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Sunday
Evenings at 8 pm (doors open 7:45) at:
The Normandy
Centre Denne Road, Horsham,West
Sussex RH12
1JF
Acoustic folk club - Licensed bar
Admission usually varies between £4 and £10 (discounted for
members):
Under 21s get free admission to all events.
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For reviews
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Go to our 'Contact Us'
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| Sunday 1st February |
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Song and Dance |
Songs, tunes and poems from members & visitors plus dancing to our excellent ceilidh band.
Beginners and experts alike are welcome and our experienced callers ensure everyone can work their way through the dances with enjoyment. Admission: Members £2; Non-members £4 |
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| Sunday 8th February |
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Flint County
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Chris and the band met each other at Worthing bluegrass jam session. They share a love for the same bands, such as Hot Rize, Union Station and The Tony Rice Unit.
They gig around the south coast and have found support from The Brunswick in Hove, where Chris runs a monthly bluegrass jam with the band's mandolin player, Chris Stockel. Eaton also organised the first ever Brighton bluegrass day at The Brunswick in March '25, which Flint County played at, sharing the bill with The Hackney Hillpickers and The Ragged Out String Band.
In 2024, Chris was the only Brit chosen to perform on the international stage at the IBMA World of Bluegrass week in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2025 Flint County were chosen to perform in Holland at the European World of Bluegrass festival. The band features singers Emma Jane and Astra Grayland, a third Chris plays guitar, Christopher McPhee, and Tom Warner is on bass.
2025 has seen Flint County performing at the renowned Didmarton bluegrass festival as well as the new Yellow Moon and King Harvest festivals.
Admission: £10 (Members £7) |
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| Sunday 15th February |
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Open Floor and
Chris Griffin's
Musical Odyssey
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Our open floor nights are an opportunity for anyone to try a song, a tune or a poem knowing they have a sympathetic audience, although there is no obligation to perform, and those who simply like to listen are welcome.
Tonight Caroline will be grilling Chris about the music in his life. Cows may be mentioned - after all, they were sung to....
Admission: Members £2; Non-members £4 |
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| Sunday 22nd February |
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Open Floor
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J'Ockley
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Our open floor nights are an opportunity for anyone to try a song, a tune or a poem knowing they have a sympathetic audience, although there is no obligation to perform, and those who simply like to listen are welcome.
Then in the second half we will be 'entertained' by J'Ockley, Southwater's premier ukulele/fiddle combo - residents of Queens Head, Barns Green - doing stuff from blues to seashanties and original songs of love and drinking and fiddlers elbow.
Admission: Members £2; Non-members £4 |
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| Sunday 1st March |
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Three Idle Women
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Three Idle Women sing with warmth and humour about life, love, adventure and the rich heritage of the UK's waterways. Their beautifully blended close harmonies and a delightfully quirky array of instruments - including saw, propeller, ukuleles, concertina, trumpet, accordion - bring fresh life to traditional folk songs alongside a collection of their own.
Expect stories of waterways people and places, along with an abundance of friendship and community. Suitable for land-lubbers and canal enthusiasts alike.. Having released their debut album in November 2024 they have been featured on Mark Radcliffe's radio 2 folk show, included in Fatea's winter showcase and played extensively on folk radio stations across the UK. The trio also featured in Channel 4's series Narrow Escapes in May 2025.
"Channelling the storytelling of The Unthanks and the warmth of The Staves, yet stands on its own as a heartfelt tribute to England's waterways and the people who call them home."
Damon Boughen. Nightshift
"If these songs don't delight you, I can only conclude that you're made either of iron or of concrete" John Barlass. At the barrier
Admission: £10 (Members £7) |
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| Sunday 8th March |
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The Suffering Jets
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Iris Bishop has been entertaining the folk clubs of Sussex for many years. With her two friends Charlotte and Susie she has visited many parts of the county but not with them both together at the same time! Now all three have agreed to appear together at Horsham Folk Club and Dave Algar wanted to know what their collective name would be.
It was not only ‘International Woman’s Day’, the exploits of Mrs Pankhurst and her colleagues were being 'brought to mind’ but it was also the day that the Gatwick Airport expansion decision was to be announced. Iris assured Dave that the Airport decision would not affect the girl’s performance and that they would battle against the injustice in the spirit of Mrs Pankhurst; consulting the take off time table and adjusting their volume (they’ve got plenty of it) accordingly. In fact, they would carry on as normal just Suffering Jets.
“That’ll do,” said Dave.
Admission: £10 (Members £7) |
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| Sunday 15th March |
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Song and Dance |
Songs, tunes and poems from members & visitors plus dancing to our excellent ceilidh band.
Beginners and experts alike are welcome and our experienced callers ensure everyone can work their way through the dances with enjoyment. Admission: Members £2; Non-members £4 |
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| Sunday 22nd March |
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Open Floor
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SPOTLIGHT on Dave Toye
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SPOTLIGHT on Andy Slade
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Our open floor nights are an opportunity for anyone to try a song, a tune or a poem knowing they have a sympathetic audience, although there is no obligation to perform, and those who simply like to listen are welcome.
Tonight the SPOTLIGHT will shine on both Dave Toye (will he remember what it was he was going to sing?) and Andy Slade (there will be variety) - not simultaneously, of course, but in an order yet to be decided... possibly by fisticuffs on the night - who knows?
Admission: Members £2; Non-members £4 |
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| Sunday 29th March |
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Open Floor
50s night! |
Our open floor nights are an opportunity for anyone to try a song, a tune or a poem knowing they have a sympathetic audience, although there is no obligation to perform, and those who simply like to listen are welcome.
Tonight you're invited to remember the 50s - if you're that old - or just sing one of the great songs from the 50s - and pretend you're not that old - or just sing or recite what you like, as usual.
Admission: Members £2; Non-members £4 |
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| Sunday 5th April |
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Open Floor
Easter Sunday |
Our open floor nights are an opportunity for anyone to try a song, a tune or a poem knowing they have a sympathetic audience, although there is no obligation to perform, and those who simply like to listen are welcome.
Admission: Members £2; Non-members £4 |
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| Sunday 12th April |
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The John Ward Trio
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The John Ward Trio returns to Horsham Folk Club bringing John’s folk songs of the Suffolk land and sea and his wider travels. The trio will be showcasing material from John’s newly released 10th album , as well as favourites from their wide-ranging and eclectic repertoire.
With powerful 3-part harmonies, guitar, double bass, mandolin, and accordion, the trio’s performances entertain and delight audiences across the UK and beyond.
Admission: £10 (Members £7) |
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| Sunday 17th May |
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Paul Walker and Karen Pfeiffer
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With glowing reviews from Edinburgh Fringe and beyond, Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer bring a unique Anglo-German flair to the folk scene. Their new show Cheaper Than Therapy blends wit, warmth, harmony, entertainment and deeply engaging songs that connect with audiences from start to finish.
With two voices, guitar and Irish flute/recorders, Paul and Karen let their folk-inspired arrangements and imaginative song-writing sparkle and combine with their cultural banter (Stoke-on-Trent meets Stuttgart): an unforgettable experience blending musical excellence with theatrical presence emerges.
They’ve performed across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia and New Zealand, and are known for captivating performances that draw people in – and leave them singing after.
This cultural fusion brings not just songs and stories full of humour and depth – but connection, laughter, and those little moments that turn a good evening into a highlight.
“Eclectic, performed with passion” – Folk & Honey
“A first-class experience” – Bietigheimer Zeitung
“Great show!” – Graham Norton
Admission: £10 (Members £7) |
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Winter Wilson |
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Wild Willy Barrett |
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Steve Tilston |
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