Winterfolk in West Yorkshire with O’Hooley and Tidow, Katie Spencer and Maddie Morris

About this episode

The episode explores Winterfolk in West Yorkshire with musical guests and reflections on the meaning of Christmas.

Throw another log on the fire, pour yourself a cup of something hot and cheering and come with us in search of Winterfolk in West Yorkshire. With Santa hat firmly in place, we walk with Katie Spencer in Golcar, meet up with Maddie Morris on their way to a Lefty Christmas gig and end up at a gorgeous Christmas homecoming concert with O’Hooley and Tidow in “The Cathedral of the Colne Valley” - St Bartholomew’s Church, Marsden. On the way we reflect on the meaning of Christmas, spare a thought for those without family and friends at this time of year and hear seasonal songs old and new. A warm glow is guaranteed. --- We rely on support from our listeners to keep this show on the road. If you like what we do please either... Become a member and get great rewards: patreon.com/folkonfoot Or just buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/folkonfoot Sign up for our newsletter at www.folkonfoot.com Follow us on Facebook/Instagram/Bluesky: @folkonfoot --- Find out more about Katie at https://www.katiespencer.net/ , Maddie at https://www.maddiemorrismusic.co.uk/ and O'Hooley & Tidow at https://ohooleyandtidow.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Matthew Bannister

Guests: Katie Spencer, Maddie Morris, O’Hooley and Tidow

Topics covered

• Winterfolk
• Christmas
• West Yorkshire
• music
• interviews
• seasonal songs

Keywords

• Winterfolk
• West Yorkshire
• Christmas concert
• seasonal songs
• O’Hooley and Tidow
• Katie Spencer
• Maddie Morris

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Winterfolk

Places: West Yorkshire, Golcar, St Bartholomew’s Church, Marsden

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