Harwich & Dovercourt International Shanty Festival 2023.

This well organised & popular event is not to be missed. Old Harwich { Essex } comes alive with it's proud maritime history, local Shanty crews / bands  & from all over. The Pubs will be stocked up with traditional real ale etc, with singing and music spreading out into the historic narrow streets of this lovely old town, great fun for all.Some ticketed events,but lots of free performances

• Ha'penny pier, Harwich, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HH, United Kingdom

Anglo Concertina Workshop with John Kirkpatrick.

A one day session - late morning and afternoon - with John looking at chords and keys on the Anglo. The session will be held in the private home of Roger Digby, a few miles from Colchester in Essex. Please contact Andrew Collins for full details: andrewjohncollins@googlemail.com