Box and Fiddle
Year 30 No 02
October 2006
Price £2.30
44 Page Magazine
12 month subscription £25.30 + p&p £8.80 (UK)
Editor – Karin Ingram, Hawick
B&F Treasurer – Charlie Todd, Thankerton
The main features in the above issue were as follows (this is not a comprehensive detail of all it contained. The Club reports, in particular, are too time consuming at this stage to retype).
Editorial
This month we include our Guest Artiste List. Remember we’ll print additiona or amendments to it throughout the year free of charge.
Kelso A&F Club reaches the ripe old age of 30 this year. In their first season their guests were – Rob Gordon, John McGregor, Roger Dobson, John Crawford, Alan Coulson, Currie Brothers, Arthur Spink, Max Houliston and Bobby Crowe. Turn to Page 5 to see the line-up of stars at their Birthday Bash.
The Isle of Skye Festival is rapidly becoming and essential date in the B&F calendar. It seems that a good time was had by all once again this year. Thanks you to everyone who writes the reports for their Clubs.
If you’re off to Shetland this month then have a wonderful time.
Karin Ingram
Happy 30th Kelso
by Heather McLean
30th Anniversary Concert in The Tait Hall, Kelso – Sunday 24th September, 2006
On a warmer than average September day a near-capacity audience was present to witness this great milestone occasion. Bill Lees, President of Kelso Club, welcomed everyone and assured them of a first class programme of guests and supporting artistes. Bill introduced Jim Wilson, who had the job of compere.
Albany, the first of the guest artistes, got the proceeding under-way. Billy Anderson was, as usual, on top form with his wit and sharp sense of humour. Accompanying Billy, who was on accordion, were George Robb on guitar and Kenny Darnie on drums. Singing some beautiful songs (some in Gaelic) was Margaret MacLeod from Glasgow.
They were followed by The Bruce Lindsay Jnr Band, consisting of Bruce on button-box and melodeon, Bruce Snr on second accordion, John Sinton on double bass, Jimmy Scott on keyboard, Jock Ireland on drums and Hebbie Gray on fiddle. They played reels, waltzes, marches and jigs and then disaster struck! We had to send out an SOS to SSEB as we suddenly had no power! Bruce and the boys played some tunes acoustically for the enthusiastic dancers in the audience – The Black Mountain Reel, The Boston Two-Step and The Eva Three-Step.
With still no power everyone was asked to leave the hall for safety reasons until the SSEB checked what the problem was – unfortunately this took over half an hour. The audience was amazing patient under these unfortunate circumstances; thankfully it was dry and not too cold outside.
Once we were given the all-clear everyone returned to their seats and the proceedings were resumed with Neil Hardie and his Band. This popular Earlston-based band consisted of Neil on lead accordion, his sister Caroline on fiddle, Brian Forrest on second accordion, John Sinton on double bass and Alistair MacBeth on drums. They too played some selections for dancing. Other tunes played include Kuwait Pipers and many more, then Caroline played a lovely slow air, Mellerstain House, which is of course named for the well-known Borders tourist attraction.
Now for a real treat – The Lynella Dancers (a school of dancing from Duns). These youngsters were great, with Emma Black playing the pipes and Amy, Robin, Zoe and Zara dancing.
They were followed by Ian Girvan with a few very well sung songs including The Star O’ Rabbie Burns, Forty Shades of Green and Jock o’ Hazeldean. Next it was the turn of Ernie Gordon (just back from a harmonica festival) on the mouth organ, playing Squirrel in the Tree. Bob Liddle, a long standing supporter of Kelso Club, played a Phil Cunningham tune, Golden Tooth. Next to take the stage was George Butler, a Jedburgh-based bandleader, with his daughter on keyboard and Tom Herd on drums, giving us some of his popular selections. He was followed by Ron Purvis, another regular supporting artiste with again good selections. Sandy Ramage treated us to some tunes on his button-box – great stuff. Frank Mallen on keyboard gave us a pleasant change with some Country and Western selections. Frank, I am told, is a local taxi driver.
Next up were Gordon Brown from Kelso on lead accordion, Charlie McIntee on second accordion, and Sandy Redpath on drums. Their selection included the great Graeme Mitchell march Robbie Shepherd MBE. They then played a set for the Southern Rose Waltz for the dancers, and finished with a set of reels including The Donaldsons of Denholm who happened to be a couple who were present in the audience.
Charlie McIntee took the lead on his accordion with Brian Forrest on second accordion, Jim Nichol on keyboard and Bill Gillie, a founder member of Kelso Club, on drums. Selections included the lovely Helen Gardner’s Golden Wedding Waltz.
There was no interval as such but the audience had a chance to get a cup of tea and something to eat provided by the hard working ladies in the kitchen.
The Lynella Dancers came back on for their second spot and this time we were entertained with The Irish Jig from Amy and The Sailor’s Hornpipe from Zoe, Robin and Zara – a very enthusiastic performance and a pleasure to watch. Again the dancers were accompanied by Emma on pipes.
The raffle was drawn and unfortunately we were in darkness again for a short time until things were sorted. The it was on with the concert.
In their second spot Albany included a tune written by Billy Anderson called Nola Two-Step which is on his new CD and which was reviewed that day by Robbie Shepherd on The Reel Blend. They also played some American waltz tunes.
Next to return to the stage were Bruce Lindsay Jnr and his Band with some more great selections including some quickstep tunes, which provided a rare treat for the audience with Hebbie Gray on the saxophone.
The final performance of the evening was from Neil Hardie and his Band with some great sets to being this great concert to a close.
A big thankyou should be given to all the had working Committee and helpers of the Kelso A&F Club for organizing this brilliant event. Committee members are James Wilson, George Dickson, William Elliot, Walter Aitken, John Rutherford, John Crombie, Carolyn Rutherford, Janet Middlemiss, Jessie Howie and Cathy Wilkie. They did particularly well given the unfortunate and unforeseen problem of dealing with the power cut. I must include special thanks from Jock Thomson and myself for the invitation to represent the B&F magazine at this wonderful concert. Thank you, it was much appreciated.
Fiddle 2006
Edinburgh Assembly Rooms 17th – 19th November 2006
by
Isle of Skye Festival 2006
by
On Thursday, 25th May the second …………….
Take the Floor – Saturday Evenings 19.05 – 20.30 with Robbie Shepherd
Repeats
7th Oct 06 – Donald MacLeod SDB (Behind the scenes of TTF auditions)
14th Oct 06 – Ian Holmes SDB (Ian Holmes and his many accordions)
21st Oct 06 – Charlie Kirkpatrick SDB
28th Oct 06 – Gary Sutherland SDB (Debut broadcast) (John Ellis and his Highland Country Band)
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Westburn Park Lounge) –
Alnwick (The Farrier’s Arms – Shilbottle) 11th Oct 06 – Gordon Pattullo
Annan (St Andrew’s Social Club) - 15th Oct 06 – Garioch Blend
Arbroath (Viewfield Hotel) - 1st Oct 06 – The Occasionals
Armadale (Masonic Hall) – 5th Oct 06 – Raymond Carse
Balloch (St. Kessog’s Church Hall) – 15th Oct 06 – John Renton SDB
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) – 30th Oct 06 – Lindsay Weir SDB
Banff & District (Banff Springs Hotel) –
Beith & District (Anderson Hotel) – 16th Oct 06 – Jimmy Cassidy
Belford (Community Centre) –
Biggar (Municipal Hall) – 8th Oct 06 – Wayne Robertson & Malcolm Ross
Blairgowrie (Moorfield Hotel) - 10th Oct 06 – Bruce Lindsay Trio
Bromley (Trinity United Reform Church) - 10th Oct 06 – Deirdre Adamson
Button Key (Windygates Institute) – 12th Oct 06 – Hebbie Gray
Campsie (Glazert Country House Hotel) - 3rd Oct 06 – Jock Fraser SDB 11th Oct 06 – Jack Emblow & Tony Compton
Carlisle (St Margaret Mary’s Social Club) -
Castle Douglas (Urr Valley Country House Hotel) – 17th Oct 06 – Wayne Robertson
Coalburn (Miners’ Welfare) - 19th Oct 06 – Richard Smith SDB
Crieff & District (Crieff Hotel) 5th Oct 06 – Wayne Robertson & Malcolm Ross
Cults (Culter Sports & Social Club) 11th Oct 06 – Johnny Duncan Duo
Dalriada (Argyll Hotel, Lochgilphead)
Dingwall (National Hotel) – 4th Oct 06 – Ian Muir Trio
Dunblane (Victoria Hall) – 18th Oct 06 – Nicky McMichan Triuo
Dunfermline (Headwell Bowling Club) – 10th Oct 06 – Tommy Newcomen Duo
Dunoon & Cowal (McColl’s Hotel)
Duns (Masonic Lodge, Newtown St) 16th Oct 06 – David Vernon
East Kilbride (Masonic Hall, Kittoch St) –
Ellon (Station Hotel) – 24th Oct 06 – John Stuart SDB
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) – 23rd Oct 06 – Ian Cruickshanks SDB
Forfar (Plough Inn) - 29th Oct 06 - tbc
Forres (Victoria Hotel) – 11th Oct 06 – Scott Leslie SDB
Galashiels (Abbotsford Arms Hotel) – 5th Oct 06 – Pentland C.B.
Glendale (Black Bull Hotel, Wooler) – 19th Oct 06 – Wayne Robertson & Malcolm Ross
Glenfarg (Lomond Hotel) - 4th Oct 06 – Gary Donaldson Trio
Glenrothes (Victoria Hall, Coaltown of Balgownie) - 31st Oct 06 – Ian Hutson SDB
Gretna (Social & Athletic Club) - 1st Oct 06 – Mhairi Coutts Trio
Haddington (Railway Inn) - 1st Oct 06 Gordon Pattullo 29th Oct 06 – Marian Anderson SDB
Highland (Drumossie Hotel) – 16th Oct 06 – Michael Philip SDB
Inveraray (Argyll Hotel) - 11th Oct 06 – Iain Anderson Trio
Isle of Skye – (The Royal Hotel, Portree) - 5th Oct 06 – Tom Orr SDB
Islesteps (The Embassy Hotel) – 3rd Oct 06 – Neil Hardie Quintet
Kelso (Cross Keys Hotel) – 25th Oct 06 – Michael Philip SDB
Kintore (Torryburn Hotel) – 4th Oct 06 – Burns Brothers Trio
Ladybank (Railway Tavern) - 19th Oct 06 – Bruce Lindsay Trio
Lanark (Ravenstruther Hall) - 23rd Oct 06 – Colin Garvin SDB
Langholm (Crown Hotel) – 11th Oct 06 – Blair Gardiner SDB
Lewis & Harris (Stornoway Legion) - 5th Oct 06 – Gordon Pattullo
Livingston (Hilcroft Hotel, Whitburn) 17th Oct 06 – Karyn McCulloch
Lockerbie (Queen’s Hotel) - 31st Oct 06 – John Stuart SDB
Mauchline (Harry Lyle Suite) - 17th Oct 06 – Gary Blair
Montrose (Park Hotel) – 4th Oct 06 – Jimmy Lindsay Trio
Newburgh (The Ship Inn) - 26th Oct 06 – Lindsay Weir Trio
Newmill-on-Teviot (Newmill Country Inn) - 18th Oct 06 – Ian Muir Trio
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) – 30th Oct 06 – David Sturgeon & the Waverley SDB
North East (Royal British Legion, Keith) – 3rd Oct 06 – Michael Philip SDB
Oban (McTavish’s Kitchen) – 5th Oct 06 – Roy Hendrie Trio
Orkney (Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall) –
Peebles (Rugby Social Club) – 26th Oct 06 – Michael Philip SDB
Perth (Salutation Hotel) – 17th Oct 06 – Deoch ‘n’ Dorus
Phoenix (Argyll Arms hotel, Ardrishaig)
Premier NI (Chimney Corner Hotel) -
Reading Scottish Fiddlers (Willowbank Infant School, Woodley) -
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloan) – 10th Oct 06 – Blair Gardiner Trio
Rothbury (Queen’s Head) - 5th Oct 06 – John Stuart SDB
Scottish Accordion Music (Banchory) -
Selkirk (Cricket Club) - 12th Oct 06 – The Occasionals
Shetland (Shetland Hotel, Lerwick) -
Stonehouse (Bowling Club) - 4th Oct 06 – Alasdair Heron Trio
Sutherland (Rogart Hall) - 21st Oct 06 – Lomond CB
Thornhill (Bowling Club Hall) - 10th Oct 06 – Thornhill & District Young Accordionists
Thurso (Pentland Hotel) – 2nd Oct 06 – Gordon Pattullo
Turriff (Royal British Legion) – 5th Oct 06 – Alistair Salter & Ian Thow
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) – 19th Oct 06 – Walter Perrie
West Barnes (West Barnes Inn) 12th Oct 06 – Jock Fraser SDB
Wick (MacKay’s Hotel) – 17th Oct 06 – Nicky McMichan Trio
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Alnwick
2. Annan
3. Arbroath
4. Banchory
5. Biggar
6. Blairgowrie
7. Campsie
8. Coalburn
9. Crieff
10. Dingwall
11. Dunblane
12. Dunfermline
13. Duns
14. Forres
15. Glenrothes
16. Gretna
17. Highland
18. Islesteps
19. Kintore
20. Ladybank
21. Lewis & Harris
22. Montrose
23. North East
24. Premier
25. Renfrew
26. Thornhill
27. Turriff
28. Tynedale
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT OCT 2005
(Clubs didn’t necessarily notify the Assoc when they closed so the following may not be entirely correct. Only the clubs submitting the reports or in the Club Diary above were definitely open.)
1. Aberdeen A&F Club (1975 – present)
2. Alnwick A&F Club (Aug 1975 – present)
3. Annan A&F Club (joined Assoc in 1996 but started 1985 – present)
4. Arbroath A&F Club (1991? – present)
5. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months) Closed early 08-09
6. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue – present)
7. Banchory A&F Club (1978 – present)
8. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973 – present)
9. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per first edition – present)
10. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
11. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974 – present)
12. Blairgowrie A&F Club (
13. Brittania B&F Club ( joined 07-08
14. Bromley A&F Club (joined 95-96 – closed early 08-09)
15. Button Key A&F Club (
16. Campsie A&F Club (Nov 95 – present)
17. Carlisle A&F Club (joined Sept 1993 -
18. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980 – present)
19. Coalburn A&F Club (
20. Crathes (aka Scottish Accordion Music – Crathes) (Nov 1997 -
21. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
22. Cults A & F Club (
23. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
24. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
25. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971 – present)
26. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
27. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
28. Duns A&F Club (formed 20th Sept 04 – present)
29. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980 – Closed 04/05)
30. Ellon A&F Club (
31. Fintry A&F Club (Dec 1972 – reformed Jan 1980 – present)
32. Forfar A&F Club (
33. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
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. Glenfarg A&F Club (formed 1988 joined Assoc Mar 95 -
38. Glenrothes A&F Club (Mar 93?
39. 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)
40. Haddington A&F Club (formed Feb 2005 - )
41. Highland A&F Club (Inverness) (Nov 1973 – present)
42. Inveraray A&F Club (Feb 1991 - present)
43. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981 – present – n.b. evolved from the original Dumfries Club)
44. Isle of Skye A&F Club (June 1983 – present)
45. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976 – present)
46. Kintore A&F Club (
47. Ladybank A&F Club (joined Apr 98 but formed earlier
48. Lanark A&F Club (joined Sept 96 – closed March 2015)
49. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967 - present)
50. Lewis & Harris A&F Club (Aug 1994 -
51. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – present)
52. Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973 - present)
53. Maine Valley A&F Club (
54. Mauchline A&F Club (Sept 1983 - present)
55. Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
56. Newburgh A&F Club (joined 2002 but founded
57. Newmill-on-Teviot (Hawick) (Formed late 1988 joined Assoc 1999
58. Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1977 - present)
59. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971 - present)
60. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975 - present)
61. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978 - present)
62. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981 - present)
63. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970 - present)
64. Premier A&F Club NI (April 1980)
65. Phoenix A&F Club, Ardrishaig (Dec 2004 -
66. Renfrew A&F Club (1984 -
67. Rothbury Accordion Club (7th Feb 1974) orig called Coquetdale
68. Selkirk A&F Club (
69. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978 - present)
70. Stonehouse A&F Club (first report June 05 -
71. Sutherland A&F Club (
72. Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition – closed April 2014)
73. Thurso A&F Club (Oct 1981 - present)
74. Turriff A&F Club (March 1982 - present)
75. Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980 - present)
76. West Barnes ( - present)
77. 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?)
78. Acharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
79. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition) Closed
80. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
81. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
82. Brigmill A&F Club (Oct 1990) Closed
83. Buchan A&F Club
84 Callander A&F Club (
85 Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
86 Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
87 Club Accord
88 Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2? – became Rothbury?)
89. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
90. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
91. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
92. Derwentside A&F Club
93. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
94. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
95. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
96. Dundee & District A&F Club (1970? – 1995?)
97. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
98. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
99. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
100. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
101. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
102. Islay A&F Club (23 Apr 93 -
103. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
104. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
105. M.A.F.I.A. (1966 – 1993?)
106. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
107. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
108. Muirhead A&F Club (Dec 1994 -
109. Mull A&F Club
110. Newcastleton Accordion Club
111. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
112. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
113. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club (closed April 1992 – per Sept Editorial)
114. Reading Scottish Fiddlers (cMarch 1997
115. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
116. Stirling A&F Club (Oct 1991 – closed 20000/01?)
117. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
118. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
119. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
120. Tranent A&F Club
121. Vancouver
122. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
123. Wellbank A&F Club
124. Yarrow (prev known as Etterick & Yarrow) (Jan 1989 – closed 2001/02)
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B&F Treasurer – Charlie Todd, Thankerton
The main features in the above issue were as follows (this is not a comprehensive detail of all it contained. The Club reports, in particular, are too time consuming at this stage to retype).
Editorial
This month we include our Guest Artiste List. Remember we’ll print additiona or amendments to it throughout the year free of charge.
Kelso A&F Club reaches the ripe old age of 30 this year. In their first season their guests were – Rob Gordon, John McGregor, Roger Dobson, John Crawford, Alan Coulson, Currie Brothers, Arthur Spink, Max Houliston and Bobby Crowe. Turn to Page 5 to see the line-up of stars at their Birthday Bash.
The Isle of Skye Festival is rapidly becoming and essential date in the B&F calendar. It seems that a good time was had by all once again this year. Thanks you to everyone who writes the reports for their Clubs.
If you’re off to Shetland this month then have a wonderful time.
Karin Ingram
Happy 30th Kelso
by Heather McLean
30th Anniversary Concert in The Tait Hall, Kelso – Sunday 24th September, 2006
On a warmer than average September day a near-capacity audience was present to witness this great milestone occasion. Bill Lees, President of Kelso Club, welcomed everyone and assured them of a first class programme of guests and supporting artistes. Bill introduced Jim Wilson, who had the job of compere.
Albany, the first of the guest artistes, got the proceeding under-way. Billy Anderson was, as usual, on top form with his wit and sharp sense of humour. Accompanying Billy, who was on accordion, were George Robb on guitar and Kenny Darnie on drums. Singing some beautiful songs (some in Gaelic) was Margaret MacLeod from Glasgow.
They were followed by The Bruce Lindsay Jnr Band, consisting of Bruce on button-box and melodeon, Bruce Snr on second accordion, John Sinton on double bass, Jimmy Scott on keyboard, Jock Ireland on drums and Hebbie Gray on fiddle. They played reels, waltzes, marches and jigs and then disaster struck! We had to send out an SOS to SSEB as we suddenly had no power! Bruce and the boys played some tunes acoustically for the enthusiastic dancers in the audience – The Black Mountain Reel, The Boston Two-Step and The Eva Three-Step.
With still no power everyone was asked to leave the hall for safety reasons until the SSEB checked what the problem was – unfortunately this took over half an hour. The audience was amazing patient under these unfortunate circumstances; thankfully it was dry and not too cold outside.
Once we were given the all-clear everyone returned to their seats and the proceedings were resumed with Neil Hardie and his Band. This popular Earlston-based band consisted of Neil on lead accordion, his sister Caroline on fiddle, Brian Forrest on second accordion, John Sinton on double bass and Alistair MacBeth on drums. They too played some selections for dancing. Other tunes played include Kuwait Pipers and many more, then Caroline played a lovely slow air, Mellerstain House, which is of course named for the well-known Borders tourist attraction.
Now for a real treat – The Lynella Dancers (a school of dancing from Duns). These youngsters were great, with Emma Black playing the pipes and Amy, Robin, Zoe and Zara dancing.
They were followed by Ian Girvan with a few very well sung songs including The Star O’ Rabbie Burns, Forty Shades of Green and Jock o’ Hazeldean. Next it was the turn of Ernie Gordon (just back from a harmonica festival) on the mouth organ, playing Squirrel in the Tree. Bob Liddle, a long standing supporter of Kelso Club, played a Phil Cunningham tune, Golden Tooth. Next to take the stage was George Butler, a Jedburgh-based bandleader, with his daughter on keyboard and Tom Herd on drums, giving us some of his popular selections. He was followed by Ron Purvis, another regular supporting artiste with again good selections. Sandy Ramage treated us to some tunes on his button-box – great stuff. Frank Mallen on keyboard gave us a pleasant change with some Country and Western selections. Frank, I am told, is a local taxi driver.
Next up were Gordon Brown from Kelso on lead accordion, Charlie McIntee on second accordion, and Sandy Redpath on drums. Their selection included the great Graeme Mitchell march Robbie Shepherd MBE. They then played a set for the Southern Rose Waltz for the dancers, and finished with a set of reels including The Donaldsons of Denholm who happened to be a couple who were present in the audience.
Charlie McIntee took the lead on his accordion with Brian Forrest on second accordion, Jim Nichol on keyboard and Bill Gillie, a founder member of Kelso Club, on drums. Selections included the lovely Helen Gardner’s Golden Wedding Waltz.
There was no interval as such but the audience had a chance to get a cup of tea and something to eat provided by the hard working ladies in the kitchen.
The Lynella Dancers came back on for their second spot and this time we were entertained with The Irish Jig from Amy and The Sailor’s Hornpipe from Zoe, Robin and Zara – a very enthusiastic performance and a pleasure to watch. Again the dancers were accompanied by Emma on pipes.
The raffle was drawn and unfortunately we were in darkness again for a short time until things were sorted. The it was on with the concert.
In their second spot Albany included a tune written by Billy Anderson called Nola Two-Step which is on his new CD and which was reviewed that day by Robbie Shepherd on The Reel Blend. They also played some American waltz tunes.
Next to return to the stage were Bruce Lindsay Jnr and his Band with some more great selections including some quickstep tunes, which provided a rare treat for the audience with Hebbie Gray on the saxophone.
The final performance of the evening was from Neil Hardie and his Band with some great sets to being this great concert to a close.
A big thankyou should be given to all the had working Committee and helpers of the Kelso A&F Club for organizing this brilliant event. Committee members are James Wilson, George Dickson, William Elliot, Walter Aitken, John Rutherford, John Crombie, Carolyn Rutherford, Janet Middlemiss, Jessie Howie and Cathy Wilkie. They did particularly well given the unfortunate and unforeseen problem of dealing with the power cut. I must include special thanks from Jock Thomson and myself for the invitation to represent the B&F magazine at this wonderful concert. Thank you, it was much appreciated.
Fiddle 2006
Edinburgh Assembly Rooms 17th – 19th November 2006
by
Isle of Skye Festival 2006
by
On Thursday, 25th May the second …………….
Take the Floor – Saturday Evenings 19.05 – 20.30 with Robbie Shepherd
Repeats
7th Oct 06 – Donald MacLeod SDB (Behind the scenes of TTF auditions)
14th Oct 06 – Ian Holmes SDB (Ian Holmes and his many accordions)
21st Oct 06 – Charlie Kirkpatrick SDB
28th Oct 06 – Gary Sutherland SDB (Debut broadcast) (John Ellis and his Highland Country Band)
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Westburn Park Lounge) –
Alnwick (The Farrier’s Arms – Shilbottle) 11th Oct 06 – Gordon Pattullo
Annan (St Andrew’s Social Club) - 15th Oct 06 – Garioch Blend
Arbroath (Viewfield Hotel) - 1st Oct 06 – The Occasionals
Armadale (Masonic Hall) – 5th Oct 06 – Raymond Carse
Balloch (St. Kessog’s Church Hall) – 15th Oct 06 – John Renton SDB
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) – 30th Oct 06 – Lindsay Weir SDB
Banff & District (Banff Springs Hotel) –
Beith & District (Anderson Hotel) – 16th Oct 06 – Jimmy Cassidy
Belford (Community Centre) –
Biggar (Municipal Hall) – 8th Oct 06 – Wayne Robertson & Malcolm Ross
Blairgowrie (Moorfield Hotel) - 10th Oct 06 – Bruce Lindsay Trio
Bromley (Trinity United Reform Church) - 10th Oct 06 – Deirdre Adamson
Button Key (Windygates Institute) – 12th Oct 06 – Hebbie Gray
Campsie (Glazert Country House Hotel) - 3rd Oct 06 – Jock Fraser SDB 11th Oct 06 – Jack Emblow & Tony Compton
Carlisle (St Margaret Mary’s Social Club) -
Castle Douglas (Urr Valley Country House Hotel) – 17th Oct 06 – Wayne Robertson
Coalburn (Miners’ Welfare) - 19th Oct 06 – Richard Smith SDB
Crieff & District (Crieff Hotel) 5th Oct 06 – Wayne Robertson & Malcolm Ross
Cults (Culter Sports & Social Club) 11th Oct 06 – Johnny Duncan Duo
Dalriada (Argyll Hotel, Lochgilphead)
Dingwall (National Hotel) – 4th Oct 06 – Ian Muir Trio
Dunblane (Victoria Hall) – 18th Oct 06 – Nicky McMichan Triuo
Dunfermline (Headwell Bowling Club) – 10th Oct 06 – Tommy Newcomen Duo
Dunoon & Cowal (McColl’s Hotel)
Duns (Masonic Lodge, Newtown St) 16th Oct 06 – David Vernon
East Kilbride (Masonic Hall, Kittoch St) –
Ellon (Station Hotel) – 24th Oct 06 – John Stuart SDB
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) – 23rd Oct 06 – Ian Cruickshanks SDB
Forfar (Plough Inn) - 29th Oct 06 - tbc
Forres (Victoria Hotel) – 11th Oct 06 – Scott Leslie SDB
Galashiels (Abbotsford Arms Hotel) – 5th Oct 06 – Pentland C.B.
Glendale (Black Bull Hotel, Wooler) – 19th Oct 06 – Wayne Robertson & Malcolm Ross
Glenfarg (Lomond Hotel) - 4th Oct 06 – Gary Donaldson Trio
Glenrothes (Victoria Hall, Coaltown of Balgownie) - 31st Oct 06 – Ian Hutson SDB
Gretna (Social & Athletic Club) - 1st Oct 06 – Mhairi Coutts Trio
Haddington (Railway Inn) - 1st Oct 06 Gordon Pattullo 29th Oct 06 – Marian Anderson SDB
Highland (Drumossie Hotel) – 16th Oct 06 – Michael Philip SDB
Inveraray (Argyll Hotel) - 11th Oct 06 – Iain Anderson Trio
Isle of Skye – (The Royal Hotel, Portree) - 5th Oct 06 – Tom Orr SDB
Islesteps (The Embassy Hotel) – 3rd Oct 06 – Neil Hardie Quintet
Kelso (Cross Keys Hotel) – 25th Oct 06 – Michael Philip SDB
Kintore (Torryburn Hotel) – 4th Oct 06 – Burns Brothers Trio
Ladybank (Railway Tavern) - 19th Oct 06 – Bruce Lindsay Trio
Lanark (Ravenstruther Hall) - 23rd Oct 06 – Colin Garvin SDB
Langholm (Crown Hotel) – 11th Oct 06 – Blair Gardiner SDB
Lewis & Harris (Stornoway Legion) - 5th Oct 06 – Gordon Pattullo
Livingston (Hilcroft Hotel, Whitburn) 17th Oct 06 – Karyn McCulloch
Lockerbie (Queen’s Hotel) - 31st Oct 06 – John Stuart SDB
Mauchline (Harry Lyle Suite) - 17th Oct 06 – Gary Blair
Montrose (Park Hotel) – 4th Oct 06 – Jimmy Lindsay Trio
Newburgh (The Ship Inn) - 26th Oct 06 – Lindsay Weir Trio
Newmill-on-Teviot (Newmill Country Inn) - 18th Oct 06 – Ian Muir Trio
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) – 30th Oct 06 – David Sturgeon & the Waverley SDB
North East (Royal British Legion, Keith) – 3rd Oct 06 – Michael Philip SDB
Oban (McTavish’s Kitchen) – 5th Oct 06 – Roy Hendrie Trio
Orkney (Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall) –
Peebles (Rugby Social Club) – 26th Oct 06 – Michael Philip SDB
Perth (Salutation Hotel) – 17th Oct 06 – Deoch ‘n’ Dorus
Phoenix (Argyll Arms hotel, Ardrishaig)
Premier NI (Chimney Corner Hotel) -
Reading Scottish Fiddlers (Willowbank Infant School, Woodley) -
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloan) – 10th Oct 06 – Blair Gardiner Trio
Rothbury (Queen’s Head) - 5th Oct 06 – John Stuart SDB
Scottish Accordion Music (Banchory) -
Selkirk (Cricket Club) - 12th Oct 06 – The Occasionals
Shetland (Shetland Hotel, Lerwick) -
Stonehouse (Bowling Club) - 4th Oct 06 – Alasdair Heron Trio
Sutherland (Rogart Hall) - 21st Oct 06 – Lomond CB
Thornhill (Bowling Club Hall) - 10th Oct 06 – Thornhill & District Young Accordionists
Thurso (Pentland Hotel) – 2nd Oct 06 – Gordon Pattullo
Turriff (Royal British Legion) – 5th Oct 06 – Alistair Salter & Ian Thow
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) – 19th Oct 06 – Walter Perrie
West Barnes (West Barnes Inn) 12th Oct 06 – Jock Fraser SDB
Wick (MacKay’s Hotel) – 17th Oct 06 – Nicky McMichan Trio
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Alnwick
2. Annan
3. Arbroath
4. Banchory
5. Biggar
6. Blairgowrie
7. Campsie
8. Coalburn
9. Crieff
10. Dingwall
11. Dunblane
12. Dunfermline
13. Duns
14. Forres
15. Glenrothes
16. Gretna
17. Highland
18. Islesteps
19. Kintore
20. Ladybank
21. Lewis & Harris
22. Montrose
23. North East
24. Premier
25. Renfrew
26. Thornhill
27. Turriff
28. Tynedale
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT OCT 2005
(Clubs didn’t necessarily notify the Assoc when they closed so the following may not be entirely correct. Only the clubs submitting the reports or in the Club Diary above were definitely open.)
1. Aberdeen A&F Club (1975 – present)
2. Alnwick A&F Club (Aug 1975 – present)
3. Annan A&F Club (joined Assoc in 1996 but started 1985 – present)
4. Arbroath A&F Club (1991? – present)
5. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months) Closed early 08-09
6. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue – present)
7. Banchory A&F Club (1978 – present)
8. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973 – present)
9. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per first edition – present)
10. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
11. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974 – present)
12. Blairgowrie A&F Club (
13. Brittania B&F Club ( joined 07-08
14. Bromley A&F Club (joined 95-96 – closed early 08-09)
15. Button Key A&F Club (
16. Campsie A&F Club (Nov 95 – present)
17. Carlisle A&F Club (joined Sept 1993 -
18. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980 – present)
19. Coalburn A&F Club (
20. Crathes (aka Scottish Accordion Music – Crathes) (Nov 1997 -
21. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
22. Cults A & F Club (
23. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
24. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
25. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971 – present)
26. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
27. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
28. Duns A&F Club (formed 20th Sept 04 – present)
29. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980 – Closed 04/05)
30. Ellon A&F Club (
31. Fintry A&F Club (Dec 1972 – reformed Jan 1980 – present)
32. Forfar A&F Club (
33. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
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. Glenfarg A&F Club (formed 1988 joined Assoc Mar 95 -
38. Glenrothes A&F Club (Mar 93?
39. 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)
40. Haddington A&F Club (formed Feb 2005 - )
41. Highland A&F Club (Inverness) (Nov 1973 – present)
42. Inveraray A&F Club (Feb 1991 - present)
43. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981 – present – n.b. evolved from the original Dumfries Club)
44. Isle of Skye A&F Club (June 1983 – present)
45. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976 – present)
46. Kintore A&F Club (
47. Ladybank A&F Club (joined Apr 98 but formed earlier
48. Lanark A&F Club (joined Sept 96 – closed March 2015)
49. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967 - present)
50. Lewis & Harris A&F Club (Aug 1994 -
51. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – present)
52. Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973 - present)
53. Maine Valley A&F Club (
54. Mauchline A&F Club (Sept 1983 - present)
55. Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
56. Newburgh A&F Club (joined 2002 but founded
57. Newmill-on-Teviot (Hawick) (Formed late 1988 joined Assoc 1999
58. Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1977 - present)
59. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971 - present)
60. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975 - present)
61. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978 - present)
62. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981 - present)
63. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970 - present)
64. Premier A&F Club NI (April 1980)
65. Phoenix A&F Club, Ardrishaig (Dec 2004 -
66. Renfrew A&F Club (1984 -
67. Rothbury Accordion Club (7th Feb 1974) orig called Coquetdale
68. Selkirk A&F Club (
69. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978 - present)
70. Stonehouse A&F Club (first report June 05 -
71. Sutherland A&F Club (
72. Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition – closed April 2014)
73. Thurso A&F Club (Oct 1981 - present)
74. Turriff A&F Club (March 1982 - present)
75. Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980 - present)
76. West Barnes ( - present)
77. 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?)
78. Acharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
79. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition) Closed
80. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
81. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
82. Brigmill A&F Club (Oct 1990) Closed
83. Buchan A&F Club
84 Callander A&F Club (
85 Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
86 Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
87 Club Accord
88 Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2? – became Rothbury?)
89. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
90. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
91. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
92. Derwentside A&F Club
93. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
94. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
95. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
96. Dundee & District A&F Club (1970? – 1995?)
97. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
98. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
99. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
100. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
101. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
102. Islay A&F Club (23 Apr 93 -
103. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
104. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
105. M.A.F.I.A. (1966 – 1993?)
106. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
107. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
108. Muirhead A&F Club (Dec 1994 -
109. Mull A&F Club
110. Newcastleton Accordion Club
111. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
112. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
113. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club (closed April 1992 – per Sept Editorial)
114. Reading Scottish Fiddlers (cMarch 1997
115. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
116. Stirling A&F Club (Oct 1991 – closed 20000/01?)
117. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
118. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
119. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
120. Tranent A&F Club
121. Vancouver
122. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
123. Wellbank A&F Club
124. Yarrow (prev known as Etterick & Yarrow) (Jan 1989 – closed 2001/02)
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