At the end of the First World War promises from the British Government to build a land fit for heroes failed to materialise. Luton ex-servicemen unhappy with unemployment and other grievances, particularly the high handed attitude of Mayor Henry Impey, took matters into their own hands. In the ensuing riots Luton Town Hall was burned down. A century later Jon Bickley performs his own original songs about the events that occurred in Luton town centre between 19th - 21st July 1919.

Invisible Folk Club Radio goes out live to four community stations across England. Jon Bickley curates and presents the show, Steve Yarwood is Producer. Nothing in the broad church of folk related music is off limits, there's many shades of folk, ours is an eclectic mix. There's some famous names and some not so famous names, they all deserve your attention. There's something for everybody, we'll continue to be predictably unpredictable! For more information go to https://invisiblefolkclub.com/

Na-Mara are Paul McNamara (vocals/guitar) & Rob Garcia (guitar/mandolin/octave mandola/backing vocals). They have performed in venues and festivals across the UK and at events in France, Spain, Germany and even as far away as China. Appreciative audiences witness fine musicianship and story-telling, passionate and intelligent songs reflect their international outlook referencing contemporary and historical topics from home and abroad. The many shades of folk are vividly displayed!

Na-Mara are Paul McNamara (vocals/guitar) & Rob Garcia (guitar/mandolin/octave mandola/backing vocals). They have performed in venues and festivals across the UK and at events in France, Spain, Germany and even as far away as China. Appreciative audiences witness fine musicianship and story-telling, passionate and intelligent songs reflect their international outlook referencing contemporary and historical topics from home and abroad. The many shades of folk are vividly displayed!

Invisible Folk Club Radio goes out live to four community stations across England. Jon Bickley curates and presents the show, Steve Yarwood is Producer. Nothing in the broad church of folk related music is off limits, there's many shades of folk, ours is an eclectic mix. There's some famous names and some not so famous names, they all deserve your attention. There's something for everybody, we'll continue to be predictably unpredictable! For more information go to https://invisiblefolkclub.com/

In an occasional series the Ballad of Bedfordshire looks at the rich heritage of that county through spoken word and folk music. From the early 20th Century Brickmaking was a major industry in Bedfordshire. There were many factories in Marston Vale, at its peak the Stewartby site was actually the world’s biggest brick factory. David Szymanski is a man steeped in the history of the industry. Growing up in Stewartby he joined London Brick from university as an engineer and rose through the ranks.

Invisible Folk Club Radio goes out live to four community stations across England. Jon Bickley curates and presents the show, Steve Yarwood is Producer. Nothing in the broad church of folk related music is off limits, there's many shades of folk, ours is an eclectic mix. There's some famous names and some not so famous names, they all deserve your attention. There's something for everybody, we'll continue to be predictably unpredictable! For more information go to https://invisiblefolkclub.com/

Invisible Folk Club Radio goes out live to four community stations across England. Jon Bickley curates and presents the show, Steve Yarwood is Producer. Nothing in the broad church of folk related music is off limits, there's many shades of folk, ours is an eclectic mix. There's some famous names and some not so famous names, they all deserve your attention. There's something for everybody, we'll continue to be predictably unpredictable! For more information go to https://invisiblefolkclub.com/

Invisible Folk Club Radio goes out live to four community stations across England. Jon Bickley curates and presents the show, Steve Yarwood is Producer. Nothing in the broad church of folk related music is off limits, there's many shades of folk, ours is an eclectic mix. There's some famous names and some not so famous names, they all deserve your attention. There's something for everybody, we'll continue to be predictably unpredictable! For more information go to https://invisiblefolkclub.com/

Niamh Mahon is an Irish actress, writer and storyteller. Listen to her stories, hear about the art of storytelling.

...and when she spoke time stood still

worlds came and went

the sun rose and set in an hour

kings reigned and great forests grew

blossomed and died

dragons rose and fell