THE EVENT
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A weekend of English Country Dance (#23 in the series) to suit a wide range of tastes,
with dances from the period c1650 to the present day including New England Contras and Squares. It is aimed
at enthusiasts who enjoy their dancing and aspire to improve their skills, and knowledge of
English Country Dance, but not at the expense of courtesy and cordiality. The emphasis will be firmly on enjoyment.
The weekend commences with dinner on the evening of Friday 16th January 2009 and concludes
with a farewell dance on the afternoon of Sunday 18th January.
There will be a mixture of dances & workshops, and some free time to explore Bournemouth,
& its beautiful environs.
THE LEADERS
| The series is organised and led by
JOHN & HILARY TURNER. The calling is shared between John and our
'Guest Caller'. John calls dances in a variety of styles
from Playford to 'New England' Contras & Running Set.
The music is provided by our 'Guest Musicians' (see below). Hilary is Booking Secretary & Hostess. |
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GUEST CALLER - Lynne Render
| LYNNE RENDER is a dancer and caller from Loughborough. She calls regularly at clubs, public dances, ceilidhs and festivals. Lynne calls a mixture of dances for a wide range of dancers but her particular interest is American. She always looks for interesting but flowing dances and firmly believes that a clear explanation will enable the less-experienced dancer to enjoy a good dance. Lynne enjoys dancing herself through social dance, ceilidhs and Appalachian clogging. |
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GUEST MUSICIANS - Eddy Jay & Fiona Barrow (The Bristol Players)
| EDDY JAY and FIONA BARROW are both individually gifted and experienced entertainers and improvisers, and are both classically trained with considerable technical mastery of their respective instruments. As two very strong, yet complimentary musical personalities, Eddy and Fiona combine to create something which is undeniably greater than the sum of their respective parts. Their performances, whatever the venue, consistently bristle with an invigorating vibrancy. They are based in Bristol, England, together they have performed internationally for theatre (National Theatre/Kneehigh’s ‘Tristan and Yesult’ - Australian leg), and several UK music / dance festivals (including Sidmouth, Chippenham, and the Southam Gathering). |
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THE VENUE
HOTEL PICCADILLY, an AA 3 star establishment in Bournemouth, Dorset, is 'the UK's number one hotel for dancing holidays'. The accommodation is
comfortable and stylish, and the spacious ballroom has a magnificent
maple floor, sparkling chandeliers, delightful period paintings and
dramatic drapes. The restaurant is well known for its fine
cuisine.
All accommodation is en-suite and is available in Double, Twin
(shared) and Single rooms. A small number of guests are accommodated in an adjacent hotel.
Unfortunately there are very few 'Single' rooms available, so your willingness to share with a friend may improve your chances of attending the event.
Hotel Piccadilly is situated in
Bath Road close to the centre of Bournemouth, approx 10 mins walk from
the pier, and only a short distance from the coach & rail stations with
regular services from London and other regional centres.
Try their Website: Hotel Piccadilly
CHARGES
The charges include Full Board from Dinner on Friday Evening to Lunch on Sunday including
Morning Coffee / Tea both days, and a cup of Tea before departure on the Sunday
Afternoon.
The cost of the weekend is £174.00 per person, which includes the Course
Fee. A deposit of £74.00 per person is required when booking. A
discount of £5.00 per person will be deducted from the balance, for
bookings made before 14th July 2008.
Please note the balance of payment is due on 24th November 2008.
BOOKING POLICY & PROCEDURE
Rooms will be allocated on a 'first come-first served' basis, whilst maintaining a reasonable gender balance. A cheque for the full deposit is necessary to reserve your booking.
No reservations will be accepted by phone or email. For more information on our booking policy click here.
If the event is already fully booked, we will automatically add your name to our
waiting list & return your cheque. You will be contacted by phone if an
appropriate vacancy occurs.
Once your booking has been confirmed the deposit may be non-returnable. If you
are forced to cancel, we will endeavour to re-fill the vacancy. If successful,
we will return your deposit minus a small administration fee. However we reserve
the right to charge the full amount if we incur cancellation charges. Cancellation
Insurance is available at an additional charge of up to £12.00 per person, dependent on the number in your party, and is highly recommended. A form will be sent to you with your booking confirmation.
NB. Special arrangements apply to non-UK residents, please apply without deposit in the first instance.
To book for this event please download a copy of our
Booking Form, complete as appropriate
and forward together with your cheque for the correct amount (£74.00 per person)
to the address on the form. Please make your cheques payable to 'HM Turner'.
If you have any special dietary requirements or prefer decaffeinated coffee please include
the information on the booking form so that the staff at the hotel can be notified.
Please book early to avoid disappointment. We fill up very quickly.
If you have any other queries regarding the weekend please email us
WAITING LIST
If we are fully booked and you wish to join the waiting list for this event, either
email us with the information requested on the form, including your Phone No.
or complete our Booking Form and post to the address on the form.
We will phone you in the first instance if there is an appropriate vacancy.
MAILING LIST
If you would like
your Name and Address added to our mailing list for the above event and/or future events,
please complete our Mailing List request, or print it & post it, appropriately completed, to the address on the form.
For the dates of future events click here.