Grant Rule – 1953 to 2011

Grant, who attended many TTF sessions over the last 20 years or so mainly with his wife Sue, died tragically in a boating accident on 23rd October. His will be a tremendous loss to the folk scene but of course even more so to his family.

A sad but uplifting humanist memorial service was held at St John’s United Reformed Church, Marsh Green on Friday 18th November attended by over 200 family and friends, with a wake at the Kentish Horse, Mark Beech. The service will not be forgotten by those present who heard of all the many inspirational skills that Grant possessed and used to the full.

In the folk world Grant will be remembered mainly for his immense contribution to 'Pigs Ear' the family group that involved Sue, brother Keith and daughter Lyndsey. Their annual 'Folk Ale' weekend festival at Mark Beech is now an established event attracting top named guests.

Grant's family have set up the Grant Rule Trust to further the many things that Grant was passionate about in his life and TTF propose running a fund raising evening in the New Year to help.

24 November 2011

Donald Downs – died earlier this year (2011)

Donald truly was a larger than life character who brought colour to the many TTF sessions that he attended, mainly in the 80s and 90s. He was easily recognised with his handle-bar moustache, tweed jacket, breeches with gartered socks and brogues. Not forgetting the drinking vessel that hung around his neck!

Donald was a prolific writer of prose, often witty and sometimes close to the knuckle. When not performing he was often seen sketching fellow performers or audience. The current TTF logo was in fact designed and signed by Donald and is a small testament to his many skills including that of fly fishing, having lectured and written several books on the subject.

24 November 2011

Isfield 2011

Report and photos.

21 October 2011

Snargate 2011

Pictures posted.

4 May 2011

On the WWW map

The Travelling Folk web is currently coming up in first place when googling "Travelling Folk".

15 April 2011

New TTF website

The TTF launches a new website. This is it!

11 April 2011