Bideford Folk Festival is happy to have Tantons Hotel as sponsor of the main festival venue
and as sponsor for the Hearts of Oak Concert.

The Tantons Hotel lies at the heart of historic Bideford, adjacent to the town centre and opposite the ancient bridge that crosses the river Torridge, whilst Bideford itself is geographically situated at the heart of North Devon.

Tantons Hotel is privately owned and managed so that a personal and friendly service is always guaranteed.

The entire hotel has recently been tastefully refurbished, gaining the distinction of Three Stars from the English Tourism Council.

More than 50 bedrooms, each with their own private bathroom, have remote controlled satellite television, direct-dial telephone, radio/alarm clock, hair drier and facilities for making hot drinks. Bedrooms are light and airy with modern decor and bedware; single, double or twin rooms are available.

Visit Tantons website www.tantonshotel.co.uk email info@tantonshotel.co.uk

Tel.44 (0)1237-473317 Fax 44 (0)1237-473387

Festival Concerts and Sessions at Tantons Hotel

Monday:	American Roots and Blue Grass Session	8pm-11pm
Tuesday:	Hearts of Oak in Concert	8pm-11pm
Wednesday:	The Irish Concert	8pm-11pm
Thursday:	West Country Connections	8pm-11pm
Friday:	The Big Music Session	8pm-11pm

Hearts of Oak – In Concert

Kipling Suite, Tantons Hotel 8pm Tickets £5

North Devon’s most famous folk group, Hearts of Oak, will no longer be together as a group at the end of 2006. After 25 years of performances that have entertained audiences in the UK and USA, John, Tony, Ian and Rupert are bringing the curtain down on Hearts of Oak, a name that will resonate here in Devon for years to come. In the 25 years they have raised over £200,000 for local charities and taken folk music and the working songs of sailors in the form of shanties to audiences that must number well into the millions. They always put on a good show with their musical and vocal talents and we are pleased to have them appearing at Bideford Folk Festival

They will be supported by a Cornishman, Tony Truscott a singer and song writer of the highest order. Tony is one of the Cornwall Songwriters who have made their mark on folk music with their award winning shows ‘The Cry of Tin’ and ‘Unsung Heroes -The Lost Gardeners of Heligan’ which featured as one of the high points of last years Bideford Folk Festival.

We look forward to a fine evening of music and song.