Latest news: Young Folk sessions are on Sundays at 3pm, and are held at Chilwell Road Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Beeston. We've finished now for the summer, we'll restart in September. Watch this space for the date!

Our last session was recorded live, listen to some songs here.

"Young Folk" sessions are an opportunity for children to learn traditional folk songs, to have fun singing together as families and to encourage children's musical development.

Young Folk meet for singing and percussion from 3 to 4pm on at Chilwell Road Methodist Church, followed by snacks. Joy and Eric lead, as always - and Martin does as Joy tells him! We have plenty of percussion instruments for everyone to use and look after. At each session we have some new songs - and some old favourites. Don't worry if you've forgotten them - they'll soon come back to you.

Children of all ages welcome. We ask that children are accompanied by an adult - it's a family affair. You can bring grandparents along too if you like. There are no age limits to Young Folk, though it's probably best suited to children from 5-12. There's no charge, but we suggest a donation of £2 per child (certainly no more than £4 a family) to help cover costs - adults free! But the money's not important - we just want to share the music with as many people as possible.

For further information and to confirm dates telephone Martin Stott on 0115 922 7317 or email him .

Here are links to the words of some of the songs we sing. Some of the song words include a link to an mp3 (audio) of Joy singing them. Use the words to learn the songs at home -- but try to come to the session without the support of printed sheets! Suggested amendments to the words and/or extra songs are welcome at any time!

We have also put on-line audio files of a live Young Folk session, a number of nursery rhymes and other children's songs sung by Joy.

Remember to bring your voice with you, and generally no kids without adults, no adults without kids!