotel) –
Beith & District (Hotel de Croft, Dalry) –
Belford (Community Club) –
Biggar (Municipal Hall) – 10th Dec 89 Craig McCallum SDB
Blairgowrie (Moorfield Hotel) - 12th Dec 89 Brian Morrison and Friends
Bridge of Allan (Walmer Hotel) -
Buchan (Buchaness Hotel) –
Button Key (Windygates Institute) –
Callander (Glengarry Hotel) –
Campbeltown (Royal Hotel) –
Castle Douglas (Ernespie Hotel) – 19th Dec 89 The Gallovidians
Coalburn (Miners Welfare) - 21st Dec 89 Bert Shorthouse Trio
Crieff & District (Drummond Arms Hotel)
Dalriada (Royal Hotel, Lochgilphead) –
Derwentside (Working Men’s Club, Consett) –
Dingwall (National Hotel) –
Dunblane (Westlands Hotel) – 19th Dec 89 George Meikle & the Lothian SDB
Dundee (The Marquee) –
Dunfermline (Northern Roadhouse) –
Dunoon & Cowal (McColl’s Hotel)
East Kilbride (King’s Park Hotel, Rutherglen) –
Ellon (Ladbroke Hotel) –
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) – 26th Dec 89 Suzanne Gray SDB
Forfar (Plough Inn) -
Forres (Brig Motel) – 13th Dec 89 Dingwall Club
Fort William (Alexandra Hotel) –
Galashiels (Maxwell Hotel) –
Galston (Theo’s Restaurant, Galston) –
Glendale (Black Bull Hotel – Wooler) –
Highland (Drumossie Hotel) –
Isle of Skye -
Islesteps (Driveway Inn) – 6th Dec 89 Christmas Dance Alex MacArthur
16th Dec 89 Iain MacPhail SDB
Kelso (Ednam House Hotel) – 13th Dec 89 Ian Hutson SDB
Kinlochshiel (Tingle Creek Hotel) - 9th Dec 89 Bill Black SDB
Kintore (Crown Hotel) – George Carmichael SDB
27th Dec 89 Christmas Ceilidh with The Garrioch Blend
Langholm (Crown Hotel) –
Lesmahagow (Masonic Hall) – 14th Dec 89 Alan Gardiner SDB
Livingston (Golden Circle Hotel, Bathgate) 19th Dec 89 Altitude
Lockerbie (Bluebell Hotel) -
Mauchline (The Jean Armour Restaurant) 19th Dec 89 Alistair McCulloch
M.A.F.I.A. (Masonic Hall, Milngavie) – 18th Dec 89 Alan McIntosh Quartet
Montrose (Park Hotel) –
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) –
North Cumbria (Golden Fleece, Ruleholme) (prev called Gretna Club) –
North East (Seafield Hotel, Keith) – 5th Dec 89 Alan Clark Trio
Oban (Highlander Restaurant) –
Orkney ( venue?) –
Ormiston (Miners’ Welfare Social Club) –
Peebles (Countryside Inn) – 8th Dec 89 Dance Iain MacPhail SDB
Perth (Station Hotel) – 19th Dec 89 Robert & Duncan Black
Premier NI (Camlin function Rooms) -
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloom) – 12th Dec 89 Laurie Accordion Orchestra
Rothbury (Jubilee Hall) - Jennifer Forrest SDB
Shetland (venue?) -
Thornhill (?)
Thurso (McKay’s Hotel) – 4th Dec 89 Jock Fraser SDB
Turriff (Royal Oak Hotel) –
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) –
Wick (McKay’s Hotel) –
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Aberdeen
2. Alnwick
3. Armadale
4. Banff
5. Biggar
6. Button Key
7. Coalburn
8. Derwentside
9. Dingwall
10. Dunblane
11. Dunoon & Cowal
12. East Kilbride
13. Forfar
14. Forres
15. Highland
16. Kelso
17. Kinlochshiel
18. Kintore
19. Islesteps
21. Livingston
22. Mauchline
23. Newtongrange
24. North East
25. Ormiston
26. Peebles
27. Perth
28. Rothbury
29. Wick
30. Wooler
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT SEPT 1989 (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. Acharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
3. Alnwick A&F Club (Sept 1976)
4. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months)
5. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue)
6. Banchory A&F Club (1978)
7. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973)
8. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per first edition)
9. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
10. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974)
11. Blairgowrie A&F Club (
12. Button Key A&F Club (
13. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980)
14. Coalburn A&F Club
15. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
16. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
17. Derwentside A&F Club
18. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
19. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971)
20. Dundee & District A&F Club
21. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
22. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
23. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980)
24. Ellon A&F Club (
25. Fintry A&F Club
26. Forfar A&F Club
27. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
28. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
29. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
30. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
31. Glendale Accordion Club (Jan 1973)
32. Highland A&F Club (Inverness)
33. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981)
34. Isle of Skye A&F Club (
35. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976)
36. Kintore A&F Club
37. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967)
38. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
39. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – per first edition)
40. Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973)
41. M.A.F.I.A. (early)
42. Mauchline A&F Club (first mention 1986?)
43. Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
44. Mull A&F Club
45. Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1979)
46. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
47. North Cumbria A&F Club (originally Gretna started June 1966 – had to move to a venue in the North of England and changed name – eventually changed back when they returned to the Halcrow Stadium. No breaks in the continuity of the Club)
48. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971)
49. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975)
50. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978)
51. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club
52. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981)
53. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970)
54. Premier A&F Club NI (cNov 1980)
55. Rothbury Accordion Club (1987??)
56. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978)
57. Sutherland A&F Club (
58. Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition)
59. Thurso A&F Club (cSept 1981)
60. Turriff A&F Club (March 1982)
61. Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980)
63. 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?)
64. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition)
65. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
66. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
67. Buchan A&F Club
68. Callander A&F Club (
69. Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
70. Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
71. Club Accord
72. Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2?)
73. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
74. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
75. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
76. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
77. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
78. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
79. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
80. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
81. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
82. Gretna A&F Club (June 1966)
83. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
84. Kinlochsheil A&F Club (
85. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
86. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
87. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
88. Newcastleton Accordion Club
89. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
90. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
91. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
92. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
93. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
94. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
95. Wellbank A&F Club
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