January 31 - Frittenden's Bell & Jorrocks pub will host its next session of old fashioned songs and music (including folk songs, naturally) on Sunday 31st January from 8pm up to the moment when it's time to sing Nellie Dean. The evening will feature Howard Millen, accordionist and singer, and a leading member of the Millen family singers.

For information, contact Gavin Atkin on 07985 522734 or gmatkin@gmail.com.

March 20th Frittenden Festival 2010 - There will be stepdancing workshops in the morning starting at 10.30am, followed by singing, playing and step-dancing sessions at lunchtime, events including a concert during the afternoon, and a songs and tunes session and a dance will run concurrently during the evening from about 8pm. Performers include Jack Crawford, Vic Ellis one man band, David Campbell, Andy Turner, Nigel Hobbins, Pete Collins, Rattlebag, The East Anglian Step dancers with Flying Feet Percy West and Florida.

Further information is at http://frittendenfestival.com .