The Houghton Weavers, the northwest's premier comedy/folk group have been entertaining folk for over 50 years.

With their unique blend of popular folk music, humour, and audience participation, and countless TV and radio appearances under their belt, they continue to tour across the country.

Having recently performed as a headline act at The Great British Folk Festival, their single Wild Mountain Thyme appeared in the Heritage Charts Top 40 and is due to appear in an upcoming fillm Between Weathers.

The Houghton Weavers promise plenty of laughter with their infectious humour and funny stories galore. You'll hear the old Weavers favourites such as Blackpool Belle, Sit Thi Deawn, Matchstalk Men and Dirty Old Town together with new pieces, original songs, and poems.

From raucous energetic folk songs and sing-a-long classics to beautiful poignant ballads, The Houghton Weavers guarantee a wonderful afternoon of entertainment and their experience and style ensure that, as their motto says, they always 'Keep Folk Smiling!'