This coming Sunday, 29th March, is the first FIFTH SUNDAY of the year (which happens every three months). And I thought this might be a good excuse to get together and push ourselves to play more of the harder tunes.
Noah had an idea we could try: play a tune three times and then play it twice more WITHOUT looking at the music. We can try this and see what happens!
The aim, as ever, is to play slowly and have fun playing together!
March’s (which starts this Sunday) Oxford’s Slow Session is on this Sunday, 1st March 2026, from 4pm, upstairs in The Slow and Steady, Abingdon Road (the former White House pub).
See link for menu if you would like to come along to lunch there beforehand – Unfortunately the brunch is no more… (and the Sunday roast advertised on their website is not happening yet) but there are also lots of burgers, pizzas and sides. I will be there from 2.30pm setting up, so feel free to come along.
The tune of the month for March isThe Cat’s Meow which is tricky but a really great tune.
If you want to start planning ahead… some more good tunes coming…
For your diaries too… I’m going to host an extra session on the fifth Sunday of the month! (so four times a year) and the first one is on: 29th March 2026, 4pm Oxford Slow Celtic Session in the Slow and Steady
We will also have a Slow Session on 12th April 2026, 4pm as part of the Oxford Folk Festival (which does mean three sessions on three Sundays in a row!)
If you can’t make it to Oxford on Sunday for the session, you can join on Discord. (Although more fun and brownies for those who can make it to the Slow and Steady) Discord link: https://discord.gg/eGSrrYCXTF
February’s (which starts this Sunday) Oxford’s Slow Session is on this Sunday, 1st February 2026, from 4pm, upstairs in The Slow and Steady, Abingdon Road (the former White House pub).
See link for menu if you would like to come along to lunch there beforehand – Unfortunately the brunch is no more… (and the Sunday roast advertised on their website is not happening yet) but there are also lots of burgers, pizzas and sides. I will be there from 2.30pm setting up and having lunch, so feel free to join us.
The tune of the month for February is The Mouse in the Kitchen, which is tricky but a really great tune.
If you want to start planning ahead… some more good tunes coming…
For your diaries too… I’m going to try hosting an extra session on the fifth Sunday of the month! (so four times a year) and the first one is on: 29th March 2026, 4pm Oxford Slow Celtic Session in the Slow and Steady
We will also have a Slow Session on 12th April 2026, 4pm as part of the Oxford Folk Festival (which does mean three sessions on three Sundays in a row!)
If you’d like to print out a list of local sessions, here’s a poster I’ve made:
There are discounted (but still expensive) tickets available if you would like to see Transatlantic Sessions perform at the New Theatre in Oxford on 8th February (The discount code is TFOLK15 or use link below):
My name is Sylwia and I’m the Marketing Manager at the New Theatre Oxford.I’m excited to offer members of your folk club an exclusive 15% discount to see Transatlantic Sessions at the New Theatre Oxford this February.Transatlantic Sessions brings together exceptional folk musicians from Scotland, Ireland, England and North America for a unique evening of traditional songs and collaboration. It’s a warm, intimate celebration of folk music shared between friends on stage.Last year’s show sold out, and the demand has been strong again, so I wanted to make sure your members had access at a special rate. https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/transatlantic-sessions/new-theatre-oxford/calendar/?pc=TFOLK15 Please do feel free to share this offer with your fellow members, we’d love to welcome as many folk lovers as possible for what promises to be a very special night.
If you can’t make it to Oxford on Sunday for the session, you can join on Discord. (Although more fun and brownies for those who can make it to the Slow and Steady) Discord link: https://discord.gg/eGSrrYCXTF
January’s Oxford’s Slow Session is on this Sunday, 4th January 2026, from 4pm, upstairs in The Slow and Steady, Abingdon Road (the former White House pub).
See link for menu if you would like to come along to lunch there beforehand – Unfortunately the brunch is no more… but there are lots of burgers, pizzas and sides. I will be there from 2.30pm setting up and having lunch, so feel free to join us.
The tune of the month for January is Sunshine, to celebrate the return of the light (just)!
If you want to start planning ahead… some more good tunes coming…
For your diaries too… I’m going to try hosting an extra session on the fifth Sunday of the month! (so four times a year) and the first one is on: 29th March 2026, 4pm Oxford Slow Celtic Session in the Slow and Steady
and I hope that we will also have 12th April 2026, 4pm Oxford Slow Session as part of the Oxford Folk Festival
If you can’t make it to Oxford on Sunday, you can join on Discord. (Although more fun and brownies for those who can make it to the Slow and Steady) Discord link: https://discord.gg/eGSrrYCXTF
December’s Oxford’s Slow Session is on this Sunday, 7th December 2025, from 4pm, upstairs in The Slow and Steady, Abingdon Road (the former White House pub).
This is a good session to bring along your novice friend as we will play some Christmas tunes and Good King Wenceslas is one of our easiest tunes to play. Also there will be mince pies too. I’ve just baked a first batch.
See link for menu if you would like to come along to lunch there beforehand – Unfortunately the brunch is no more… but there are lots of burgers, pizzas and sides. I will be there from 2.30pm setting up and having lunch, so feel free to join us.
If you can’t make it to Oxford on Sunday, you can join on Discord. (Although more fun and brownies for those who can make it to the Slow and Steady) Discord link: https://discord.gg/eGSrrYCXTF
November’s Oxford’s Slow Session is on this Sunday, 2nd November 2025, from 4pm, upstairs in The Slow and Steady, Abingdon Road (the former White House pub).
See link for menu if you would like to come along to lunch there beforehand – Unfortunately the brunch is no more… but there are lots of burgers, pizzas and sides. I will be there from 2.30pm setting up and having lunch, so feel free to join us.
If you can’t make it to Oxford on Sunday, you can join on Discord. (Although more fun and brownies for those who can make it to the Slow and Steady) Discord link: https://discord.gg/eGSrrYCXTF
October’s Oxford’s Slow Session is on Sunday, 5th October 2025, from 4pm, upstairs in The Slow and Steady, Abingdon Road (the former White House pub).
See link for menu if you would like to come along to lunch there beforehand – NB Burgers and/or brunch (and the brunch menu is especially good!) have to be ordered by 3pm, but the other pizzas and sides continue until 5pm. I will be there from 2.30pm setting up and having lunch, so feel free to join us.
If you can’t make it to Oxford on Sunday, you can join on Discord. (Although more fun and brownies for those who can make it to the Slow and Steady) Discord link: https://discord.gg/eGSrrYCXTF
September’s Oxford’s Slow Session is on Sunday, 7th September 2025, from 4pm, upstairs in The Slow and Steady, Abingdon Road (the former White House pub).
See link for menu if you would like to come along to lunch there beforehand – NB Burgers and/or brunch (and the brunch menu is especially good!) have to be ordered by 3pm, but the other pizzas and sides continue until 5pm.
If you can’t make it to Oxford on Sunday, you can join on Discord. (Although more fun and brownies for those who can make it to the Slow and Steady) Discord link: https://discord.gg/eGSrrYCXTF
August’s Oxford’s Slow Session is on Sunday, 3rd August 2025, from 4pm, upstairs in The Slow and Steady, Abingdon Road (the former White House pub). See link for menu if you would like to come along to lunch there beforehand – NB Burgers and/or brunch (and the brunch menu is especially good!) have to be ordered by 3pm, but the other pizzas and sides continue until 5pm. And they are now also selling little tubs of ice cream: vanilla, chocolate and salted caramel (vegan).
If you can’t make it to Oxford on Sunday, you can join on Discord. (Although more fun and brownies for those who can make it to the Slow and Steady) Discord link: https://discord.gg/eGSrrYCXTF
Oxford Slow Session 