Saturday 12th SEPTEMBER 2026

JOHN KRIL

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8,00 p,m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms, Church Street, Wath upon Dearne , S63 7RD

John has been a supporter of Raising the Rafters for years and it’s great that he’s coming to be our guest of the month in September. He covers all genres of music from Paul Weller to Reg Meuross and all points in between!
At John’s request, everything raised at the club will be donated to the charity “Action For Children”.

Wednesday 23rd September 2026

REMEMBER THE COAL

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8.00 p.m.

Location: Venue Stocksbridge Folk Club, 650, Man Hester Road, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY

** REMEMBER THE COAL is a separate event from Raising the Rafters but is being publicised on our website**
Remember Coal Mining? Come and listen to its story, told in words and music by Alan Wood and John Snook. This highly critically acclaimed production is appearing at numerous venues in the Yorkshire area .
“Remember The Coal” has been presented twice in the past at Raising the Rafters and is not to be missed, with moving narration from Blaenavon born John Snook and over ten Alan Wood original songs We are pleased to give it publicity on our website.
For further details about this performance, email John at rememberthecoal@gmail.com

Saturday 26th September 2026

RAFTERS Xtra SINGERS NIGHT

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8.00 p.m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms, Church Street, Wath upon Dearne, S63 7RD

It’s our “overflow” folk club giving a bigger and better platform to our large band of singers, musicians, poets and wordsmiths. Come along and you will be guaranteed a floor spot - you don’t have to book ……. But dont worry if you don’t sing, play or read - it’s an excellent night of music and fun and there’s no pressure to perform. Live music and entertainment at its best!This club puts the emphasis on music rather than fundraising, but any profit we do make on the night will go to the charity of the month.
It’s a fantastic night of live entertainment - three hours of live music for only £5…… it just doesn’t get any better !

Saturday 3rd October 2026

REMEMBER THE COAL

Admission:

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: St. Mary’s Church, Priory Road, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, S35 9XZ

** REMEMBER THE COAL is a separate event from Raising the Rafters but is being publicised on our website**
Remember Coal Mining? Come and listen to its story, told in words and music by Alan Wood and John Snook. This highly critically acclaimed production is appearing at numerous venues in the Yorkshire area .
“Remember The Coal” has been presented twice in the past at Raising the Rafters and is not to be missed, with moving narration from Blaenavon born John Snook and over ten Alan Wood original songs We are pleased to give it publicity on our website.
For further details about this performance, email John at rememberthecoal@gmail.com

Saturday 10th OCTOBER 2026

ALAN WOOD

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8,00 p,m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms, Church Street, Wath upon Dearne , S63 7RD

Singer, Songwriter, Playwright and Composer Alan Wood has a guitar style that is all his own and has made a name for himself at music venues throughout the North.
He doesn’t just limit himself to performing in folk clubs - he is the musical mastermind behind the highly acclaimed musical documentary “Remember The Coal” which has played to audiences throughout the North of England and South Wales.
Alan has requested that all funds raised at the club be donated to BARNSLEY HOSPICE.

WEDNESDAY 21st OCTOBER 2026

ABERFAN DISASTER 60th ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE. REMEMBER THE COAL

Admission: £15.00

Time: 2.30 p.m.

Location: NATIONAL COAL MINING MUSEUM , Caphouse Colliery, New Rd., Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH

** REMEMBER THE COAL is a separate event from Raising the Rafters but is being publicised on our website**
Remember Coal Mining? Come and listen to its story, told in words and music by Alan Wood and John Snook. This highly critically acclaimed production is appearing at numerous venues in the Yorkshire area .
“Remember The Coal” has been presented twice in the past at Raising the Rafters and is not to be missed, with moving narration from Blaenavon born John Snook and over ten Alan Wood original songs We are pleased to give it publicity on our website.
For further details about this performance, email John at rememberthecoal@gmail.com
THIS PERFORMANCE IS ON THE EXACT DATE OF THE 60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABERFAN DISASTER AND IS BEING HELD IN MEMORY OF ALL THOSE WHO DIED OR SUFFERED THAT DAY.
Tickets and further info at the National Coal Mining Museum Website at www.ncm.org.uk

Saturday 24th October 2026

RAFTERS Xtra SINGERS NIGHT

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8.00 p.m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms, Church Street, Wath upon Dearne, S63 7RD

It’s our “overflow” folk club giving a bigger and better platform to our large band of singers, musicians, poets and wordsmiths. Come along and you will be guaranteed a floor spot - you don’t have to book ……. But dont worry if you don’t sing, play or read - it’s an excellent night of music and fun and there’s no pressure to perform. Live music and entertainment at its best!This club puts the emphasis on music rather than fundraising, but any profit we do make on the night will go to the charity of the month.
It’s a fantastic night of live entertainment - three hours of live music for only £5…… it just doesn’t get any better !

Saturday 14th November 2026

THE DOMINO EFFECT (Dave and Lainey Markham)

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8.00 p.m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms, Church Street, Wath upon Dearne, S63 7RD

The Domino Effect (a.k.a. Lainey and Dave Markham) are a local duo featuring Dave on guitar, Lainey on concertina and vocals and both on amazing harmonies !
They’ve guested at Rafters before and we love their take on music new and old including some amazing numbers they have written themselves, such as the wonderful “Brightside”- the story of hard times in Sheffield and “Moon Shines Down” - about the great Sheffield Flood. This is going to be a great evening of varied music and fun - don’t miss it!
The Domino Effect have chosen their charity as Weston Park Cancer Charity

Saturday 21st November 2026

REMEMBER THE COAL (SOUTH WALES)

Admission: £7.00

Time: 8.45 p.m.

Location: UNITED SERVICES INSTITUTE, FORGE ROAD, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8PH

** REMEMBER THE COAL is a separate event from Raising the Rafters but is being publicised on our website**
Remember Coal Mining? Come and listen to its story, told in words and music by Alan Wood and John Snook. This highly critically acclaimed production is appearing at numerous venues in the Yorkshire area .
“Remember The Coal” has been presented twice in the past at Raising the Rafters and is not to be missed, with moving narration from Blaenavon born John Snook and over ten Alan Wood original songs We are pleased to give it publicity on our website.
For further details about this performance, email John at rememberthecoal@gmail.com

Saturday 28th November 2026

RAFTERS Xtra SINGERS NIGHT

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8.00 p.m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms, Church Street, Wath upon Dearne, S63 7RD

It’s our “overflow” folk club giving a bigger and better platform to our large band of singers, musicians, poets and wordsmiths. Come along and you will be guaranteed a floor spot - you don’t have to book ……. But dont worry if you don’t sing, play or read - it’s an excellent night of music and fun and there’s no pressure to perform. Live music and entertainment at its best!This club puts the emphasis on music rather than fundraising, but any profit we do make on the night will go to the charity of the month.
It’s a fantastic night of live entertainment - three hours of live music for only £5…… it just doesn’t get any better !

Saturday 12th December 2026

REMEMBER THE COAL - OAKS DISASTER 160th ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE

Admission:

Time: 5.30 p.m.

Location: The Miners Hall, 1, Victoria Road, Barnsley , S70 2BU

** REMEMBER THE COAL is a separate event from Raising the Rafters but is being publicised on our website**
Remember Coal Mining? Come and listen to its story, told in words and music by Alan Wood and John Snook. This highly critically acclaimed production is appearing at numerous venues in the Yorkshire area .
“Remember The Coal” has been presented twice in the past at Raising the Rafters and is not to be missed, with moving narration from Blaenavon born John Snook and over ten Alan Wood original songs We are pleased to give it publicity on our website.
For further details about this performance, email John at rememberthecoal@gmail.com

Saturday 19th December 2026

THE RETURN OF THE RIFF RAFF AT RAFTERS

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8.00 p.m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms, Church Street, Wath upon Dearne, S63 7RD

They’re back ….. it’s the return of the Chapeltown Six . Yes, I know that makes them sound like a Terrorist Group but they are six of the best from the Booitstraps Folk Club at Chapeltown!
They did a gig for us in February and it was wall to wall fun with a goodly dose of chaos thrown in, and we are expecting more of the same this month, only with tinsel.
Please note that this club (the only one in December) is a week later than usual as Hugo wants to go and see “Remember the Coal” at Barnsley on the 12th as maybe you do as well?

Saturday 9th January 2027

To Be Confirmed

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8.00 p.m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms, Church Street, Wath upon Dearne, S63 7RD

Hugo’s still beavering away trying to sort a guest for our first club of 2027 ….. keep watching folks!