Sessions for beginners and the session shy

Rainhill Junction in Rainhill, Merseyside. It is, however, a bluegrass (ish) session run by a band (whose name escapes me). The main session starts about 9 but there is a 'beginners' bit from 7.30
Norwich Branford Arms, Norwich on a Thursday night.
Beverley There is an accoustic workshop/beginers, it was at The Sun Inn, Beverley, but recently moved to Nellies [The White Horse] after The Sun changed owners.
Knowl Hill First Monday of the month there is a musicians session in the bar at the Seven Stars, Knowl Hill. On the A4 Between Maidenhead and Reading .
Lichfield Lichfield Comhaltas branch organised sessions for people learning instruments to play together, as playing with other people is a skill in itself. These sessions were usually based on tunes from the core repertoire of the main session, played slowly, but with support from experienced musicians. Also, everyone was given the opportunity to lead tunes they felt comfortable with. Most of these people now play regularly in sessions.
Broseley, Shropshire Sunday morning practice session at the Birchmeadow Centre, Broseley, Shropshire. 10am-12.30pm. £1 towards rent of room and refreshments.
Edinburgh In Edinburgh we have "slow session" classes at the Scots music group at Boroughmuir High School: these are run as evening classes with a fee - check out www.alpscotsmusic.org : on Wednesdays at 9pm we decamp to Bennett's Bar, near the King's Theatre for a further slow session with Nigel Gatherer (for the cost of a drink only!) I believe there are other slow sessions around Edinburgh: check out www.albafolk.co.uk for lots of stuff in the area.
Llantrisant For several years now the Llantrisant Folk Club has run discovery sessions.
Guest House pub.1st sat of month ( but this month it is 2nd Saturday!) and 3rdish Wednesday of the month 8pm both at See Bothy Folk Club website for up to date information and confirmation of dates etc.
Festivals George Garside runs just such a session at both Whitby & (Sidmouth)?

Information from correspondence.

For more sessions See:  

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Shropshire Venues

21/01/2008