Trent Acoustic Roots and Folk

05/09/2026

Tomorrow!

Happy birthday to us, happy birthday to us, happy birthday dear TARAF, happy birthday to us!
Yes folks, despite our forced venue woes this past year, TARAF will be celebrating its 5th birthday on Sunday 6th September. That we’ve reached this milestone is very much down to you – our regular and loyal audience, talented performers and energetic organising team. Thank you all for your continued support.
It won’t be the usual sing-around, because as on previous anniversary events, we’re featuring a local group and celebrating the singing and playing of some of our most regular performers who have entertained us throughout the year.
Our featured band will be Bell and Co. This is Jenny Bell’s trio along with Wil Walker and Dan Kittmer. Jenny has been a regular at TARAF since its inception and her cleverly crafted self-penned songs always delight. Supporting Bell and Co will be Higgs Bo’sun, playing two short sets to mark the fact that all five of the Particles will all be at TARAF that evening!
Naturally, there will be the awesome TARAFFLE and there will be cake – after all, it’s a birthday party! We’ll meet at the Radcliffe Bowls Club, Glebe Lane, Radcliffe-on-Trent, and you should bring your own drinks, snacks and nibbles. Doors open at 19:00 with £7 entry on the door. Music will start promptly at 19:30, the evening will finish around 22:30.
Do come and celebrate with us and give TARAF a good sending off into its 6th year. TARAF simply cannot exist without your continued and valued support.

03/09/2026

Happy birthday to us, happy birthday to us, happy birthday dear TARAF, happy birthday to us!
Yes folks, despite our forced venue woes this past year, TARAF will be celebrating its 5th birthday on Sunday 6th September. That we’ve reached this milestone is very much down to you – our regular and loyal audience, talented performers and energetic organising team. Thank you all for your continued support.
It won’t be the usual sing-around, because as on previous anniversary events, we’re featuring a local group and celebrating the singing and playing of some of our most regular performers who have entertained us throughout the year.
Our featured band will be Bell and Co. This is Jenny Bell’s trio along with Wil Walker and Dan Kittmer. Jenny has been a regular at TARAF since its inception and her cleverly crafted self-penned songs always delight. Supporting Bell and Co will be Higgs Bo’sun, playing two short sets to mark the fact that all five of the Particles will all be at TARAF that evening!
Naturally, there will be the awesome TARAFFLE and there will be cake – after all, it’s a birthday party! We’ll meet at the Radcliffe Bowls Club, Glebe Lane, Radcliffe-on-Trent, and you should bring your own drinks, snacks and nibbles. Doors open at 19:00 with £7 entry on the door. Music will start promptly at 19:30, the evening will finish around 22:30.
Do come and celebrate with us and give TARAF a good sending off into its 6th year. TARAF simply cannot exist without your continued and valued support.

07/08/2026

TARAF celebrates its 5th birthday on 6 Sep. Come celebrate with us — we’re featuring Bell and Co, and Higgs Bo’sun is supporting with others. Expect cake and the famous TARAFFLE!

01/08/2026

Tomorrow. Doors open at 7.

This Sunday we are meeting for a Singers Night at the Radcliffe Bowls Club, Glebe Lane, Radcliffe-on-Trent. Doors open at 7 pm for a 7.30 pm start. All are welcome!

30/07/2026

This Sunday we are meeting for a Singers Night at the Radcliffe Bowls Club, Glebe Lane, Radcliffe-on-Trent. Doors open at 7 pm for a 7.30 pm start. All are welcome!

30/07/2026

'The Familiar Four'

From new faces last week, to old regulars this week in the form of folk group Higgs Bo'sun, who have played at Friday 18 since it began and have turned up to play at Oxjam.

A mixture or original and cover versions, scattered with a bit of comedy made for an enjoyable evening, and the enthusiastic audience agreed, who even demanded an encore.

Some jazz next week from Roundabout Jazz.

30/07/2026

new tour dates !!! we’ve added a local show with Hutton Rudby Arts on 7th feb as well as The Lowther Pavilion in Lytham Saint Anne’s on 4th Feb. tickets for all of these shows are on sale now !!

www.ameliacoburn.co.uk/live

07/07/2026

What a cracking singaround at TARAF on Sunday evening. Brilliant varied floor spots all expertly MC’d by Hazel and Phil. We’re doing it all again in August!