England's Sharpest Ceilidh Band!
The photo above shows (l-r) Lesley, Chris, Tim, Bill and Wendy, at the Wormsley Estate Christmas event in 2025
About the Band
Threadneedle is an increasingly popular barn dance and ceilidh band based in Hertfordshire
Expect lively dance tunes which get your feet tapping from the moment we start playing, an experienced caller to lead you through the dances, and a style which engages with young and old.
To engage us for your event call Tim on 01923 264536 or e-mail Tim at this address
Our music is a well balanced mixture of traditional English, Irish, Scottish and American Old Time country dance tunes, some well known and others unique to our band.
The band is led by fiddler
Tim Brooks,
who calls upon a number of other excellent musicians to make up a band to fit your budget!These musicans have included in the recent past....
Lesley Brooks - recorders
Chris Lawrance - mandolin, guitar, banjo, bass
Bill Redway - guitar
Keith Aldridge - guitar
Ben Taylor- guitar and concertina
John Batchelor - double bass
Andy Park - acoustic bass guitar
We have no regular caller, but readily work with a number of local and nationally known callers, including: -
Alan Simpson
Martin Lindridge
Tim Rooke
Wendy Harrup
Aidan Hansell
Anna Park
Booking Enquiries
Threadneedle can be engaged by calling Tim Brooks on 07769 215502, or e-mail me at the address shown above.
As well as band and caller, we bring a professional PA system, so we can be heard clearly (but not too loud!), and if required, stage lighting to help set the mood.
Where can we be seen?
We are currently taking bookings for the Autumn of 2025, and for 2026 and beyond. Details of public events will be published here as they become known!
Coverage
Our Ceilidh Band / Barn Dance Band performs in Hertfordshire, Herts, Buckingham, Bucks, Bedfordshire, Beds, Bedford,
Luton, Watford, St. Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury, Stevenage, Amersham, Hertford, Ware, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hitchin,
Cheshunt, Rickmansworth, Barnet, Potters Bar, North West London, High Wycombe, Chesham, Leighton Buzzard, Abbots Langley, Kings Langley, Chipperfield, Amersham, Leverstock Green and further afield if asked nicely!