It feels like ages ago but still, I hope you all had a cracking Christmas and New Year, filled with good times, good food, and maybe even a sneaky ceilidh or two. 

 

Mine was a quiet one (just how I like it!) over in North Wales, where I was lucky enough to be cooked for on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day – an absolute result!

 

Boxing Day football, though? 

A total letdown. 

Flint Town United got wedi byrstio'n llwyr (absolutely burst) by Connah’s Quay 7-2 ⚽🙄 – not the festive result I was hoping for!

We had three absolute crackers between Christmas and New Year. Gunthorpe Village Hall with the Big Moosers was a sell-out, with such a brilliant mix of ages – always great to see. 

 

It was such a success that I’ll be back there on Saturday 27th December 2025 with the Moosers again! Pop that in your diary now – tickets will be available from late September.

 

The other two were weddings at The Cosy Club in Nottingham and The River Mill, Derby. 

I do love winter weddings and these two didn’t disappoint.

Did you catch The Great British Bake Off Scottish New Year Special on Channel 4? 

If not, get it on catch-up, fast-forward to the last five minutes, and you might just spot someone you know… 🍰🎶✨

January was hectic with Burns ceilidhs, and what a month it was! We had a blast at Copper City, Market Street, Nottingham, and I'm chuffed to say I’ll now be hosting

 free ceilidh sessions on the last Wednesday of each month for the rest of the year (with the exception of August and October)! 

 

The first one kicks off on Wednesday 26th February, 8-10 pm. It’s just recorded music, and we’ll be in either the bar area or the function room upstairs depending on the crowd. 

If you fancy coming along, please register on Eventbrite 

so I have an idea of numbers  – it’s not a big bar!

That link takes you to this months ceilidh, 

the full list of links is on our Nottingham Ceilidh Club🏹 webpage.

January also saw three fantastic charity ceilidhs, and together we raised an incredible £2588! Massive thanks if you came along and supported these brilliant causes:

🏔 Derby Mountain Rescue Team – £1654

🎗 Greyfriars Burns Night for Cancer Research UK – £654

🧠 Birmingham Mind @ E57 Social Club – £280

Beeston ceilidhs are wrapping up soon for the season, with just two dates left:

Same set-up as always – The Blue Kettles providing the tunes, and you can just rock up and pay at the door!

If you fancy a night of brilliant Scottish folk music, songs, and plenty of laughs, there are only 20 tickets left for North Sea Gas in Nottingham on Friday 7th March. 

No dancing, but a cracking evening is guaranteed!

You can still get commission-free tickets on my sales portal here- North Sea Gas Tickets.