Box and Fiddle
Year 08 No 02
October 1984
Price 25p
12 pages
8 month subscription £3.20
Editor – Ian Smith, 50 Mount Vernon Road, Stranraer Tele 4098
B&F Treasurer – Mrs Cathy Andrew, 22 Lochinver Crescent, Foxbar, Paisley Tele 2824
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
Now that the first month has gone by and no adverse reports, so here’s to a good season.
A few alterations. The telephone number given for our new Treasurer was wrong. The correct one is in the box – front page.
The Dunblane Secretary in Mrs Anne Dunbar
A new guest is on the go now. He is Janek Kowalski, 9 Queen’s Park, Edinburgh 031-661-8407
Don’t forget Kirsty’s Ceilidh in the Dunblane Hydro. A great day’s entertainment from 11am to 11pm on the 18th Nov.
Bill Black’s Ceilidh is also a must. It is on 2nd Nov at Stanley, Perth and on 27th Oct we have Bill Wilkie’s great Festival in Perth.
The weekend of 3rd Nov sees a weekend of music etc at Ellon, Aberdeen.
Queen’s Hall Sell Out
by G.H.J.
Tynedale Accordion Club were hosts to a wonderful evening’s entertainment on Friday, 17th August, when they presented Canada’s top musicians – Bobby Brown and the Cape Breton Fiddlers, The Scottish Accent Dance Band, Graham Townsend (North American Fiddle Champion) and Scottish star Robin Brock and his Band.
Club chairman Eddie Harding opened the show and introduced the Robin Brock SDB who really set the pace and standard for the night with a varied programme of slow airs, waltzes, marches, reels and jigs.
Robin, who is very well known locally, had Jim Johnstone on second box , Ron Kerr on fiddle, Stan Saunders on bass, David Flockhard on piano and Gordon Young on drums – all top Scottish musicians.
Robin Brock took over as compere and introduced Bobby Brown on stage, explaining though he’s an exiled Scot it was his first visit to this side of the border and also for all of his band.
The capacity audience gave him a rousing reception and welcome to Hexham. He opened with the Cape Breton Fiddlers playing a selection of tunes, some Scottish, some North American, all played with their own style and expertise not comparable to any other.
Wisecracks, jokes and wit between selections from Bobby Brown kept the Queen’s buzzing and laughing and raised the temperature somewhat.
Graham Townsend showed his exceptional talent, playing French Canadian and North American selections. His rendering of the ‘Orange Blossom Special’ and the ‘Mocking bird’ certainly had the audience going.
Pianist Kathy Fraser showed great versatility, singing five sentimental folk numbers very sweetly. Since hearing Kathy sing two years ago, her voice has matured and improved to a degree of excellence unsurpassed by many a recording star. She also showed that she can handle other instruments by playing a modern tenor saxophone, accompanied by Bobby Brown on piano and Tom Szczesniak on bass.
Bobby played several tunes on harmonica, starting with a slow air, progressing to a 6/8 march, giving away his Scottish birth and upbringing.
The enthusiasm shown by all of the players, especially pianist Kathy and drummer Fred Collins, was reflected by the audience in their applause and approval.
Fiddler Sandy MacIntyre showed how well he can use his feet as well as his hands when, together with his wife Lucy, they gave an exhibition of North American folk dancing, some of the steps being very similar to our local rant steps and certain clog dancing steps.
Interval time saw a mass exodus. Everyone wanted a breather, a cool down and a blether about what they had just heard and seen ; almost unbelievable.
Most people that I talked to said that the show was the best thing to hit Hexham for a long while, certainly much better than gas explosions, fires etc.
The second part of the show continued at the same pace and quality ; nothing but the best of music and humour from bobby Brown and cast.
The Scottish Accent Band featured in several numbers, individual artistes showing great talent and versatility in their own music ; probably one of the most unusual being a slow air bowed on the double bass, very precise and sweet.
Robin Brock and band joined forces with Bobby Brown and cast for a grand finale, playing mostly Scottish tunes. What a heart-stirring finish to a well presented feast of music, superbly arranged and played.
Surely a return visit in the not-too-distant is a must, not only to satisfy some healthy musical appetites, but also to accommodate a lot of disappointed people unable to obtain tickets for the show.
Haste ye back
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Dee Motel) –
Alnwick (Nag’s Head) – members only
Armadale (Masonic Arms Hotel) – 24th Oct 84 Walter Perrie
Ayr (Aftongrange Hotel) –
Balloch (Griffin Hotel, Alexandria) – 21st Oct 84 Bobby MacLeod
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) – 29th Oct 84 Currie Brothers
Banff (Royal Oak Hotel) –
Beith (Anderson Hotel) –
Belford (Community Club) – 26th Oct 84 Paddy Neary (Supper Dance)
Biggar (Clydesdale Hotel) –
Bridge of Allan (Walmer Hotel) -
Buchan (Buchaness Hotel) –
Callendar (Glengarry Hotel) –
Campbeltown (Royal Hotel) –
Castle Douglas (Ernespie Hotel) –
Cleland (Dalrymple House) –
Coupar Angus (Royal Hotel) –
Crieff & District (Arduthie Hotel) – 1st Nov 84 Janek Kowalski
Dalriada (Royal Hotel, Lochgilphead) –
Derwentside (Working Men’s Club, Consett) –
Dingwall (venue? ) –
Dunblane (Hydro) – 13th Nov 84 Billy Anderson & Albany
Dundee (Queen’s Hotel, Nethergate) –
Dunfermline (Northern Roadhouse) – 6th Nov 84 The Fifers
East Kilbride (King’s Park Hotel, Rutherglen) – 25th Oct 84 Craigowl SDB
Edinburgh (Abbey Suite, Abbey Lane) – 7th Nov 84 The Black Family
Falkirk (Park Hotel) –
Fintry (Clachan Hotel) – 22nd Oct 84 Alex McPhee SDB
Forres (Brig Motel) – 14th Nov 84 Graeme Mitchell SDB
Fort William (Caol Community Club) – 13th Nov 84 Neil Sinclair Trio
Galashiels (Maxwell Hotel) –
Galston (Theo’s Restaurant, Galston) –
Glendale (Black Bull Hotel – Wooler) – members only
Gorebridge (Rangers FC Social Club) –
Highland (Drumossie Hotel) – 19th Nov 84 Alastair Hunter SDB
Islesteps (Cargenholm Hotel) –
Kelso (Ednam House Hotel) – 31st Oct 84 Marian Anderson SDB
Kintore (Crown Hotel) –
Langholm (Crown Hotel) –
Lesmahagow (Masonic Hall) – 8th Nov 84 Tommy Pringle
Livingston (Golden Hind, Blackburn) –
Lockerbie (Bluebell Hotel) – 30th Oct 84 Fraser McGlynn
M.A.F.I.A. (Black Bull, Milngavie) –
Morecambe (Yorkshire Hotel, Lancaster) -
New Cumnock (Crown Hotel) –
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) – 29th Oct 84 Fergie McDonald
Newton St Boswells (Railway Hotel) –
North Cumbria (Howard Arms) (prev called Gretna Club) – 21st Nov 84 Iain MacPhail Trio
North East (Royal Hotel, Keith) – 6th Nov 84 Graeme Mitchell SDB
Oban (Park Hotel) –
Orkney ( venue?) –
Ormiston (Miners’ Welfare Social Club) –
Peebles (Ex-Servicemen’s Club) – 25th Oct 84 Robin Brock SDB
Perth (Salutation Hotel) – 27th Oct 84 Dance to Fraser McGlynn SDB
Premier NI (Wilson’s of Crumlin) -
Renfrew (Masonic Hall) – 13th Nov 84
Rothbury (Queen’s Head Hotel)
Shetland (venue?) -
Stranraer (Buck’s Head Hotel) – 5th Nov 84 Malcolm McLean & Frank Henery
Thornhill (?)
Thurso (McKay’s Hotel) –
Turriff (Royal Oak Hotel) -
Tynedale (The Royal Hotel, Hexham) –
Walmer (Bridge of Allan) – 28th Oct 84 Kerry & David
Wick (McKay’s Hotel) –
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Armadale
2. Balloch
3. Banchory
4. Banff
5. Beith & District
6. Belford
7. Callander & District
8. Castle Douglas
9. Cleland
10. Crieff & District
11. Derwentside
12. Dingwall
13. Dunblane & District
14. Dunfermline
15. Forres
16. Highland
17. Kintore
18. Lesmahagow
19. Livingston
20. M.A.F.I.A.
21. Newtongrange
22. North East
23. Peebles
24. Perth & District
25. Shetland
26. Stranraer
27. Thurso
28. Walmer
29. Wick
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT SEPT 1984 (Clubs didn’t necessarily notify the Assoc when they closed so the following may not be entirely correct. Only the clubs submitting the reports above were definitely open.)
1. Aberdeen A&F Club (1975)
2. Alnwick A&F Club (Sept 1976)
3. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months)
4. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition)
5. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue)
6. Banchory A&F Club (1978)
7. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973)
8. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per first edition)
9. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
10. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974)
11. Buchan A&F Club
12. Callander A&F Club (
13. Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
14. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980)
15. Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
16. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
17. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
18. Derwentside A&F Club
19. Dingwall & District (May 1979 – per first report)
20. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971)
21. Dundee & District A&F Club
22. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
23. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980)
24. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
25. Ellon A&F Club (
26. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
27. Fintry A&F Club
28. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
29. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
30. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
31. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
32. Glendale Accordion Club (Jan 1973)
33. Highland A&F Club (Inverness)
34. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981)
35. Isle of Skye A&F Club (
36. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976)
37. Kintore A&F Club
38. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967)
39. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
40. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – per first edition)
41. Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973)
42. M.A.F.I.A. (early)
43. Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
44. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
45. Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1979)
46. North Cumbria A&F Club (originally Gretna started June 1966 – had to move to a venue in the North of England and changed name – eventually changed back when they returned to the Halcrow Stadium. No breaks in the continuity of the Club)
47. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971)
48. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975)
49. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978)
50. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club
51. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981)
52. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970)
53. Premier A&F Club NI (cNov 1980)
54. Rothbury Accordion Club (1987??)
55. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978)
56. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
57. Sutherland A&F Club (
58. Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition)
59. Thurso A&F Club (cSept 1981)
60. Turriff A&F Club (March 1982)
61. Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980)
62. Wick A&F Club (Oct 1975)
Not on official list at the start of the season (closed, did not renew membership or omitted in error?)
63. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
64. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
65. Club Accord
66. Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2?)
67. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
68. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
69. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
70. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
71. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
72. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
73. Gretna A&F Club (June 1966)
74. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
75. Kinlochsheil A&F Club (
76. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
77. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
78. Newcastleton Accordion Club
79. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
80. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
81. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
82. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
83. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
84. Wellbank A&F Club
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B&F Treasurer – Mrs Cathy Andrew, 22 Lochinver Crescent, Foxbar, Paisley Tele 2824
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
Now that the first month has gone by and no adverse reports, so here’s to a good season.
A few alterations. The telephone number given for our new Treasurer was wrong. The correct one is in the box – front page.
The Dunblane Secretary in Mrs Anne Dunbar
A new guest is on the go now. He is Janek Kowalski, 9 Queen’s Park, Edinburgh 031-661-8407
Don’t forget Kirsty’s Ceilidh in the Dunblane Hydro. A great day’s entertainment from 11am to 11pm on the 18th Nov.
Bill Black’s Ceilidh is also a must. It is on 2nd Nov at Stanley, Perth and on 27th Oct we have Bill Wilkie’s great Festival in Perth.
The weekend of 3rd Nov sees a weekend of music etc at Ellon, Aberdeen.
Queen’s Hall Sell Out
by G.H.J.
Tynedale Accordion Club were hosts to a wonderful evening’s entertainment on Friday, 17th August, when they presented Canada’s top musicians – Bobby Brown and the Cape Breton Fiddlers, The Scottish Accent Dance Band, Graham Townsend (North American Fiddle Champion) and Scottish star Robin Brock and his Band.
Club chairman Eddie Harding opened the show and introduced the Robin Brock SDB who really set the pace and standard for the night with a varied programme of slow airs, waltzes, marches, reels and jigs.
Robin, who is very well known locally, had Jim Johnstone on second box , Ron Kerr on fiddle, Stan Saunders on bass, David Flockhard on piano and Gordon Young on drums – all top Scottish musicians.
Robin Brock took over as compere and introduced Bobby Brown on stage, explaining though he’s an exiled Scot it was his first visit to this side of the border and also for all of his band.
The capacity audience gave him a rousing reception and welcome to Hexham. He opened with the Cape Breton Fiddlers playing a selection of tunes, some Scottish, some North American, all played with their own style and expertise not comparable to any other.
Wisecracks, jokes and wit between selections from Bobby Brown kept the Queen’s buzzing and laughing and raised the temperature somewhat.
Graham Townsend showed his exceptional talent, playing French Canadian and North American selections. His rendering of the ‘Orange Blossom Special’ and the ‘Mocking bird’ certainly had the audience going.
Pianist Kathy Fraser showed great versatility, singing five sentimental folk numbers very sweetly. Since hearing Kathy sing two years ago, her voice has matured and improved to a degree of excellence unsurpassed by many a recording star. She also showed that she can handle other instruments by playing a modern tenor saxophone, accompanied by Bobby Brown on piano and Tom Szczesniak on bass.
Bobby played several tunes on harmonica, starting with a slow air, progressing to a 6/8 march, giving away his Scottish birth and upbringing.
The enthusiasm shown by all of the players, especially pianist Kathy and drummer Fred Collins, was reflected by the audience in their applause and approval.
Fiddler Sandy MacIntyre showed how well he can use his feet as well as his hands when, together with his wife Lucy, they gave an exhibition of North American folk dancing, some of the steps being very similar to our local rant steps and certain clog dancing steps.
Interval time saw a mass exodus. Everyone wanted a breather, a cool down and a blether about what they had just heard and seen ; almost unbelievable.
Most people that I talked to said that the show was the best thing to hit Hexham for a long while, certainly much better than gas explosions, fires etc.
The second part of the show continued at the same pace and quality ; nothing but the best of music and humour from bobby Brown and cast.
The Scottish Accent Band featured in several numbers, individual artistes showing great talent and versatility in their own music ; probably one of the most unusual being a slow air bowed on the double bass, very precise and sweet.
Robin Brock and band joined forces with Bobby Brown and cast for a grand finale, playing mostly Scottish tunes. What a heart-stirring finish to a well presented feast of music, superbly arranged and played.
Surely a return visit in the not-too-distant is a must, not only to satisfy some healthy musical appetites, but also to accommodate a lot of disappointed people unable to obtain tickets for the show.
Haste ye back
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Dee Motel) –
Alnwick (Nag’s Head) – members only
Armadale (Masonic Arms Hotel) – 24th Oct 84 Walter Perrie
Ayr (Aftongrange Hotel) –
Balloch (Griffin Hotel, Alexandria) – 21st Oct 84 Bobby MacLeod
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) – 29th Oct 84 Currie Brothers
Banff (Royal Oak Hotel) –
Beith (Anderson Hotel) –
Belford (Community Club) – 26th Oct 84 Paddy Neary (Supper Dance)
Biggar (Clydesdale Hotel) –
Bridge of Allan (Walmer Hotel) -
Buchan (Buchaness Hotel) –
Callendar (Glengarry Hotel) –
Campbeltown (Royal Hotel) –
Castle Douglas (Ernespie Hotel) –
Cleland (Dalrymple House) –
Coupar Angus (Royal Hotel) –
Crieff & District (Arduthie Hotel) – 1st Nov 84 Janek Kowalski
Dalriada (Royal Hotel, Lochgilphead) –
Derwentside (Working Men’s Club, Consett) –
Dingwall (venue? ) –
Dunblane (Hydro) – 13th Nov 84 Billy Anderson & Albany
Dundee (Queen’s Hotel, Nethergate) –
Dunfermline (Northern Roadhouse) – 6th Nov 84 The Fifers
East Kilbride (King’s Park Hotel, Rutherglen) – 25th Oct 84 Craigowl SDB
Edinburgh (Abbey Suite, Abbey Lane) – 7th Nov 84 The Black Family
Falkirk (Park Hotel) –
Fintry (Clachan Hotel) – 22nd Oct 84 Alex McPhee SDB
Forres (Brig Motel) – 14th Nov 84 Graeme Mitchell SDB
Fort William (Caol Community Club) – 13th Nov 84 Neil Sinclair Trio
Galashiels (Maxwell Hotel) –
Galston (Theo’s Restaurant, Galston) –
Glendale (Black Bull Hotel – Wooler) – members only
Gorebridge (Rangers FC Social Club) –
Highland (Drumossie Hotel) – 19th Nov 84 Alastair Hunter SDB
Islesteps (Cargenholm Hotel) –
Kelso (Ednam House Hotel) – 31st Oct 84 Marian Anderson SDB
Kintore (Crown Hotel) –
Langholm (Crown Hotel) –
Lesmahagow (Masonic Hall) – 8th Nov 84 Tommy Pringle
Livingston (Golden Hind, Blackburn) –
Lockerbie (Bluebell Hotel) – 30th Oct 84 Fraser McGlynn
M.A.F.I.A. (Black Bull, Milngavie) –
Morecambe (Yorkshire Hotel, Lancaster) -
New Cumnock (Crown Hotel) –
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) – 29th Oct 84 Fergie McDonald
Newton St Boswells (Railway Hotel) –
North Cumbria (Howard Arms) (prev called Gretna Club) – 21st Nov 84 Iain MacPhail Trio
North East (Royal Hotel, Keith) – 6th Nov 84 Graeme Mitchell SDB
Oban (Park Hotel) –
Orkney ( venue?) –
Ormiston (Miners’ Welfare Social Club) –
Peebles (Ex-Servicemen’s Club) – 25th Oct 84 Robin Brock SDB
Perth (Salutation Hotel) – 27th Oct 84 Dance to Fraser McGlynn SDB
Premier NI (Wilson’s of Crumlin) -
Renfrew (Masonic Hall) – 13th Nov 84
Rothbury (Queen’s Head Hotel)
Shetland (venue?) -
Stranraer (Buck’s Head Hotel) – 5th Nov 84 Malcolm McLean & Frank Henery
Thornhill (?)
Thurso (McKay’s Hotel) –
Turriff (Royal Oak Hotel) -
Tynedale (The Royal Hotel, Hexham) –
Walmer (Bridge of Allan) – 28th Oct 84 Kerry & David
Wick (McKay’s Hotel) –
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Armadale
2. Balloch
3. Banchory
4. Banff
5. Beith & District
6. Belford
7. Callander & District
8. Castle Douglas
9. Cleland
10. Crieff & District
11. Derwentside
12. Dingwall
13. Dunblane & District
14. Dunfermline
15. Forres
16. Highland
17. Kintore
18. Lesmahagow
19. Livingston
20. M.A.F.I.A.
21. Newtongrange
22. North East
23. Peebles
24. Perth & District
25. Shetland
26. Stranraer
27. Thurso
28. Walmer
29. Wick
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT SEPT 1984 (Clubs didn’t necessarily notify the Assoc when they closed so the following may not be entirely correct. Only the clubs submitting the reports above were definitely open.)
1. Aberdeen A&F Club (1975)
2. Alnwick A&F Club (Sept 1976)
3. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months)
4. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition)
5. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue)
6. Banchory A&F Club (1978)
7. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973)
8. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per first edition)
9. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
10. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974)
11. Buchan A&F Club
12. Callander A&F Club (
13. Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
14. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980)
15. Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
16. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
17. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
18. Derwentside A&F Club
19. Dingwall & District (May 1979 – per first report)
20. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971)
21. Dundee & District A&F Club
22. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
23. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980)
24. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
25. Ellon A&F Club (
26. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
27. Fintry A&F Club
28. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
29. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
30. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
31. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
32. Glendale Accordion Club (Jan 1973)
33. Highland A&F Club (Inverness)
34. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981)
35. Isle of Skye A&F Club (
36. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976)
37. Kintore A&F Club
38. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967)
39. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
40. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – per first edition)
41. Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973)
42. M.A.F.I.A. (early)
43. Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
44. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
45. Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1979)
46. North Cumbria A&F Club (originally Gretna started June 1966 – had to move to a venue in the North of England and changed name – eventually changed back when they returned to the Halcrow Stadium. No breaks in the continuity of the Club)
47. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971)
48. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975)
49. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978)
50. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club
51. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981)
52. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970)
53. Premier A&F Club NI (cNov 1980)
54. Rothbury Accordion Club (1987??)
55. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978)
56. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
57. Sutherland A&F Club (
58. Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition)
59. Thurso A&F Club (cSept 1981)
60. Turriff A&F Club (March 1982)
61. Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980)
62. Wick A&F Club (Oct 1975)
Not on official list at the start of the season (closed, did not renew membership or omitted in error?)
63. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
64. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
65. Club Accord
66. Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2?)
67. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
68. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
69. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
70. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
71. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
72. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
73. Gretna A&F Club (June 1966)
74. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
75. Kinlochsheil A&F Club (
76. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
77. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
78. Newcastleton Accordion Club
79. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
80. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
81. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
82. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
83. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
84. Wellbank A&F Club
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