www.purlla.com - Round House Folk

The Round House Folk first met at an informal folk session at the Kentish Horse pub in Mark Beech during the Autumn of 2007. They have since met for regular practices at Bernard's house, “the Round House”, and have established themselves as a band, performing regularly at local informal folk sessions, village fetes, charitable functions, and other events. They play a variety of Reels, Polkas, Jigs, Hornpipes, Waltzes, and traditional songs from around the British Isles and beyond.

On May 31st 2008, Round House Folk performed their first public gig at the annual Pig's Ear Kentish Horse Folk Ale Festival in Mark Beech. Shortly after, on July 27th, Round House played alongside Pig's Ear at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Kent Wildlife Trust in Bough Beech.

They have since played for many other private and charitable functions, including fundraising barn dances, community projects and village fetes, and continue to receive bookings as far as six months in advance. The band are currently exploring promotional materials, including producing their first cd, so watch this space!

Notable events include:

February 7th 2009
A barn dance in Crockham Hill Village Hall, in aid of the Disabled Access Toilet Appeal (DATA) for St. Peter and St. Paul Edenbridge Parish Church, featuring John Sandall on fiddle.

July 11th 2009
A barn dance in Chiddingstone Village Hall, in aid of the restoration and maintenance of Chiddingstone's twin churches, St. Luke's and St. Mary’s, featuring caller Laurie Jeal.

October 10th 2009
A barn dance in Cowden Village Hall, in aid of the Edenbridge Museum, featuring caller Laurie Jeal.

October 31st 2009
A barn dance in Hartfield Village Hall, in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (GDBA), featuring caller Ron Meads, and entertainer Mick Howard.