Box and Fiddle
Year 27 No 02
October 2003
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40 Page Magazine
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Editor – Karin Ingram, Hawick
B&F Treasurer – Charlie Todd, Thankerton
The main features in the above issue were as follows (this is not a comprehensive detail of all it contained. The Club reports, in particular, are too time consuming at this stage to retype).
Editorial
What a busy month September has been! The sun shone for the unveiling of the Sir Jimmy Shand Sculpture on the 12th and our lead article on Page 5 manages to capture a little of the atmosphere of the day. Nicol, Charlie and I would like to thank the Sculpture Committee for inviting us to both the ceremony and the reception afterwards.
The very next night saw a contingent from the NAAFC, Musselburgh Festival and The Box and Fiddle at the inaugural Traditional Music Awards in The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. The Box and Fiddle was delighted to be nominated in the media category, and we weren’t too disappointed when the award was won by The Living Tradition – well done Pete and all your staff. The great triumph of the evening had to be the winners of the Best Club category. The trophy went to our very own Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Club! For that reason, we’ve held our report over so that it can be the lead article for next month, and once again Shetland will be on the front cover.
On the 18th we paid a visit to The Inverness Button Box Gathering, at the kind invitation of the organiser, Catherine Mackay. We had a fantastic night, and I particularly enjoyed meeting up with photographer extraordinaire, Rory MacLeod. We’d missed each other in auchtermuchty, and although we’ve often spoken on the phone we’d never met until Eden Court. You can admire Rory’s photographic skills on the front cover this month. It’s always nice to meet up with B&F readers at these functions and have the opportunity to put faces to names.
The Clubs are nearly all back now, and the reports are once again flooding in. Please remember we have a new e-mail address – [email protected] The old address will only be active for B&F business for another month or so, so please change your address books. Also the web-site is now on www.boxandfiddle.com
Karin Ingram
The Sir Jimmy Shand Sculpture Project
by Dr Sandy Tulloch (Chairman, Sir Jimmy Shand Sculpture Project)
On Friday 12th September all roads seemed to lead to Auchtermuchty. Friends and admirers of the late Sir Jimmy Shand flocked from the length and breadth of the UK and even Ireland. All had come to witness the unveiling of a bronze statue of the accordion legend in his home town. Lifelong friend of Sir Jimmy, Dr Sandy Tulloch takes up the story….
Despite a rather gloomy forecast Friday, 12th September 2003 was a glorious day, with warm, bright sunshine for the huge number of spectators gathered to honour the unveiling of the Sculpture of Sir Jimmy Shand in Auchtermuchty.
Thanks to the excellent arrangements made by Fife Police, traffic and parking caused few problems, and the co-operation of local residents was much appreciated.
Exactly on schedule the Project Patron, the Earl of Elgin, arrived on site, to be joined by the Shand family and the Convener of Fife Council, John Simpson. The ladies were escored to a seated area and the Project Secretary, John Thomson, opened the proceedings by asking the Chairman, Dr Sandy Tulloch, to welcome and address the company.
In his speech, Dr Tulloch thanked all concerned and paid tribute to Sir Jimmy for his legendary musical skills, for his countless honours and achievements but, above all, for his humanity. He then asked Mr Simpson to speak on behalf of Fife Council. Sir Jimmy’s son, known to us all as Jimmy Junior, thanked all concerned for the support given to the Project Committee and for the skill of the sculptor, David Annand, portraying his father so accurately.
Flowers were presented to Lady Anne Shand and the Countess of Elgin and a magnificent hand crafted shepherd’s crook to the Earl, who then replied in inimitable fashion, showing his long friendship and deep respect for Sir Jimmy. He then removed the Saltire from the bronze and was joined by the Shand Family and sculptor.
From the comments made, there was no doubt of the more than favourable response of the huge number present.
Fife Council had arranged a luncheon reception in the Council Chambers, Cupar for mid-day, where invited guests gathered after the Ceremony. They were welcomed by the Convener and Dr Tulloch took the opportunity to thank particular members of the Project. He ended by expressing the hope that the aim of providing a Sculpture and quiet garden to remember a very great man had been achieved.
This is the transcript of Sandy Tulloch’s speech at the unveiling ceremony.
My heart is very full today….When Sir Jimmy died in December 2000, a lifetime’s memories were left for many of us.
In the Spring of the New Year, John (Ian) Thomson proposed that with the Shand Family’s approval and advice, four old friends should form a Committee to raise funds for the erection of a statue to his memory in Auchtermuchty.
The Community and Fife Council gave us their blessing and the project was given wide media coverage.
Sir Jimmy’s incredible history and popularity guaranteed success, and within a matter of months we knew that we could go ahead with the project.
David Annand of Kilmany was asked to model the sculpture, as we remember him in the 1950s, and prepare the chosen site in Auchtermuchty.
Friends and admirers of Sir Jimmy from all over the world responded with tremendous generosity. All have been thanked officially, but I sincerely thank them again.
Not one, but two biographies were written during his lifetime. Many of us have read them, but his musical skill, friendship and humanity were legendary. I once listed his achievements and honours – it makes formidable reading, but none of us requires to be reminded in detail.
He used to say (never to be forgotten words) “Keep it simple son”, and I intend to do so.
Sir Jimmy was justly proud of the many honours bestowed on him, but he remained throughout his long life a quiet, modest man. The countless number sof us who thought of him as a friend remember him with love and pride.
We must thank Fife Council for the invitation to the social gathering in Council Chambers, Cupar, and for the welcome given to us by Councillor John Simpson.
I feel that I must make special mention of some people in particular, without whose help the project could never have been completed.
Firstly the instigator and my indefatigable Secretary John Thomson of Ceres; my Treasurer, Ian Collie of Dunblane; Committee member John McDonald of Kirkcaldy; David Annand, artist and sculpture of Kilmany; Powderhall Bronze of Edinburgh whose skill cast such an intricate structure; George Shand of Crook of Devon for site preparation; Fife Council, Glenrothes, for accepting and guiding the plans through Committee; the great help of Auchtermuchty Community Association, local residents and more than willing advice and assistance by Fife Police; again my thanks to the Shand Family for their acceptance of the project and the help given to the sculptor David Annand; Alex Clark, whose skill in crook-making allowed us to present our Patron, Lord Elgin, with a most suitable gift; and our thanks again to Lord Elgin who has once again supported our effort to commemorate one of nature’s greatest gentlemen.
Two years ago I envisaged a quiet garden where one could rest and remember Sir Jimmy – in his words – “Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again”.
I sincerely hope the future will show that we have achieved this aim.
The Spirit of Scotland 2003
by Elizabeth Cooksey
For anyone who thought the Scottish Country Dancing and accordion music was a twee occupation for a bunch of decrepit fuddy-duddies, they sure would have experienced a pleasant eye-opener at this show. It was exciting, slick, energetic, polished and featured sheer artistry in dance and musicianship alike. The show ran from 3rd to 9th August in the Assembly Hall of Edinburgh Academy; a perfect venue with its slightly oval shape, balcony and symmetrical paneling. The audience could see clearly from whichever seat was occupied.
So on with the show – the dancers entered to the strains of The Black Bear, and from that very moment it was action until the final bows some two and a half hours later. The dancers were members of Edinburgh Branch RSCDS, with 20 adult dancers, a children’s team and a teenage team. The scene is healthy. Stewart Adam, Chairman-elect of the RSCDS, choreographed the show, and a fine job he made, since all the dances were woven into medleys lasting anything from 5 to 8 minutes. The dancers were certainly fit, and there did not appear to be substitutes in case of injury either! The dance medleys were largely thematic, inasmuch as ‘Dances from America’ consisted of ‘Quarries’ Jig’, ‘Mary Hamilton’ and ‘The Micmac Rotary’. ‘Something New’ featured dances from the latest RSCDS publication Book 43, and ‘Dances from the Southern Hemisphere’ saw ‘A Trip to the Drakensburg’, ‘Southern Stars’ and ‘Pelorus Jack’. Get the idea? Perhaps the most popular item was where the youngsters performed ‘The Piper and the Penguin’ from Roy Goldring’s recently published ‘Scotia Collection’. The young team entered dressed as penguins, courtesy of Edinburgh Zoo! It certainly took a trick with the audience. Another item worth mentioning has to be the ‘Drunken Sailor’, where one Yoshi Shibasaki obviously on leave from the Navy, had ‘one over the eight’, much to the annoyance of his colleagues, Makoto Kaneko and Kitty Shaw. Whilst the latter two were seriously attempting to perform the dance, Yoshi staggered on, complete with bottle (cold tea, except on the final night) and did a wonderful ‘Drunker Sailor’ impersonation. It begs belief how one could seem so totally wrecked and yet be stone cold sober. Sheer professionalism presumably.
The accompanying musicians were bandleader Neil Copland (accordion), Mo Rutherford (piano and MD) and Willie Johnstone (fiddle). They were first class, since to maintain the level of concentration, keep a rock-steady tempo and still sparkle takes a bit of doing. Obviously there was sheer harmony all round. In fact, one of the highlights of the show was a set of dances which began with Teddybears’ Picnic and ended with Black and White Rag, at which point Mo stole the show with her ragtime accompaniment on a slightly out-of-tune Joanna which sounded pretty authentic! Willie Johnstone also gave a couple of solo spots, and this young man is talented! His rendition of Angus Fitchet’s Lament for Will Starr showed a mature understanding of the entire concept as well as proving that Willie is a superb musician. As for leader Neil Copland, he simply never misses a note, and the dancers were treated to some superb tempi. It was, of course, an evening of variety. Jan Van Outrive provided able bagpipe accompaniment for the Highland dances, including the young solo Highland dancer Bethany Knibb. Two wonderful young clarsach players, Fiona Chapman and Mairi Macleod, had the audience truly transported with their moving rendition of Gaelic airs, and it obvious that both girls have great futures ahead in this field of entertainment. Seonaid Lynn provided some folk songs, competently accompanying herself on guitar, and Christine Watkins entertained with her version of The Laird of Cockpen and Roses of Price Charlie.
‘Spirit of Scotland’ was undoubtedly a resounding triumph for all concerned. In addition to Stewart Adam’s imaginative choreography’ Jimmie Hill assisted with the ‘Quadrille’, Peter Edwards produced the show, Colin Tyler provide first class sound and lighting, and perhaps, most importantly of all, tribute ought to be paid to an absolute angel – Joan Tyler. She provided refreshments at all times whether of the solid or liquid variety, always had an ice pack or bandage ready for anyone who suffered a slight mishap whilst dancing, but most importantly, her cheery banter and wonderful positive attitude to like in general just kept everyone going.
For those who attended the show, congratulations on doinf so. As to those who did not, make sure to do so next year. This could completely change your perception of Scottish Country Dancing and its associated music!
Graham Laurie Orchestra in Canada
by Tom Allan
Monday 30th June – A party of 30 people………
Fiddle 2003 – Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh November 21,22,23
by
‘cosmopolitan… full of charm and vitality…..dozens of
Greeting From Inverness
by Margo Maclennan
The Traditional Music Classes……..
Alnwick Northumbrian Gathering
By Colin Bradford
Now in its 57th year, the……..
Tribute to Sir Jimmy shand
The third ‘Tribute to Sir Jimmy Shand MBE, MA’ day will take place in the Town Hall, St Andrews, on Sunday 25th January 2004 from 1.30 – 5pm.
All proceeds from the event will again be donated ………
Felix Burns
by Charlie Todd
The Association’s collection of the best compositions of Felix Burns is now nearing completion. Thanks thus far to Janie Barr (of the George Fleming Band), George King, Jim Paterson, Andrew Knight and Ian Holmes for their contributions. Tom Cowing and Ian Criuickshanks, in addition to tunes, have contributed a life history and an index (currently standing at 346 titles) of Felix’s published compositions.
The works to be republished are presently……….
The Piping Shrike
by Peter Elmes
I have one Scottish great-grandmother……
George Booth – Accordion Supremo
by Tom Duncan
George Booth (now 84 years of age) is one…………..
Dunedin Dancers 17th International Folk Dance Festival
by Catherine Elliott-Walker
In July, Dunedin Dancers, the Edinburgh based amateur SCD group……..
RSCDS Summer School
by Maureen Rutherford
July 20th – 26th saw the fourth annual course…………..
Traditional Music Conference
by Alasdair Graham
Cultural Connection of 15 Portland Terrace, Troon, organised a ………..
The Inverness Button Box Gathering
by Catherine Mackay
The queues to get into……
CD Reviews – See Hear with Judith Linton
The Plough and the Stars – The Alan Nicolson Band – AMCD02 Independent
Wired Up – Alistair McCulloch – FECD179 – Fellside Recordings Ltd
Sounds of an Old Morino – David Bowen – DABO DB001 – DABO Recordings
In Full Swing – Graeme Mitchell SDB – CDGAR001 Independent
Scotland’s Music – Scott Harvey Ceilidh Band – SCB CD2 Independent
Quick Here’s Anither Yin – Kenny Thomson and the Wardlaw SDB – BRCD034 – Bryansroom Recordings
Amazing Grace – Moira Prentice – MADM01CD – Madmo Recordings
Take the Floor – Saturday Evenings 19.05 – 20.30 with Robbie Shepherd
Repeats
4th Oct 03 – Sandy Nixon SDB (Concert from Greyfriers by Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas Part 1)
11th Oct 03 – The West Telferton Cale SDB (Concert Part 2)
18th Oct 03 – Iain MacPhail SDB (OB from Northbeat Island Fling at Sabhal Mor Ostaig with Arthur Cormack, Ingrid Henderson and Angus Nicholson)
25th Oct 03 – The Lomond Ceilidh Band (Judith Linton’s CD choice)
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Westburn Park Lounge) – 28th Oct 03 – David Bowen SDB
Alnwick (The Farrier’s Arms – Shilbottle)
Annan (St Andrew’s Social Club) - 12th Oct 03 – Garioch Blend
Arbroath (Viewfield Hotel) - 5th Oct 03 – Burns Brothers Trio
Armadale (Masonic Hall) – 2nd Oct 03 – Johnny Duncan Duo
Balloch (St. Kessog’s Church Hall) – 19th Oct 03 – Alan Ross
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) – 27th Oct 03 – Anniversary
Banff & District (Banff Springs Hotel) – 22nd Oct 03 – Bill Black SDB
Beith & District (Anderson Hotel) – 20th Oct 03 – Lynne Christie SDB
Belford (Community Centre) – 30th Oct 03 – Dick Black Band
Biggar (Municipal Hall) – 5th Oct 03 – Bruce Lindsay SDB
Blairgowrie (Moorfield Hotel) - 14th Oct 03 – Alison Elliot & Laura Lindsay
Bromley (Trinity United Reform Church) - 14th Oct 03 – Deirdre Adamson
Button Key (Windygates Institute) – 9th Oct 03 – Rea Brothers (N.I.)
Campsie (Glazert Country House Hotel) - 7th Oct 03 – Sandy Legget & the Carseloch CB
Carlisle (St Margaret Mary’s Social Club) - 2nd Oct 03 – David Vernon
Castle Douglas (Urr Valley Country House Hotel) – 21st Oct 03 – The Big Squeeze
Coalburn (Miners’ Welfare) - 16th Oct 03 – Jimmy Cassidy
Crathes (Crathes Hall, Banchory) -
Crieff & District (Crieff Hotel) 2nd Oct 03 – Jock Fraser
Cults (Culter Sports & Social Club) 8th Oct 03 – David Cunningham Jnr
Dalriada (Argyll Arms Hotel, Lochgilphead) 21st Oct 03 – Morag Robertson Trio
Dingwall (National Hotel) – 1st Oct 03 – Susan MacFadyen Trio
Dunblane (Victoria Hall) – 15th Oct 03 – Tom Orr
Dunfermline (Headwell Bowling Club) – 14th Oct 03 – Johnnie Duncan
Dunoon & Cowal (McColl’s Hotel)
East Kilbride (Masonic Hall, Kittoch St) – 23rd Oct 03 – Colin Dewar Duo
Ellon (Station Hotel) – 21st Oct 03 – Marian Anderson SDB
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) – 27th Oct 03 – George Stirrat SDB
Forfar (Plough Inn) - 26th Oct 03 – Iain Anderson Trio
Forres (Victoria Hotel) –
Galashiels (Abbotsford Arms Hotel) –
Galston (Barr Castle Social Club) – 13th Oct 03 – tba
Glendale (Black Bull Hotel, Wooler) – 16th Oct 03 – Ian Holmes Trio
Glenfarg (Lomond Hotel) - 1st Oct 03 – Ian Cruickshanks Band
Glenrothes (Victoria Hall, Coaltown of Balgownie) - 28th Oct 03 – John Houston & Friends
Gretna (Halcrow Stadium) - 5th Oct 03 – GiveWay
Highland (Drumossie Hotel) – 20th Oct 03 – Daniel McPhee
Inveraray (Argyll Hotel) - 8th Oct 03 – Bill Black SDB
Isle of Skye – (The Royal Hotel, Portree) - 2nd Oct 03 – Archie & Alex McAllister
Islesteps (The Embassy Hotel) – Oct 03 –
Kelso (Cross Keys Hotel) – 29th Oct 03 – West Telferton Trio
Kintore (Torryburn Hotel) – 1st Oct 03 – Gordon Pattullo
Lanark (Ravenstruther Hall) - 27th Oct 03 – Patsy Reid Duo
Langholm (Crown Hotel) – 8th Oct 03 – John Douglas
Lesmahagow (Masonic Hall) – 9th Oct 03 – John Douglas SDB
Lewis & Harris (Stornoway Legion) - 2nd Oct 03 – Bobby Coghill SDB
Livingston (Hilcroft Hotel, Whitburn) 21st Oct 03 – Graham Laurie Accordion Orchestra
Lockerbie (Queen’s Hotel) - 28th Oct 03 – Gary Forrest Trio
Mauchline (Harry Lyle Suite) - 21st Oct 03 – Ian Muir Trio
Montrose (Park Hotel) – 1st Oct 03 – Ian Muir Trio 19th Oct 03 – Ceilidh with Steven Carcary Duo
Newburgh (The Ship Inn) - 30th Oct 03 – Graeme Mitchell SDB
Newmill-on-Teviot (Newmill Country Inn) - 1st Oct 03 – The Occasionals
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) – 27th Oct 03 – Waverley SDB
North East (Royal British Legion, Keith) – 7th Oct 03 – Strathspey Fiddlers
Oban (McTavish’s Kitchen) – 2nd Oct 03 – Sandy Legget Trio 15th Oct 03 – Dance to Graeme Mitchell
Orkney (Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall) –
Peebles (Rugby Club) – 30th Oct 03 – Clyde Valley CB
Perth (Salutation Hotel) – 21st Oct 03 – Iain Anderson SDB
Premier NI (Chimney Corner Hotel) - 7th Oct 03 – Ian Cruickshanks Trio
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloan) – Oct 03 –
Rothbury (Queen’s Head) - 2nd Oct 03 – David Sturgeon & the Waverley SDB
Scottish Accordion Music (Banchory) - 12th Oct 03 – All Players Welcome
Selkirk (Cricket Club) - 9th Oct 03 – Judith Linton
Shetland (Shetland Hotel, Lerwick) - 30th Oct 03 – Seamus O’Sullivan
Sutherland (Rogart Hall) -
Thornhill (Bowling Club Hall) - 14th Oct 03 – Reel Rhythm SDB
Thurso (Pentland Hotel) – 6th Oct 03 – John Morgan
Turriff (Royal British Legion) – 2nd Oct 03 – Bruce Lindsay
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) – 16th Oct 03 – GiveWay
West Barnes (West Barnes Inn) 9th Oct 03 – Alex McIntyre
Wick (MacKay’s Hotel) –
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Alnwick
2. Annan
3. Arbroath
4. Banchory
5. Banff & District
6. Blairgowrie
7. Button Key
8. Campsie
9. Cults
10. Dingwall
11. Dunblane
12. Ellon
13. Glenrothes
14. Gretna
15. Highland
16. Islesteps
17.Kintore
18. Langholm
19. Lesmahagow
20. Lewis & Harris
21. Montrose
22. Newmill
23. North East
24. Premier
25. Renfrew
26. Scottish Accordion Music
27. Thornhill
28. Thurso
29. Turriff
30. Tynedale
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT OCT 2002
(Clubs didn’t necessarily notify the Assoc when they closed so the following may not be entirely correct. Only the clubs submitting the reports or in the Club Diary above were definitely open.)
1. Aberdeen A&F Club (1975 – present)
2. Alnwick A&F Club (Aug 1975 – present)
3. Annan A&F Club (joined Assoc in 1996 but started 1985 – present)
4. Arbroath A&F Club (1991? – present)
5. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months) Closed
6. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue – present)
7. Banchory A&F Club (1978 – present)
8. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973 – present)
9. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per first edition – present)
10. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
11. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974 – present)
12. Blairgowrie A&F Club (
13. Bromley A&F Club
14. Button Key A&F Club (
15. Campbeltown A&F Club (
16. Campsie A&F Club (Nov 95 – present)
17. Carlisle A&F Club (joined Sept 1993 -
18. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980 – present)
19. Coalburn A&F Club (
20. Crathes (aka Scottish Accordion Music – Crathes) (Nov 1997 -
21. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
22. Cults A & F Club (
23. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
24. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
25. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971 – present)
26. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
27. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
28. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980)
29. Ellon A&F Club (
30. Fintry A&F Club (Dec 1972 – reformed Jan 1980 – present)
31. Forfar A&F Club (
32. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
33. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
34. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
35. Glendale Accordion Club (Jan 1973)
36. Glenfarg A&F Club (formed 1988 joined Assoc Mar 95 -
37. Glenrothes A&F Club (Mar 93?
38. Gretna A&F Club (1991) Known as North Cumbria A&F Club previously (originally called Gretna when started in June 1966 but later had to move to venues in the North of England and changed name. No breaks in the continuity of the Club)
39. Highland A&F Club (Inverness) (Nov 1973 – present)
40. Inveraray A&F Club (Feb 1991 - present)
41. Islay A&F Club (23 Apr 93 -
42. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981 – present – n.b. evolved from the original Dumfries Club)
43. Isle of Skye A&F Club (June 1983 – present)
44. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976 – present)
45. Kintore A&F Club (
46. Ladybank A&F Club (joined Apr 98 but formed
47. Lanark A&F Club (joined Sept 96 – present)
48. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967 - present)
49. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
50. Lewis & Harris A&F Club (Aug 1994 -
51. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – present)
52. Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973 - present)
53. Mauchline A&F Club (Sept 1983 - present)
54. Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
55. Muirhead A&F Club (Dec 1994 -
56. Newburgh A&F Club (joined 2002 but founded
57. Newmill-on-Teviot (Hawick) (Formed late 1988 joined Assoc 1999
58. Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1977 - present)
59. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971 - present)
60. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975 - present)
61. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978 - present)
62. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981 - present)
63. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970 - present)
64. Premier A&F Club NI (April 1980)
65. Renfrew A&F Club (1984 -
66. Rothbury Accordion Club (7th Feb 1974) orig called Coquetdale
67. Selkirk A&F Club (
68. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978 - present)
69. Stirling A&F Club (Oct 1991 - )
70. Sutherland A&F Club (
71. Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition – closed April 2014)
72. Thurso A&F Club (Oct 1981 - present)
73. Turriff A&F Club (March 1982 - present)
74. Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980 - present)
75. Vancouver
76. West Barnes ( - present)
77. Wick A&F Club (Oct 1975 - present)
78. Yarrow (prev known as Etterick & Yarrow) (Jan 1989 – )
Not on official list at the start of the season (closed, did not renew membership or omitted in error?)
79. Acharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
80. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition) Closed
81. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
82. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
83. Brigmill A&F Club (Oct 1990) Closed
84. Buchan A&F Club
85. Callander A&F Club (
86. Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
87. Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
88. Club Accord
89. Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2? – became Rothbury?)
90. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
91. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
92. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
93. Derwentside A&F Club
94. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
95. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
96. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
97. Dundee & District A&F Club (1970? – 1995?)
98. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
99. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
100. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
101. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
102. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
103. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
104. M.A.F.I.A. (1966 – 1993?)
105. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
106. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
107. Mull A&F Club
108. Newcastleton Accordion Club
109. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
110. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
111. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club (closed April 1992 – per Sept Editorial)
112. Reading Scottish Fiddlers (cMarch 1997
113. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
114. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
115. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
116. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
117. Tranent A&F Club
118. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
119. Wellbank A&F Club
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The main features in the above issue were as follows (this is not a comprehensive detail of all it contained. The Club reports, in particular, are too time consuming at this stage to retype).
Editorial
What a busy month September has been! The sun shone for the unveiling of the Sir Jimmy Shand Sculpture on the 12th and our lead article on Page 5 manages to capture a little of the atmosphere of the day. Nicol, Charlie and I would like to thank the Sculpture Committee for inviting us to both the ceremony and the reception afterwards.
The very next night saw a contingent from the NAAFC, Musselburgh Festival and The Box and Fiddle at the inaugural Traditional Music Awards in The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh. The Box and Fiddle was delighted to be nominated in the media category, and we weren’t too disappointed when the award was won by The Living Tradition – well done Pete and all your staff. The great triumph of the evening had to be the winners of the Best Club category. The trophy went to our very own Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Club! For that reason, we’ve held our report over so that it can be the lead article for next month, and once again Shetland will be on the front cover.
On the 18th we paid a visit to The Inverness Button Box Gathering, at the kind invitation of the organiser, Catherine Mackay. We had a fantastic night, and I particularly enjoyed meeting up with photographer extraordinaire, Rory MacLeod. We’d missed each other in auchtermuchty, and although we’ve often spoken on the phone we’d never met until Eden Court. You can admire Rory’s photographic skills on the front cover this month. It’s always nice to meet up with B&F readers at these functions and have the opportunity to put faces to names.
The Clubs are nearly all back now, and the reports are once again flooding in. Please remember we have a new e-mail address – [email protected] The old address will only be active for B&F business for another month or so, so please change your address books. Also the web-site is now on www.boxandfiddle.com
Karin Ingram
The Sir Jimmy Shand Sculpture Project
by Dr Sandy Tulloch (Chairman, Sir Jimmy Shand Sculpture Project)
On Friday 12th September all roads seemed to lead to Auchtermuchty. Friends and admirers of the late Sir Jimmy Shand flocked from the length and breadth of the UK and even Ireland. All had come to witness the unveiling of a bronze statue of the accordion legend in his home town. Lifelong friend of Sir Jimmy, Dr Sandy Tulloch takes up the story….
Despite a rather gloomy forecast Friday, 12th September 2003 was a glorious day, with warm, bright sunshine for the huge number of spectators gathered to honour the unveiling of the Sculpture of Sir Jimmy Shand in Auchtermuchty.
Thanks to the excellent arrangements made by Fife Police, traffic and parking caused few problems, and the co-operation of local residents was much appreciated.
Exactly on schedule the Project Patron, the Earl of Elgin, arrived on site, to be joined by the Shand family and the Convener of Fife Council, John Simpson. The ladies were escored to a seated area and the Project Secretary, John Thomson, opened the proceedings by asking the Chairman, Dr Sandy Tulloch, to welcome and address the company.
In his speech, Dr Tulloch thanked all concerned and paid tribute to Sir Jimmy for his legendary musical skills, for his countless honours and achievements but, above all, for his humanity. He then asked Mr Simpson to speak on behalf of Fife Council. Sir Jimmy’s son, known to us all as Jimmy Junior, thanked all concerned for the support given to the Project Committee and for the skill of the sculptor, David Annand, portraying his father so accurately.
Flowers were presented to Lady Anne Shand and the Countess of Elgin and a magnificent hand crafted shepherd’s crook to the Earl, who then replied in inimitable fashion, showing his long friendship and deep respect for Sir Jimmy. He then removed the Saltire from the bronze and was joined by the Shand Family and sculptor.
From the comments made, there was no doubt of the more than favourable response of the huge number present.
Fife Council had arranged a luncheon reception in the Council Chambers, Cupar for mid-day, where invited guests gathered after the Ceremony. They were welcomed by the Convener and Dr Tulloch took the opportunity to thank particular members of the Project. He ended by expressing the hope that the aim of providing a Sculpture and quiet garden to remember a very great man had been achieved.
This is the transcript of Sandy Tulloch’s speech at the unveiling ceremony.
My heart is very full today….When Sir Jimmy died in December 2000, a lifetime’s memories were left for many of us.
In the Spring of the New Year, John (Ian) Thomson proposed that with the Shand Family’s approval and advice, four old friends should form a Committee to raise funds for the erection of a statue to his memory in Auchtermuchty.
The Community and Fife Council gave us their blessing and the project was given wide media coverage.
Sir Jimmy’s incredible history and popularity guaranteed success, and within a matter of months we knew that we could go ahead with the project.
David Annand of Kilmany was asked to model the sculpture, as we remember him in the 1950s, and prepare the chosen site in Auchtermuchty.
Friends and admirers of Sir Jimmy from all over the world responded with tremendous generosity. All have been thanked officially, but I sincerely thank them again.
Not one, but two biographies were written during his lifetime. Many of us have read them, but his musical skill, friendship and humanity were legendary. I once listed his achievements and honours – it makes formidable reading, but none of us requires to be reminded in detail.
He used to say (never to be forgotten words) “Keep it simple son”, and I intend to do so.
Sir Jimmy was justly proud of the many honours bestowed on him, but he remained throughout his long life a quiet, modest man. The countless number sof us who thought of him as a friend remember him with love and pride.
We must thank Fife Council for the invitation to the social gathering in Council Chambers, Cupar, and for the welcome given to us by Councillor John Simpson.
I feel that I must make special mention of some people in particular, without whose help the project could never have been completed.
Firstly the instigator and my indefatigable Secretary John Thomson of Ceres; my Treasurer, Ian Collie of Dunblane; Committee member John McDonald of Kirkcaldy; David Annand, artist and sculpture of Kilmany; Powderhall Bronze of Edinburgh whose skill cast such an intricate structure; George Shand of Crook of Devon for site preparation; Fife Council, Glenrothes, for accepting and guiding the plans through Committee; the great help of Auchtermuchty Community Association, local residents and more than willing advice and assistance by Fife Police; again my thanks to the Shand Family for their acceptance of the project and the help given to the sculptor David Annand; Alex Clark, whose skill in crook-making allowed us to present our Patron, Lord Elgin, with a most suitable gift; and our thanks again to Lord Elgin who has once again supported our effort to commemorate one of nature’s greatest gentlemen.
Two years ago I envisaged a quiet garden where one could rest and remember Sir Jimmy – in his words – “Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again”.
I sincerely hope the future will show that we have achieved this aim.
The Spirit of Scotland 2003
by Elizabeth Cooksey
For anyone who thought the Scottish Country Dancing and accordion music was a twee occupation for a bunch of decrepit fuddy-duddies, they sure would have experienced a pleasant eye-opener at this show. It was exciting, slick, energetic, polished and featured sheer artistry in dance and musicianship alike. The show ran from 3rd to 9th August in the Assembly Hall of Edinburgh Academy; a perfect venue with its slightly oval shape, balcony and symmetrical paneling. The audience could see clearly from whichever seat was occupied.
So on with the show – the dancers entered to the strains of The Black Bear, and from that very moment it was action until the final bows some two and a half hours later. The dancers were members of Edinburgh Branch RSCDS, with 20 adult dancers, a children’s team and a teenage team. The scene is healthy. Stewart Adam, Chairman-elect of the RSCDS, choreographed the show, and a fine job he made, since all the dances were woven into medleys lasting anything from 5 to 8 minutes. The dancers were certainly fit, and there did not appear to be substitutes in case of injury either! The dance medleys were largely thematic, inasmuch as ‘Dances from America’ consisted of ‘Quarries’ Jig’, ‘Mary Hamilton’ and ‘The Micmac Rotary’. ‘Something New’ featured dances from the latest RSCDS publication Book 43, and ‘Dances from the Southern Hemisphere’ saw ‘A Trip to the Drakensburg’, ‘Southern Stars’ and ‘Pelorus Jack’. Get the idea? Perhaps the most popular item was where the youngsters performed ‘The Piper and the Penguin’ from Roy Goldring’s recently published ‘Scotia Collection’. The young team entered dressed as penguins, courtesy of Edinburgh Zoo! It certainly took a trick with the audience. Another item worth mentioning has to be the ‘Drunken Sailor’, where one Yoshi Shibasaki obviously on leave from the Navy, had ‘one over the eight’, much to the annoyance of his colleagues, Makoto Kaneko and Kitty Shaw. Whilst the latter two were seriously attempting to perform the dance, Yoshi staggered on, complete with bottle (cold tea, except on the final night) and did a wonderful ‘Drunker Sailor’ impersonation. It begs belief how one could seem so totally wrecked and yet be stone cold sober. Sheer professionalism presumably.
The accompanying musicians were bandleader Neil Copland (accordion), Mo Rutherford (piano and MD) and Willie Johnstone (fiddle). They were first class, since to maintain the level of concentration, keep a rock-steady tempo and still sparkle takes a bit of doing. Obviously there was sheer harmony all round. In fact, one of the highlights of the show was a set of dances which began with Teddybears’ Picnic and ended with Black and White Rag, at which point Mo stole the show with her ragtime accompaniment on a slightly out-of-tune Joanna which sounded pretty authentic! Willie Johnstone also gave a couple of solo spots, and this young man is talented! His rendition of Angus Fitchet’s Lament for Will Starr showed a mature understanding of the entire concept as well as proving that Willie is a superb musician. As for leader Neil Copland, he simply never misses a note, and the dancers were treated to some superb tempi. It was, of course, an evening of variety. Jan Van Outrive provided able bagpipe accompaniment for the Highland dances, including the young solo Highland dancer Bethany Knibb. Two wonderful young clarsach players, Fiona Chapman and Mairi Macleod, had the audience truly transported with their moving rendition of Gaelic airs, and it obvious that both girls have great futures ahead in this field of entertainment. Seonaid Lynn provided some folk songs, competently accompanying herself on guitar, and Christine Watkins entertained with her version of The Laird of Cockpen and Roses of Price Charlie.
‘Spirit of Scotland’ was undoubtedly a resounding triumph for all concerned. In addition to Stewart Adam’s imaginative choreography’ Jimmie Hill assisted with the ‘Quadrille’, Peter Edwards produced the show, Colin Tyler provide first class sound and lighting, and perhaps, most importantly of all, tribute ought to be paid to an absolute angel – Joan Tyler. She provided refreshments at all times whether of the solid or liquid variety, always had an ice pack or bandage ready for anyone who suffered a slight mishap whilst dancing, but most importantly, her cheery banter and wonderful positive attitude to like in general just kept everyone going.
For those who attended the show, congratulations on doinf so. As to those who did not, make sure to do so next year. This could completely change your perception of Scottish Country Dancing and its associated music!
Graham Laurie Orchestra in Canada
by Tom Allan
Monday 30th June – A party of 30 people………
Fiddle 2003 – Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh November 21,22,23
by
‘cosmopolitan… full of charm and vitality…..dozens of
Greeting From Inverness
by Margo Maclennan
The Traditional Music Classes……..
Alnwick Northumbrian Gathering
By Colin Bradford
Now in its 57th year, the……..
Tribute to Sir Jimmy shand
The third ‘Tribute to Sir Jimmy Shand MBE, MA’ day will take place in the Town Hall, St Andrews, on Sunday 25th January 2004 from 1.30 – 5pm.
All proceeds from the event will again be donated ………
Felix Burns
by Charlie Todd
The Association’s collection of the best compositions of Felix Burns is now nearing completion. Thanks thus far to Janie Barr (of the George Fleming Band), George King, Jim Paterson, Andrew Knight and Ian Holmes for their contributions. Tom Cowing and Ian Criuickshanks, in addition to tunes, have contributed a life history and an index (currently standing at 346 titles) of Felix’s published compositions.
The works to be republished are presently……….
The Piping Shrike
by Peter Elmes
I have one Scottish great-grandmother……
George Booth – Accordion Supremo
by Tom Duncan
George Booth (now 84 years of age) is one…………..
Dunedin Dancers 17th International Folk Dance Festival
by Catherine Elliott-Walker
In July, Dunedin Dancers, the Edinburgh based amateur SCD group……..
RSCDS Summer School
by Maureen Rutherford
July 20th – 26th saw the fourth annual course…………..
Traditional Music Conference
by Alasdair Graham
Cultural Connection of 15 Portland Terrace, Troon, organised a ………..
The Inverness Button Box Gathering
by Catherine Mackay
The queues to get into……
CD Reviews – See Hear with Judith Linton
The Plough and the Stars – The Alan Nicolson Band – AMCD02 Independent
Wired Up – Alistair McCulloch – FECD179 – Fellside Recordings Ltd
Sounds of an Old Morino – David Bowen – DABO DB001 – DABO Recordings
In Full Swing – Graeme Mitchell SDB – CDGAR001 Independent
Scotland’s Music – Scott Harvey Ceilidh Band – SCB CD2 Independent
Quick Here’s Anither Yin – Kenny Thomson and the Wardlaw SDB – BRCD034 – Bryansroom Recordings
Amazing Grace – Moira Prentice – MADM01CD – Madmo Recordings
Take the Floor – Saturday Evenings 19.05 – 20.30 with Robbie Shepherd
Repeats
4th Oct 03 – Sandy Nixon SDB (Concert from Greyfriers by Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas Part 1)
11th Oct 03 – The West Telferton Cale SDB (Concert Part 2)
18th Oct 03 – Iain MacPhail SDB (OB from Northbeat Island Fling at Sabhal Mor Ostaig with Arthur Cormack, Ingrid Henderson and Angus Nicholson)
25th Oct 03 – The Lomond Ceilidh Band (Judith Linton’s CD choice)
CLUB DIARY
Aberdeen (Westburn Park Lounge) – 28th Oct 03 – David Bowen SDB
Alnwick (The Farrier’s Arms – Shilbottle)
Annan (St Andrew’s Social Club) - 12th Oct 03 – Garioch Blend
Arbroath (Viewfield Hotel) - 5th Oct 03 – Burns Brothers Trio
Armadale (Masonic Hall) – 2nd Oct 03 – Johnny Duncan Duo
Balloch (St. Kessog’s Church Hall) – 19th Oct 03 – Alan Ross
Banchory (Burnett Arms Hotel) – 27th Oct 03 – Anniversary
Banff & District (Banff Springs Hotel) – 22nd Oct 03 – Bill Black SDB
Beith & District (Anderson Hotel) – 20th Oct 03 – Lynne Christie SDB
Belford (Community Centre) – 30th Oct 03 – Dick Black Band
Biggar (Municipal Hall) – 5th Oct 03 – Bruce Lindsay SDB
Blairgowrie (Moorfield Hotel) - 14th Oct 03 – Alison Elliot & Laura Lindsay
Bromley (Trinity United Reform Church) - 14th Oct 03 – Deirdre Adamson
Button Key (Windygates Institute) – 9th Oct 03 – Rea Brothers (N.I.)
Campsie (Glazert Country House Hotel) - 7th Oct 03 – Sandy Legget & the Carseloch CB
Carlisle (St Margaret Mary’s Social Club) - 2nd Oct 03 – David Vernon
Castle Douglas (Urr Valley Country House Hotel) – 21st Oct 03 – The Big Squeeze
Coalburn (Miners’ Welfare) - 16th Oct 03 – Jimmy Cassidy
Crathes (Crathes Hall, Banchory) -
Crieff & District (Crieff Hotel) 2nd Oct 03 – Jock Fraser
Cults (Culter Sports & Social Club) 8th Oct 03 – David Cunningham Jnr
Dalriada (Argyll Arms Hotel, Lochgilphead) 21st Oct 03 – Morag Robertson Trio
Dingwall (National Hotel) – 1st Oct 03 – Susan MacFadyen Trio
Dunblane (Victoria Hall) – 15th Oct 03 – Tom Orr
Dunfermline (Headwell Bowling Club) – 14th Oct 03 – Johnnie Duncan
Dunoon & Cowal (McColl’s Hotel)
East Kilbride (Masonic Hall, Kittoch St) – 23rd Oct 03 – Colin Dewar Duo
Ellon (Station Hotel) – 21st Oct 03 – Marian Anderson SDB
Fintry (Fintry Sports Centre) – 27th Oct 03 – George Stirrat SDB
Forfar (Plough Inn) - 26th Oct 03 – Iain Anderson Trio
Forres (Victoria Hotel) –
Galashiels (Abbotsford Arms Hotel) –
Galston (Barr Castle Social Club) – 13th Oct 03 – tba
Glendale (Black Bull Hotel, Wooler) – 16th Oct 03 – Ian Holmes Trio
Glenfarg (Lomond Hotel) - 1st Oct 03 – Ian Cruickshanks Band
Glenrothes (Victoria Hall, Coaltown of Balgownie) - 28th Oct 03 – John Houston & Friends
Gretna (Halcrow Stadium) - 5th Oct 03 – GiveWay
Highland (Drumossie Hotel) – 20th Oct 03 – Daniel McPhee
Inveraray (Argyll Hotel) - 8th Oct 03 – Bill Black SDB
Isle of Skye – (The Royal Hotel, Portree) - 2nd Oct 03 – Archie & Alex McAllister
Islesteps (The Embassy Hotel) – Oct 03 –
Kelso (Cross Keys Hotel) – 29th Oct 03 – West Telferton Trio
Kintore (Torryburn Hotel) – 1st Oct 03 – Gordon Pattullo
Lanark (Ravenstruther Hall) - 27th Oct 03 – Patsy Reid Duo
Langholm (Crown Hotel) – 8th Oct 03 – John Douglas
Lesmahagow (Masonic Hall) – 9th Oct 03 – John Douglas SDB
Lewis & Harris (Stornoway Legion) - 2nd Oct 03 – Bobby Coghill SDB
Livingston (Hilcroft Hotel, Whitburn) 21st Oct 03 – Graham Laurie Accordion Orchestra
Lockerbie (Queen’s Hotel) - 28th Oct 03 – Gary Forrest Trio
Mauchline (Harry Lyle Suite) - 21st Oct 03 – Ian Muir Trio
Montrose (Park Hotel) – 1st Oct 03 – Ian Muir Trio 19th Oct 03 – Ceilidh with Steven Carcary Duo
Newburgh (The Ship Inn) - 30th Oct 03 – Graeme Mitchell SDB
Newmill-on-Teviot (Newmill Country Inn) - 1st Oct 03 – The Occasionals
Newtongrange (Dean Tavern) – 27th Oct 03 – Waverley SDB
North East (Royal British Legion, Keith) – 7th Oct 03 – Strathspey Fiddlers
Oban (McTavish’s Kitchen) – 2nd Oct 03 – Sandy Legget Trio 15th Oct 03 – Dance to Graeme Mitchell
Orkney (Ayre Hotel, Kirkwall) –
Peebles (Rugby Club) – 30th Oct 03 – Clyde Valley CB
Perth (Salutation Hotel) – 21st Oct 03 – Iain Anderson SDB
Premier NI (Chimney Corner Hotel) - 7th Oct 03 – Ian Cruickshanks Trio
Renfrew (Masonic Hall, Broadloan) – Oct 03 –
Rothbury (Queen’s Head) - 2nd Oct 03 – David Sturgeon & the Waverley SDB
Scottish Accordion Music (Banchory) - 12th Oct 03 – All Players Welcome
Selkirk (Cricket Club) - 9th Oct 03 – Judith Linton
Shetland (Shetland Hotel, Lerwick) - 30th Oct 03 – Seamus O’Sullivan
Sutherland (Rogart Hall) -
Thornhill (Bowling Club Hall) - 14th Oct 03 – Reel Rhythm SDB
Thurso (Pentland Hotel) – 6th Oct 03 – John Morgan
Turriff (Royal British Legion) – 2nd Oct 03 – Bruce Lindsay
Tynedale (Hexham Ex Service Club) – 16th Oct 03 – GiveWay
West Barnes (West Barnes Inn) 9th Oct 03 – Alex McIntyre
Wick (MacKay’s Hotel) –
THERE WERE CLUB REPORTS FROM :-
1. Alnwick
2. Annan
3. Arbroath
4. Banchory
5. Banff & District
6. Blairgowrie
7. Button Key
8. Campsie
9. Cults
10. Dingwall
11. Dunblane
12. Ellon
13. Glenrothes
14. Gretna
15. Highland
16. Islesteps
17.Kintore
18. Langholm
19. Lesmahagow
20. Lewis & Harris
21. Montrose
22. Newmill
23. North East
24. Premier
25. Renfrew
26. Scottish Accordion Music
27. Thornhill
28. Thurso
29. Turriff
30. Tynedale
CLUB DIRECTORY AS AT OCT 2002
(Clubs didn’t necessarily notify the Assoc when they closed so the following may not be entirely correct. Only the clubs submitting the reports or in the Club Diary above were definitely open.)
1. Aberdeen A&F Club (1975 – present)
2. Alnwick A&F Club (Aug 1975 – present)
3. Annan A&F Club (joined Assoc in 1996 but started 1985 – present)
4. Arbroath A&F Club (1991? – present)
5. Armadale A&F Club (Oct 1978? or 80) originally called Bathgate Club (for 2 months) Closed
6. Balloch A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per January 1978 issue – present)
7. Banchory A&F Club (1978 – present)
8. Banff & District A&F Club (Oct 1973 – present)
9. Beith & District A&F Club (Sept 1972 – per first edition – present)
10. Belford A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
11. Biggar A&F Club (Oct 1974 – present)
12. Blairgowrie A&F Club (
13. Bromley A&F Club
14. Button Key A&F Club (
15. Campbeltown A&F Club (
16. Campsie A&F Club (Nov 95 – present)
17. Carlisle A&F Club (joined Sept 1993 -
18. Castle Douglas A&F Club (c Sept 1980 – present)
19. Coalburn A&F Club (
20. Crathes (aka Scottish Accordion Music – Crathes) (Nov 1997 -
21. Crieff A&F Club (cSept 1981)
22. Cults A & F Club (
23. Dalriada A&F Club (Feb 1981)
24. Dingwall & District A&F Club (May 1979 – per first report)
25. Dunblane & District A&F Club (1971 – present)
26. Dunfermline & District A&F Club (1974 – per first edition)
27. Dunoon & Cowal A&F Club (
28. East Kilbride A&F Club (Sept 1980)
29. Ellon A&F Club (
30. Fintry A&F Club (Dec 1972 – reformed Jan 1980 – present)
31. Forfar A&F Club (
32. Forres A&F Club (Jan 1978)
33. Galashiels A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
34. Galston A&F Club (Oct 1969 – per first edition – closed March 2006)
35. Glendale Accordion Club (Jan 1973)
36. Glenfarg A&F Club (formed 1988 joined Assoc Mar 95 -
37. Glenrothes A&F Club (Mar 93?
38. Gretna A&F Club (1991) Known as North Cumbria A&F Club previously (originally called Gretna when started in June 1966 but later had to move to venues in the North of England and changed name. No breaks in the continuity of the Club)
39. Highland A&F Club (Inverness) (Nov 1973 – present)
40. Inveraray A&F Club (Feb 1991 - present)
41. Islay A&F Club (23 Apr 93 -
42. Islesteps A&F Club (Jan 1981 – present – n.b. evolved from the original Dumfries Club)
43. Isle of Skye A&F Club (June 1983 – present)
44. Kelso A&F Club (May 1976 – present)
45. Kintore A&F Club (
46. Ladybank A&F Club (joined Apr 98 but formed
47. Lanark A&F Club (joined Sept 96 – present)
48. Langholm A&F Club (Oct 1967 - present)
49. Lesmahagow A&F Club (Nov 1979 – closed May 2005)
50. Lewis & Harris A&F Club (Aug 1994 -
51. Livingston A&F Club (Sept 1973 – present)
52. Lockerbie A&F Club (Nov 1973 - present)
53. Mauchline A&F Club (Sept 1983 - present)
54. Montrose A&F Club (joined Sept 1982 - present)
55. Muirhead A&F Club (Dec 1994 -
56. Newburgh A&F Club (joined 2002 but founded
57. Newmill-on-Teviot (Hawick) (Formed late 1988 joined Assoc 1999
58. Newtongrange A&F Club (joined Sept 1977 - present)
59. North East A&F Club aka Keith A&FC (Sept 1971 - present)
60. Oban A&F Club (Nov 1975 - present)
61. Orkney A&F Club (Mar 1978 - present)
62. Peebles A&F Club (26 Nov 1981 - present)
63. Perth & District A&F Club (Aug 1970 - present)
64. Premier A&F Club NI (April 1980)
65. Renfrew A&F Club (1984 -
66. Rothbury Accordion Club (7th Feb 1974) orig called Coquetdale
67. Selkirk A&F Club (
68. Shetland A&F Club (Sept 1978 - present)
69. Stirling A&F Club (Oct 1991 - )
70. Sutherland A&F Club (
71. Thornhill A&F Club (joined Oct 1983 – see Nov 83 edition – closed April 2014)
72. Thurso A&F Club (Oct 1981 - present)
73. Turriff A&F Club (March 1982 - present)
74. Tynedale A&F Club (Nov 1980 - present)
75. Vancouver
76. West Barnes ( - present)
77. Wick A&F Club (Oct 1975 - present)
78. Yarrow (prev known as Etterick & Yarrow) (Jan 1989 – )
Not on official list at the start of the season (closed, did not renew membership or omitted in error?)
79. Acharacle & District A&F Club (cMay 1988)
80. Ayr A&F Club (Nov 1983 – per Nov 83 edition) Closed
81. Bonchester Accordion Club (Closed?)
82. Bridge of Allan (Walmer) A&F Club (Walmer Hotel, Bridge of Allan) (c March 1982)
83. Brigmill A&F Club (Oct 1990) Closed
84. Buchan A&F Club
85. Callander A&F Club (
86. Campbeltown & District A&F Club (c Dec 1980)
87. Cleland (cNov 1981 – March 1985) originally called Drumpellier A&F Club (for 2 months)
88. Club Accord
89. Coquetdale A&F Club (Feb 1974 or c1976/77 – 1981/2? – became Rothbury?)
90. Coupar Angus A&F Club (cSept 1978 - ?)
91. Cumnock A&F Club (October 1976 - forced to close cDec 1982 - see Jan 83 Editorial)
92. Denny & Dunipace A&F Club (Feb 1981)
93. Derwentside A&F Club
94. Dornoch A&F Club (first mention in directory 1986)
95. Dumfries Accordion Club (Oughtons) (April 1965 at the Hole in the Wa’)
96. Dunbar Cement Works A&F Club (Closed?)
97. Dundee & District A&F Club (1970? – 1995?)
98. Edinburgh A&F Club (Apr 1981) prev called Chrissie Leatham A&F Club (Oct 1980)
99. Falkirk A&F Club (Sept 1978 - )
100. Fort William A&F Club (21st Oct 1980 – per Dec 1980 B&F)
101. Gorebridge (cNov 1981) originally called Arniston A&F Club (for 2 months)
102. Greenhead Accordion Club (on the A69 between Brampton and Haltwistle)
103. Kirriemuir A&F Club (cSept 1981)
104. M.A.F.I.A. (1966 – 1993?)
105. Monklands A&F Club (Nov 1978 – closed cApril 1983)
106. Morecambe A&F Club (joined Sept 1982)
107. Mull A&F Club
108. Newcastleton Accordion Club
109. New Cumnock A&F Club (cMarch 1979)
110. Newton St Boswells Accordion Club (17th Oct 1972 see Apr 1984 obituary for Angus Park)
111. Ormiston Miners’ Welfare Society A&F Club (closed April 1992 – per Sept Editorial)
112. Reading Scottish Fiddlers (cMarch 1997
113. Renfrew A&F Club (original club 1974/5 lapsed after a few years then again in 1984)
114. Straiton Accordion Club (c1968 – closed March 1979)
115. Stranraer & District Accordion Club (1974 – per first edition)
116. Torthorwald A&F Club (near Dumfries)
117. Tranent A&F Club
118. Walmer (Bridge of Allan) A&F Club
119. Wellbank A&F Club
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