New River Shanty Crew
The New River Shanty Crew is a fun, friendly and inclusive folk and shanty group for all abilities based at the lovely Shaftesbury Hall in Herbert Road, London N11 2QN.
The Crew meet on Thursdays from 1.30 to 3pm and the current term runs from November 6 to December 11 2025.
The fee for each meeting is £7 but you can have a taster session for free
Check our 2026 dates below.
The Crew meet on Thursdays from 1.30 to 3pm and the current term runs from November 6 to December 11 2025.
The fee for each meeting is £7 but you can have a taster session for free
Check our 2026 dates below.
Do come along and give it a go!
2026 Term dates
8th Jan – 12th Feb, 6 week term
26th Feb – 26th March, 5 week term
23rd April – 21st May, 5 week term
4th June – 16th July, 7 week term
11th December: Ailsa hosting singers night / carols / wassails at Folk Club: Mum’s Bistro, 7:45, come and sing your partypiece!
14th December, late afternoon: Private carolling event in Enfield
February BPFC Month of Folk – an open rehearsal again
Sunday 3rd May Myddleton Road Market: A dry run for Newport..
2026 Gigs
Weston Super Mare: 31st July – 2nd August 2026
Newport: Saturday 30th – Sunday 31st May 2026