Box and Fiddle
Year 25 No 01
September 2001
Price £1.20
44 Page Magazine
7 month subscription £12
Editor – Karin Ingram, Hawick
B&F Treasurer – Sandra Fleming, Blairgowrie
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).
Letter from the Chairman
Nicol McLaren
It has become clear to me that some confusion exists regarding a debate around the future of the Box and Fiddle which took place at the AGM on Sunday, 24th June 2001 – indeed a former member of the NAAFC Executive Committee may even be misrepresenting the Association and its running. I therefore write to you to clarify the position.
The Background
This year has seen the Box and Fiddle move forward another step under the direction of firstly Grant Crawford, and then Karin Ingram. The Committee is particularly grateful to Karin who stepped into the breach when Grant resigned.
I believe that we now have the best publication representing our kind of music anywhere in the UK which is being delivered ‘in full and on time’ throughout the country.
This has not been achieved without a great deal of time and effort from the new Box and Fiddle Management Committee and the many hours which Karin spends setting the magazine up for print. This now takes over 40 hours per week and has only been possible since the completion of Karin’s contract with the Dance Trust. This is a far cry from being a hobby for evenings and some weekends as was the case in the past when previous Editors had full time jobs.
After speaking to many of you throughout the last couple of months it is clear that the response to the ‘new, bigger and better’ Box and Fiddle was more than just favourable and that no-one wished to see us take a retrograde step in its production.
Proper management and administration of the Box and Fiddle, to see it flourish and develop, both in content and in volume of sales requires a spectrum of skills – communication skills, IT skills and writing skills for a start, and an ability to pursue any potential ways of generating additional income, starting with advertising which has slipped back over the last couple of years.
To this end the Executive Committee felt that the time had come to look seriously at the possibility of contracting the services of the Editor – Karin was being deprived of the opportunity to take on paid employment due to her commitment to our magazine. This, as you will surely agree, could not continue.
The Finance Sub committee of the Executive Committee was asked to look at the figures, based on current revenue and cost as to how much of an increase in cover price would be required to pay a re-imbursement to the Editor of £1,375 per issue (8 issues = £11,000). Karin was asked to produce a full business plan for the Box and Fiddle as to how she proposed to further develop the magazine, and the impact this would potentially have on cost.
These examinations were undertaken, and their findings submitted to the Executive Committee.
The Proposals
At the AGM, the following proposals were presented;
The Finance Sub Committee proposed that, at the current level of activity i.e. for the number of magazines sold and with the current revenue from advertising, the price would have to increase from £1.20 to £2.00 per copy if the standard was to be maintained.
From the floor, a proposal that the cover price be increased from £1.20 to £1.50 as, although it was thought to be worth more, this would be the maximum increase we could expect members to be willing to pay.
Karin Ingram suggested that, with her business plan to increase sales, a small increase in advertising rates and volume (we have the lowest advertising rates of any magazine covering our scene), and generation of income from the new Box and Fiddle Website, she believed that we could manage to continue with a cover price increase from £1.20 to £1.75
Karin also believes that there could be an opportunity to increase production of the Box and Fiddle to a 12-month publication.
After very lengthy and, at times, heated debate, it was decided that the price of the Box and Fiddle would be increased form £1.20 to £1.75 per issue. This increase would be deferred until the October issue to allow Clubs time to make their members aware of the change.
On the suggestion of increasing from 8 issues to 12 issues, again after further lengthy debate, it was agreed that this was to be left to the Executive Committee to make the final decision if there was thought to be enough support. The Executive Committee would reserve the right to adjust the Editor’s remuneration in the light of the success or otherwise over the extra issues should they be published. Clearly, Clubs, which do not meet in the summer months, will have no compulsion to purchase these magazines.
Summary
1) The Box and Fiddle will increase in price from £1.20 to £1.75 from the October issue
The Executive Committee will look at proposals to increase production from 8 issues per year 2) to 12 issues per year. Clubs, which do not meet in the summer months, will have no compulsion to purchase these magazines and Clubs will be given the opportunity to declare their requirements in the Spring, prior to a final decision being taken.
3) The Editor will be contracted to produce the magazine at a rate of £1,375 per issue for 8 issues. The Executive Committee reserves the right to adjust this rate for subsequent issues depending on their success.
4) The Association will not be an employer of the Editor, but will treat her as a Contractor from whom the Association is purchasing a service, although whatever paperwork and returns require to be made to the Inland Revenue will be properly dealt with.
I hope this clears up any confusion, which may have arisen, for whatever reason and look forward to you continued support.
If there are any queries whatsoever, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Editorial
As we go to press we have just heard of the sad news of the death of Alex Little. Our October issue will carry an obituary, and in the meantime we offer our condolences to the family. Alex was a real stalwart of the Accordion & Fiddle Club scene and will be missed by many people.
As you can see, most of this issue consists of Club Reports, and so we have had to hold back several articles for our bumper October issue.
Karin Ingram
The Dundee Gathering
by Robin Ellis
As tradition demands the last weekend in June is set aside for the AGM and Presentation Luncheon of the N.A.A.F.C. However, for those of us who travel some four hundred and fifty miles to the event, everything starts some seven days before. The first part of the journey along the A1 contains little of interest and the holiday really starts as we turn off onto the A68, surely one of the most enjoyable but little used roads in Britain. After crossing the all but invisible Border at Carter Bar we are finally in Scotland. A stop for refreshment in Jedburgh, and then on to our recently acquired holiday home betwixt the Fintry Hills and the Campsie Fells. Such are the benefits of retirement.
Sunday the 24th June proved, as is usually the case, to be a glorious day and our journey was completed along almost deserted roads to Dundee. The Annual General Meeting commenced at 11.00, but unlike previous years when all the business had been done in well under an hour, this year there was much to be discussed. Time passed, and it became obvious that the Chairman and the lunch organiser had realised that it was already 1.15 p.m. and there were still a number of items to be discussed. However all was well and at about 1.27 the meeting drew to a close and we all trooped downstairs to the ballroom of the Invercarse Hotel. There was no time for pre-lunch drinks and those who were waiting must have feared that they might me eating without us. However only a few minutes late the ballroom was full and lunch was served.
After the lunch Chairman, Nicol McLaren, welcomed all present and especially those who had been recipients of presentations in past years – Stan Saunders, Bobby Crowe, Ian Holmes, Billy Thom, Bill black and last but by no means least, Pam Wilkie. This year there were 4 presentations – the first being Bill Wilkie M.B.E. Everybody knows of Bill’s involvement in the excellent Perth Festival for the past 50 years, and many of us must have visited his shop in Perth, but did you know that he started his musical career in the RAF with Peter Sellers? That must have been a great double act! Now well past the legendary three score years and ten, he is still very lively and a great story teller. The second presentation was to Mickie Ainsworth, probably best known to most of us as the piano accordionist in the famous Ian Powrie Band of the 1950-60 era. I was surprised to learn that technically he is an Englishman, born in Yorkshire, but resident in Scotland from the age of eight. He started by playing modern and swing music with The Skyliners, but later, after meeting Jimmy Blue, moved over to traditional Scottish music. It is very reassuring to see that even though The Powrie Band broke up almost 40 years ago, Mickie is in fine spirits and still playing.
At this point Nicol decided that it was time for a little entertainment, and so we were introduced to our MC for the afternoon, Charlie Kirkpatrick. First on the stage was our Chairman and his band comprising – Nicol and Mickie on accordions, Maureen Rutherford on fiddle, Anne Rutherford on piano and Bobby Colgan on drums. A fine lively opening to the ceilidh – just how I like it. Next came Bill Black with his 3-row, Duncan Black on second box, Mabel Gray on piano and Billy thom on drums. A change from the traditional Scottish music followed with Morag Robertson playing music from the shows – solo –brave lady, we all know how lonely it feels up there on stage without any backing musicians! Bill Wilkie’s daughter Di was next on stage and, with some excellently improvised accompaniment by Maureen Rutherford and Robert Black, sang Pennies from Heaven and Somewhere Over the Rainbow. It is interesting that we all know the choruses from these songs, but somehow are never so sure of the verses – I wonder why? Then followed two more presentations. The first was to have been to Addie Harper of Wick, but illness prevented him from attending and so Nicol will be going to the far north to meet him in due course. Addie formed The Wick Scottish Dance Band just after the war and was a regular broadcaster for over thirty years.
The final presentation was to our Past chairman, Jim Johnstone. Jim is almost certainly the best know working bandleader today and actually made his first broadcast just over 50 years ago. Goodness knows when he started playing – although with his family connections it may well have been quite young. Who remembers John and Bobby Johnstone of the 1950s? A superb band in their time, and fortunately there are still in existence a few 45rpm records of their playing. They were his uncles, and it was with them that he played in those early days. We all know of Jim’s playing, but he has another side to his character – he is an excellent raconteur and can keep an audience very well entertained simply by talking to them and telling stories. Whether you believe all the stories is another matter! I just sit back and enjoy them. Jim then took the stage and, with Christine Legge on fiddle, Robert Black on second box, Duncan Black on piano and Billy Thom on drums, entertained us with that well-known ‘Jim Johnstone sound’ - together with the bonus of a delightful fiddle solo from Christine, a most unusual musician who can smile and play at the same time. Most musicians can’t (I know I can’t) but it is so nice to see that it can be done. I’m sure our audiences would appreciate it! As in past years, Jim then had to dash off to The King James Hotel in Edinburgh. I really must find out where he goes, and maybe see the show on day. Perhaps we should all go – what and end to the day that would be! Then followed some songs and stories from Bobby Colgan and some piping from Bobby Coghill. This was followed by Andrew Nairn, who sang a couple of humorous songs with backing from Maureen, Robert and Biully. One of our guests, Mickie Ainsworth, with Pam on piano and Bobby on drums, then took the stage, to be followed by Charlie Kirkpatrick (our MC) and his Shand Morino together with Mabel, Nicol and Charlie Todd on drums.
The afternoon ended with the traditional stramash. Last year there were 12 participants – this year only seven. Charlie, Nicol, Bill, Morag and myself on accordions, Maureen on piano and Charlie Todd on drums. Where were all the others? Still there is always another year.
Jack Cooper, who ran the event for many years has now handed over the reins to Jim Balneaves, who we must thank for his excellent organisation. It was now time to say goodbye to friends both old and new and wend our way home (although for Margaret and me it was not the end just yet – we were lucky, we still had another ten days of holiday).
See you all next year.
Thank You
fom Jim Balneaves
As the co-ordinator of the luncheon I wish to express my appreciation for the magnificent afternoon on June 24th, 2001.
My thanks go to :-
The Guests of Honour – Mickie Ainsworth, Jim Johnstone and Bill Wilkie for their gracious and amusing speeches. Sadly Addie Harper could not attend, but a presentation will shortly be made to him in Wick.
Nicol McLaren, for his support leading up to the event (Nicol, I forgive you for phoniong me when I was in the shower, but at least it was a clean conversation!)
Mo Rutherford, for a copy of 2000 seating plan, which was a great help.
Jack Cooper, who sent a postcard from Australia wishing all a successful lunch.
Charlir Kirkpatrick, for the excellent way he carried out his MC duties.
Alex Little, for his kind donation.
All the people who played and sang – this really made the afternoon.
My wife Helen, who took many phone calls.
Chiefly yourselves, who attended.
If the aforegoing seems like an Oscar acceptance speech, I’m sorry, but, as in that, there are so many to mention so now is the time to show emotion –T-H-A-N-K-S.
Finally, I wish you all the best for the coming year, and hope to see you all at the Invercarse Hotel, Dundee on 30th June 2002.
Greentrax
by Karin Ingram
Fifteen years down the road and some 250 albums later Greentrax presents a year to remember……….
Happy Birthday Dunblane
by Helen Robertson
I would like to congratulate the Dunblane Accordion and Fiddle Club on 30 years continuous existence.
Since moving to The Victoria Hall this season, both attendances and atmosphere have been better than ever – and that is without a drinks licence.
The guest artiste at the 30th Anniversary meeting was, appropriately, the one on the first – The Jim MacLeod Band. The whole band was in top form, and I have never heard Tommy Ford play better.
Here’s to the next 30!
Letters to the Editor
Take the Floor – Saturdays with Robbie Shepherd
1st Sept 01 – Addie Harper Jnr & the Wick Band + guests Gordon Gunn Trio and Argo Cameron
8th Sept 01 – James Coutts SDB + feature on Scottish Fiddle Orchestra ‘s 21st Anniversary
15th Sept 01 – Ian Holmes SDB + feature on ‘Give Way’
22nd Sept 01 – Graeme Mitchell SDB + guests Gordon Pattullo and Sangsters
29th Sept 01 – John Ellis & the Highland Country Band + feature on The Wick SDB
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Westburn Park Lounge) – 25th Sept 01 – Colin Dewar
Alnwick (The Farrier’s Arms – Shilbottle)
Annan (St Andrew’s Social Club) - 16th Sept 01 – Jim Paterson SDB
Arbroath (Viewfield Hotel) - 2nd Sept 01 – Bruce Lindsay Trio
Armadale (Masonic Hall) –
Balloch (St. Kessog’s Church Hall) – 16th Sept 01 – Donald MacLeod SDB
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) –
Banff & District (Banff Springs Hotel) –
Beith & District (Anderson Hotel) –
Belford (Community Centre) –
Biggar (Municipal Hall) – 9th Sept 01 – Morag Robertson Trio
Blairgowrie (Moorfield Hotel) - 11th Sept 01 – Fergie MacDonald Trio
Bromley (Trinity United Reform Church) -
Button Key (Windygates Institute) –
Campsie (Glazert Country House Hotel) - 4th Sept 01 – Fraser McGlynn Duo
Carlisle (St Margaret Mary’s Social Club) - 6th Sept 01 – Alan Helm
Castle Douglas (Urr Valley Country House Hotel) –
Coalburn (Miners’ Welfare) - 20th Sept 01 – Fraser McGlynn Duo
Crathes (Crathes Hall, Banchory) - 9th Sept 01 – All players welcome
Crieff & District (Crieff Hotel) 6th Sept 01 – Davie Stewart Trio
Cults (Culter Sports & Social Club)
Dalriada (Argyll Arms Hotel, Lochgilphead)
Dingwall (National Hotel) – 5th Sept 01 – Bill Black SDB
Dunblane (Victoria Hall) –
Dunfermline (Headwell Bowling Club) – 11th Sept 01 – Roger Crook & the Thistle Ceilidh Band
Dunoon & Cowal (McColl’s Hotel)
East Kilbride (Torrance Hotel) –
Ellon (Station Hotel) – 18th Sept 01 – Dick Black Band
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) – 24th Sept 01 – Bruce Lindsay Trio
Forfar (Plough Inn) -
Forres (Victoria Hotel) – 12th Sept 01 – Charlie Kirkpatrick Trio
Galashiels (Abbotsford Arms Hotel) –
Galston (Barr Castle Social Club) –
Glendale (Black Bull Hotel, Wooler) – 20th Sept 01 – Calum Wilson SDB
Glenfarg (Lomond Hotel) - 1st Sept 01 – Neil Galloway Trio
Glenrothes (Victoria Hall, Coaltown of Balgownie) - 25th Sept 01 – Bill Stewart SDB
Gretna (Halcrow Stadium) -
Highland (Drumossie Hotel) – 17th Sept 01 – Donny & Diane Trio
Inveraray (Argyll Hotel) -
Isle of Skye – (The Royal Hotel, Portree) -
Islesteps (The Embassy Hotel) –
Kelso (Ednam House Hotel) – 26th Sept 01 – David Cunningham Jnr SDB
Kintore (Torryburn Hotel) –
Lanark (Ravenstruther Hall) - 24th Sept 01 – David Cunningham Jnr SDB
Langholm (Crown Hotel) – 12th Sept 01 – The Reel Thing
Lesmahagow (Masonic Hall) – 13th Sept 01 – Wayne Robertson SDB
Lewis & Harris (Stornoway Legion) - 21st Sept 01 – Benbecula & Uist Club
Livingston (Hilcroft Hotel, Whitburn) 18th Sept 01 – Jean McConnachie Sound
Lockerbie (Queen’s Hotel) - 25th Sept 01 – Scott Leslie Trio
Mauchline (Harry Lyle Suite) -
Montrose (Park Hotel) – 5th Sept 01 – Tom Alexander
Newmill-on-Teviot (Newmill Country Inn) - 9th Sept 01 – Open Day
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) –
North East (Royal British Legion, Keith) – 4th Sept 01 – The Vass Family
Oban (McTavish’s Kitchen) –
Orkney (Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall) –
Peebles (Green Tree Hotel) –
Perth (Salutation Hotel) –
Premier NI (Camlin Function Rooms) -
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloan) –
Rothbury (Queen’s Head) -
Selkirk (Cricket Club) -
Shetland (Shetland Hotel, Lerwick) -
Stirling (Terraces Hotel) -
Sutherland (Rogart Hall) -
Thornhill (Masonic Hall) - 12th Sept 01 – Robert Whitehead Trio
Thurso (Pentland Hotel) –
Turriff (Royal British Legion) –
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) –
Wick (MacKay’s Hotel) –
Yarrow (Gordon Arms) -
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Alnwick & District
2. Annan
3. Arbroath
4. Balloch
5. Banff & District
6. Beith & District
7. Blairgowrie
8. Bromley
9. Button Key
10. Campsie
11. Carlisle
12. Coalburn
13. Crieff & District
14. Cults
15. Dingwall & District
16. Dunblane
17. Dunfermline & District
18. Dunoon & Cowal
19. Ellon
20. Fintry
21. Forfar
22. Forres
23. Galston
24. Glendale
25. Glenrothes
26. Highland
27. Isle of Skye
28. Kelso
29. Kintore
30. Lanark
31. Lewis & Harris
32. Livingston
33. Montrose
34. Newmill (on-Teviot)
35. Newtongrange
36. Perth
37. Premier
38. Rothbury
39. Shetland
40. Thurso
41. Turriff & district
42. Tynedale
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT OCT 1999
(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
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. Bromley A&F Club
14. Button Key A&F Club (
15. Campbeltown 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. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980)
29. Ellon A&F Club (
30. Fintry A&F Club (Dec 1972 – reformed Jan 1980 – present)
31. Forfar A&F Club (
32. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
33. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
34. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
35. Glendale Accordion Club (Jan 1973)
36. Glenfarg A&F Club (formed 1988 joined Assoc Mar 95 -
37. Glenrothes A&F Club (Mar 93?
38. 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)
39. Highland A&F Club (Inverness) (Nov 1973 – present)
40. Inveraray A&F Club (Feb 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 (June 1983 – present)
44. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976 – present)
45. Kintore A&F Club (
46. Ladybank A&F Club (joined Apr 98 but formed
47. Lanark A&F Club (joined Sept 96 – present)
48. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967 - present)
49. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
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. Mauchline A&F Club (Sept 1983 - present)
54. Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
55. Muirhead A&F Club (Dec 1994 -
56. Newmill-on-Teviot (Hawick) (Formed late 1988 joined Assoc 1999
57. Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1977 - present)
58. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971 - present)
59. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975 - present)
60. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978 - present)
61. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981 - present)
62. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970 - present)
63. Premier A&F Club NI (April 1980)
64. Renfrew A&F Club (1984 -
65. Rothbury Accordion Club (7th Feb 1974) orig called Coquetdale
66. Selkirk A&F Club (
67. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978 - present)
68. Stirling A&F Club (Oct 1991 - )
69. Sutherland A&F Club (
70. Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition – closed April 2014)
71. Thurso A&F Club (Oct 1981 - present)
72. Turriff A&F Club (March 1982 - present)
73. Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980 - present)
74. Vancouver
75. Wick A&F Club (Oct 1975 - present)
76. Yarrow (prev known as Etterick & Yarrow) (Jan 1989 – Mar 2001)
Not on official list at the start of the season (closed, did not renew membership or omitted in error?)
77. Acharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
78. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition) Closed
79. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
80. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
81. Brigmill A&F Club (Oct 1990) Closed
82. Buchan A&F Club
83. Callander A&F Club (
84. Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
85. Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
86. Club Accord
87. Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2? – became Rothbury?)
88. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
89. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
90. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
91. Derwentside A&F Club
92. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
93. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
94. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
95. Dundee & District A&F Club (1970? – 1995?)
96. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
97. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
98. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
99. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
100. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
101. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
102. M.A.F.I.A. (1966 – 1993?)
103. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
104. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
105. Mull A&F Club
106. Newcastleton Accordion Club
107. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
108. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
109. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club (closed April 1992 – per Sept Editorial)
110. Reading Scottish Fiddlers (cMarch 1997
111. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
112. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
113. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
114. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
115. Tranent A&F Club
116. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
117. Wellbank A&F Club
Advertising rates
Full Page - £120
Half Page - £60
Quarter Page - £30
B&F Treasurer – Sandra Fleming, Blairgowrie
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).
Letter from the Chairman
Nicol McLaren
It has become clear to me that some confusion exists regarding a debate around the future of the Box and Fiddle which took place at the AGM on Sunday, 24th June 2001 – indeed a former member of the NAAFC Executive Committee may even be misrepresenting the Association and its running. I therefore write to you to clarify the position.
The Background
This year has seen the Box and Fiddle move forward another step under the direction of firstly Grant Crawford, and then Karin Ingram. The Committee is particularly grateful to Karin who stepped into the breach when Grant resigned.
I believe that we now have the best publication representing our kind of music anywhere in the UK which is being delivered ‘in full and on time’ throughout the country.
This has not been achieved without a great deal of time and effort from the new Box and Fiddle Management Committee and the many hours which Karin spends setting the magazine up for print. This now takes over 40 hours per week and has only been possible since the completion of Karin’s contract with the Dance Trust. This is a far cry from being a hobby for evenings and some weekends as was the case in the past when previous Editors had full time jobs.
After speaking to many of you throughout the last couple of months it is clear that the response to the ‘new, bigger and better’ Box and Fiddle was more than just favourable and that no-one wished to see us take a retrograde step in its production.
Proper management and administration of the Box and Fiddle, to see it flourish and develop, both in content and in volume of sales requires a spectrum of skills – communication skills, IT skills and writing skills for a start, and an ability to pursue any potential ways of generating additional income, starting with advertising which has slipped back over the last couple of years.
To this end the Executive Committee felt that the time had come to look seriously at the possibility of contracting the services of the Editor – Karin was being deprived of the opportunity to take on paid employment due to her commitment to our magazine. This, as you will surely agree, could not continue.
The Finance Sub committee of the Executive Committee was asked to look at the figures, based on current revenue and cost as to how much of an increase in cover price would be required to pay a re-imbursement to the Editor of £1,375 per issue (8 issues = £11,000). Karin was asked to produce a full business plan for the Box and Fiddle as to how she proposed to further develop the magazine, and the impact this would potentially have on cost.
These examinations were undertaken, and their findings submitted to the Executive Committee.
The Proposals
At the AGM, the following proposals were presented;
The Finance Sub Committee proposed that, at the current level of activity i.e. for the number of magazines sold and with the current revenue from advertising, the price would have to increase from £1.20 to £2.00 per copy if the standard was to be maintained.
From the floor, a proposal that the cover price be increased from £1.20 to £1.50 as, although it was thought to be worth more, this would be the maximum increase we could expect members to be willing to pay.
Karin Ingram suggested that, with her business plan to increase sales, a small increase in advertising rates and volume (we have the lowest advertising rates of any magazine covering our scene), and generation of income from the new Box and Fiddle Website, she believed that we could manage to continue with a cover price increase from £1.20 to £1.75
Karin also believes that there could be an opportunity to increase production of the Box and Fiddle to a 12-month publication.
After very lengthy and, at times, heated debate, it was decided that the price of the Box and Fiddle would be increased form £1.20 to £1.75 per issue. This increase would be deferred until the October issue to allow Clubs time to make their members aware of the change.
On the suggestion of increasing from 8 issues to 12 issues, again after further lengthy debate, it was agreed that this was to be left to the Executive Committee to make the final decision if there was thought to be enough support. The Executive Committee would reserve the right to adjust the Editor’s remuneration in the light of the success or otherwise over the extra issues should they be published. Clearly, Clubs, which do not meet in the summer months, will have no compulsion to purchase these magazines.
Summary
1) The Box and Fiddle will increase in price from £1.20 to £1.75 from the October issue
The Executive Committee will look at proposals to increase production from 8 issues per year 2) to 12 issues per year. Clubs, which do not meet in the summer months, will have no compulsion to purchase these magazines and Clubs will be given the opportunity to declare their requirements in the Spring, prior to a final decision being taken.
3) The Editor will be contracted to produce the magazine at a rate of £1,375 per issue for 8 issues. The Executive Committee reserves the right to adjust this rate for subsequent issues depending on their success.
4) The Association will not be an employer of the Editor, but will treat her as a Contractor from whom the Association is purchasing a service, although whatever paperwork and returns require to be made to the Inland Revenue will be properly dealt with.
I hope this clears up any confusion, which may have arisen, for whatever reason and look forward to you continued support.
If there are any queries whatsoever, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Editorial
As we go to press we have just heard of the sad news of the death of Alex Little. Our October issue will carry an obituary, and in the meantime we offer our condolences to the family. Alex was a real stalwart of the Accordion & Fiddle Club scene and will be missed by many people.
As you can see, most of this issue consists of Club Reports, and so we have had to hold back several articles for our bumper October issue.
Karin Ingram
The Dundee Gathering
by Robin Ellis
As tradition demands the last weekend in June is set aside for the AGM and Presentation Luncheon of the N.A.A.F.C. However, for those of us who travel some four hundred and fifty miles to the event, everything starts some seven days before. The first part of the journey along the A1 contains little of interest and the holiday really starts as we turn off onto the A68, surely one of the most enjoyable but little used roads in Britain. After crossing the all but invisible Border at Carter Bar we are finally in Scotland. A stop for refreshment in Jedburgh, and then on to our recently acquired holiday home betwixt the Fintry Hills and the Campsie Fells. Such are the benefits of retirement.
Sunday the 24th June proved, as is usually the case, to be a glorious day and our journey was completed along almost deserted roads to Dundee. The Annual General Meeting commenced at 11.00, but unlike previous years when all the business had been done in well under an hour, this year there was much to be discussed. Time passed, and it became obvious that the Chairman and the lunch organiser had realised that it was already 1.15 p.m. and there were still a number of items to be discussed. However all was well and at about 1.27 the meeting drew to a close and we all trooped downstairs to the ballroom of the Invercarse Hotel. There was no time for pre-lunch drinks and those who were waiting must have feared that they might me eating without us. However only a few minutes late the ballroom was full and lunch was served.
After the lunch Chairman, Nicol McLaren, welcomed all present and especially those who had been recipients of presentations in past years – Stan Saunders, Bobby Crowe, Ian Holmes, Billy Thom, Bill black and last but by no means least, Pam Wilkie. This year there were 4 presentations – the first being Bill Wilkie M.B.E. Everybody knows of Bill’s involvement in the excellent Perth Festival for the past 50 years, and many of us must have visited his shop in Perth, but did you know that he started his musical career in the RAF with Peter Sellers? That must have been a great double act! Now well past the legendary three score years and ten, he is still very lively and a great story teller. The second presentation was to Mickie Ainsworth, probably best known to most of us as the piano accordionist in the famous Ian Powrie Band of the 1950-60 era. I was surprised to learn that technically he is an Englishman, born in Yorkshire, but resident in Scotland from the age of eight. He started by playing modern and swing music with The Skyliners, but later, after meeting Jimmy Blue, moved over to traditional Scottish music. It is very reassuring to see that even though The Powrie Band broke up almost 40 years ago, Mickie is in fine spirits and still playing.
At this point Nicol decided that it was time for a little entertainment, and so we were introduced to our MC for the afternoon, Charlie Kirkpatrick. First on the stage was our Chairman and his band comprising – Nicol and Mickie on accordions, Maureen Rutherford on fiddle, Anne Rutherford on piano and Bobby Colgan on drums. A fine lively opening to the ceilidh – just how I like it. Next came Bill Black with his 3-row, Duncan Black on second box, Mabel Gray on piano and Billy thom on drums. A change from the traditional Scottish music followed with Morag Robertson playing music from the shows – solo –brave lady, we all know how lonely it feels up there on stage without any backing musicians! Bill Wilkie’s daughter Di was next on stage and, with some excellently improvised accompaniment by Maureen Rutherford and Robert Black, sang Pennies from Heaven and Somewhere Over the Rainbow. It is interesting that we all know the choruses from these songs, but somehow are never so sure of the verses – I wonder why? Then followed two more presentations. The first was to have been to Addie Harper of Wick, but illness prevented him from attending and so Nicol will be going to the far north to meet him in due course. Addie formed The Wick Scottish Dance Band just after the war and was a regular broadcaster for over thirty years.
The final presentation was to our Past chairman, Jim Johnstone. Jim is almost certainly the best know working bandleader today and actually made his first broadcast just over 50 years ago. Goodness knows when he started playing – although with his family connections it may well have been quite young. Who remembers John and Bobby Johnstone of the 1950s? A superb band in their time, and fortunately there are still in existence a few 45rpm records of their playing. They were his uncles, and it was with them that he played in those early days. We all know of Jim’s playing, but he has another side to his character – he is an excellent raconteur and can keep an audience very well entertained simply by talking to them and telling stories. Whether you believe all the stories is another matter! I just sit back and enjoy them. Jim then took the stage and, with Christine Legge on fiddle, Robert Black on second box, Duncan Black on piano and Billy Thom on drums, entertained us with that well-known ‘Jim Johnstone sound’ - together with the bonus of a delightful fiddle solo from Christine, a most unusual musician who can smile and play at the same time. Most musicians can’t (I know I can’t) but it is so nice to see that it can be done. I’m sure our audiences would appreciate it! As in past years, Jim then had to dash off to The King James Hotel in Edinburgh. I really must find out where he goes, and maybe see the show on day. Perhaps we should all go – what and end to the day that would be! Then followed some songs and stories from Bobby Colgan and some piping from Bobby Coghill. This was followed by Andrew Nairn, who sang a couple of humorous songs with backing from Maureen, Robert and Biully. One of our guests, Mickie Ainsworth, with Pam on piano and Bobby on drums, then took the stage, to be followed by Charlie Kirkpatrick (our MC) and his Shand Morino together with Mabel, Nicol and Charlie Todd on drums.
The afternoon ended with the traditional stramash. Last year there were 12 participants – this year only seven. Charlie, Nicol, Bill, Morag and myself on accordions, Maureen on piano and Charlie Todd on drums. Where were all the others? Still there is always another year.
Jack Cooper, who ran the event for many years has now handed over the reins to Jim Balneaves, who we must thank for his excellent organisation. It was now time to say goodbye to friends both old and new and wend our way home (although for Margaret and me it was not the end just yet – we were lucky, we still had another ten days of holiday).
See you all next year.
Thank You
fom Jim Balneaves
As the co-ordinator of the luncheon I wish to express my appreciation for the magnificent afternoon on June 24th, 2001.
My thanks go to :-
The Guests of Honour – Mickie Ainsworth, Jim Johnstone and Bill Wilkie for their gracious and amusing speeches. Sadly Addie Harper could not attend, but a presentation will shortly be made to him in Wick.
Nicol McLaren, for his support leading up to the event (Nicol, I forgive you for phoniong me when I was in the shower, but at least it was a clean conversation!)
Mo Rutherford, for a copy of 2000 seating plan, which was a great help.
Jack Cooper, who sent a postcard from Australia wishing all a successful lunch.
Charlir Kirkpatrick, for the excellent way he carried out his MC duties.
Alex Little, for his kind donation.
All the people who played and sang – this really made the afternoon.
My wife Helen, who took many phone calls.
Chiefly yourselves, who attended.
If the aforegoing seems like an Oscar acceptance speech, I’m sorry, but, as in that, there are so many to mention so now is the time to show emotion –T-H-A-N-K-S.
Finally, I wish you all the best for the coming year, and hope to see you all at the Invercarse Hotel, Dundee on 30th June 2002.
Greentrax
by Karin Ingram
Fifteen years down the road and some 250 albums later Greentrax presents a year to remember……….
Happy Birthday Dunblane
by Helen Robertson
I would like to congratulate the Dunblane Accordion and Fiddle Club on 30 years continuous existence.
Since moving to The Victoria Hall this season, both attendances and atmosphere have been better than ever – and that is without a drinks licence.
The guest artiste at the 30th Anniversary meeting was, appropriately, the one on the first – The Jim MacLeod Band. The whole band was in top form, and I have never heard Tommy Ford play better.
Here’s to the next 30!
Letters to the Editor
Take the Floor – Saturdays with Robbie Shepherd
1st Sept 01 – Addie Harper Jnr & the Wick Band + guests Gordon Gunn Trio and Argo Cameron
8th Sept 01 – James Coutts SDB + feature on Scottish Fiddle Orchestra ‘s 21st Anniversary
15th Sept 01 – Ian Holmes SDB + feature on ‘Give Way’
22nd Sept 01 – Graeme Mitchell SDB + guests Gordon Pattullo and Sangsters
29th Sept 01 – John Ellis & the Highland Country Band + feature on The Wick SDB
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Westburn Park Lounge) – 25th Sept 01 – Colin Dewar
Alnwick (The Farrier’s Arms – Shilbottle)
Annan (St Andrew’s Social Club) - 16th Sept 01 – Jim Paterson SDB
Arbroath (Viewfield Hotel) - 2nd Sept 01 – Bruce Lindsay Trio
Armadale (Masonic Hall) –
Balloch (St. Kessog’s Church Hall) – 16th Sept 01 – Donald MacLeod SDB
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) –
Banff & District (Banff Springs Hotel) –
Beith & District (Anderson Hotel) –
Belford (Community Centre) –
Biggar (Municipal Hall) – 9th Sept 01 – Morag Robertson Trio
Blairgowrie (Moorfield Hotel) - 11th Sept 01 – Fergie MacDonald Trio
Bromley (Trinity United Reform Church) -
Button Key (Windygates Institute) –
Campsie (Glazert Country House Hotel) - 4th Sept 01 – Fraser McGlynn Duo
Carlisle (St Margaret Mary’s Social Club) - 6th Sept 01 – Alan Helm
Castle Douglas (Urr Valley Country House Hotel) –
Coalburn (Miners’ Welfare) - 20th Sept 01 – Fraser McGlynn Duo
Crathes (Crathes Hall, Banchory) - 9th Sept 01 – All players welcome
Crieff & District (Crieff Hotel) 6th Sept 01 – Davie Stewart Trio
Cults (Culter Sports & Social Club)
Dalriada (Argyll Arms Hotel, Lochgilphead)
Dingwall (National Hotel) – 5th Sept 01 – Bill Black SDB
Dunblane (Victoria Hall) –
Dunfermline (Headwell Bowling Club) – 11th Sept 01 – Roger Crook & the Thistle Ceilidh Band
Dunoon & Cowal (McColl’s Hotel)
East Kilbride (Torrance Hotel) –
Ellon (Station Hotel) – 18th Sept 01 – Dick Black Band
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) – 24th Sept 01 – Bruce Lindsay Trio
Forfar (Plough Inn) -
Forres (Victoria Hotel) – 12th Sept 01 – Charlie Kirkpatrick Trio
Galashiels (Abbotsford Arms Hotel) –
Galston (Barr Castle Social Club) –
Glendale (Black Bull Hotel, Wooler) – 20th Sept 01 – Calum Wilson SDB
Glenfarg (Lomond Hotel) - 1st Sept 01 – Neil Galloway Trio
Glenrothes (Victoria Hall, Coaltown of Balgownie) - 25th Sept 01 – Bill Stewart SDB
Gretna (Halcrow Stadium) -
Highland (Drumossie Hotel) – 17th Sept 01 – Donny & Diane Trio
Inveraray (Argyll Hotel) -
Isle of Skye – (The Royal Hotel, Portree) -
Islesteps (The Embassy Hotel) –
Kelso (Ednam House Hotel) – 26th Sept 01 – David Cunningham Jnr SDB
Kintore (Torryburn Hotel) –
Lanark (Ravenstruther Hall) - 24th Sept 01 – David Cunningham Jnr SDB
Langholm (Crown Hotel) – 12th Sept 01 – The Reel Thing
Lesmahagow (Masonic Hall) – 13th Sept 01 – Wayne Robertson SDB
Lewis & Harris (Stornoway Legion) - 21st Sept 01 – Benbecula & Uist Club
Livingston (Hilcroft Hotel, Whitburn) 18th Sept 01 – Jean McConnachie Sound
Lockerbie (Queen’s Hotel) - 25th Sept 01 – Scott Leslie Trio
Mauchline (Harry Lyle Suite) -
Montrose (Park Hotel) – 5th Sept 01 – Tom Alexander
Newmill-on-Teviot (Newmill Country Inn) - 9th Sept 01 – Open Day
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) –
North East (Royal British Legion, Keith) – 4th Sept 01 – The Vass Family
Oban (McTavish’s Kitchen) –
Orkney (Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall) –
Peebles (Green Tree Hotel) –
Perth (Salutation Hotel) –
Premier NI (Camlin Function Rooms) -
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloan) –
Rothbury (Queen’s Head) -
Selkirk (Cricket Club) -
Shetland (Shetland Hotel, Lerwick) -
Stirling (Terraces Hotel) -
Sutherland (Rogart Hall) -
Thornhill (Masonic Hall) - 12th Sept 01 – Robert Whitehead Trio
Thurso (Pentland Hotel) –
Turriff (Royal British Legion) –
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) –
Wick (MacKay’s Hotel) –
Yarrow (Gordon Arms) -
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Alnwick & District
2. Annan
3. Arbroath
4. Balloch
5. Banff & District
6. Beith & District
7. Blairgowrie
8. Bromley
9. Button Key
10. Campsie
11. Carlisle
12. Coalburn
13. Crieff & District
14. Cults
15. Dingwall & District
16. Dunblane
17. Dunfermline & District
18. Dunoon & Cowal
19. Ellon
20. Fintry
21. Forfar
22. Forres
23. Galston
24. Glendale
25. Glenrothes
26. Highland
27. Isle of Skye
28. Kelso
29. Kintore
30. Lanark
31. Lewis & Harris
32. Livingston
33. Montrose
34. Newmill (on-Teviot)
35. Newtongrange
36. Perth
37. Premier
38. Rothbury
39. Shetland
40. Thurso
41. Turriff & district
42. Tynedale
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT OCT 1999
(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
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. Bromley A&F Club
14. Button Key A&F Club (
15. Campbeltown 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. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980)
29. Ellon A&F Club (
30. Fintry A&F Club (Dec 1972 – reformed Jan 1980 – present)
31. Forfar A&F Club (
32. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
33. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
34. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
35. Glendale Accordion Club (Jan 1973)
36. Glenfarg A&F Club (formed 1988 joined Assoc Mar 95 -
37. Glenrothes A&F Club (Mar 93?
38. 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)
39. Highland A&F Club (Inverness) (Nov 1973 – present)
40. Inveraray A&F Club (Feb 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 (June 1983 – present)
44. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976 – present)
45. Kintore A&F Club (
46. Ladybank A&F Club (joined Apr 98 but formed
47. Lanark A&F Club (joined Sept 96 – present)
48. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967 - present)
49. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
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. Mauchline A&F Club (Sept 1983 - present)
54. Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
55. Muirhead A&F Club (Dec 1994 -
56. Newmill-on-Teviot (Hawick) (Formed late 1988 joined Assoc 1999
57. Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1977 - present)
58. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971 - present)
59. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975 - present)
60. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978 - present)
61. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981 - present)
62. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970 - present)
63. Premier A&F Club NI (April 1980)
64. Renfrew A&F Club (1984 -
65. Rothbury Accordion Club (7th Feb 1974) orig called Coquetdale
66. Selkirk A&F Club (
67. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978 - present)
68. Stirling A&F Club (Oct 1991 - )
69. Sutherland A&F Club (
70. Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition – closed April 2014)
71. Thurso A&F Club (Oct 1981 - present)
72. Turriff A&F Club (March 1982 - present)
73. Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980 - present)
74. Vancouver
75. Wick A&F Club (Oct 1975 - present)
76. Yarrow (prev known as Etterick & Yarrow) (Jan 1989 – Mar 2001)
Not on official list at the start of the season (closed, did not renew membership or omitted in error?)
77. Acharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
78. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition) Closed
79. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
80. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
81. Brigmill A&F Club (Oct 1990) Closed
82. Buchan A&F Club
83. Callander A&F Club (
84. Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
85. Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
86. Club Accord
87. Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2? – became Rothbury?)
88. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
89. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
90. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
91. Derwentside A&F Club
92. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
93. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
94. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
95. Dundee & District A&F Club (1970? – 1995?)
96. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
97. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
98. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
99. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
100. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
101. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
102. M.A.F.I.A. (1966 – 1993?)
103. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
104. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
105. Mull A&F Club
106. Newcastleton Accordion Club
107. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
108. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
109. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club (closed April 1992 – per Sept Editorial)
110. Reading Scottish Fiddlers (cMarch 1997
111. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
112. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
113. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
114. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
115. Tranent A&F Club
116. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
117. Wellbank A&F Club
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