Included in this email:

- All Britain Fleadh in St Mary's University College, Twickenham this weekend

- Sunday Sessions in Presidential Suite at London Irish Centre on Sun 5 July and Sun 2 Aug

- The London Lasses and Pete Quinn at Cafe Consort, Royal Albert Hall on Fri 10 July

- RtCT preview event: Music at Camden Lock - Mon 31 Aug

- RtCT preview event: Tommy Peoples and Adrian Burns at London Irish Centre - Fri 11 Sept

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All Britain Fleadh in St Mary’s University College, Twickenham this weekend

Saturday 28-Sunday 29^th June 2009

http://www.allbritainfleadh.com/ for details

With over 350 musicians of all ages taking part in competitions catering for over 18 instruments in solo and group competitions, and not forgetting singing in the English and Irish languages, St. Mary’s College, Twickenham is set to be a lively place for the weekend. The daytime events will centre on the competitions which attract musicians form Scotland, England, Wales and even Ireland itself. Visitors and supporters are welcome but the music and its performance belongs to the competitors. The Saturday night is a different story. With the stress of competition lifted at 8pm the musicians, singers and dancers let go and do what comes naturally…to play, dance and sing for pure enjoyment.

Message from Siobhan Caulfield re the Fleadh: There will be a youth session on the saturday night at around 8pm onwards... It is open to all 'youth' especially for people who are not used to playing in sessions and do not have access to that sort of environment. The idea is to have some fun and play tunes with new people... Over the years the youth sessions have been great fun, and im sure this year will be no different!!

Please note the next two Sunday Sessions (July and Aug) at the London Irish Centre will take place in the Presidential Suite (more space so bring all your friends and family)

Sunday 5^th July

2-5pm, First Sunday of the month traditional Irish music session with Sharon Whelton (flute), Karen Ryan (fiddle) and Pete Quinn (keyboard).

Presidential Suite, London Irish Centre, 50 Camden Square, London NW1 9XB

Sunday dinners served all day in the Library, bar open

Families welcome

No Set Dancing or Ballroom Dancing today

Sunday 2^nd August

2-5pm, First Sunday of the month traditional Irish music session with Sharon Whelton (flute) and Teresa Connolly (fiddle)

Presidential Suite, London Irish Centre, 50 Camden Square, London NW1 9XB

Sunday dinners served all day in the Library, Set Dancing in the McNamara Hall

Bar open, Families welcome

No Ballroom Dancing today

The London Lasses and Pete Quinn play Ignite series lunchtime concert at

Café Consort, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7

Friday 10^th July 2009 – 12pm

http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/production.aspx?id=4098

Free – no need to book

The band have just come back from a fantastic Festival in Alsace where they had performances and workshops alongside Shaskeen. They are currently working towards their 4^th album with the new line up. This will be the first to feature new members Elma McElligott (flute/ vocal) and Brona McVittie (vocal/ harp) www.londonlasses.net

RETURN TO CAMDEN TOWN PREVIEW EVENTS

Bank Holiday Monday 31^st August 2009

Music and Dance at Camden Lock Market (West Yard)

12.30-4.30pm

ADMISSION FREE

Friday 11 September 2009

Tommy Peoples and Adrian Burns

Presidential Suite, London Irish Centre

50 Camden Square, London NW1 9XB

Doors 7.30pm

Tickets: £10/ £8 conc./ £5 under 16s

Tickets available at www.ts.com

only 100 tickets available for this venue – get yours quick!