Box and Fiddle
Year 41 No 09
May 2018
Price £3.00
56 Page Magazine
12 month subscription £33.60 + p&p £15.85 (UK)
Editor – Pia Walker, Cupar
B&F Treasurer – Willie Johnstone, Inverurie
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
May hails the end of season for many of the NAAFC Clubs………
Pia Walker
Bill Hendry – Guest of Honour 2018
by
Bill Hendry was born in Perth on 20th April 1931. He started playing piano at age 11. In 1954he joined the original Glendaruel Band led by Tony Reid on accordion. He did his first BBC broadcast in 1955 from the Coldside Studios in Dundee. In August that year, Bill emigrated to Melbourne, Australia. He played in trios (comprising saxophone, piano and drums) and occasionally in big bands but played little or no Scottish music. In 1956 Bill’s fiancée, Olive, joined him in Melbourne where they were married. They stayed there until 1960 when they returned to Perth (Scotland, not Western Australia!) where they stayed until work took Bill and his family from Perth to Dundee in 1969.
One of the main reasons for returning to Scotland was that Bill was missing Scottish dance music! He then joined Ian Arnott’s Band and played with them until 1967. Olive and Bill’s children were born in Perth, Fiona in 1964 and Russell in 1966. When Ian Arnott emigrated to Australia in 1967, Bill joined bobby Crowe’s band and played with him for the next 6 years or so. During this time, Bobby’s band was invited to play at Balmoral Castle for the Queen, Queen Mother and the Royal family. This was one of the highlights of Bill’s musical career.
In 1973 Bill formed his own 5-piece band playing for Scottish Country dancing and were soon regulars on BBC Scotland’s Scottish dance music programme. At that time, the band members were David Cunningham Snr on lead accordion, Frank Robb on fiddle, Wiam Skinneron bass, Stan Peacock on drums and Bill himself on piano. The band made one commercial recording as a 5-piece band. In 1978, the band played at a ceilidh in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. A young medical student by the name of Sandy Nixon asked if the band would mind if he sat in and played second box with them. The band boys agreed – somewhat reluctantly! Sandy must have done something right as Bill asked him to join the band as regular second box player. The 6-piece band continued until 1983, with George Boath replacing Stan Peacock on drums. ‘At Home with Bill Hendry’ was recorded in Wiam Skinner’s lounge in Dairsie in 1980 and was released as a cassette. The 6-piece band did their last BBC broadcast in October 1983. Sandy Nixon formed his own band in the late 1970s and Bill was the regular pianist. After the Bill Hendry band stopped playing, Bill switched over fully to Sandy’s band, and was a stalwart for the next 26 years!
Bill was asked in 1982 to play on a TV series ‘On the Fiddle’ which was introduced by Ron Gonella. He did the backing for Angus Fitchet, Willie Hunter and Jimmy Shand.
In 1982 John Huband formed The Tayside Sound with John himself and Davie Stewart on accordions, Angus Cameron on fiddle, Bill on piano, Rab Smillie on bass and Jack Cooper on drums. This band played regularly throughout the 1980s, making several recordings and playing BBC Radio Scotland.
Bill was ion great demand at this time as her was also playing with Ron Gonella, accompanying him as a solo artiste and also playing in the Ron Gonella Quartet. In September 1987 there was a Scottish dance music outside broadcast from the Palace Theatre in Kilmarnock. The band was that of Sandy Nixon and the guest musicians were The Ron Gonella Quartet. Bill thoroughly enjoyed that recording – he got two fees! He continued to play with Sandy’s band for the next 20 years and more, traveling extensively (UK and abroad), doing BBC recordings and commercial recordings. Places where Bill has played for over the years include Melbourne, Tblisi, Moscow, Jakarta, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Oman, Madeira, Monaco, Seoul and Seattle.
During this time, he was also asked to play with other bands on their recordings, including Ian McCallum, Jimmy Lindsay, Deirdre Adamson, The Cameron Kerr SDB and The Ron Gonella Quartet. (In earlier years Bill made recordings with Bobby Crowe, Willie Simpson, Rob Gordon, The Bill Wilkie Orchestra and David Cunningham).
Having made his radio debut in 1955 with The Glendaruel Band, Bill lists the following with whom he was asked to play on BBC recordings over the next 50+ years: Ian Arnott, Dave Stewart, Bobby Crowe, Alex MacArthur, The Olympians, David Cunningham Trio, Rob Gordon, John Huband & the Tayside Sound, The Cameron Kerr Band, George Bell, The Ron Gonella quartet, Jimmy Ritchie and Friends, George Carmichael, the Clinkerheel Ceilidh Band (John Huband) and not forgetting his own band. He did his last BBC broadcast in February 2009 with Sandy Nixon’s band. Bill’s final engagement with Sandy’s band was the recording of ‘The Silver Spire’ CD in April 2009. After the recording was finished, Bill declared that he was now officially retired. Drummer Gordon Young (who always had the utmost respect for Bill and his musical skills although would never say this to him!) said that Bill was going out “in a blaze of mediocrity!” Indeed not: Bill finished his band career on a high, giving yet another wonderful performance on the piano. He still has a tune with the Carnoustie Traditionals and continues to enjoy listening to all types of music, but particularly Scottish dance music.
From Stuart Anderson, Leader, Carnoustie Traditionals
Mr Bill Hendry was introduced to the Carnoustie Traditionals by one of our fiddle players some 5 years ago as a replacement for our former keyboard player who moved down south. To have such a well-known and accomplished pianist join us was indeed a boon and his expertise soon became apparent and much valued. Despite having had two heart attacks during this time he continues to attend our practice nights and concert list and is a valued help to me in choosing selections and arrangements. Long may he continue to contribute his considerable talents to the Scottish music scene.
NAAFC Festival 2018
by Richard Ross (Chairman, NAAFC Festival)
Well, it’s hard to believe that that’s the NAAFC Festival (our 44th) over for another year. Everyone I spoke with as usual had a great time both musically and socially.
It was great to see…………..
Junior Accordion
Under 10 Traditional Accordion Solo – Islesteps Shield
1) Jake Johnstone (Crawfordjohn)
2)
3)
Under 12 Traditional Accordion Solo – Pentland Cup
1) Inver Shand (Dunfermline)
2) Fin Hope (Broughton – Peeblesshire)
3)
12 and Under 16 Traditional Accordion Solo – Jim Johnstone Cup
1) Mike Laurenson (Shetland)
2) Clelland Shand (Dunfermline)
3) Cameron McLaren
12 and Under 16 Traditional Accordion Solo – James Paterson Memorial Trophy
Most Promising Player
Junior Accordion Solo Pipe Music – Bill Black Cup
1) Mike Laurenson (Shetland)
2) Archie McKechnie
3)
Junior Traditional Duet – Angus Howie Cups
1) Mike & Emily Laurenson (Shetland)
2) Emma Leask & Rhiann Matthew (Shetland)
3)
Overall Junior Accordion Champion – Alex Little Memorial Trophy
Mike Laurenson (Shetland)
Senior Accordion
Senior Traditional Accordion Solo – Clinkscale Cup
1) Alan Small (Auchtermuchty)
2) Susan MacFadyen (West Kilbride)
3) Ciorstaidh-Sarah Chaimbeul (Kyle of Lochalsh)
Senior Accordion Pipe Music Solo – Bill Powrie Memorial Cup
1) John Burns (Kilsyth)
2) Colin Brown
3) Graham MacLennan
Open Gaelic Waltz Solo
1) Susan MacFadyen (West Kilbride)
2) Graham MacLennan
3) Ciorstaidh-Sarah Chaimbeul (Kyle of Lochalsh)
Accordion solo (Traditional Music) 40 and Over
1) Alan Small (Auchtermuchty)
2) John Weaks (Glasgow)
3) Michael Lennon
Open Accordion Championship – Todhills Trophy
1 Ciorstaidh-Sarah Chaimbeul (Kyle of Lochalsh)
2)
3)
Senior Overall Accordion Champion - The Bobby MacLeod Trophy
Ciorstaidh-Sarah Chaimbeul (Kyle of Lochalsh)
Open Buttonkey Accordion Solo – Windygates Trophy
1) John Weaks (Glasgow)
2)
3)
Trios – Jimmy Blue Trophy & Eric Goodfellow Memorial Shield
1) Susan MacFadyen (West Kilbride)
Trio Runners-Up – Eric Goodfellow Memorial Shield
Ellie McLaren
Trios – Best Piano Player – David Flockhart Shield
Gemma Donald (Auchtermuchty)
Bands – Overall Winner - Iain MacPhail Cup
John Burns (Kilsyth)
Runners Up John Fairbairn Memorial Trophy
Iain Cathcart (Lanark)
Susan MacFadyen (West Kilbride)
Band – Rhythm Section - Arthur Easson Memorial Trophy
John Burns (Kilsyth)
Junior Band – Duncan Campbell of Oban Memorial Trophy
Own Composition – Willie Wilson Cup
1) John Burns (Kilsyth)
2) Michael Mulford
3) Shauna Flockhart
RSCDS Open Dance – RSCDS Trophy
1) Shona MacFadyen (Coatbridge)
2) Susan MacFadyen (West Kilbride)
Accordion & Fiddle club Open Representative
1) Banchory A&F Club
2=) Macmerry A&F Club / Newtongrange A&F Club
Under 12 Classical Solo – Kelso Cup
1) Blythe Shand (Dunfermline)
2) Jake Johnstone (Crawfordjohn)
3)
Open Classical Solo – Jimmy Clinkscale Shield
1) Ciorstaidh-Sarah Chaimbeul (Kyle of Lochalsh)
2)
3)
Under 13 Classical Duet – Beith & District A&F Club Cups (Willie Wilson Memorial Trophies)
1) Clelland & Inver Shand (Dunfermline)
2)
Under 16 Classical Duet - Alex MacArthur Cups
1) India Smith (Penicuik) & Anna Scott
2)
3)
Open Classical Duet – Dunfermline Cup
1) India Smith (Penicuik) & Anna Scott
2)
3)
Classical Polka
Under 10 Classical Polka Solo – The Todhills Trophy
1)
2)
Under 12 Classical Polka Solo – Newtongrange Shield
1) Inver Shand (Dunfermline)
2) Jake Johnstone (Crawfordjohn)
3)
Under 16 Classical Polka Solo – Aberdeen Cup
1) Clelland Shand (Dunfermline)
2) India Smith (Penicuik)
3) Cameron McLaren
Open Classical Polka Solo – Tign-Na-Gorm Cup
1) Alan Small (Auchtermuchty)
2) India Smith (Penicuik)
3)
Under 12 Classical Musette Accordion Solo – John Laidlaw Memorial Trophy
1) Inver Shand (Dunfermline)
2) Jake Johnstone (Crawfordjohn)
3)
Under 16 Classical Musette Accordion Solo – George & Margaret Smith Trophy
1) Clelland Shand (Dunfermline)
2) India Smith (Penicuik)
3) Cameron McLaren
Open Classical Musette Accordion Solo – Christine Hunter Memorial Trophy
1) Ciorstaidh-Sarah Chaimbeul (Kyle of Lochalsh)
2) Cavan Rodgers
3)
Fiddle Sections
Under 12 Fiddle Solo – NAAFC Musselburgh Festival Trophy
1) Yelena Anderson
2) Emily Laurenson
3) Islay Cathcart (Lanark)
Junior Fiddle Solo – MSR – Strathspey and Reel Association Cup & Kirsy’s Ceilidh Shield
1) Emma Leask (Shetland)
2) Rhiann Matthew
3) Tamzin Leask (Shetland)
Junior Fiddle Solo – Slow Air – Dougie Welsh Memorial Cup
1) Emma Leask (Shetland)
2) Rhiann Matthew
3) Tamzin Leask (Shetland)
Senior Fiddle Solo – Slow Strathspey, MSR – St. Boswell Cup
1) Anne Mitchell
2) Shona MacFadyen (Coatbridge)
3) Ellie McLaren
Senior Fiddle Solo – Slow Air – Ron Gonella Cup
1) Meredith Hudock
2) Rosie Winchester
3) Shona MacFadyen (Coatbridge)
Open Fiddle Championship – Banchory S&R Society Trophy
1) Ellie McLaren
2) Shona MacFadyen (Coatbridge)
3)
Open Fiddle Solo Hornpipe and Jig – John Ellis Trophy
1) Ellie McLaren
2) Shona MacFadyen
3) Meredith Hudock
Overall Fiddle Champion - The Angus Fitchet Trophy
Shona MacFadyen
Overall Junior Fiddle Champion – Judith Linton Trophy
Emma Leask (Shetland)
Open Fiddle Groups – Lesmahagow Quaich
1) Deeside Loons & Quines
2) The Accidentals
3) Fiddletasia
Youngest Girl Competitor – John McQueen Medal
Grace Hannon
Youngest Boy Competitor – John McQueen Medal
Findlay Graham
Aberdeen TMSA
Annual Competitions Day, 17th March 2018
by Denis Shepherd
Around 80 entries from around the country………
Centre Stage
Stretch Dawson (Iain MacFadyen)
See Hear! with Bill Brown
CD Reviews
Scotland’s Voices – Greentrax – CDTRAX400
The Poozies – Punch - Independent
Take the Floor – Saturday Evenings 19.05 – 21.00 with Gary Innes (repeated on Sunday’s 13.05 – 15.00)
5th May 2018 – Duncan Black SDB
12th May 2018 – Steven Carcary SDB
19th May 2018 – Kevin Clark / The Craigowl SDB
26th May 2018 – Lomond Ceilidh Band
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Old Machar RBL) – 29th May 2018 – Kyle Innes Trio + AGM
Alnwick (The Farrier’s Arms) 9th May 2018 – The Occasionals + AGM
Annan (St Andrew’s Social Club) - 20th May 2018 – Neil Hardie SDB
Arbroath (Arbroath Artisan Golf Club) - 13th May 2018 – Dundee S&R Society
Balloch (St. Kessog’s Church Hall) –
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) –
Banff & District (Banff Springs Hotel) – 23rd May 2018 – Iain MacPhail SDB
Beith & District (Beith Bowling Club) –
Biggar (Biggar Bowling Club) –
Blairgowrie (Red House Hotel) - 8th May 2018 – Gordon Pattullo & Friends
Button Key (Greig Institute, Windygates) – 3rd May 2018 – Gavin Piper 13th May 2018 Shand Morino Gathering
Campsie (Glazert Country House Hotel) - 1st May 2018 – Steven Carcary Trio
Carlisle (St Margaret Mary Social Club) - 10th May 2018 – Alan Small & Gemma Donald
Castle Douglas (Springholm Memorial Hall) – 4th May 2018 – Dance to Willie Duff Trio
Clydesdale (St Mary’s Club Rooms, Lanark) - 6th May 2018 – Gordon Pattullo & Malcolm Ross
Coalburn (Miners’ Welfare) -
Crieff & District (British Legion) 3rd May 2018 – John Burns Trio
Dalriada (Argyll Inn, Lochgilphead) -
Dingwall (National Hotel) – 2nd May 2018 – Jimmy Cassidy
Dunblane (Victoria Hall) – 16th May 2018 – Alan Small Trio
Dunfermline (Sportsman Bar, Rosyth) – 8th May 2018 - AGM
Duns (Masonic Lodge) 21st May 2018 – Ewan Galloway + AGM
Ellon (Station Hotel) – 22nd May 2018 – Jim Cleland SDB
Forfar (Forfar RBL) - 27th May 2018 – Liam Stewart Trio
Forres (Victoria Hotel) – 9th May 2018 – The Garioch Blend
Fort William (Railway Club, Inverlochy) - 1st May 2018 – Club Night
Galashiels (Gala YM RFC) - 3rd May 2018 – Club Night
Glasgow (Scotstounhill Bowling Club) -
Glendale (The Glendale Hall) -
Glenfarg (Glenfarg Village Hall) - 2nd May 2018 – Seamus O’Sullivan Trio
Gretna (The Solway Lodge Hotel) -
Highland (Waterside Hotel) – 21st May 2018 – Ian Anderson (accordion)
Inveraray (Inveraray Inn) -
Isle of Skye – (The Royal Hotel, Portree) - 3rd May 2018 – Steven Carcary Duo
Islesteps (Locharbriggs Social Club) –
Kelso (Kelso Rugby Club) – 30th May 2018 – Burns Brothers
Langholm (Langholm Social Club) –
Lewis & Harris (Caladh Inn, Stornoway) - 3rd May 2018 – Scott Band Trio
Livingston (Hilcroft Hotel, Whitburn) 15th May 2018 – Dick Black Band
Lockerbie (Mid Annandale Comrades Club)
Macmerry (Miners Social Club) -
Mauchline (Harry Lyle Suite) -
Montrose (Park Hotel) – 2nd May 2018 – Janet Graham SDB
Newburgh (Adbie Hall) -
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) –
North East (Royal British Legion, Keith) – 1st May 2018 – Robert Nairn SDB
Oban (The Royal Hotel) –
Orkney (The Reel, Kirkwall) – 2nd 9th 16th 30th May 2018 – Club Night 23rd May 2018 Local Concert
Peebles (Rugby Social Club) –
Perth & District (Salutation Hotel) – 15th May 2018 – 60s Bairns + New Tune Competition
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloan) –
Rothbury (Queen’s Head Hotel) - 3rd May 2018 – Ewan Galloway Trio
Seghill (Old Comrades Club) - 1st 8th 15th 29th May 2018 – Club Night 22nd May 2018 Gavin Piper
Shetland (Shetland Hotel, Lerwick) -
Stonehouse (Stonehouse Bowling Club) -
Sutherland (Rogart Village Hall) -
Thurso (Pentland Hotel) – 7th May 2018 – Jocky Campbell
Turriff (Commercial Hotel, Cuminestown) – 3rd May 2018 – Jennifer Forrest sDB
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) – 17th May 2018 – Steven Carcary Duo
Uist & Benbecula (C of S Hall, Griminish) -
Wick (MacKay’s Hotel) – 15th May 2018 – John Stuart SDB
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Aberdeen
2. Alnwick
3. Annan
4. Arbroath
5. Balloch
6. Banff & District
7. Biggar
8. Blairgowrie
9. Buttonkey
10. Campsie
11. Castle Douglas
12. Coalburn
13. Dingwall & District
14. Dunblane
15. Dunfermline
16. Forfar
17. Forres
18. Glasgow
19. Glendale
20. Highland
21. Inveraray
22. Isle of Skye
23. Islesteps
24. Kelso
25. Langholm
26. Livingston
27. Lockerbie
28. Mauchline
29. Newburgh
30. Peebles
31. Perth
32. Renfrew
33. Rothbury
34. Seghill
35. Shetland
36. Stonehouse
37. Turriff & District
38. Tynedale
39. Wick
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT OCT 2016
(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. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue – present)
6. Banchory A&F Club (1978 – present)
7. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973 – present)
8. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per first edition – present)
9. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974 – present)
10. Blairgowrie A&F Club (
11. Button Key A&F Club (
12. Campsie A&F Club (Nov 95 – present)
13. Carlisle A&F Club (joined Sept 1993 -
14. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980 – present)
15. Clydesdale A&F Club (Sept 2016 – present)
16. Coalburn A&F Club (
17. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
18. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
19. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
20. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971 – present)
21. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
22. Duns A&F Club (formed 20th Sept 04 – present)
23. Ellon A&F Club (
24. Forfar A&F Club (
25. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
26. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
27. Glasgow A&F Club (Aug 2017 -
28. Glendale A&F Club (Jan 1973 – present)
29. Glenfarg A&F Club (formed 1988 joined Assoc Mar 95 -
30. 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)
31. Highland A&F Club (Inverness) (Nov 1973 – present)
32. Inveraray A&F Club (Feb 1991 - present)
33. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981 – present – n.b. evolved from the original Dumfries Club)
34. Isle of Skye A&F Club (June 1983 – present)
35. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976 – present)
36. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967 - present)
37. Lewis & Harris A&F Club (Aug 1994 – present)
38. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – present)
39 Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973 - present)
40. Macmerry A&F Club (Feb 2016 – present)
41 Mauchline A&F Club (Sept 1983 - present)
42 Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
43 Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1977 - present)
44. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971 - present)
45. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975 - present)
46. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978 - present)
47. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981 - present)
48. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970 - present)
49. Renfrew A&F Club (1984 -
50. Rothbury Accordion Club (7th Feb 1974) orig called Coquetdale
51. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978 - present)
52 Stonehouse A&F Club (Opened 2003 - first report June 05 – Closed April 2018)
53 Thurso A&F Club (Oct 1981 - present)
54 Turriff A&F Club (1st April 1982 - present)
55 Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980 - present)
56 Uist & Benbecula A&F Club (Dec 2007 but formed 1994 -
57 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?)
58. Araharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
59. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months) Last meeting May 2010
60. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition) Closed
61. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
62. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
63. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
64. Brigmill A&F Club (Oct 1990) Closed
65. Britannia B&F Club ( joined 07-08 but much older
66. Bromley A&F Club (joined 95-96 – closed early 08-09)
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. Coldingham A&F Club (Nov 2008 – cFeb 2014)
73 Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2? – became Rothbury?)
74. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
75. Crathes (aka Scottish Accordion Music – Crathes) (Nov 1997 -
76. Cults A & F Club (
77. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
78. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
79. Derwentside A&F Club
80. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
81. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
82. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
83. Dundee & District A&F Club (January 1971 – 1995?)
84. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
85. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980 – Closed 04/05)
86. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
87. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
88. Fintry A&F Club (Dec 1972 – reformed Jan 1980 – ?)
89. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
90. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
91. Glenrothes A&F Club (Mar 93? – left the Assoc c2013)
92. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
93. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
94. Haddington A&F Club (formed Feb 2005 – 6th December 2015)
95. Islay A&F Club (23 Apr 93 -
96. Kintore A&F Club (
97. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
98. Ladybank A&F Club (joined Apr 98 but formed earlier -
99. Lanark A&F Club (joined Sept 96 – closed March 2015)
100. Lauder A&F Club (May 2010 -
101. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
102. M.A.F.I.A. (1966 – 1993?)
103. Maine Valley A&F Club (
104. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
105. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
106. Muirhead A&F Club (Dec 1994 -
107. Mull A&F Club
108. Newcastleton Accordion Club
109. Newburgh A&F Club (joined 2002 but founded much earlier – closed April 2011 when venue closed)
110. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
111. Newmill-on-Teviot (Hawick) (Formed late 1988 joined Assoc 1999 - closed March 2016)
112. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
113. Northern A&F Club (Sept 2011 -
114. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club (closed April 1992 – per Sept Editorial)
115. Premier A&F Club NI (April 1980)
116. Phoenix A&F Club, Ardrishaig (Dec 2004 -
117. Reading Scottish Fiddlers (cMarch 1997
118. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
119. Selkirk A&F Club (
120. Stirling A&F Club (Oct 1991 – closed 20000/01?)
121. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
122. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
123 Sutherland A&F Club (Nov 1982 -
124 Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition – closed April 2014)
125. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
126. Tranent A&F Club
127. Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra
128. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
129. Wellbank A&F Club
130. West Barnes (1981? - April 2016?)
131. Yarrow (prev known as Etterick & Yarrow) (Jan 1989 – closed 2001/02)
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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
May hails the end of season for many of the NAAFC Clubs………
Pia Walker
Bill Hendry – Guest of Honour 2018
by
Bill Hendry was born in Perth on 20th April 1931. He started playing piano at age 11. In 1954he joined the original Glendaruel Band led by Tony Reid on accordion. He did his first BBC broadcast in 1955 from the Coldside Studios in Dundee. In August that year, Bill emigrated to Melbourne, Australia. He played in trios (comprising saxophone, piano and drums) and occasionally in big bands but played little or no Scottish music. In 1956 Bill’s fiancée, Olive, joined him in Melbourne where they were married. They stayed there until 1960 when they returned to Perth (Scotland, not Western Australia!) where they stayed until work took Bill and his family from Perth to Dundee in 1969.
One of the main reasons for returning to Scotland was that Bill was missing Scottish dance music! He then joined Ian Arnott’s Band and played with them until 1967. Olive and Bill’s children were born in Perth, Fiona in 1964 and Russell in 1966. When Ian Arnott emigrated to Australia in 1967, Bill joined bobby Crowe’s band and played with him for the next 6 years or so. During this time, Bobby’s band was invited to play at Balmoral Castle for the Queen, Queen Mother and the Royal family. This was one of the highlights of Bill’s musical career.
In 1973 Bill formed his own 5-piece band playing for Scottish Country dancing and were soon regulars on BBC Scotland’s Scottish dance music programme. At that time, the band members were David Cunningham Snr on lead accordion, Frank Robb on fiddle, Wiam Skinneron bass, Stan Peacock on drums and Bill himself on piano. The band made one commercial recording as a 5-piece band. In 1978, the band played at a ceilidh in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. A young medical student by the name of Sandy Nixon asked if the band would mind if he sat in and played second box with them. The band boys agreed – somewhat reluctantly! Sandy must have done something right as Bill asked him to join the band as regular second box player. The 6-piece band continued until 1983, with George Boath replacing Stan Peacock on drums. ‘At Home with Bill Hendry’ was recorded in Wiam Skinner’s lounge in Dairsie in 1980 and was released as a cassette. The 6-piece band did their last BBC broadcast in October 1983. Sandy Nixon formed his own band in the late 1970s and Bill was the regular pianist. After the Bill Hendry band stopped playing, Bill switched over fully to Sandy’s band, and was a stalwart for the next 26 years!
Bill was asked in 1982 to play on a TV series ‘On the Fiddle’ which was introduced by Ron Gonella. He did the backing for Angus Fitchet, Willie Hunter and Jimmy Shand.
In 1982 John Huband formed The Tayside Sound with John himself and Davie Stewart on accordions, Angus Cameron on fiddle, Bill on piano, Rab Smillie on bass and Jack Cooper on drums. This band played regularly throughout the 1980s, making several recordings and playing BBC Radio Scotland.
Bill was ion great demand at this time as her was also playing with Ron Gonella, accompanying him as a solo artiste and also playing in the Ron Gonella Quartet. In September 1987 there was a Scottish dance music outside broadcast from the Palace Theatre in Kilmarnock. The band was that of Sandy Nixon and the guest musicians were The Ron Gonella Quartet. Bill thoroughly enjoyed that recording – he got two fees! He continued to play with Sandy’s band for the next 20 years and more, traveling extensively (UK and abroad), doing BBC recordings and commercial recordings. Places where Bill has played for over the years include Melbourne, Tblisi, Moscow, Jakarta, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Oman, Madeira, Monaco, Seoul and Seattle.
During this time, he was also asked to play with other bands on their recordings, including Ian McCallum, Jimmy Lindsay, Deirdre Adamson, The Cameron Kerr SDB and The Ron Gonella Quartet. (In earlier years Bill made recordings with Bobby Crowe, Willie Simpson, Rob Gordon, The Bill Wilkie Orchestra and David Cunningham).
Having made his radio debut in 1955 with The Glendaruel Band, Bill lists the following with whom he was asked to play on BBC recordings over the next 50+ years: Ian Arnott, Dave Stewart, Bobby Crowe, Alex MacArthur, The Olympians, David Cunningham Trio, Rob Gordon, John Huband & the Tayside Sound, The Cameron Kerr Band, George Bell, The Ron Gonella quartet, Jimmy Ritchie and Friends, George Carmichael, the Clinkerheel Ceilidh Band (John Huband) and not forgetting his own band. He did his last BBC broadcast in February 2009 with Sandy Nixon’s band. Bill’s final engagement with Sandy’s band was the recording of ‘The Silver Spire’ CD in April 2009. After the recording was finished, Bill declared that he was now officially retired. Drummer Gordon Young (who always had the utmost respect for Bill and his musical skills although would never say this to him!) said that Bill was going out “in a blaze of mediocrity!” Indeed not: Bill finished his band career on a high, giving yet another wonderful performance on the piano. He still has a tune with the Carnoustie Traditionals and continues to enjoy listening to all types of music, but particularly Scottish dance music.
From Stuart Anderson, Leader, Carnoustie Traditionals
Mr Bill Hendry was introduced to the Carnoustie Traditionals by one of our fiddle players some 5 years ago as a replacement for our former keyboard player who moved down south. To have such a well-known and accomplished pianist join us was indeed a boon and his expertise soon became apparent and much valued. Despite having had two heart attacks during this time he continues to attend our practice nights and concert list and is a valued help to me in choosing selections and arrangements. Long may he continue to contribute his considerable talents to the Scottish music scene.
NAAFC Festival 2018
by Richard Ross (Chairman, NAAFC Festival)
Well, it’s hard to believe that that’s the NAAFC Festival (our 44th) over for another year. Everyone I spoke with as usual had a great time both musically and socially.
It was great to see…………..
Junior Accordion
Under 10 Traditional Accordion Solo – Islesteps Shield
1) Jake Johnstone (Crawfordjohn)
2)
3)
Under 12 Traditional Accordion Solo – Pentland Cup
1) Inver Shand (Dunfermline)
2) Fin Hope (Broughton – Peeblesshire)
3)
12 and Under 16 Traditional Accordion Solo – Jim Johnstone Cup
1) Mike Laurenson (Shetland)
2) Clelland Shand (Dunfermline)
3) Cameron McLaren
12 and Under 16 Traditional Accordion Solo – James Paterson Memorial Trophy
Most Promising Player
Junior Accordion Solo Pipe Music – Bill Black Cup
1) Mike Laurenson (Shetland)
2) Archie McKechnie
3)
Junior Traditional Duet – Angus Howie Cups
1) Mike & Emily Laurenson (Shetland)
2) Emma Leask & Rhiann Matthew (Shetland)
3)
Overall Junior Accordion Champion – Alex Little Memorial Trophy
Mike Laurenson (Shetland)
Senior Accordion
Senior Traditional Accordion Solo – Clinkscale Cup
1) Alan Small (Auchtermuchty)
2) Susan MacFadyen (West Kilbride)
3) Ciorstaidh-Sarah Chaimbeul (Kyle of Lochalsh)
Senior Accordion Pipe Music Solo – Bill Powrie Memorial Cup
1) John Burns (Kilsyth)
2) Colin Brown
3) Graham MacLennan
Open Gaelic Waltz Solo
1) Susan MacFadyen (West Kilbride)
2) Graham MacLennan
3) Ciorstaidh-Sarah Chaimbeul (Kyle of Lochalsh)
Accordion solo (Traditional Music) 40 and Over
1) Alan Small (Auchtermuchty)
2) John Weaks (Glasgow)
3) Michael Lennon
Open Accordion Championship – Todhills Trophy
1 Ciorstaidh-Sarah Chaimbeul (Kyle of Lochalsh)
2)
3)
Senior Overall Accordion Champion - The Bobby MacLeod Trophy
Ciorstaidh-Sarah Chaimbeul (Kyle of Lochalsh)
Open Buttonkey Accordion Solo – Windygates Trophy
1) John Weaks (Glasgow)
2)
3)
Trios – Jimmy Blue Trophy & Eric Goodfellow Memorial Shield
1) Susan MacFadyen (West Kilbride)
Trio Runners-Up – Eric Goodfellow Memorial Shield
Ellie McLaren
Trios – Best Piano Player – David Flockhart Shield
Gemma Donald (Auchtermuchty)
Bands – Overall Winner - Iain MacPhail Cup
John Burns (Kilsyth)
Runners Up John Fairbairn Memorial Trophy
Iain Cathcart (Lanark)
Susan MacFadyen (West Kilbride)
Band – Rhythm Section - Arthur Easson Memorial Trophy
John Burns (Kilsyth)
Junior Band – Duncan Campbell of Oban Memorial Trophy
Own Composition – Willie Wilson Cup
1) John Burns (Kilsyth)
2) Michael Mulford
3) Shauna Flockhart
RSCDS Open Dance – RSCDS Trophy
1) Shona MacFadyen (Coatbridge)
2) Susan MacFadyen (West Kilbride)
Accordion & Fiddle club Open Representative
1) Banchory A&F Club
2=) Macmerry A&F Club / Newtongrange A&F Club
Under 12 Classical Solo – Kelso Cup
1) Blythe Shand (Dunfermline)
2) Jake Johnstone (Crawfordjohn)
3)
Open Classical Solo – Jimmy Clinkscale Shield
1) Ciorstaidh-Sarah Chaimbeul (Kyle of Lochalsh)
2)
3)
Under 13 Classical Duet – Beith & District A&F Club Cups (Willie Wilson Memorial Trophies)
1) Clelland & Inver Shand (Dunfermline)
2)
Under 16 Classical Duet - Alex MacArthur Cups
1) India Smith (Penicuik) & Anna Scott
2)
3)
Open Classical Duet – Dunfermline Cup
1) India Smith (Penicuik) & Anna Scott
2)
3)
Classical Polka
Under 10 Classical Polka Solo – The Todhills Trophy
1)
2)
Under 12 Classical Polka Solo – Newtongrange Shield
1) Inver Shand (Dunfermline)
2) Jake Johnstone (Crawfordjohn)
3)
Under 16 Classical Polka Solo – Aberdeen Cup
1) Clelland Shand (Dunfermline)
2) India Smith (Penicuik)
3) Cameron McLaren
Open Classical Polka Solo – Tign-Na-Gorm Cup
1) Alan Small (Auchtermuchty)
2) India Smith (Penicuik)
3)
Under 12 Classical Musette Accordion Solo – John Laidlaw Memorial Trophy
1) Inver Shand (Dunfermline)
2) Jake Johnstone (Crawfordjohn)
3)
Under 16 Classical Musette Accordion Solo – George & Margaret Smith Trophy
1) Clelland Shand (Dunfermline)
2) India Smith (Penicuik)
3) Cameron McLaren
Open Classical Musette Accordion Solo – Christine Hunter Memorial Trophy
1) Ciorstaidh-Sarah Chaimbeul (Kyle of Lochalsh)
2) Cavan Rodgers
3)
Fiddle Sections
Under 12 Fiddle Solo – NAAFC Musselburgh Festival Trophy
1) Yelena Anderson
2) Emily Laurenson
3) Islay Cathcart (Lanark)
Junior Fiddle Solo – MSR – Strathspey and Reel Association Cup & Kirsy’s Ceilidh Shield
1) Emma Leask (Shetland)
2) Rhiann Matthew
3) Tamzin Leask (Shetland)
Junior Fiddle Solo – Slow Air – Dougie Welsh Memorial Cup
1) Emma Leask (Shetland)
2) Rhiann Matthew
3) Tamzin Leask (Shetland)
Senior Fiddle Solo – Slow Strathspey, MSR – St. Boswell Cup
1) Anne Mitchell
2) Shona MacFadyen (Coatbridge)
3) Ellie McLaren
Senior Fiddle Solo – Slow Air – Ron Gonella Cup
1) Meredith Hudock
2) Rosie Winchester
3) Shona MacFadyen (Coatbridge)
Open Fiddle Championship – Banchory S&R Society Trophy
1) Ellie McLaren
2) Shona MacFadyen (Coatbridge)
3)
Open Fiddle Solo Hornpipe and Jig – John Ellis Trophy
1) Ellie McLaren
2) Shona MacFadyen
3) Meredith Hudock
Overall Fiddle Champion - The Angus Fitchet Trophy
Shona MacFadyen
Overall Junior Fiddle Champion – Judith Linton Trophy
Emma Leask (Shetland)
Open Fiddle Groups – Lesmahagow Quaich
1) Deeside Loons & Quines
2) The Accidentals
3) Fiddletasia
Youngest Girl Competitor – John McQueen Medal
Grace Hannon
Youngest Boy Competitor – John McQueen Medal
Findlay Graham
Aberdeen TMSA
Annual Competitions Day, 17th March 2018
by Denis Shepherd
Around 80 entries from around the country………
Centre Stage
Stretch Dawson (Iain MacFadyen)
See Hear! with Bill Brown
CD Reviews
Scotland’s Voices – Greentrax – CDTRAX400
The Poozies – Punch - Independent
Take the Floor – Saturday Evenings 19.05 – 21.00 with Gary Innes (repeated on Sunday’s 13.05 – 15.00)
5th May 2018 – Duncan Black SDB
12th May 2018 – Steven Carcary SDB
19th May 2018 – Kevin Clark / The Craigowl SDB
26th May 2018 – Lomond Ceilidh Band
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Old Machar RBL) – 29th May 2018 – Kyle Innes Trio + AGM
Alnwick (The Farrier’s Arms) 9th May 2018 – The Occasionals + AGM
Annan (St Andrew’s Social Club) - 20th May 2018 – Neil Hardie SDB
Arbroath (Arbroath Artisan Golf Club) - 13th May 2018 – Dundee S&R Society
Balloch (St. Kessog’s Church Hall) –
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) –
Banff & District (Banff Springs Hotel) – 23rd May 2018 – Iain MacPhail SDB
Beith & District (Beith Bowling Club) –
Biggar (Biggar Bowling Club) –
Blairgowrie (Red House Hotel) - 8th May 2018 – Gordon Pattullo & Friends
Button Key (Greig Institute, Windygates) – 3rd May 2018 – Gavin Piper 13th May 2018 Shand Morino Gathering
Campsie (Glazert Country House Hotel) - 1st May 2018 – Steven Carcary Trio
Carlisle (St Margaret Mary Social Club) - 10th May 2018 – Alan Small & Gemma Donald
Castle Douglas (Springholm Memorial Hall) – 4th May 2018 – Dance to Willie Duff Trio
Clydesdale (St Mary’s Club Rooms, Lanark) - 6th May 2018 – Gordon Pattullo & Malcolm Ross
Coalburn (Miners’ Welfare) -
Crieff & District (British Legion) 3rd May 2018 – John Burns Trio
Dalriada (Argyll Inn, Lochgilphead) -
Dingwall (National Hotel) – 2nd May 2018 – Jimmy Cassidy
Dunblane (Victoria Hall) – 16th May 2018 – Alan Small Trio
Dunfermline (Sportsman Bar, Rosyth) – 8th May 2018 - AGM
Duns (Masonic Lodge) 21st May 2018 – Ewan Galloway + AGM
Ellon (Station Hotel) – 22nd May 2018 – Jim Cleland SDB
Forfar (Forfar RBL) - 27th May 2018 – Liam Stewart Trio
Forres (Victoria Hotel) – 9th May 2018 – The Garioch Blend
Fort William (Railway Club, Inverlochy) - 1st May 2018 – Club Night
Galashiels (Gala YM RFC) - 3rd May 2018 – Club Night
Glasgow (Scotstounhill Bowling Club) -
Glendale (The Glendale Hall) -
Glenfarg (Glenfarg Village Hall) - 2nd May 2018 – Seamus O’Sullivan Trio
Gretna (The Solway Lodge Hotel) -
Highland (Waterside Hotel) – 21st May 2018 – Ian Anderson (accordion)
Inveraray (Inveraray Inn) -
Isle of Skye – (The Royal Hotel, Portree) - 3rd May 2018 – Steven Carcary Duo
Islesteps (Locharbriggs Social Club) –
Kelso (Kelso Rugby Club) – 30th May 2018 – Burns Brothers
Langholm (Langholm Social Club) –
Lewis & Harris (Caladh Inn, Stornoway) - 3rd May 2018 – Scott Band Trio
Livingston (Hilcroft Hotel, Whitburn) 15th May 2018 – Dick Black Band
Lockerbie (Mid Annandale Comrades Club)
Macmerry (Miners Social Club) -
Mauchline (Harry Lyle Suite) -
Montrose (Park Hotel) – 2nd May 2018 – Janet Graham SDB
Newburgh (Adbie Hall) -
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) –
North East (Royal British Legion, Keith) – 1st May 2018 – Robert Nairn SDB
Oban (The Royal Hotel) –
Orkney (The Reel, Kirkwall) – 2nd 9th 16th 30th May 2018 – Club Night 23rd May 2018 Local Concert
Peebles (Rugby Social Club) –
Perth & District (Salutation Hotel) – 15th May 2018 – 60s Bairns + New Tune Competition
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloan) –
Rothbury (Queen’s Head Hotel) - 3rd May 2018 – Ewan Galloway Trio
Seghill (Old Comrades Club) - 1st 8th 15th 29th May 2018 – Club Night 22nd May 2018 Gavin Piper
Shetland (Shetland Hotel, Lerwick) -
Stonehouse (Stonehouse Bowling Club) -
Sutherland (Rogart Village Hall) -
Thurso (Pentland Hotel) – 7th May 2018 – Jocky Campbell
Turriff (Commercial Hotel, Cuminestown) – 3rd May 2018 – Jennifer Forrest sDB
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) – 17th May 2018 – Steven Carcary Duo
Uist & Benbecula (C of S Hall, Griminish) -
Wick (MacKay’s Hotel) – 15th May 2018 – John Stuart SDB
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Aberdeen
2. Alnwick
3. Annan
4. Arbroath
5. Balloch
6. Banff & District
7. Biggar
8. Blairgowrie
9. Buttonkey
10. Campsie
11. Castle Douglas
12. Coalburn
13. Dingwall & District
14. Dunblane
15. Dunfermline
16. Forfar
17. Forres
18. Glasgow
19. Glendale
20. Highland
21. Inveraray
22. Isle of Skye
23. Islesteps
24. Kelso
25. Langholm
26. Livingston
27. Lockerbie
28. Mauchline
29. Newburgh
30. Peebles
31. Perth
32. Renfrew
33. Rothbury
34. Seghill
35. Shetland
36. Stonehouse
37. Turriff & District
38. Tynedale
39. Wick
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT OCT 2016
(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. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue – present)
6. Banchory A&F Club (1978 – present)
7. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973 – present)
8. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per first edition – present)
9. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974 – present)
10. Blairgowrie A&F Club (
11. Button Key A&F Club (
12. Campsie A&F Club (Nov 95 – present)
13. Carlisle A&F Club (joined Sept 1993 -
14. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980 – present)
15. Clydesdale A&F Club (Sept 2016 – present)
16. Coalburn A&F Club (
17. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
18. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
19. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
20. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971 – present)
21. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
22. Duns A&F Club (formed 20th Sept 04 – present)
23. Ellon A&F Club (
24. Forfar A&F Club (
25. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
26. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
27. Glasgow A&F Club (Aug 2017 -
28. Glendale A&F Club (Jan 1973 – present)
29. Glenfarg A&F Club (formed 1988 joined Assoc Mar 95 -
30. 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)
31. Highland A&F Club (Inverness) (Nov 1973 – present)
32. Inveraray A&F Club (Feb 1991 - present)
33. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981 – present – n.b. evolved from the original Dumfries Club)
34. Isle of Skye A&F Club (June 1983 – present)
35. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976 – present)
36. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967 - present)
37. Lewis & Harris A&F Club (Aug 1994 – present)
38. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – present)
39 Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973 - present)
40. Macmerry A&F Club (Feb 2016 – present)
41 Mauchline A&F Club (Sept 1983 - present)
42 Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
43 Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1977 - present)
44. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971 - present)
45. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975 - present)
46. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978 - present)
47. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981 - present)
48. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970 - present)
49. Renfrew A&F Club (1984 -
50. Rothbury Accordion Club (7th Feb 1974) orig called Coquetdale
51. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978 - present)
52 Stonehouse A&F Club (Opened 2003 - first report June 05 – Closed April 2018)
53 Thurso A&F Club (Oct 1981 - present)
54 Turriff A&F Club (1st April 1982 - present)
55 Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980 - present)
56 Uist & Benbecula A&F Club (Dec 2007 but formed 1994 -
57 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?)
58. Araharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
59. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months) Last meeting May 2010
60. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition) Closed
61. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
62. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
63. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
64. Brigmill A&F Club (Oct 1990) Closed
65. Britannia B&F Club ( joined 07-08 but much older
66. Bromley A&F Club (joined 95-96 – closed early 08-09)
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. Coldingham A&F Club (Nov 2008 – cFeb 2014)
73 Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2? – became Rothbury?)
74. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
75. Crathes (aka Scottish Accordion Music – Crathes) (Nov 1997 -
76. Cults A & F Club (
77. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
78. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
79. Derwentside A&F Club
80. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
81. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
82. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
83. Dundee & District A&F Club (January 1971 – 1995?)
84. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
85. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980 – Closed 04/05)
86. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
87. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
88. Fintry A&F Club (Dec 1972 – reformed Jan 1980 – ?)
89. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
90. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
91. Glenrothes A&F Club (Mar 93? – left the Assoc c2013)
92. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
93. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
94. Haddington A&F Club (formed Feb 2005 – 6th December 2015)
95. Islay A&F Club (23 Apr 93 -
96. Kintore A&F Club (
97. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
98. Ladybank A&F Club (joined Apr 98 but formed earlier -
99. Lanark A&F Club (joined Sept 96 – closed March 2015)
100. Lauder A&F Club (May 2010 -
101. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
102. M.A.F.I.A. (1966 – 1993?)
103. Maine Valley A&F Club (
104. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
105. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
106. Muirhead A&F Club (Dec 1994 -
107. Mull A&F Club
108. Newcastleton Accordion Club
109. Newburgh A&F Club (joined 2002 but founded much earlier – closed April 2011 when venue closed)
110. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
111. Newmill-on-Teviot (Hawick) (Formed late 1988 joined Assoc 1999 - closed March 2016)
112. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
113. Northern A&F Club (Sept 2011 -
114. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club (closed April 1992 – per Sept Editorial)
115. Premier A&F Club NI (April 1980)
116. Phoenix A&F Club, Ardrishaig (Dec 2004 -
117. Reading Scottish Fiddlers (cMarch 1997
118. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
119. Selkirk A&F Club (
120. Stirling A&F Club (Oct 1991 – closed 20000/01?)
121. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
122. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
123 Sutherland A&F Club (Nov 1982 -
124 Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition – closed April 2014)
125. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
126. Tranent A&F Club
127. Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra
128. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
129. Wellbank A&F Club
130. West Barnes (1981? - April 2016?)
131. Yarrow (prev known as Etterick & Yarrow) (Jan 1989 – closed 2001/02)
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