what's on
Saturday 20 July - LIVE MUSIC - Sons of Syd - a 5 piece folk band singing both well known and original songs as well as playing stonking tunes you'll want to dance to. The band consists of singers, guitars, banjo, fiddle, mandolin and harmonica.
Saturday 27 July - LIVE MUSIC - Mc2 - A three piece acoustic band (guitars/mandolin/double bass), specialising in foot tapping numbers, tuneful ballads, laugh out loud comedy songs, and one or two chart hits from through the years. They arrange all the songs in their own inimitable style and include some of those they've written themselves, which ensures their set is unique, fresh and lively.
Saturday 3 August - LIVE MUSIC - Al's Kitchen - Their Americana/ bluegrass music - presented in their own unique and upbeat style - is performed with such joy that you can't help but tap your feet!
Sunday 4 August – CHARITY WALK – another circular walk starting at the pub at 10.30am and raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity
Saturday 10 August - LIVE MUSIC - Mike Smith - to celebrate the landlady's birthday we've got a special superstar joining us for some lovely live music. He'll do some covers, one or two of his own songs, and of course a rendition of the pub's song 'The Pub With No Bar'. Let's just all pretend we don't know that he's really Billy Idol...
Friday 16 August - FOLK EAST FESTIVAL - have you got your tickets yet?
Wednesday 21 August - BUSKING NIGHT WITH LADY J - Music, spoken word, comedy - all welcome! Bring a talent or just come along and enjoy the talents of others with a nice pint of ale. Free entry.
Friday 23 August - MAUI WAUI FESTIVAL - have you got your tickets yet?
Saturday 31 August - LIVE MUSIC - Griff Pilchard - a cross between norman lamont and johnny rotton. Wonderfully entertaining and very very silly
Sunday 1 September – CHARITY WALK – another circular walk starting at the pub at 10.30am and raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity
Saturday 21 September - EQUINOX CELEBRATION - We'll be saying goodbye to summer and hello to autumn in our traditional fashion - with a gig from The Fum Ol Buoys and a Girl. Traditional folk songs & some sea shanties performed on classical guitar, squeezebox & fiddle
Saturday 5 October - LIVE MUSIC - Sound Tradition - an a cappella Traditional English folk group living up to their name beautifully!
Sunday 6 October – CHARITY WALK – another circular walk starting at the pub at 10.30am and raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity
Sunday 6 October - LIVE MUSIC - Dan Fraser & Johannes Single - Dan & Johannes (Dan's oldest friend, who is a folk god in Germany) are touring Wales as a folk duo and have specifically asked to come and play for us as well. So book Monday off work and join us for this one-off gig
Saturday 26 October - LIVE MUSIC - The King Driscolls - a three piece folk outfit who play a mix of traditional and original songs. All three of band members are land workers, Essex countryside born and raised, which has heavily influenced their music. Their songs range from rousing ballads to bawdy foot stompers and most of what lies in-between
Sunday 3 November – CHARITY WALK – another circular walk starting at the pub at 10.30am and raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity
Saturday 16 November - LIVE MUSIC - local acoustic duo Mutt & Jeff will bring their good time music; rhythmic, soulful, bluesy, definitely rocky- enjoying humour & stories
Sunday 1 December – CHARITY WALK – another circular walk starting at the pub at 10.30am and raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity
SOLSTICE / FESTIVE SEASON - more details tba soon!!
Saturday 18 January - LIVE MUSIC - Differential is an acoustic singer, songwriter and beatboxer from Norwich and he'll be here to entertain us for the 2nd time. Influenced by the likes of Ed Sheeran he mixes guitar, vocals and beatboxing through a loop pedal to create his sound.
coming soon - a load more live music plus other events TBA - watch this space!!
Fancy playing a tune or two in the pub?
We have a lovely piano (in tune!) and a guitar in the pub - if you fancy playing a tune at a time when we have no other live music please feel free. Entertaining the rabble will usually earn you some free drinks!!
Got a live act you think will go down well?
We do also book paid acts in the pub - although our pub is very small so our fee is too, and we only have room for 3 band members maximum. Acoustic (unplugged) acts only. To enquire about performing please email swefflingwhitehorse@hotmail.com
Horse & Carriage rides
Now that the evenings are darker the evening drives are no longer available - but they'll be back (all being well) on the lighter evenings. In the meantime if you'd like to book a drive to/from the pub on a Sunday lunchtime or at another time for a special occasion please contact Alde Driving direct.
Most summer evenings (weather permitting) Alde Driving will arrive at the pub at 7pm to take pub customers for an evening circular drive through the countryside. You have the choice of a short (20 mins) or longer drive, maximum 5 people per carriage. No need to book - simply be at the pub at 7pm.
