Following the recent disaster, a lot of people want to do what they can to help; and it's clear that a great deal of money will be needed in the coming months. A number of folk arts related fundraising events have been announced or mooted, and it's our intention to carry listings here for any such in our region.

We will be adding details as we get them. If you know of regional events that should be listed here, please let us know via:

(ends Friday 14 January)

Overton Tenor D whistle

Donated by renowned maker Bernard Overton (now retired) for auction, with various accessories, by Pete Willow and the folk clubs and British Legion of Brinklow (Warwickshire). Not exactly local (!), but easily accessible to all through the link above.

Update: the whistle sold for £205: all profits to the cause.

Friday 14 January: featuring

Mick McGarry & Antoine — Two Short Planks — Pete n Rog — Hissyfit — The Sun Sessioneers.

The Sun Inn, Flemingate, Beverley.
Telephone: 01482 881547
Email: sunninnbeverley@mail.com

Saturday 5 March:   A.V.I.D. ceilidh with Pierrot

West Butterwick  Village Hall
near Epworth, North Lincs.
Admission £5
Info: Peter Barnard on 01427 873937 or email: peter_barnard.squeeze@virgin.net
Website: http://www.aviddance.co.uk/

Friday 18 February: featuring   John Conolly & Bill Meek — Shanty Jack — The Roaring Forties — Chris Wright — Paul Bellamy & Mark Campbell — Dave & Julie Evardson

Humberston Country Club
Humberston Avenue, Humberston, Grismby DN36 4SX
Admission £5
Info: Dave Evardson on 01472 693137 or email david.evardson@btinternet.com

Wednesday 26 January: featuring Julie Ellison and Winter Wilson

8 pm at Castle Hills Community Arts College
The Avenue, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 1PY
Admission £6 (adults) £3 (children)
Telephone: 01427 612411

Saturday 15 January: featuring

Northern Lights — The Hall Brothers — Duncan McFarlane — Friendly Visit — Waking the Witch — Kevin Collier — plus others (tba).

12 noon - 6 pm at Korks Wine Bar, 40 Bondgate, Otley.
Admission £5.00 (minimum donation to the fund).

There will also be a mixed session at the Manor pub (Walkergate), and perhaps an evening concert to follow.

Info: Dave Richardson
Telephone: 07957 312733

Saturday 22 January: BOOGAchaLOOGA plus support

9 pm at "Revolution": The Sky Bar, The Plaza, West One, Fitzwilliam Street (near Glossop Road Baths).
Tickets £5.00 (all proceeds to the cause). Bar till midnight.

Info: Tom Chester, 4 Folds Crescent, Sheffield S8 0EQ.
Telephone: 0114 236 3520 (eve) 236 6699 (day)
Email: blanktape@blueyonder.co.uk

Saturday 5 February: Red House, Sheffield

featuring a wide range of local musicians, raffle, and more.

7.30 pm till late at The Red House, Solly Street, Sheffield.
Info: 0114 272 7926