Ivan North
Ted Handley 
Mike Stapley
Anne Halford
Steve Jennings
Marco Lenzi
Those seeking a floor spots on guest nights should contact us before coming. Time is very limited on these nights and if time permits we will have floor singers but have to be selective. We recommend you phone or email us first to avoid disappointment, especially if coming from a long way.
On Singers & Musicians nights we welcome performers of any ability.
Farnborough Social Club
6 Pleasant View Place
Via Farrow Fields
Farnborough Village
Kent
BR6 7BL W3W - ///shout.speak.sticks
exists to promote folk music and song.
It is a non-profit making organisation
and is for those who wish to listen to
or take part in an informal evening of
folk music and song.
On 2nd September, Ross Barlow is coming all the way from Somerset to appear at the club. He will be performing two hot spots of 25mins during the evening between, 8:30~8:55pm & 10:00~10:25pm. There will still be plenty of time for singers. Admission for this night will be the standard singers night contribution of £2. (Please see the September events page for more details).
Our first guest for the start of the season 2021 will be Jim McLean, he is booked to appear on 23rd September. He is followed by a return visit from Hunter Muskett and Richard Grainger, both booked for october (please see our diary for dates). Prior to our first guest, we will continue with weekly singers & musicians nights. So plenty to look forward to.
Singers nights at the Orpington Folk Club are an opportunity for singers and musicians to get together to perform their songs and or tunes to an audience. Traditional, contemporary and blues music can all be heard on any one night. The Social Club is an excellent space to play in and the bar prices are so reasonable.
So what's stopping you from giving it a go? See you there?
Folk Club news :
Admission :
- On singers nights you will be asked to contribute at the folk club door £2pp.
- Guest nights will now be a single contribution of £7.50pp. Occasionaly this may have to increase on certain guests nights.
Us @ OFC.
Edit: 16/102020 - 17/10/2020_1_2 - 25/10/2020 - 7/5/2021 - 21/05/2021
Covid Regulations/Guidelines :
Our understanding is that the following will apply at least until 19th July.
- Masks are required to be worn on entry to the club as well as using the hand sanitisers provided.
- Track and trace details must be provided on entry. ie. Name and contact no. to be recorded on the ‘sign-in’ sheet on the bar. You are also invited to use the NHS QR Code poster at the bar that you can scan with your phone, if you have the covid track and trace app. However you must still sign-in.
- Drinks can be ordered at the bar which will then be delivered to a table. We are not allowed to congregate at the bar.
- We must continue to wear masks when moving around the club, but they can be removed once seated.
- The maximum number of people seated at a table will be 6.
- Follow the one-way system when moving around the club. - Social distancing will apply throughout.
Many thanks for your cooperation.
Edit : 02/04/2021 - 21/05/2021
PRIVACY & GDPR :
Over the years we have collected emails from our guests and regular visitors to the club.
Due to new EU regulations relating to privacy laws GDPR, which I'm sure you are all aware of, it is incumbent on us to ask if we can continue to keep the email address in our email client address book. We will over the coming months be sending an email to the holders of the accounts asking if we can continue to keep it in our email client address book. You will be asked to reply if you wish to be removed. You can also confirm to continue subscription as well.
Our promise to you : We are and always will be committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
- What we will not do :
- We will not share/sell your email address with any third parties.
- We will not share your email address with anyone purporting to know you.
- We will not show your email address to other members when we send messages to more than one recipient.
- We will not send any emails advertising products or services.
- What we will do :
- We will however send you the occasional email informing you of future guest and events, relevant to our joint interest in folk music & song.
- We will reply to emails sent to us requesting information and include an "Unsubscribe" link.
- We may have to email you in the event of guest night cancellation.
- We may have to email in the event of closure due to bad weather or the venue closing.
Mike Harding presents an hour long programme of the
best folk, roots and acoustic music every Sunday at 5pm.
Mark Radcliffe explores the wide range of traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music from around the UK
and the world, with regular interviews and live sessions from folk's finest performers.
