Highlands Folk Music has a "long, overdue catch up" and brings joy to Robertson

A group of musicians came together with their instruments and singing voices for the first time in months to have a "jam session", but also have a "long, overdue catch-up" in Robertson.

The resident folk group known as Highlands Folk Music, played a series of reels, jigs and ballads from Australia, England, Ireland and Scotland at the Robertson Bowling Club on November 14.

"There's nothing like playing together, and the sound and sense of community, it's fantastic," said member and mandolin and fiddle player Chris Hayden from Moss Vale.

"It doesn't compare."

The group usually gather around a table, play their instruments and have a few yarns on the second Sunday of the month at the club.

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Members travelled from across the Highlands and other areas such as Jamberoo to play, and provide warm and friendly background music.

Members played folk songs with the flute, accordion, mandolin, fiddle, concertina and banjo.

Highlands Folk Music has also commemorated St Patrick's Day, and are due to play Scottish music for St Andrew's Day on November 30.

"It's as much as about social as it is about playing," Mr Hayden said.

"The feeling you get from a session is pretty special."

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Robertson Bowling Club secretary Stephen Bruce said the performers created a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.

"It's not pumping in ears, people can still have a meal and still talk," he said.

"It draws people in, particularly on the weekend when tourists come in from Sydney."

Mr Bruce said the club wanted to showcase local talent and provide a warm and friendly space for people to come and enjoy some food and entertainment.

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