Workshops

Derek is able to offer the following talks to groups:
'Natural History of Folk Song'	- a talk with songs and wildlife sound recordings.
'Birds in Folk Song'	- an extended talk on the first section of 'Natural History in Folk Song *‘A wonderfully different and very entertaining evening.’ (Wigan RSPB group)*
‘More Birds in Folk Song’	- a follow up talk to the previous one with different birds
'Songs of the Sea' (alternative title ‘ A Brief History of Sea Songs‘)	- a brief history of mainly British sea songs and their background. *'He was the inspiration behind the ever-popular "Songs of the Sea" session which now traditionally starts off the festival.’ (Bedworth Folk Day)*
'Envronmental Folk Songs'	- a talk on current environmental issues through contemporary folk songs
'The Bowed Psaltery'	- its history, songs and playing styles