Box and Fiddle
Year 33 No 04
December 2009
Price £2.50
44 Page Magazine
12 month subscription £27.50 + p&p £9.90 (UK)
Editor – Karin Ingram, Hawick
B&F Treasurer – Charlie Todd, Thankerton
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
There’s hardly any room in this month’s issue! Many articles, including CD Reviews and Letters have had to be carried over until next month.
Please note that the Printers are on holiday……….
Have a great Christmas!
Karin Ingram
Gus Millar
On behalf of the family we would like to thank you all for your cards and your kind words of support following the tragic death of Stuart (Gus Jnr) in August. It has been a very difficult time for us all and your messages have been greatly appreciated.
We do not feel able to send Christmas cards this year but would like to extend warm Season’s Greetings to all our friends and acquaintances.
As a way of honouring Stuart we will be making a donation to Erskine Hospital, which provides nursing and medical care for members of the Armed Services. If you would like to join us in this……………….
Perth Festival 2009
The Diamond Jubilee of the All-Scotland Accordion and Fiddle Festival 2009
by Joe O’Neill
The Diamond Jubilee of the …………
Take the Floor – Saturday Evenings 19.05 – 21.00 with Robbie Shepherd (repeated on Sunday’s)
5th Dec 09 – Craigowl SDB (Richard Michael)
12th Dec 09 – James Leask SDB (Na h-Oganaich)
19th Dec 09 – Graeme Munro SDB (Caledon)
26th Dec 09 – Lomond Ceilidh Band (OB from Crieff Hydro with guests Red Hot Chilli Pipers & Kris Drever)
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Old Machar RBL) – 8th Dec 09 – Christmas Buffet Dance to Graeme Mitchell SDB
Alnwick (The Farrier’s Arms – Shilbottle) 9th Dec 09 – Christmas Party Night with Local Artistes
Annan (St Andrew’s Social Club) - 20th Dec 09 – Dance to John Douglas
Arbroath (Viewfield Hotel) - 6th Dec 09 – Gavin Piper
Armadale (Masonic Hall) – 3rd Dec 09 – Robert Whitehead SDB 4th Dec 09 – Dance to Keith Robertson Duo
Balloch (St. Kessog’s Church Hall) – 20th Dec 09 – Andy Kain Trio
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) – 28th Dec 09 – Bill Black SDB (Christmas Evening Special)
Banff & District (Banff Springs Hotel) – 9th Dec 09 – Wayne Robertson SDB
Beith & District (Anderson Hotel) – 21st Dec 09 – Craig Paton SDB
Biggar (Municipal Hall) – 13th Dec 09 – Ian Muir Trio
Blairgowrie (Moorfield Hotel) - 8th Dec 09 – Bill Black SDB
Britannia (Arden House Hotel) -
Bromley (Trinity United Reform Church) -
Button Key (Windygates Institute) – 10th Dec 09 – Buttons & Bows
Campsie (Glazert Country House Hotel) - 1st Dec 09 – Alan Roy
Carlisle (St Margaret Mary Social Club) - 3rd Dec 09 – Leonard Brown
Castle Douglas (Urr Valley Country House Hotel) – 15th Dec 09 – Willie Duff duo
Coalburn (Miners’ Welfare) - 17th Dec 09 – The Occasionals
Coldingham (Village Hall) - 7th Dec 09 – Graeme Munto SDB
Crieff & District (Crieff Hotel) 3rd Dec 09 – Tom Alexander
Cults (Culter Sports & Social Club)
Dingwall (National Hotel) – 2nd Dec 09 – Susie Simpson SDB
Dunblane (Victoria Hall) –
Dunfermline (Headwell Bowling Club) – 8th Dec 09 – Johnny Duncan
Dunoon & Cowal (McColl’s Hotel)
Duns (Royal British Legion Club, Langtongate)
Ellon (Station Hotel) –
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) – 28th Dec 09 – Blair Gardiner SDB
Forfar (The Royal Hotel) - 27th Dec 09 – Craig Paton SDB
Forres (Victoria Hotel) – 9th Dec 09 – Nicky McMichan SDB
Galashiels (Abbotsford Arms Hotel) – 3rd Dec 09 – Marian Anderson Trio
Glendale (The Glendale Hall) - 17th Dec 09 – Neil Hardie SDB
Glenfarg (Lomond Hotel) - 2nd Dec 09 – Alan Clark Trio
Glenrothes (Victoria Hall, Coaltown of Balgownie) - 15th Dec 09 – Willie McFarlane Band
Gretna (Athlitic & Social Club) - 6th Dec 09 – Ian Cruickshanks SDB
Haddington (Railway Inn) - 13th Dec 09 – Tom Orr SDB
Highland (Waterside Hotel) – 21st Dec 09 – Niall Kirkpatrick SDB
Inveraray (Argyll Hotel) - 9th Dec 09 – MacAllister Brothers
Isle of Skye – (The Royal Hotel, Portree) - 4th Dec 09 – Dance to Allan McIntosh & the Heather SDB
Islesteps (The Embassy Hotel) – 1st Dec 09 – Ian McCallum Trio
Kelso (Cross Keys Hotel) – 9th Dec 09 – Jim Gold Trio
Kintore (Torryburn Arms Hotel) – 2nd Dec 09 – Gordon Pattullo
Ladybank (Ladybank Tavern) - 17th Dec 09 – Club Night
Lanark (Ravenstruther Hall) - 19th Dec 09 – Dance to Marian Anderson
Langholm (Eskdale Hotel) – 9th Dec 09 – Andy Kain Trio
Lewis & Harris (Stornoway Legion) - 3rd Dec 09 – Michael Garvin SDB
Livingston (Hilcroft Hotel, Whitburn)
Lockerbie (Queen’s Hotel) -
Mauchline (Harry Lyle Suite) - 15th Dec 09 – Michael Philip SDB
Montrose (Park Hotel) – 2nd Dec 09 – Deirdre Adamson 20th Dec 09 – George Balfour Trio
Newburgh (The Ship Hotel) -
Newmill-on-Teviot / Teviotdale (Thorterdykes Roadhouse) 16th Dec 09 – Club Night
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) –
North East (Royal British Legion, Keith) – 1st Dec 09 – Matthew MacLennan Trio
Oban (The Argyllshire Gathering) – 3rd Dec 09 – Gordon Pattullo
Orkney (Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall) –
Peebles (Rugby Social Club) –
Perth (Salutation Hotel) – 15th Dec 09 – Gordon Pattullo
Premier NI (Chimney Corner Hotel) - 1st Dec 09 – Declan & Colm Aungier
Reading Scottish Fiddlers (Willowbank Infant School, Woodley) -
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloan) – 8th Dec 09 – Colin Dewar Duo
Rothbury (Queen’s Head Hotel) - 3rd Dec 09 – Michael Philip SDB
Scottish Accordion Music (Banchory) - Dec 09 -
Selkirk (Angus O’Malley’s) - 10th Dec 09 – Blair Gardiner SDB
Shetland (Shetland Hotel, Lerwick) - 10th Dec 09 – Local night + Da Fustra
Stonehouse (Stonehouse Violet Football Social Club) - 2nd Dec 09 – Neil Sinclair SDB
Sutherland (Rogart Hall) -
Thornhill (Bowling Club Hall) - 8th Dec 09 – Willie McFarlane & Jessie
Thurso (Pentland Hotel) – 7th Dec 09 – Alex McIntyre
Turriff (Commercial Hotel, Cuminestown) – 3rd Dec 09 – The Garioch Blend
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) –
Uist & Benbecula (C of S Hall, Griminish) - 5th Dec 09 – Local Artistes
West Barnes (West Barnes Inn) 10th Dec 09 – Club Night
Wick (MacKay’s Hotel) – 15th Dec 09 – Nicky McMichan Trio
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Aberdeen
2. Alnwick
3. Annan
4. Arbroath
5. Balloch
6. Banchory
7. Banff
8. Beith
9. Biggar
10. Blairgowrie
11. Button-key
12. Campsie
13. Carlisle
14. Castle Douglas
15. Coalburn
16. Crieff
17. Cults
18. Dingwall
19. Dunblane
20. Dunfermline
21. Duns
22. Fintry
23. Forfar
24. Forres
25. Galashiels
26. Glendale
27. Glenrothes
28. Gretna
29. Haddington
30. Highland
31. Inveraray
32. Isle of Skye
33. Islesteps
34. Kelso
35. Kintore
36. Lanark
37. Lewis & Harris
38. Livingston
39. Lockerbie
40. Mauchline
41. Montrose
42. Newburgh
43. Newtongrange
44. North East
45. Oban
46. Peebles
47. Perth
48. Premier
49. Renfrew
50. Sutherland
51. Teviotdale
52. Thornhill
53. Turriff
54. Tynedale
55. Uist & Benbecula
56. West Barnes
57. Wick
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT OCT 2009
(Clubs didn’t necessarily notify the Assoc when they closed so the following may not be entirely correct. Only the clubs submitting the reports or in the Club Diary above were definitely open.)
1. Aberdeen A&F Club (1975 – present)
2. Alnwick A&F Club (Aug 1975 – present)
3. Annan A&F Club (joined Assoc in 1996 but started 1985 – present)
4. Arbroath A&F Club (1991? – present)
5. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months) Closed early 08-09
6. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue – present)
7. Banchory A&F Club (1978 – present)
8. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973 – present)
9. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per first edition – present)
10. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
11. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974 – present)
12. Blairgowrie A&F Club (
13. Britannia B&F Club ( joined 07-08 but much older
14. Bromley A&F Club (joined 95-96 – closed early 08-09)
15. Button Key A&F Club (
16. Campsie A&F Club (Nov 95 – present)
17. Carlisle A&F Club (joined Sept 1993 -
18. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980 – present)
19. Coalburn A&F Club (
20. Coldingham A&F Club (Nov 2008 -
21. Crathes (aka Scottish Accordion Music – Crathes) (Nov 1997 -
22. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
23. Cults A & F Club (
24. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
25. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
26. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971 – present)
27. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
28. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
29. Duns A&F Club (formed 20th Sept 04 – present)
30. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980 – Closed 04/05)
31. Ellon A&F Club (
32. Fintry A&F Club (Dec 1972 – reformed Jan 1980 – present)
33. Forfar A&F Club (
34. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
35. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
36. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
37. Glendale Accordion Club (Jan 1973)
38. Glenfarg A&F Club (formed 1988 joined Assoc Mar 95 -
39. Glenrothes A&F Club (Mar 93?
40. Gretna A&F Club (1991) Known as North Cumbria A&F Club previously (originally called Gretna when started in June 1966 but later had to move to venues in the North of England and changed name. No breaks in the continuity of the Club)
41. Haddington A&F Club (formed Feb 2005 - )
42. Highland A&F Club (Inverness) (Nov 1973 – present)
43. Inveraray A&F Club (Feb 1991 - present)
44. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981 – present – n.b. evolved from the original Dumfries Club)
45. Isle of Skye A&F Club (June 1983 – present)
46. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976 – present)
47. Kintore A&F Club (
48. Ladybank A&F Club (joined Apr 98 but formed earlier
49. Lanark A&F Club (joined Sept 96 – closed March 2015)
50. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967 - present)
51. Lewis & Harris A&F Club (Aug 1994 -
52. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – present)
53 Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973 - present)
54 Maine Valley A&F Club (
55 Mauchline A&F Club (Sept 1983 - present)
56 Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
57 Newburgh A&F Club (joined 2002 but founded
58 Newmill-on-Teviot (Hawick) (Formed late 1988 joined Assoc 1999 - closed March 2016)
59 Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1977 - present)
60North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971 - present)
61 Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975 - present)
62 Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978 - present)
63 Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981 - present)
64 Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970 - present)
65 Premier A&F Club NI (April 1980)
66 Phoenix A&F Club, Ardrishaig (Dec 2004 -
67 Renfrew A&F Club (1984 -
68 Rothbury Accordion Club (7th Feb 1974) orig called Coquetdale
69 Selkirk A&F Club (
70Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978 - present)
71 Stonehouse A&F Club (first report June 05 -
72 Sutherland A&F Club (Nov 1982 -
73 Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition – closed April 2014)
74 Thurso A&F Club (Oct 1981 - present)
75 Turriff A&F Club (March 1982 - present)
76 Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980 - present)
77 Uist & Benbecula A&F Club (Dec 2007 but formed 1994 -
78 West Barnes ( - present)
79 Wick A&F Club (Oct 1975 - present)
Not on official list at the start of the season (closed, did not renew membership or omitted in error?)
80. Araharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
81. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition) Closed
82. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
83. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
84. Brigmill A&F Club (Oct 1990) Closed
85. Buchan A&F Club
86 Callander A&F Club (
87 Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
88 Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
89 Club Accord
90 Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2? – became Rothbury?)
91. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
92. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
93. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
94. Derwentside A&F Club
95. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
96. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
97. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
98. Dundee & District A&F Club (1970? – 1995?)
99. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
100. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
101. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
102. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
103. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
104. Islay A&F Club (23 Apr 93 -
105. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
106. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
107. M.A.F.I.A. (1966 – 1993?)
108. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
109. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
110. Muirhead A&F Club (Dec 1994 -
111. Mull A&F Club
112. Newcastleton Accordion Club
113. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
114. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
115. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club (closed April 1992 – per Sept Editorial)
116. Reading Scottish Fiddlers (cMarch 1997
117. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
118. Stirling A&F Club (Oct 1991 – closed 20000/01?)
119. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
120. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
121. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
122. Tranent A&F Club
123. Vancouver
124. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
125. Wellbank A&F Club
126. Yarrow (prev known as Etterick & Yarrow) (Jan 1989 – closed 2001/02)
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B&F Treasurer – Charlie Todd, Thankerton
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
There’s hardly any room in this month’s issue! Many articles, including CD Reviews and Letters have had to be carried over until next month.
Please note that the Printers are on holiday……….
Have a great Christmas!
Karin Ingram
Gus Millar
On behalf of the family we would like to thank you all for your cards and your kind words of support following the tragic death of Stuart (Gus Jnr) in August. It has been a very difficult time for us all and your messages have been greatly appreciated.
We do not feel able to send Christmas cards this year but would like to extend warm Season’s Greetings to all our friends and acquaintances.
As a way of honouring Stuart we will be making a donation to Erskine Hospital, which provides nursing and medical care for members of the Armed Services. If you would like to join us in this……………….
Perth Festival 2009
The Diamond Jubilee of the All-Scotland Accordion and Fiddle Festival 2009
by Joe O’Neill
The Diamond Jubilee of the …………
Take the Floor – Saturday Evenings 19.05 – 21.00 with Robbie Shepherd (repeated on Sunday’s)
5th Dec 09 – Craigowl SDB (Richard Michael)
12th Dec 09 – James Leask SDB (Na h-Oganaich)
19th Dec 09 – Graeme Munro SDB (Caledon)
26th Dec 09 – Lomond Ceilidh Band (OB from Crieff Hydro with guests Red Hot Chilli Pipers & Kris Drever)
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Old Machar RBL) – 8th Dec 09 – Christmas Buffet Dance to Graeme Mitchell SDB
Alnwick (The Farrier’s Arms – Shilbottle) 9th Dec 09 – Christmas Party Night with Local Artistes
Annan (St Andrew’s Social Club) - 20th Dec 09 – Dance to John Douglas
Arbroath (Viewfield Hotel) - 6th Dec 09 – Gavin Piper
Armadale (Masonic Hall) – 3rd Dec 09 – Robert Whitehead SDB 4th Dec 09 – Dance to Keith Robertson Duo
Balloch (St. Kessog’s Church Hall) – 20th Dec 09 – Andy Kain Trio
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) – 28th Dec 09 – Bill Black SDB (Christmas Evening Special)
Banff & District (Banff Springs Hotel) – 9th Dec 09 – Wayne Robertson SDB
Beith & District (Anderson Hotel) – 21st Dec 09 – Craig Paton SDB
Biggar (Municipal Hall) – 13th Dec 09 – Ian Muir Trio
Blairgowrie (Moorfield Hotel) - 8th Dec 09 – Bill Black SDB
Britannia (Arden House Hotel) -
Bromley (Trinity United Reform Church) -
Button Key (Windygates Institute) – 10th Dec 09 – Buttons & Bows
Campsie (Glazert Country House Hotel) - 1st Dec 09 – Alan Roy
Carlisle (St Margaret Mary Social Club) - 3rd Dec 09 – Leonard Brown
Castle Douglas (Urr Valley Country House Hotel) – 15th Dec 09 – Willie Duff duo
Coalburn (Miners’ Welfare) - 17th Dec 09 – The Occasionals
Coldingham (Village Hall) - 7th Dec 09 – Graeme Munto SDB
Crieff & District (Crieff Hotel) 3rd Dec 09 – Tom Alexander
Cults (Culter Sports & Social Club)
Dingwall (National Hotel) – 2nd Dec 09 – Susie Simpson SDB
Dunblane (Victoria Hall) –
Dunfermline (Headwell Bowling Club) – 8th Dec 09 – Johnny Duncan
Dunoon & Cowal (McColl’s Hotel)
Duns (Royal British Legion Club, Langtongate)
Ellon (Station Hotel) –
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) – 28th Dec 09 – Blair Gardiner SDB
Forfar (The Royal Hotel) - 27th Dec 09 – Craig Paton SDB
Forres (Victoria Hotel) – 9th Dec 09 – Nicky McMichan SDB
Galashiels (Abbotsford Arms Hotel) – 3rd Dec 09 – Marian Anderson Trio
Glendale (The Glendale Hall) - 17th Dec 09 – Neil Hardie SDB
Glenfarg (Lomond Hotel) - 2nd Dec 09 – Alan Clark Trio
Glenrothes (Victoria Hall, Coaltown of Balgownie) - 15th Dec 09 – Willie McFarlane Band
Gretna (Athlitic & Social Club) - 6th Dec 09 – Ian Cruickshanks SDB
Haddington (Railway Inn) - 13th Dec 09 – Tom Orr SDB
Highland (Waterside Hotel) – 21st Dec 09 – Niall Kirkpatrick SDB
Inveraray (Argyll Hotel) - 9th Dec 09 – MacAllister Brothers
Isle of Skye – (The Royal Hotel, Portree) - 4th Dec 09 – Dance to Allan McIntosh & the Heather SDB
Islesteps (The Embassy Hotel) – 1st Dec 09 – Ian McCallum Trio
Kelso (Cross Keys Hotel) – 9th Dec 09 – Jim Gold Trio
Kintore (Torryburn Arms Hotel) – 2nd Dec 09 – Gordon Pattullo
Ladybank (Ladybank Tavern) - 17th Dec 09 – Club Night
Lanark (Ravenstruther Hall) - 19th Dec 09 – Dance to Marian Anderson
Langholm (Eskdale Hotel) – 9th Dec 09 – Andy Kain Trio
Lewis & Harris (Stornoway Legion) - 3rd Dec 09 – Michael Garvin SDB
Livingston (Hilcroft Hotel, Whitburn)
Lockerbie (Queen’s Hotel) -
Mauchline (Harry Lyle Suite) - 15th Dec 09 – Michael Philip SDB
Montrose (Park Hotel) – 2nd Dec 09 – Deirdre Adamson 20th Dec 09 – George Balfour Trio
Newburgh (The Ship Hotel) -
Newmill-on-Teviot / Teviotdale (Thorterdykes Roadhouse) 16th Dec 09 – Club Night
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) –
North East (Royal British Legion, Keith) – 1st Dec 09 – Matthew MacLennan Trio
Oban (The Argyllshire Gathering) – 3rd Dec 09 – Gordon Pattullo
Orkney (Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall) –
Peebles (Rugby Social Club) –
Perth (Salutation Hotel) – 15th Dec 09 – Gordon Pattullo
Premier NI (Chimney Corner Hotel) - 1st Dec 09 – Declan & Colm Aungier
Reading Scottish Fiddlers (Willowbank Infant School, Woodley) -
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloan) – 8th Dec 09 – Colin Dewar Duo
Rothbury (Queen’s Head Hotel) - 3rd Dec 09 – Michael Philip SDB
Scottish Accordion Music (Banchory) - Dec 09 -
Selkirk (Angus O’Malley’s) - 10th Dec 09 – Blair Gardiner SDB
Shetland (Shetland Hotel, Lerwick) - 10th Dec 09 – Local night + Da Fustra
Stonehouse (Stonehouse Violet Football Social Club) - 2nd Dec 09 – Neil Sinclair SDB
Sutherland (Rogart Hall) -
Thornhill (Bowling Club Hall) - 8th Dec 09 – Willie McFarlane & Jessie
Thurso (Pentland Hotel) – 7th Dec 09 – Alex McIntyre
Turriff (Commercial Hotel, Cuminestown) – 3rd Dec 09 – The Garioch Blend
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) –
Uist & Benbecula (C of S Hall, Griminish) - 5th Dec 09 – Local Artistes
West Barnes (West Barnes Inn) 10th Dec 09 – Club Night
Wick (MacKay’s Hotel) – 15th Dec 09 – Nicky McMichan Trio
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Aberdeen
2. Alnwick
3. Annan
4. Arbroath
5. Balloch
6. Banchory
7. Banff
8. Beith
9. Biggar
10. Blairgowrie
11. Button-key
12. Campsie
13. Carlisle
14. Castle Douglas
15. Coalburn
16. Crieff
17. Cults
18. Dingwall
19. Dunblane
20. Dunfermline
21. Duns
22. Fintry
23. Forfar
24. Forres
25. Galashiels
26. Glendale
27. Glenrothes
28. Gretna
29. Haddington
30. Highland
31. Inveraray
32. Isle of Skye
33. Islesteps
34. Kelso
35. Kintore
36. Lanark
37. Lewis & Harris
38. Livingston
39. Lockerbie
40. Mauchline
41. Montrose
42. Newburgh
43. Newtongrange
44. North East
45. Oban
46. Peebles
47. Perth
48. Premier
49. Renfrew
50. Sutherland
51. Teviotdale
52. Thornhill
53. Turriff
54. Tynedale
55. Uist & Benbecula
56. West Barnes
57. Wick
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT OCT 2009
(Clubs didn’t necessarily notify the Assoc when they closed so the following may not be entirely correct. Only the clubs submitting the reports or in the Club Diary above were definitely open.)
1. Aberdeen A&F Club (1975 – present)
2. Alnwick A&F Club (Aug 1975 – present)
3. Annan A&F Club (joined Assoc in 1996 but started 1985 – present)
4. Arbroath A&F Club (1991? – present)
5. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months) Closed early 08-09
6. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue – present)
7. Banchory A&F Club (1978 – present)
8. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973 – present)
9. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per first edition – present)
10. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
11. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974 – present)
12. Blairgowrie A&F Club (
13. Britannia B&F Club ( joined 07-08 but much older
14. Bromley A&F Club (joined 95-96 – closed early 08-09)
15. Button Key A&F Club (
16. Campsie A&F Club (Nov 95 – present)
17. Carlisle A&F Club (joined Sept 1993 -
18. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980 – present)
19. Coalburn A&F Club (
20. Coldingham A&F Club (Nov 2008 -
21. Crathes (aka Scottish Accordion Music – Crathes) (Nov 1997 -
22. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
23. Cults A & F Club (
24. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
25. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
26. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971 – present)
27. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
28. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
29. Duns A&F Club (formed 20th Sept 04 – present)
30. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980 – Closed 04/05)
31. Ellon A&F Club (
32. Fintry A&F Club (Dec 1972 – reformed Jan 1980 – present)
33. Forfar A&F Club (
34. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
35. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
36. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
37. Glendale Accordion Club (Jan 1973)
38. Glenfarg A&F Club (formed 1988 joined Assoc Mar 95 -
39. Glenrothes A&F Club (Mar 93?
40. Gretna A&F Club (1991) Known as North Cumbria A&F Club previously (originally called Gretna when started in June 1966 but later had to move to venues in the North of England and changed name. No breaks in the continuity of the Club)
41. Haddington A&F Club (formed Feb 2005 - )
42. Highland A&F Club (Inverness) (Nov 1973 – present)
43. Inveraray A&F Club (Feb 1991 - present)
44. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981 – present – n.b. evolved from the original Dumfries Club)
45. Isle of Skye A&F Club (June 1983 – present)
46. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976 – present)
47. Kintore A&F Club (
48. Ladybank A&F Club (joined Apr 98 but formed earlier
49. Lanark A&F Club (joined Sept 96 – closed March 2015)
50. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967 - present)
51. Lewis & Harris A&F Club (Aug 1994 -
52. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – present)
53 Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973 - present)
54 Maine Valley A&F Club (
55 Mauchline A&F Club (Sept 1983 - present)
56 Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
57 Newburgh A&F Club (joined 2002 but founded
58 Newmill-on-Teviot (Hawick) (Formed late 1988 joined Assoc 1999 - closed March 2016)
59 Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1977 - present)
60North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971 - present)
61 Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975 - present)
62 Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978 - present)
63 Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981 - present)
64 Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970 - present)
65 Premier A&F Club NI (April 1980)
66 Phoenix A&F Club, Ardrishaig (Dec 2004 -
67 Renfrew A&F Club (1984 -
68 Rothbury Accordion Club (7th Feb 1974) orig called Coquetdale
69 Selkirk A&F Club (
70Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978 - present)
71 Stonehouse A&F Club (first report June 05 -
72 Sutherland A&F Club (Nov 1982 -
73 Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition – closed April 2014)
74 Thurso A&F Club (Oct 1981 - present)
75 Turriff A&F Club (March 1982 - present)
76 Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980 - present)
77 Uist & Benbecula A&F Club (Dec 2007 but formed 1994 -
78 West Barnes ( - present)
79 Wick A&F Club (Oct 1975 - present)
Not on official list at the start of the season (closed, did not renew membership or omitted in error?)
80. Araharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
81. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition) Closed
82. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
83. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
84. Brigmill A&F Club (Oct 1990) Closed
85. Buchan A&F Club
86 Callander A&F Club (
87 Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
88 Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
89 Club Accord
90 Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2? – became Rothbury?)
91. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
92. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
93. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
94. Derwentside A&F Club
95. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
96. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
97. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
98. Dundee & District A&F Club (1970? – 1995?)
99. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
100. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
101. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
102. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
103. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
104. Islay A&F Club (23 Apr 93 -
105. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
106. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
107. M.A.F.I.A. (1966 – 1993?)
108. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
109. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
110. Muirhead A&F Club (Dec 1994 -
111. Mull A&F Club
112. Newcastleton Accordion Club
113. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
114. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
115. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club (closed April 1992 – per Sept Editorial)
116. Reading Scottish Fiddlers (cMarch 1997
117. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
118. Stirling A&F Club (Oct 1991 – closed 20000/01?)
119. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
120. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
121. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
122. Tranent A&F Club
123. Vancouver
124. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
125. Wellbank A&F Club
126. Yarrow (prev known as Etterick & Yarrow) (Jan 1989 – closed 2001/02)
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