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Baldock & Letchworth Folk Club started life as the Mad Nanny! Folk Club in St Francis College, Letchworth. It was established at the beginning of 1999, with the intention of bringing more traditional music into the area, and our aim was to complement Hitchin Folk Club, one of the longest-running UK clubs. Towards the end of 1999, the club moved to 'The Place' in Letchworth. Since then we have been based in various places in Baldock & Letchworth.

For the last 4 years the club has been based at The Orange Tree, Norton Rd, Baldock. Aileen, the landlady of the Orange Tree, is now retiring &  we have moved back to the Old White Horse in Baldock - directions below.  Those who came to the Club when it was previously at the Old White Horse will remember the roomy & attractive restaurant where we hold the club. There are now doors separating the restaurant from the bar, which cuts any noise out completely.

Membership is available &  offers the benefit of discounted entry. Joining is easy; annual membership only costs £3 .

We feature guest artists of considerable renown and those newcomers on the way up! The guest is supported by a resident band or singers, and we proudly encourage amateur singers and musicians to perform as ‘floor spots’ on guest nights. Everyone is offered a turn at the less formal session/singaround nights - the ideal way to try out that new song before standing up at the front! 

We are friendly and welcoming, don’t be shy, come and join us. Children are very welcome to all of these evenings; the tradition is in their hands after all. I hope you can join us for some splendid entertainment. Prices vary according to the artiste, up to two accompanied children under 16 may enter free per adult. There are concessions for people who aren't working, are students or who are of retirement age.

 We are pleased & grateful to find an ever-growing core of regulars and supporters for the club, & hope that our membership continues to grow. Confused by the changes? Please call us or email us!

Since its inception, the club has hosted many well-known names on the English & international folk scene, including Martin Wyndham-Read, well-known for his Australian ballads, and Jez Lowe. 



contact us on 01767 683583

 

Directions to the Club: The Old White Horse, 1 Station Rd, Baldock, SG7 5BS

Baldock is situated on the A1m at junction 9.

From the South:   Leave A1M at j9 and turn RIGHT off the roundabout onto A6141 signed Baldock. Follow road downhill into the town. At mini roundabout keep Tesco on your left and drive down the High Street. At far end of High Street turn RIGHT at mini roundabout onto Whitehorse St. Continue down to the traffic lights, moving into the left hand lane. The Old White Horse is on the corner of Whitehorse St &  Station Rd. Turn left at the traffic lights & the entrance to the car park is on your left.

 

From the North:  Leave A1m at j10 and turn RIGHT at roundabout onto A507. At miniroundabout turn right & continue down towards the traffic lights. The Old White Horse is on the corner of Whitehorse St &  Station Rd, & the entrance to their car park is on your right, about 10 metres before the lights.

 

From the West    On A505 from Letchworth signed Baldock. At the mini roundabout turn left down the High Street. At far end of High Street turn RIGHT at mini roundabout onto Whitehorse St. Continue down to the traffic lights, moving into the left hand lane. The Old White Horse is on the corner of Whitehorse St &  Station Rd. Turn left at the traffic lights & the entrance to the car park is on your left.

 

From East (Royston):   On A505 into Baldock turn right at crossroads with lights, into Station Rd, & the entrance to the car park is on your left.