# Kathy Runswick: Running a Successful Folk Club

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Podcast: [Keep Folk Talking by Openhouse Studio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-folk-talking-by-openhouse-studio-7448038)
Published: 2026-06-24T09:58:04+00:00
Episode link: https://openhousefolk.com/keep-folk-talking/
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## Resource

Join Brian Jones as he sits down with Kathy Runswick, organiser of Wallasey Folk & Acoustic Club and the first guest in our new Keep Folk Going – The Organisers series. Kathy reflects on her lifelong connection to folk music, from childhood singarounds and family influences to helping run one of the area's most welcoming folk clubs. Together they discuss the challenges facing folk clubs today, the importance of community, and how organisers across the region are working to ensure folk music continues to thrive for future generations. Discover hundreds of folk tracks from great artists with real character at Openhouse Folk . If you have any questions, thoughts or ideas, email us at studio@openhousefolk.com. Remember to rate us highly if you have enjoyed the podcast. Your support means the world to us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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