The Twiddling Thumbs Folk Dance Band unleashed their unique brand of toe-tapping music to an enthusiastic audience at Kirkby Malzeard's FolkFest in November 1999. Three months later, they made their official début with a sell-out Valentine's ceilidh at the village's Mechanics' Institute. Establishing themselves as one of the area's most sought-after bands, they were booked to support legendary Seventies folk rockers Lindisfarne at Ripon Cathedral in July 2000.

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The Twiddling Thumbs are:

Angela Bodey, Lead vocals, flute and dance caller
Kay Hickingbotham, Fiddle
Anthony Hayward, Keyboards
Andrew Bodey, Acoustic guitar, acoustic bass guitar and bodhran
Mike Kings, Acoustic guitar and bodhran

Although noted for their lively folk dance tunes, jigs and reels, the Twiddling Thumbs' line-up of accomplished musicians have a wide musical repertoire and are the ideal entertainment for any special event. Watch this page for details of the band's forthcoming performances. You can also book the group for your own ceilidh, wedding reception, anniversary or party by e-mailing the address below.

e-mail:twiddlingthumbs@ukf.net