Folk Band


Group Description :
The Scarborough u3a Folk Band will be a group playing traditional music for fun and learning. Music will include jigs, reels, hornpipes etc from the British Isles with the focus being on English tunes. The group will have a maximum of ten members, and players of any suitable melody or rhythm instrument are welcome - acoustic instruments only and no absolute beginners please. Written music and chord charts will be provided and a basic ability to read music would be useful, but not essential. The group will be led by Jim Pearse who has experience of playing in ceilidh bands and in educational music settings. The group will meet fortnightly starting in mid-October 2026, with the dates and meeting times to be decided.
Group Contact and Session Information : YO11 2TP

Group Leader(s) : James Pearse
Group Status : Vacancies
Venue : South Cliff Bowls Club, Filey Road, Scarborough, YO11 2TP      Show Map
Venue Information


Physical AccessFlat access from Filey Road
Bus Route / Accessible ParkingNo 10 bus stops outside
Parking on Weaponess with cut through with steps from the back of venue. Also parking on Holbeck Road with flat access to venue.
KitchenYes
Fire safetyRisk assessment completed
Frequency : Fortnightly on Mondays for 13 sessions from 12th October 2026 to 19th April 2027
Applications to join can be made from Friday 24th July 2026
Time of Session : 10:00 to 12:00
Group Meeting Dates :
Monday 12th October 2026 Monday 26th October 2026 Monday 9th November 2026
Monday 23rd November 2026 Monday 7th December 2026 Monday 11th January 2027
Monday 25th January 2027 Monday 8th February 2027 Monday 22nd February 2027
Monday 8th March 2027 Monday 22nd March 2027 Monday 5th April 2027
Monday 19th April 2027