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New Year celebration for Folk at the Salmon Bothy group





Portsoy's Folk at the Salmon Bothy is looking forward to welcoming the New Year with a musical celebration.

A New Year’s Day Singaround will kick-off 2024 for the group and dust off the Hogmanay hangovers.

All are welcome to join on Monday, January 1 at Portsoy Bowling Club, for an 8pm start.

It is free entry and people can bring nibbles to share and a raffle prize.

The group is based at the Salmon Bothy in Portsoy.
The group is based at the Salmon Bothy in Portsoy.

Bob Philips, chairman of Folk at the Salmon Bothy, said: “We are looking forward to celebrating the New Year with songs, music and stories.

"It has been another busy and successful year for the club, so we have much to celebrate and lots to look forward to with a packed programme planned for 2024.

"We look forward to welcoming members and friends old and new to our forthcoming sessions.”

The club’s Open Mic Nights continue on the third Friday of each month throughout the year, with the first on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Portsoy Salmon Bothy. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start.

A new format of songs and tunes around the table will be trialled. All are welcome to join.

Folk at the Salmon Bothy hosts a variety of traditional music events and gatherings throughout the year.

The annual Haal music festival continues to attract the best performers from around the regions to take part in a variety of concerts, music sessions, workshops and singarounds for all ages and abilities in venues across Portsoy.

The 14th Haal will take place on May 31, June 1 and June 2, 2024.

Further information on all Folk at the Salmon Bothy events is available at www.bothyfolk.org or on the Facebook page.


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