THE folk music scene is set to make a return to Bolton as it enjoys a resurgence in popularity.

The Over Hulton Community Group is to launch a monthly Folk Music Night based at the local Conservative Club.

Organisers say local folk will enjoy quality entertainment at a 'price everyone can afford'.

Group spokesman John Bullen said: "We have found recently that there is a growing revival of interest in traditional live music.

"We have got so much talent on our own doorstep, top notch musicians many of whom write their own material as well as performing other well known songs, and we are trying to provide a platform for them to entertain. We are hoping we can bring people the very best of the North West Folk circuit.

"This area used to be famous for folk clubs especially the one that ran down at the Red Lion at Westhoughton."

He added: "We are hoping we can recapture some of that magic.

"We'll keep our admission prices down — £8 on a normal night or £10 for any bigger acts. The aim is to give people a quality night they will remember not just to make money."

The club launches with Corrie Shelley and Chonkinfeckle.

Mr Bullen said: "We are opening on Wednesday March 7 with two superb acts, and we have a Launch Night price of £5.

"We are obviously hoping some “folkies” will shake off the cobwebs and come and support us but our fervent hope is that the younger generations will come along to sample the delights and joys of live music."

Corrie is from Atherton whose albums are Painted Memories and the just released “The Leaf and the Cane” featuring her 'incredibly touching song' about the Pretoria Mining Disaster “Jonny”.

Wigan duo Chonkinfeckle hit “the big time” in 2010 when their song “I'm from Wigan Me” was adopted as the unofficial club anthem for Wigan Athletic's historic march to FA Cup Glory.

Acts have been lined up right through to Christmas including on Wednesday May 16th the “Bolton Bullfrog” Bernard Wrigley.

Tickets must be booked in advance. Contact John 01942 874719 or email j.bullen1@ntlworld.com