Hellooo 2026! here's a new calendar for you.. we can't wait... We'll start with the regular events:
TIME FOR PEACE
These regular meditative events take place on the SECOND Wednesday of each month from 11 till 12, in the Lady Chapel at St Martin -on-the-Hill, Scarborough. We play instrumental duets for an hour in silence, come and go as you please. It's free but if you can make a donation to the church before leaving that would be greatly appreciated. Currently we have these scheduled until 8 July 2026; we will take a break in August.
FOLK AROUND THE ROOM
The Blow-ins host a folk singaround on the THIRD Sunday of the month from 7.30pm upstairs at the Westover Club, Westover rd, Scarborough. The club has free parking. We charge an entry fee of £2 per person which includes a raffle ticket. Audience, singers and musicians welcome in the folk genre, traditional , contemporary and original.
10 May and 16th May 2-3pm: The Parish Project, Malton: music to accompany the 'Unearthed' exhibition - contemporary responses to the work of Ian Athelstan Parkinson. Free.
15 May 7.00pm St Mary's Church, Scarborough : 'Mr Walters' Excursion' - an evening with Tim Tubbs and The Blow-ins to open Scarborough's Big Ideas by the Sea Festival. Tickets here
25 May 7.00pm St Mary's church, Scarborough : Festival Folk club, hosted by the Blow-ins and showcasing some of the finest local talent. Tickets here
30 May 1130am Crescent Gardens, Scarborough 30 minute outdoor set as part of Scarborough streets festival. Free.
10 June 7.00pm Quaker Meeting House, Castle lane Pickering : Wild words, wild songs: an evening of music and conversation with Turtle dove expert Richard Baines , The Blow-ins and special guest Anna Bailey - tickets on the door, pay what you can. Please note there is very little parking at this venue - please park in the town and walk to Castle Lane. Come early to be sure of a seat - it's a small venue, max 60 people.
21 June 7pm Alnwick Playhouse : The Blow-ins in concert Click on link for info and tickets
5 July 1.00pm and 3.00pm The Italian Gardens, South Cliff, Scarborough : Music and poetry in this beautiful setting celebrating 400 years of Scarborough. Free, just turn up.
10-12 July Great North Folk Festival : 10 July The Foyer 4pm;
11 July Bridget is leading a singing workshop "Songs of Hope and Resistance' 5pm in The Library, then we are playing again at 1900 in The Studio.
12 July We are playing a Time for Peace session in the Library at 1030, then at 1pm in the Joan of Arc Hall.
22 August Whitby Folk Festival 'Locals' Welcome concert
Details to follow - this is the opening concert for the festival and always well-attended. Time tbc , venue is Whitby Rifle Club
4 September 1245, St Mary's church, Bungay : Folk festival performance - free
5 September 1800, Three Tuns Banqueting Hall, Bungay : Folk Festival performance - free
19 September 1900 Scalby Temperance Hall : Concert with The Blow-ins and the John Ward Trio - only 50 tickets available, book to be sure of a seat, they are selling fast.
Contact Bridget 07717738243 (text) or beepjc@gmail.com to book - £10 per person
20 September 1400, St Hilda's Church Ravenscar - Fund raiser for Staintondale Church. Ticket info to follow
20 November 7.30pm Bodmin Folk Club, St Petroc's Parish Centre, Bodmin - Club admission fee.
22 November 7.30pm Dreamers Folk Club, The Victoria Inn, Four Lanes, Redruth TR166PZ : Club admission fee.