This year’s Southwest Regional Banjo Rally will be held on September 3rd at Backwell W.I. Hall, Station Rd, Backwell,  BS483QW and is 8 miles south of Bristol on the A370.

Easy access is gained from M4 or M5 motorways, trains from Bristol Temple Meads stop at Nailsea & Backwell station and Bristol airport is a couple of miles away.

The Rally runs from 12 noon to 5pm with organised playing and breaks for refreshments and the buying and selling of instruments, music etc. Admission is £4. Although this Rally is solely for finger style banjo, other instruments are welcome as accompaniment.

Community tunes will be Whistling Rufus, Sunflower Dance, Schaeffers Jig, A Banjo Oddity.

All levels of playing are catered for and newcomers will find a friendly, encouraging atmosphere.

Light refreshments will be available at reasonable prices.

To reserve a stand or display space or for further information including details of accommodation, contact Mike Redman.

Tel. 0117 2301025

Email mike_redman58@hotmail.com