Box and Fiddle
Year 18 No 03
November 1994
Price 70p
12 pages
7 month subscription £8.00
Editor – Ron Ramsay, 48 Hospitalfield Road, Arbroath, Angus, DD11 2LS
B&F Treasurer – Mrs Margaret Smith, Smeaton Farm Cottage, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 2NL
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
Charlie Todd, our hard working Secretary, would be most appreciative if Club Secretaries could return their Registration Forms as soon as possible so that the directory can be made up-to-date. Also, would Guest Artistes, who have been omitted, or those who no longer want to be included on the list, please get in touch with Charlie as he is anxious to keep the list up-to-date and keep the members fully aware of this invaluable service.
Well, Christmas is nearly here, so if any subscriber wants to place an advert, etc., please do so timeously. Remember the deadline is the 15th of the month.
Your reports, photos, letters, etc are very much appreciated and without them there would be no newspaper. It is not always possible to include them all in the current issue but I usually retain them for future use. I appreciate a brief description of any photos and please include your name and address. Thanks for your continued support.
Ron Ramsay
The 7th Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Festival
by
Thursday, 13th October, 1994, saw a large contingent of musicians board the flight to the Shetlands for the………..
The 7th Annual A.S.M.A. Accordion & Fiddle Festival
On Saturday, 1st October, 1994 at the Magnum Centre, Irvine
Once again we had a most enjoyable and successful day. It was great seeing………
The History of the Accordion
Many people ask about the history of the accordion. Its true ancestry……………
Introducing the Committee
Charlie Todd (Association Secretary)
Our new Secretary, Charlie Todd, from Thankerton near Biggar, is a local government accountant with Strathclyde Regional Council in their Hamilton office. Treasurer of the Lesmahagow Club and various other bodies for a number of years this is his first post as a Secretary. He plays the box and the drums and leads a band in his local area called the Cameronian Ceilidh Band which is looking forward to its second visit to Africa this November to play for the Caledonian Societies of Nairobi and Kampala. Other hobbies are collecting old Hohners and Army horsehair sporrans (clearly needs to get out more!!)
Introducing the Clubs
No 24 Highland
by
Talented accordion teacher Alastair Watters was the man responsible for forming a Committee in 1973 which comprised Denis MacKenzie (chairman), Al Watters (Secretary), Walter Larson (Treasurer) and Committee members Mary McKenzie, husband Comrie and Rory MacLeod to act as compere.
The first musical evening took place in November, 1973, in the Cummings Hotel, Inverness. The place was packed with players and enthusiasts alike, and the night was a tremendous success. There were two guest artistes, Tommy Kettles, that very talented solo box player, and Jim Johnstone and his Band. Needless to say, in those early days the Club did not have any equipment, but borrowed this from local musicians who came along with their box and amplifier!
Shortly after the Club moved to new premises, in the Ice Rink, and was able to purchase sound equipment which greatly enhanced the performance of the players taking part, and the enjoyment of the listening enthusiasts.
The hard-working Committee stayed the same for many years until, sadly, Al Watters left the area. He was missed by all for without him, perhaps there may never have been a Club, but fortunately the enthusiasm he generated was transmitted to everybody and the Committee were re-elected year-upon-year. The new Chairman, Ian Redford, took the ‘helm’. A gentle giant from Kirriemuir, who played a mean Shand Morino, and being a personal friend of that great maestro JIMMY SHAND, here was a man who created a great sense of harmony, and there was always a buzz when he was around. Sadly Ian died in October, 1988, and his passing left a great vacuum within the whole of the Highlands and beyond.
In the early days the Club recorded an L.P. produced by Bryce Laing called ‘Buttons and Keys’ which featured John Huband and his Band as well as local artistes, also the local B.B.C. Radio Highland came and recorded a typical Club night.
As well as encouraging young players, the Club has various competitions, and one highlight of previous years has been the Annual Concert in Eden Court Theatre which features the Club Orchestra and the ‘crème de la crème’ of Scottish musical talent from the Club and a top Broadcasting Band – always a sell-out!
Within the Club there are a few very dedicated musicians who form the Orchestra, and they do a tremendous amount of playing for charity and travel extensively to do so.
One of the hallmarks of the Club is the cheerful atmosphere created by the hard-working committees, who from the early days have that ‘buzz’ that is one of the essential ingredients of any successful Club, and the informality and ‘buzz’ are still there!
Most of Scotland’s top musicians have at some time or another appeared at the Club and it’s only fitting that they have two great artistes for their special 21st Birthday on November 21. Ian Cruickshanks from Kirriemuir, that top class button box player, and welcome back to Jim Johnstone and his band who of course played at the opening night of the Club 21 years ago.
It promises to be a fantastic night so why not go along and join in – feel the buzz, you will be most welcome whether a player or not.
Hope to see you there.
Record Review
One Man Band – Bob Liddle – Cobby Recordings – CR001 1994
Signature – Angela Smith – ANGC001
Gie’s A Wee Intro – The Carlyle Family - KKWMI
Take the Floor
5th Nov 94 – Debut of Maurice Duncan SDB
12th Nov 94 – Simon Howie SDB
19th Nov 94 – Debut of the Strathmore Sound (Steven Carcary)
26th Nov 94 – Outside Broadcast, Locharbriggs Community Centre – Ian Holmes SDB, Max Houliston Trio and singer Margaret Church
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Dee Motel) – 29th Nov 94 – Deirdre Adamson
Alnwick (Golden Fleece) – members only
Arbroath (Viewfield Hotel) - 6th Nov 94 – Neil Dawson Trio
Armadale (Masonic Hall) – 3rd Nov 94 – Paddy Neary
Ayr (Gartferry Hotel) – 6th Nov 94 – Michael Garvin SDB
Balloch (St. Kessog’s Hall) – 20th Nov 94 – Ian Thomson SDB
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) – 28th Nov 94 – Jim Johnstone SDB
Banff & District (Banff Springs Hotel) – 23rd Nov 94 – Travellin’ Light
Beith & District (Hotel de Croft, Dalry) – 21st Nov 94 – West Telferton Caledonian SDB
Belford (Community Club) –
Biggar (Municipal Hall) – 13th Nov 94 – Pentland C.B. 18th Nov 94 Dance to Jim Johnstone
Blairgowrie (Moorfield Hotel) - 8th Nov 94 – George Stirrat SDB
Brigmill (Guardbridge Sports & Social Club)
Buchan (Buchaness Hotel) –
Button Key (Windygates Institute) –
Callander (Glengarry Hotel) –
Campbeltown (Royal Hotel) –
Carlisle (Border Regiment Club, Carlisle Castle) -
Castle Douglas (Urr Valley Hotel) – 15th Nov 94 – Angie Smith Trio
Coalburn (Miners’ Welfare) - 17th Nov 94 – Sandy Nixon SDB
Crieff & District (Arduthie Hotel)
Dalriada (Argyll Arms Hotel, Lochgilphead)
Derwentside (Working Men’s Club, Consett) –
Dingwall (National Hotel) – 2nd Nov 94 – Hector MacFadyen Trio
Dunblane (Westlands Hotel) – 22nd Nov 94 – Billy Anderson & Albany
Dundee (Park Hotel) – 3rd Nov 94 – Jennifer Forrest SDB
Dunfermline (Roadhouse) – 8th Nov 94 – Brian Griffin Duo
Dunoon & Cowal (McColl’s Hotel) 11th Nov 94 – Gordon Shand SDB
East Kilbride (Sweepers, Cambuslang) – 24th Noc 94 – Neil McEachern SDB
Ellon (Ladbroke Hotel) – 4th Nov 94 – Dance to Addie Harper Band
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) –
Forfar (Plough Inn) -
Forres (Brig Motel) –
Fort William (Alexandra Hotel) –
Galashiels (Maxwell Hotel) –
Galston (Barr Castle Social Club) –
Glendale (Black Bull Hotel – Wooler) – 17th Nov 94 – Angie Smith Trio
Glenrothes (Victoria Hall, Coaltown of Balgownie) - 29th Nov 94 – Chic Isles Family Show
Gretna (Halcrow Stadium) - 16th Nov 94 – Iain MacPhail SDB
Highland (Drumossie Hotel) – 21st Nov 94 – 21st Anniversary with Ian Cruickshanks (Kirriemuir) & Jim Johnstone SDB
Inveraray (Loch Fyne Hotel) - 1st Nov 94 – Ian Holmes Trio
Islay (White Hart Hotel) - 26th Nov 94 – Ross MacPherson SDB
Isle of Skye -
Islesteps (Waterhole, Lochfoot) – 1st Nov 94 – Gordon Pattullo
Kelso (Ednam House Hotel) – 30th Nov 94 – Judith Linton Trio
Kinlochshiel (Islander Function Room) -
Kintore (Crown Hotel) – 2nd Nov 94 – Strathmore Sound
Langholm (Crown Hotel) –
Lesmahagow (Masonic Hall) – 10th Nov 94 – Alan Gardiner SDB 29th Nov Dance to Sandy Nixon SDB
Livingston (Deans Community Centre) 15th Nov 94 – Lothian Scottish Dance Band
Lockerbie (Bluebell Hotel) - 29th Nov 94 – Iain Cathcart SDB
Mauchline (Sorn Village Hall) 15th Nov 94 – Bruce Lindsay Trio
M.A.F.I.A. (Masonic Hall, Milngavie) –
Montrose (Park Hotel) – 9th Nov 94 – Bill Black SDB
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) – 28th Nov 94 – George Hood SDB
North East (Royal British Legion, Keith) – 1st Nov 94 – Angie Smith Trio
Oban (Caledonian Hotel) – 3rd Nov 94 – Angela Smith & Friends
Orkney (Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall) –
Ormiston (Miners’ Welfare Social Club) –
Peebles (Green Tree Hotel) – 24th Nov 94 – Biggar Club
Perth (Salutation Hotel) – 15th Nov 94 – Ian Muir Trio
Premier NI (Camlin Function Rooms) -
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloan) – 8th Nov 94 – Donnie McGregor & Friends
Rothbury (Queen’s Head) - 3rd Nov 94 – Iain MacPhail SDB
Shetland (venue?) -
Stirling (Terraces Hotel) - 13th Nov 94 – Alasdair MacCuish & the Black Rose CB
Thornhill (?)
Thurso (Pentland Hotel) –
Tranent (East Lothian Labour Club)
Turriff (Royal Oak Hotel) – 3rd Nov 94 – Fergie McDonald
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) – 8th Nov 94 – Tom Alexander
Wick (McKay’s Hotel) – 15th Nov 94 – Paddy Neary
Yarrow (Gordon Arms) - 16th Nov 94 – Dick Black Band
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Aberdeen
2. Arbroath
3. Ayr
4. Banff
5. Banchory
6. Biggar
7. Belford
8. Blairgowrie
9. Carlisle
10. Castle Douglas
11. Coalburn
12. Dingwall
13. Dunblane
14. Dundee
15. Dunfermline
16. Ellon
17. Forres
18. Glenrothes
19. Gretna
20. Highland
21. Inveraray
22. Islay
23. Kelso
24. Kintore
25. Lesmahagow
26. Livingston
27. Montrose
28. Newtongrange
29. North East
30. Oban
31. Perth
32. Peebles
33. Renfrew
34. Rothbury
35. Stirling
36. Turriff
37. Tynedale
38. Yarrow
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT SEPT 1994 (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 (Sept 1976 – present)
3. Arbroath A&F Club (1991? – present)
4. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months) Closed
5. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition) Closed
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. Brigmill A&F Club (Oct 1990) Closed
14. Button Key A&F Club (
15. Campbeltown A&F Club (
16. Carlisle A&F Club (joined Sept 1993 -
17. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980 – present)
18. Coalburn A&F Club (
19. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
20. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
21. Derwentside A&F Club
22. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
23. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971 – present)
24. Dundee & District A&F Club (1970? -
25. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
26. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
27. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980)
28. Ellon A&F Club (
29. Etterick & Yarrow (Jan 1989 -
30. Fintry A&F Club (Dec 1972 – reformed Jan 1980 – present)
31. Forfar A&F Club (
32. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
33. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
34. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
35. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
36. Glendale Accordion Club (Jan 1973)
37. Glenrothes A&F Club (Mar 93?
38. Gretna A&F Club (1991) Known as North Cumbria A&F Club previously (originally called Grena 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)
39. Highland A&F Club (Inverness) (Nov 1973 – present)
40. Inveraray A&F Club (Oct 1991 - present)
41. Islay A&F Club (23 Apr 93 -
42. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981 – present – n.b. evolved from the original Dumfries Club)
43. Isle of Skye A&F Club (
44. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976 – present)
45. Kintore A&F Club (
46. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967 - present)
47. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
48. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – present)
49. Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973 - present)
50. M.A.F.I.A. (1966 – 1993?)
51. Mauchline A&F Club (first mention 1986? - present)
52. Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
53. Mull A&F Club
54. Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1977 - present)
55. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
56. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971 - present)
57. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975 - present)
58. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978 - present)
59. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981 - present)
60. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970 - present)
61. Premier A&F Club NI (April 1980)
62. Renfrew A&F Club (
63. Rothbury Accordion Club (1987??)
64. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978 - present)
65. Stirling A&F Club (Oct 1991 - )
66. Sutherland A&F Club (
67. Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition – closed April 2014)
68. Thurso A&F Club (Oct 1981 - present)
69. Tranent A&F Club
70. Turriff A&F Club (March 1982 - present)
71. Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980 - present)
72. 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?)
73. Acharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
74. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
75. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
76. Buchan A&F Club
77. Callander A&F Club (
78. Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
79. Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
80. Club Accord
81. Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2?)
82. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
83. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
84. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
85. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
86. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
87. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
88. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
89. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
90. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
91. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
92. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
93. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
94. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
95. Newcastleton Accordion Club
96. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
97. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club (closed April 1992 – per Sept Editorial)
98. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
99. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
100. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
101. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
102. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
103. 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
Charlie Todd, our hard working Secretary, would be most appreciative if Club Secretaries could return their Registration Forms as soon as possible so that the directory can be made up-to-date. Also, would Guest Artistes, who have been omitted, or those who no longer want to be included on the list, please get in touch with Charlie as he is anxious to keep the list up-to-date and keep the members fully aware of this invaluable service.
Well, Christmas is nearly here, so if any subscriber wants to place an advert, etc., please do so timeously. Remember the deadline is the 15th of the month.
Your reports, photos, letters, etc are very much appreciated and without them there would be no newspaper. It is not always possible to include them all in the current issue but I usually retain them for future use. I appreciate a brief description of any photos and please include your name and address. Thanks for your continued support.
Ron Ramsay
The 7th Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Festival
by
Thursday, 13th October, 1994, saw a large contingent of musicians board the flight to the Shetlands for the………..
The 7th Annual A.S.M.A. Accordion & Fiddle Festival
On Saturday, 1st October, 1994 at the Magnum Centre, Irvine
Once again we had a most enjoyable and successful day. It was great seeing………
The History of the Accordion
Many people ask about the history of the accordion. Its true ancestry……………
Introducing the Committee
Charlie Todd (Association Secretary)
Our new Secretary, Charlie Todd, from Thankerton near Biggar, is a local government accountant with Strathclyde Regional Council in their Hamilton office. Treasurer of the Lesmahagow Club and various other bodies for a number of years this is his first post as a Secretary. He plays the box and the drums and leads a band in his local area called the Cameronian Ceilidh Band which is looking forward to its second visit to Africa this November to play for the Caledonian Societies of Nairobi and Kampala. Other hobbies are collecting old Hohners and Army horsehair sporrans (clearly needs to get out more!!)
Introducing the Clubs
No 24 Highland
by
Talented accordion teacher Alastair Watters was the man responsible for forming a Committee in 1973 which comprised Denis MacKenzie (chairman), Al Watters (Secretary), Walter Larson (Treasurer) and Committee members Mary McKenzie, husband Comrie and Rory MacLeod to act as compere.
The first musical evening took place in November, 1973, in the Cummings Hotel, Inverness. The place was packed with players and enthusiasts alike, and the night was a tremendous success. There were two guest artistes, Tommy Kettles, that very talented solo box player, and Jim Johnstone and his Band. Needless to say, in those early days the Club did not have any equipment, but borrowed this from local musicians who came along with their box and amplifier!
Shortly after the Club moved to new premises, in the Ice Rink, and was able to purchase sound equipment which greatly enhanced the performance of the players taking part, and the enjoyment of the listening enthusiasts.
The hard-working Committee stayed the same for many years until, sadly, Al Watters left the area. He was missed by all for without him, perhaps there may never have been a Club, but fortunately the enthusiasm he generated was transmitted to everybody and the Committee were re-elected year-upon-year. The new Chairman, Ian Redford, took the ‘helm’. A gentle giant from Kirriemuir, who played a mean Shand Morino, and being a personal friend of that great maestro JIMMY SHAND, here was a man who created a great sense of harmony, and there was always a buzz when he was around. Sadly Ian died in October, 1988, and his passing left a great vacuum within the whole of the Highlands and beyond.
In the early days the Club recorded an L.P. produced by Bryce Laing called ‘Buttons and Keys’ which featured John Huband and his Band as well as local artistes, also the local B.B.C. Radio Highland came and recorded a typical Club night.
As well as encouraging young players, the Club has various competitions, and one highlight of previous years has been the Annual Concert in Eden Court Theatre which features the Club Orchestra and the ‘crème de la crème’ of Scottish musical talent from the Club and a top Broadcasting Band – always a sell-out!
Within the Club there are a few very dedicated musicians who form the Orchestra, and they do a tremendous amount of playing for charity and travel extensively to do so.
One of the hallmarks of the Club is the cheerful atmosphere created by the hard-working committees, who from the early days have that ‘buzz’ that is one of the essential ingredients of any successful Club, and the informality and ‘buzz’ are still there!
Most of Scotland’s top musicians have at some time or another appeared at the Club and it’s only fitting that they have two great artistes for their special 21st Birthday on November 21. Ian Cruickshanks from Kirriemuir, that top class button box player, and welcome back to Jim Johnstone and his band who of course played at the opening night of the Club 21 years ago.
It promises to be a fantastic night so why not go along and join in – feel the buzz, you will be most welcome whether a player or not.
Hope to see you there.
Record Review
One Man Band – Bob Liddle – Cobby Recordings – CR001 1994
Signature – Angela Smith – ANGC001
Gie’s A Wee Intro – The Carlyle Family - KKWMI
Take the Floor
5th Nov 94 – Debut of Maurice Duncan SDB
12th Nov 94 – Simon Howie SDB
19th Nov 94 – Debut of the Strathmore Sound (Steven Carcary)
26th Nov 94 – Outside Broadcast, Locharbriggs Community Centre – Ian Holmes SDB, Max Houliston Trio and singer Margaret Church
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Dee Motel) – 29th Nov 94 – Deirdre Adamson
Alnwick (Golden Fleece) – members only
Arbroath (Viewfield Hotel) - 6th Nov 94 – Neil Dawson Trio
Armadale (Masonic Hall) – 3rd Nov 94 – Paddy Neary
Ayr (Gartferry Hotel) – 6th Nov 94 – Michael Garvin SDB
Balloch (St. Kessog’s Hall) – 20th Nov 94 – Ian Thomson SDB
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) – 28th Nov 94 – Jim Johnstone SDB
Banff & District (Banff Springs Hotel) – 23rd Nov 94 – Travellin’ Light
Beith & District (Hotel de Croft, Dalry) – 21st Nov 94 – West Telferton Caledonian SDB
Belford (Community Club) –
Biggar (Municipal Hall) – 13th Nov 94 – Pentland C.B. 18th Nov 94 Dance to Jim Johnstone
Blairgowrie (Moorfield Hotel) - 8th Nov 94 – George Stirrat SDB
Brigmill (Guardbridge Sports & Social Club)
Buchan (Buchaness Hotel) –
Button Key (Windygates Institute) –
Callander (Glengarry Hotel) –
Campbeltown (Royal Hotel) –
Carlisle (Border Regiment Club, Carlisle Castle) -
Castle Douglas (Urr Valley Hotel) – 15th Nov 94 – Angie Smith Trio
Coalburn (Miners’ Welfare) - 17th Nov 94 – Sandy Nixon SDB
Crieff & District (Arduthie Hotel)
Dalriada (Argyll Arms Hotel, Lochgilphead)
Derwentside (Working Men’s Club, Consett) –
Dingwall (National Hotel) – 2nd Nov 94 – Hector MacFadyen Trio
Dunblane (Westlands Hotel) – 22nd Nov 94 – Billy Anderson & Albany
Dundee (Park Hotel) – 3rd Nov 94 – Jennifer Forrest SDB
Dunfermline (Roadhouse) – 8th Nov 94 – Brian Griffin Duo
Dunoon & Cowal (McColl’s Hotel) 11th Nov 94 – Gordon Shand SDB
East Kilbride (Sweepers, Cambuslang) – 24th Noc 94 – Neil McEachern SDB
Ellon (Ladbroke Hotel) – 4th Nov 94 – Dance to Addie Harper Band
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) –
Forfar (Plough Inn) -
Forres (Brig Motel) –
Fort William (Alexandra Hotel) –
Galashiels (Maxwell Hotel) –
Galston (Barr Castle Social Club) –
Glendale (Black Bull Hotel – Wooler) – 17th Nov 94 – Angie Smith Trio
Glenrothes (Victoria Hall, Coaltown of Balgownie) - 29th Nov 94 – Chic Isles Family Show
Gretna (Halcrow Stadium) - 16th Nov 94 – Iain MacPhail SDB
Highland (Drumossie Hotel) – 21st Nov 94 – 21st Anniversary with Ian Cruickshanks (Kirriemuir) & Jim Johnstone SDB
Inveraray (Loch Fyne Hotel) - 1st Nov 94 – Ian Holmes Trio
Islay (White Hart Hotel) - 26th Nov 94 – Ross MacPherson SDB
Isle of Skye -
Islesteps (Waterhole, Lochfoot) – 1st Nov 94 – Gordon Pattullo
Kelso (Ednam House Hotel) – 30th Nov 94 – Judith Linton Trio
Kinlochshiel (Islander Function Room) -
Kintore (Crown Hotel) – 2nd Nov 94 – Strathmore Sound
Langholm (Crown Hotel) –
Lesmahagow (Masonic Hall) – 10th Nov 94 – Alan Gardiner SDB 29th Nov Dance to Sandy Nixon SDB
Livingston (Deans Community Centre) 15th Nov 94 – Lothian Scottish Dance Band
Lockerbie (Bluebell Hotel) - 29th Nov 94 – Iain Cathcart SDB
Mauchline (Sorn Village Hall) 15th Nov 94 – Bruce Lindsay Trio
M.A.F.I.A. (Masonic Hall, Milngavie) –
Montrose (Park Hotel) – 9th Nov 94 – Bill Black SDB
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) – 28th Nov 94 – George Hood SDB
North East (Royal British Legion, Keith) – 1st Nov 94 – Angie Smith Trio
Oban (Caledonian Hotel) – 3rd Nov 94 – Angela Smith & Friends
Orkney (Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall) –
Ormiston (Miners’ Welfare Social Club) –
Peebles (Green Tree Hotel) – 24th Nov 94 – Biggar Club
Perth (Salutation Hotel) – 15th Nov 94 – Ian Muir Trio
Premier NI (Camlin Function Rooms) -
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloan) – 8th Nov 94 – Donnie McGregor & Friends
Rothbury (Queen’s Head) - 3rd Nov 94 – Iain MacPhail SDB
Shetland (venue?) -
Stirling (Terraces Hotel) - 13th Nov 94 – Alasdair MacCuish & the Black Rose CB
Thornhill (?)
Thurso (Pentland Hotel) –
Tranent (East Lothian Labour Club)
Turriff (Royal Oak Hotel) – 3rd Nov 94 – Fergie McDonald
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) – 8th Nov 94 – Tom Alexander
Wick (McKay’s Hotel) – 15th Nov 94 – Paddy Neary
Yarrow (Gordon Arms) - 16th Nov 94 – Dick Black Band
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Aberdeen
2. Arbroath
3. Ayr
4. Banff
5. Banchory
6. Biggar
7. Belford
8. Blairgowrie
9. Carlisle
10. Castle Douglas
11. Coalburn
12. Dingwall
13. Dunblane
14. Dundee
15. Dunfermline
16. Ellon
17. Forres
18. Glenrothes
19. Gretna
20. Highland
21. Inveraray
22. Islay
23. Kelso
24. Kintore
25. Lesmahagow
26. Livingston
27. Montrose
28. Newtongrange
29. North East
30. Oban
31. Perth
32. Peebles
33. Renfrew
34. Rothbury
35. Stirling
36. Turriff
37. Tynedale
38. Yarrow
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT SEPT 1994 (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 (Sept 1976 – present)
3. Arbroath A&F Club (1991? – present)
4. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months) Closed
5. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition) Closed
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. Brigmill A&F Club (Oct 1990) Closed
14. Button Key A&F Club (
15. Campbeltown A&F Club (
16. Carlisle A&F Club (joined Sept 1993 -
17. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980 – present)
18. Coalburn A&F Club (
19. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
20. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
21. Derwentside A&F Club
22. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
23. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971 – present)
24. Dundee & District A&F Club (1970? -
25. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
26. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
27. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980)
28. Ellon A&F Club (
29. Etterick & Yarrow (Jan 1989 -
30. Fintry A&F Club (Dec 1972 – reformed Jan 1980 – present)
31. Forfar A&F Club (
32. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
33. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
34. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
35. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
36. Glendale Accordion Club (Jan 1973)
37. Glenrothes A&F Club (Mar 93?
38. Gretna A&F Club (1991) Known as North Cumbria A&F Club previously (originally called Grena 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)
39. Highland A&F Club (Inverness) (Nov 1973 – present)
40. Inveraray A&F Club (Oct 1991 - present)
41. Islay A&F Club (23 Apr 93 -
42. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981 – present – n.b. evolved from the original Dumfries Club)
43. Isle of Skye A&F Club (
44. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976 – present)
45. Kintore A&F Club (
46. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967 - present)
47. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
48. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – present)
49. Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973 - present)
50. M.A.F.I.A. (1966 – 1993?)
51. Mauchline A&F Club (first mention 1986? - present)
52. Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
53. Mull A&F Club
54. Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1977 - present)
55. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
56. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971 - present)
57. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975 - present)
58. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978 - present)
59. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981 - present)
60. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970 - present)
61. Premier A&F Club NI (April 1980)
62. Renfrew A&F Club (
63. Rothbury Accordion Club (1987??)
64. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978 - present)
65. Stirling A&F Club (Oct 1991 - )
66. Sutherland A&F Club (
67. Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition – closed April 2014)
68. Thurso A&F Club (Oct 1981 - present)
69. Tranent A&F Club
70. Turriff A&F Club (March 1982 - present)
71. Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980 - present)
72. 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?)
73. Acharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
74. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
75. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
76. Buchan A&F Club
77. Callander A&F Club (
78. Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
79. Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
80. Club Accord
81. Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2?)
82. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
83. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
84. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
85. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
86. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
87. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
88. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
89. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
90. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
91. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
92. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
93. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
94. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
95. Newcastleton Accordion Club
96. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
97. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club (closed April 1992 – per Sept Editorial)
98. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
99. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
100. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
101. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
102. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
103. Wellbank A&F Club
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