Musicians support homeless people in Mansfield
Homeless and vulnerably housed adults who use the Beacon Centre on Wood Street Mansfield have again benefitted from support from Mansfield Folk and Acoustic Club. The club recently donated £500 to the centre. This was the proceeds from one of their popular feature nights.
The Beacon is a safe place where those who often have complex and numerous needs and challenges can access a range of services to help to improve their well-being. Claire Neilson recently attended the club to receive the money and explained that it would be used to buy essential items of clothing to help their clients through the winter. Since reopening in 2021 Mansfield Folk and Acoustic Club have been pleased to make the Beacon one of the many charities they support. In their current season (2025/26) they have already donated almost £1000.00 to local charities.
Mansfield Folk and Acoustic Club meets every Monday, including most Bank Holidays, at the Forest Town Arena. Doors open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start and the aim is to finish at 10.30pm. The club aims to provide a range of live acoustic music every week at a price which means no one is excluded. A varied programme runs throughout the year. Acoustic singer and musician nights are open to all with an admission price of £1. Feature nights include 2x20 mins slots by a named performer, the rest of the evening being opened up to floor spots. Admission is £2. Guest nights feature a main artist and support act for £5 entry.
Anyone interested in playing, singing or listening to all forms of acoustic music will be offered a warm welcome. More details can be had by emailing Elaine at [email protected]. Anyone interested in the work of the Beacon Centre can contact them on 07943 630952 or [email protected].