Monthly Archive: January 2018

Happy New Year!

Author: TFA_Admin 2nd January 2018

Happy New Year to all! We start back this week on Thursday 4th January for a fresh new year of community fiddle music. We will have two new tunes for this week, to kick us off in style, so do join…
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3 weeks ago

Happy New Year to all TFA and friends! Wishing you a joyous and musical time in 2020 🎵

Remember there is no meeting tomorrow (2nd Jan), but we'll be back at St Mary's from Thursday 16th Jan. Hope to see lots of you there 😃🎻 ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

Wonderful to see recognition of Jean Leonard's work in Orkney.We are delighted to share the news that a pillar of the Orkney music community, Jean Leonard, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.

A very familiar face at the festival since our early editions - notably the annual Fiddlers’ Rallies - Jean has taught music to generations of Orcadian children. Initially a music teacher with Orkney Islands Council, she has long been involved with several extra curricular and community music groups, including the Orkney Traditional Music Project, West Mainland Strathspey and Reel Society, the Orkney Arts Society, and many more.

Over the years, whole families have passed through Jean’s inimitable classes - which she continues to this day - and can no doubt recall a fair few very fond memories of her infectious enthusiasm and unwavering inclusivity.

Many of her former pupils are now professional musicians, touring the world putting Orkney and Orcadian music on the map; and many hundreds more are now deeply involved in the local music scene - be it playing, teaching or organising - including a good few of our committee, past and present.

All the best, from all of us, on this hugely deserved award, Jean! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

We had a great time playing for the Newcastle City Guides in St Mary's this evening. Always a beautiful acoustic in which to play. Thanks for inviting us - we hope you enjoy the rest of your evening.Tonight we're hosting the Newcastle City Guides Chairman's Evening & Christmas Celebration! They've enjoyed a wonderful performance from Tyneside Fiddle Alliance and are now enjoying a lovely buffet, quizzes and games! ... See MoreSee Less

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