We are very saddened to have to report the death of Club member Robin Clayton.
The Tuesday night folk club which Robin presided over (except during lockdown) has been a popular activity in the Club for the last fifteen years.
Robin and his friend Eric Jackson ran the folk club for many years in a number of pubs in Tameside where they used to have regular guest artists as well as singers’ nights. Eventually, in 2008, by which time Robin was running the club alone, the folk club once again became homeless and at this point moved to Glossop, to the upstairs room in the Labour Club. When the downstairs refurbishment was completed the folk club came downstairs to the front bar area where it has been ever since.
Under Robin’s leadership the folk club was noted not only for an enjoyable musical experience but also for its inclusivity and the friendly encouragement he gave everyone who turned up whether they were experienced musicians or novices.
He will be greatly missed both for his skill in leading the folk club and also for his music. A song book comprising some of the songs Robin regularly performed is being compiled and there will be a celebration of his life in due course.
For some recollections of Robin’s folk club and its history, by Bob Wood, click the link below:
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