Part of Folk Weekend Oxford 2023

Narthen is an exciting, joyous and sometimes surprising quartet of family and friends: Jo Freya on sax, clarinet and whistles, Fi Fraser on fiddle and hammered dulcimer, Sarah Matthews on viola and fiddle, and Doug Eunson on melodeon. They are all superb dance musicians, interpreters of traditional tunes, and composers. Collectively they are also members of dance bands such as Blowzabella, Token Women, Old Swan Band, Moirai and Cupola.

Jo and Fi make a wonderful calling double act, as you'll know if you've ever seen them with Token Women. The dances they choose are fun, varied and perfectly paired with the music the band plays.

Non-gendered calls will be used.

Covid Notes
Unfortunately, it’s not gone away yet, so:

• If you have Covid symptoms please don’t come - we will refund your tickets, no questions asked.
• The church will be ventilated.
  

• Sanitizer and hand washing facilities will be available.

Ticket prices 

Standard £14
Concession £9
Eg unwaged, low income, students, pensioners. We don't ask for proof of concession: if you can't afford to pay the standard price, you are eligible for a concession, no questions asked.
5-16s £3
Under 5s free
Carer free -
If you have a disability and need a personal assistant so that you can enjoy this event, we’re happy to provide you with an extra ticket for them, free of charge.

All under 16s must be accommpanied by parent, guardian or an adult acting in loco parentis.

We accept online payments here with PayPal. Please contact us directly for other options. Contact us for details of group discounts.

Doors 7pm, dancing from 7.15 until 10pm.

There is a licensed bar with real ale, cider, wine and soft drinks.

Access Information

• If you have a disability and need a personal assistant so that you can enjoy our events, we're happy to provide you with an extra ticket for them, free of charge. You can book a carer’s ticket when you book your own.
• There are 4 steps into St Barnabas Church, and a ramp is available. A disabled person’s toilet is available inside the church.
• Lighting is, depending on the time of day, natural light or the church’s own lighting. We do not use flashing lights.
• There is a quieter / play area near the dance floor, with a pop-up play tent available.
• For called dances (the ceilidhs), use of non-gendered / gendered terms in calling is explained in the event description.
• If you have any questions please contact us on info@oxfolk.org.uk