FOLK enthusiasts from across the county and further afield enjoyed Devon Folk Day which was held at Morchard Bishop on Saturday, March 23.

Devon Folk Day organisers welcomed visitors to Morchard Bishop. AQ 8678
Devon Folk Day organisers welcomed visitors to Morchard Bishop. AQ 8678 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

During a music and song session at The London Inn. AQ 8692
During a music and song session at The London Inn. AQ 8692 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

It included a Dartmoor Step Dancing workshop with Matt Norman, a focus on the Baring-Gould Collection with Jim Causley, Spoken Word with Cliff Eastabrook, Devon Songs with Jon Dyer and Gadarene, Devon Folklore with Mark Norman, A Taste of Morris and a spotlight on Mumming in Devon with Colin Andrews.

Matt Norman led the Dartmoor Step Dance Workshop.
Matt Norman led the Dartmoor Step Dance Workshop. Image: Kat Blockley (Kat Blockley)

Jim Causley, Devon Folk President, led the focus on the Baring-Gould Collection. Image: Kat Blockley
Jim Causley, Devon Folk President, led the focus on the Baring-Gould Collection. Image: Kat Blockley (Kat Blockley)

Cliff Easterbrook led the Spoken Word session. Image: Kat Blockley
Cliff Easterbrook led the Spoken Word session. Image: Kat Blockley (Kat Blockley)

There were Devon Tunes with Nick Wyke and Gadarene, a Songwriters Circle with Greg Hancock, Devon Folk AGM, pub sessions.

Nick Wyke led the Devon Tunes session. Image: Kat Blockley
Nick Wyke led the Devon Tunes session. Image: Kat Blockley (Kat Blockley)

Also, there was an evening Concert with foot-stomping dance beats and timeless folk tunes from Gadarene and a Ceilidh with foot-tapping traditional tunes by the Mooncoin Barn Dance Band.

Musicians during a music and song session. AQ 8704
Musicians during a music and song session. AQ 8704 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

It was the first such Folk Day since before Covid and was greatly enjoyed by all who attended.

Gadarene played a fantastic concert at Devon Folk Day. Image: Kat Blockley
Gadarene played a fantastic concert at Devon Folk Day. Image: Kat Blockley (Kat Blockley)

Sessions were held at the Memorial Hall, Methodist Church and the London Inn.