Country and western night

Country and western night runs every Wednesday at Willows Social Club on Holderness Road, and it's currently the only night of its kind in Hull. It's run by Becky Brown, who's been hosting it for six years and has been singing country and western for about thirty-five. The night didn't start here, though; it began at the Ritz Showbar and Function Suite, also on Holderness Road, and when the Ritz closed, Brown moved it to the Willows. It started as a six-week trial, and it's still going strong.

It's classed as a private function each week, and it draws around 80 to 100 people of all ages. There's a ten-year-old regular, and people in their nineties, alongside those with disabilities. Brown describes it as inclusive, friendly, and a lifeline for people who feel lonely. If you've been looking for a regular mid-week spot that welcomes everyone, this is it.

It runs from about 6.30pm to 10.30pm, so it's a proper evening out rather than a quick drink. Entry is £5 on the door.