SATURDAY 13th JUNE 2026

RAISING THE RAFTERS SINGERS NIGHT

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8.00 p.m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms

This month, Raising the Rafters is doing what it does best …. Raising money for charity with a Singers Night featuring its talented posse of singers, musicians and wordsmiths.
No need to book a floor spot - just turn up and and play, read or sing ….. or if you don’t do any of those things then just come along and enjoy a night of live music, verse and fun - and all for just a fiver!
And of course, there will be our famous NAFFLE (a Naff Raffle), and our CD/DVD/Book Stall .

Friday 3rd July 2026

REMEMBER THE COAL

Admission:

Time: 7.30 p.m.

Location: St. Luke’s Church, St. Luke’s Road, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7FN

** REMEMBER THE COAL is a separate event from Raising the Rafters but is being publicised on our website**
Remember Coal Mining? Come and listen to its story, told in words and music by Alan Wood and John Snook. This highly critically acclaimed production is appearing at numerous venues in the Yorkshire area .
“Remember The Coal” has been presented twice in the past at Raising the Rafters and is not to be missed, with moving narration from Blaenavon born John Snook and over ten Alan Wood original songs We are pleased to give it publicity on our website.
For further details about this performance, email John at rememberthecoal@gmail.com

SATURDAY 11th JULY 2026

RAISING THE RAFTERS SINGERS NIGHT

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8.00 p.m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms

This month, Raising the Rafters is doing what it does best …. Raising money for charity with a Singers Night featuring its talented posse of singers, musicians and wordsmiths.
No need to book a floor spot - just turn up and and play, read or sing ….. or if you don’t do any of those things then just come along and enjoy a night of live music, verse and fun - and all for just a fiver!
And of course, there will be our famous NAFFLE (a Naff Raffle), and our CD/DVD/Book Stall .

Saturday 18th July 2026

REMEMBER THE COAL

Admission:

Time: 7.00 p.m.

Location: St. Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Beighton, Sheffield, S20 1EJ

** REMEMBER THE COAL is a separate event from Raising the Rafters but is being publicised on our website**
Remember Coal Mining? Come and listen to its story, told in words and music by Alan Wood and John Snook. This highly critically acclaimed production is appearing at numerous venues in the Yorkshire area .
“Remember The Coal” has been presented twice in the past at Raising the Rafters and is not to be missed, with moving narration from Blanaevon born John Snook and over ten Alan Wood original songs We are pleased to give it publicity on our website.

Saturday 15th August 2026

REMEMBER THE COAL

Admission:

Time: 7.00 p.m.

Location: WORTLEY TOP FORGE, Forge Lane, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7DN

** REMEMBER THE COAL is a separate event from Raising the Rafters but is being publicised on our website**
Remember Coal Mining? Come and listen to its story, told in words and music by Alan Wood and John Snook. This highly critically acclaimed production is appearing at numerous venues in the Yorkshire area .
“Remember The Coal” has been presented twice in the past at Raising the Rafters and is not to be missed, with moving narration from Blanaevon born John Snook and over ten Alan Wood original songs We are pleased to give it publicity on our website.

SATURDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 2026

RAISING THE RAFTERS SINGERS NIGHT

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8.00 p.m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms

This month, Raising the Rafters is doing what it does best …. Raising money for charity with a Singers Night featuring its talented posse of singers, musicians and wordsmiths.
No need to book a floor spot - just turn up and and play, read or sing ….. or if you don’t do any of those things then just come along and enjoy a night of live music, verse and fun - and all for just a fiver!
And of course, there will be our famous NAFFLE (a Naff Raffle), and our CD/DVD/Book Stall .

Saturday 3rd October 2026

REMEMBER THE COAL

Admission:

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: St. Mary’s Church, Priory Road, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, S35 9XZ

** REMEMBER THE COAL is a separate event from Raising the Rafters but is being publicised on our website**
Remember Coal Mining? Come and listen to its story, told in words and music by Alan Wood and John Snook. This highly critically acclaimed production is appearing at numerous venues in the Yorkshire area .
“Remember The Coal” has been presented twice in the past at Raising the Rafters and is not to be missed, with moving narration from Blaenavon born John Snook and over ten Alan Wood original songs We are pleased to give it publicity on our website.
For further details about this performance, email John at rememberthecoal@gmail.com

SATURDAY 10th OCTOBER 2026

RAISING THE RAFTERS SINGERS NIGHT

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8.00 p.m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms

This month, Raising the Rafters is doing what it does best …. Raising money for charity with a Singers Night featuring its talented posse of singers, musicians and wordsmiths.
No need to book a floor spot - just turn up and and play, read or sing ….. or if you don’t do any of those things then just come along and enjoy a night of live music, verse and fun - and all for just a fiver!
And of course, there will be our famous NAFFLE (a Naff Raffle), and our CD/DVD/Book Stall .

SATURDAY 14th NOVEMBER 2026

RAISING THE RAFTERS SINGERS NIGHT

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8.00 p.m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms

This month, Raising the Rafters is doing what it does best …. Raising money for charity with a Singers Night featuring its talented posse of singers, musicians and wordsmiths.
No need to book a floor spot - just turn up and and play, read or sing ….. or if you don’t do any of those things then just come along and enjoy a night of live music, verse and fun - and all for just a fiver!
And of course, there will be our famous NAFFLE (a Naff Raffle), and our CD/DVD/Book Stall .

Saturday 12th December 2026

REMEMBER THE COAL - OAKS DISASTER 160th ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE

Admission:

Time:

Location: Miners Hall, Barnsley

** REMEMBER THE COAL is a separate event from Raising the Rafters but is being publicised on our website**
Remember Coal Mining? Come and listen to its story, told in words and music by Alan Wood and John Snook. This highly critically acclaimed production is appearing at numerous venues in the Yorkshire area .
“Remember The Coal” has been presented twice in the past at Raising the Rafters and is not to be missed, with moving narration from Blaenavon born John Snook and over ten Alan Wood original songs We are pleased to give it publicity on our website.
For further details about this performance, email John at rememberthecoal@gmail.com