Baldock and Letchworth Folk Club

Mad Nanny Music is a not-for-profit venture promoting the traditional acoustic, blues, bluegrass, folk and roots music and dance of these islands and related musical activities. Established in April 1999, the club features guest artists of considerable renown alongside newcomers on the rise. The guest is supported by a resident band or singers, and amateur singers and musicians are encouraged to perform as ‘floor spots’ on guest nights and to join the songs and session and open floor evenings.

The club is friendly and welcoming. Children are welcome to all evenings.

Prices: member concession £6 / member £7 / non-member £8, unless shown differently against the artist. Songs and Sessions: £2 all. Up to two accompanied children under 16 may enter free per adult. Membership card must be produced upon request. Membership is £5 per year, January to December, details upon request.

Events marked ** indicate underwriting for financial assistance from the Arts Council for North Hertfordshire.

Directions to The Orange Tree:

From the South: Leave the A1(M) at J9 and turn right off the roundabout onto the A6141 signed Baldock. Follow the road downhill into the town. At the mini roundabout keep Tesco on the left and drive down the High Street. At the far end of the High Street turn left at the mini roundabout onto Hitchin Street. Norton Road is 200 metres down on the right. The Orange Tree is 200 metres down on the left.

From the North: Leave the A1(M) at J10 and turn left signed Baldock. At the roundabout 100 yards ahead turn right onto the A507. Follow the road for about 1 mile and enter Baldock. At the crossroads with traffic lights turn right. 200 metres straight over the mini roundabout into Hitchin Street. 400 metres after the pedestrian lights and bollard turn right into Norton Road. The Orange Tree is 200 metres down on the left.

From the West: On the A505 from Letchworth signed Baldock. Norton Road is on the left on the S bend immediately before the traffic bollard as you enter the town. If shops are on the right, the venue has been passed.

From the East (Royston): On the A505 into Baldock, straight over the crossroads with lights. 200 metres, go straight over the mini roundabout into Hitchin Street. Norton Road is 200 metres down on the right. The Orange Tree is 200 metres down on the left.