THAMESGATE TRADITIONAL ARTS ASSOCIATION
Based in Southend, Essex, UK promoting traditional folk music and other folk arts.

Welcome to our website; please read all of the pages to gain full information.  Here is a brief outline of our more regular activities.

First Monday of each month  
The Springfield Session at BENFLEET* 7.45 to 10.30pm  

Second Monday of each month
The Yardarm Sessions at LEIGH ON SEA* Reduced Tempo Session at  7.15pm (open ended finish up to 11.00pm).  Main Session at 8.00pm to 11.00pm in a separate room.    Licensed bar at club prices.  Admission is £3,  covers both sessions.  
 
Third Monday of each month   
Practice night for the Yardarm Folk Orchestra - At BENFLEET* 7.45pm (SHARP) to 10.30pm. Doors open 7.15. Click here for more information
 
Fourth Monday of each month   
Practice night for the Yardarm Folk Orchestra - At BENFLEET* 7.45pm (SHARP) to 10.30pm. Doors open 7.15. Click here for more information

* See the About Us page for venue details.