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

JOHN KRIL

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8,00 p,m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms, Church Street, Wath upon Dearne , S63 7RD

John has been a supporter of Raising the Rafters for years and it’s great that he’s coming to be our guest of the month in September. He covers all genres of music from Paul Weller to Reg Meuross and all points in between!
At John’s request, everything raised at the club will be donated to the charity “Action For Children”.

Saturday 26thSEPTEMBER 2026

RAFTERS Xtra Singers Night

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8,00 p,m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms, Church Street, Wath upon Dearne , S63 7RD

It’s our “overflow” folk club giving a bigger and better platform to our large band of singers, musicians, poets and wordsmiths. Come along and you will be guaranteed a floor spot - you don’t have to book ……. But dont worry if you don’t sing, play or read - it’s an excellent night of music and fun and there’s no pressure to perform. Live music and entertainment at its best!This club puts the emphasis on music rather than fundraising, but any profit we do make on the night will go to the charity of the month.
It’s a fantastic night of live entertainment - three hours of live music for only £3 …… it just doesn’t get any better !

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

ALAN WOOD

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8,00 p,m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms, Church Street, Wath upon Dearne , S63 7RD

Singer, Songwriter, Playwright and Composer Alan Wood has a guitar style that is all his own and has made a name for himself at music venues throughout the North.
He doesn’t just limit himself to performing in folk clubs - he is the musical mastermind behind the highly acclaimed musical documentary “Remember The Coal” which has played to audiences throughout the North of England and South Wales.
Alan has requested that all funds raised at the club be donated to BARNSLEY HOSPICE.

WEDNESDAY 21st OCTOBER 2026

ABERFAN DISASTER 60th ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE. REMEMBER THE COAL

Admission: £15.00

Time: 2.30 p.m.

Location: NATIONAL COAL MINING MUSEUM , Caphouse Colliery, New Rd., Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH

** 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
THIS PERFORMANCE IS ON THE EXACT DATE OF THE 60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABERFAN DISASTER AND IS BEING HELD IN MEMORY OF ALL THOSE WHO DIED OR SUFFERED THAT DAY.
Tickets and further info at the National Coal Mining Museum Website at www.ncm.org.uk

Saturday 24th OCTOBER2026

RAFTERS Xtra Singers Night

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8,00 p,m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms, Church Street, Wath upon Dearne , S63 7RD

It’s our “overflow” folk club giving a bigger and better platform to our large band of singers, musicians, poets and wordsmiths. Come along and you will be guaranteed a floor spot - you don’t have to book ……. But dont worry if you don’t sing, play or read - it’s an excellent night of music and fun and there’s no pressure to perform. Live music and entertainment at its best!This club puts the emphasis on music rather than fundraising, but any profit we do make on the night will go to the charity of the month.
It’s a fantastic night of live entertainment - three hours of live music for only £3 …… it just doesn’t get any better !

Saturday 14th NOVEMBER 2026

TO BE CONFIRMED

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8,00 p,m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms, Church Street, Wath upon Dearne , S63 7RD

Hugo is still busy arranging this one …. watch this space!

Saturday 28th NOVEMBER 2026

RAFTERS Xtra Singers Night

Admission: £5.00

Time: 8,00 p,m.

Location: Saint James' Rooms, Church Street, Wath upon Dearne , S63 7RD

It’s our “overflow” folk club giving a bigger and better platform to our large band of singers, musicians, poets and wordsmiths. Come along and you will be guaranteed a floor spot - you don’t have to book ……. But dont worry if you don’t sing, play or read - it’s an excellent night of music and fun and there’s no pressure to perform. Live music and entertainment at its best!This club puts the emphasis on music rather than fundraising, but any profit we do make on the night will go to the charity of the month.
It’s a fantastic night of live entertainment - three hours of live music for only £3 …… it just doesn’t get any better !

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