Charity folk club takes part in festival celebrations

Raising the Rafters Folk Club of Wath upon Dearne are delighted to be hosting the prestigious Saturday Night Concert on May 2 as part of Wath Festival

Raising the Rafters is the UK’s only charity folk club, having raised over £35,000 since it started in 2013.

The headlining act will be the highly acclaimed five piece band The Hunch featuring musicians at the very top of their game, including the legendary Mick Doonan of such well known bands as Hedgehog Pie and The Mighty Doonans.

Supporting them will be six piece multi instrumental band Jack’s Rake playing high octane music with a strong Irish influence.

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Raising the Rafters Folk Club.

The event, held at St James Rooms, Church Street, Wath upon Dearne S63 7RD starts at 8pm on Saturday May 2 with doors opening at 7.15pm. There will be a raffle and merchandise stall. The venue is not licensed but visitors are encouraged to take their own drinks.

Entry will be £12 on the door.

Further details at www.raisingtherafters.co.uk

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