Welcome to Spalding Folk Club
1988
The large room at the Rugby Club worked best for bands and the highlight of the year was R Cajun in July when when the club turned into a dance for the evening. In April the singaround moved from the Pied Calf, where it was struggling, to the Bell at Pinchbeck which was an ideal venue and lasted for many years until the pub went out of business (oh no not another one).
Dave Houlden continued his fortnightly column in the Spalding Guardian, links to individual months are below.
Towards the end of the year Paul Dickinson stood down and his place was taken by Den and Lyn Smith who joined Mike Stevens as co-organisers.
Collister and Gregson
Martin Carthy
Blowzabella
Maggie's Farm
Bob Bray and Jon Scaife
Kathryn Tickell
R Cajun
Sara Gray and Ellie Ellis
Pete Morton
Kelly's Heroes
Jez Lowe and Jake Walton