Welcome to our newest resident CAROLINE McKAY ( More info on our residents page)
Hi all. As from Monday 17th November there will now be an entrance fee of £2 on singers nights and £7 on guest nights. Due to increased costs to the Folk Club, we think this is a reasonable price to pay for an excellent venue provided at Runcorn Golf Club and to maintain the high standard of guests appearing at our club. Hoping for your continued support.
GUEST NIGHT
MONDAY 20TH APRIL 8-00PM ADMISSION £7
HAYES SISTERS & CLIVE GREGSON
LOVE AT THE FIVE AND DIME
REMEMBERING NANCI GRIFFITH
A spectacular new show for all Nanci Griffith fans, with The Hayes Sisters & Clive Gregson. Sparked by an admiration for the late country & folk singer’s incredible catalogue.
Consummate guitarist, mandolin player and song-writer in his own right, Clive Gregson toured as part of the Nanci Griffith’s Blue Moon Orchestra from 1996-2007. Nanci’s version of Clive’s “I Love This Town” was released as a single in 2006 and became a radio hit in both America and the UK. Clive’s musical bio includes the cult band Any Trouble, a spell with Richard Thompson’s band and as half of the acclaimed duo Gregson and Collister.
The Stockport based sisters, Angela and Cathryn Hayeshave their own distinct style with sounds suggestive of The Roches and the McGarrigles. They have been long-time Nanci Griffith fans and their vocal interpretations of her songs are spot-on.
Clive got to know the Hayes Sisters whilst producing their debut album “Another Man’s Shoes”. A mutual admiration for Nanci’s great catalogue of songs sparked the idea of this collaboration and the trio are planning to take their personal take on these classics on the road in 2026.
Very sad news of the passing of Christine Hanslip who passed away peacefully at home on Monday 23rd July.
Christine along with her husband Roger was a founder member of the Prospect/ Runcorn folk club. A lovely singer and guitarist she often accompanied many club singers with her guitar playing and mainly as a duo with long-time friend Carol Coxon producing beautiful harmonies together. A talented musician also on piano or accordion and very funny writer of some great monologues. One of the loveliest ladies you could ever meet, always with a smile and nothing phased her. She will be sadly missed by lots of people that have had the pleasure of knowing her and there will be a very big hole left on the folk scene that she has graced with her presence for so many years. Tony & Anne Toy.
Funeral details..
Tuesday 15th July 1-20pm Walton Lea Crematorium
Then reception at Runcorn Golf Club Clifton Rd Runcorn.