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Dance news November 2009 . . . to April 2010

Bath	Bradford on Avon:	Bristol	Cardiff	Cheltenham	Exeter	Glastonbury	Gloucester	Longhope FoD	Ludlow
Monmouth	Nailsea	Nailsworth	Oxford	Priddy	Shrewsbury	Stroud	Wantage	Westward Ho!

Bath

Bath Ceilidhs, The Sulis Club, Claverton Down, Bath, 8:0 pm, Sat, (tel 01225 311634), MAP map
Saturday, November 21, 2009 Steamchicken, caller Hugh Rippon
Saturday, January 30, 2010 Woodpeckers, caller Gordon Potts
Saturday, February 27, 2010 Old Swan Band TBC, caller Dave Hunt
Saturday, March 27, 2010 Asha, caller Jackie Allen/Dave Jolly
Saturday, April 17, 2010 All Blacked Up, caller Baz Parkes

Bath, Bath Ceilidhs, The Sulis Club, Claverton Down,

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Bath French, The New Oriel Hall, Larkhall, Bath, 7:30 pm, occ event Fri, (tel 01225 316209), MAP map
Friday, December 11, 2009 Cliff Stapleton & Andy Letcher + Cyser, (French) - 7:30 pm
Tickets Ł8 (Ł6 concessions) > The first hour is an opportunity to learn the dances >

Bath, Bath French, The New Oriel Hall, Larkhall,

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Bradford on Avon:

Bradford Irish Set Dance, the George, 67 Woolley St, Bradford on Avon:, 7:30 pm, last Wed, (tel 01380 870734), Sep to Apr (inc), MAP map
advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates:
Wednesday, Nov 25 , TBA , -
Wednesday, Dec 30 , TBA , -
Wednesday, Jan 27 , TBA , -
Wednesday, Feb 24 , TBA , -
Wednesday, Mar 31 , TBA , -
Wednesday, Apr 28 , TBA , -
Irish Night: Music & Dance beg 7=30 full session 8=30

Bradford on Avon:, Bradford Irish Set Dance, the George, 67 Woolley St,

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Bristol

Swedish Dance, Good Shepherd Church Hall Bishopston, Bristol, 7:12 am, occ event Sun, (tel ), MAP map
Sunday, November 22, 2009 Bristol Spelmanslag., caller ? - 7:12 am
Come and try a variety of dances such as the polska schottis and mazurka. Cost Ł5. Light refreshments provided, tea, coffee, squash - bring your own beer/wine.

Bristol, Swedish Dance, Good Shepherd Church Hall Bishopston,

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Charity Ceilidh, St Bonaventure's Parish Club, Egerton Road Bishopston, Bristol, 7:30 pm, occ event Fri, (tel 0787 9825275), MAP map
Friday, December 11, 2009 The Molecatchers, caller Pete Rees - 7:30 pm
Ł5 advance Ł7 on the door all proceeds to Princess Royal Trust for Carers ticket website

Bristol, Charity Ceilidh, St Bonaventure's Parish Club, Egerton Road Bishopston,

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Cardiff

Pentreffest French, St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Rd, Whitchurch, Cardiff, 7:45 pm, 1st Fri, (tel 029 2023 2970 / 07909 535068), MAP map
advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates:
Friday, Dec 4 , live music, (French)
Friday, Jan 1 , live music, (French)
Friday, Feb 5 , live music, (French)
Friday, Mar 5 , live music, (French)
Friday, Apr 2 , live music, (French)
w/s first, Bal at 9pm Ł5 for the evening. live music provided by local and visiting musicians

Cardiff, Pentreffest French, St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Rd, Whitchurch,

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Ruff Ceilidhs, University Hospital of Wales - Social Club, Cardiff, 8:0 pm, Sat, (tel 029 20513440), MAP map
Saturday, December 12, 2009 Juice, caller Dave Pasons
Saturday, January 30, 2010 Mr Gubbin's Bicycle, caller John Kirkpatrick
Saturday, February 27, 2010 Allan Yn Y Fan, caller ?
Saturday, March 27, 2010 All Blacked Up, caller Baz Parkes
Saturday, September 25, 2010 Cats Claw, caller Veronica Partridge
Saturday, October 23, 2010 Steamchicken , caller Pete Rees
follow signs for Hospital from motorway - also regular Monday meets behind St Andrews Methodist Church, Caerphilly Rd, Birchgrove, Cardiff

Cardiff, Ruff Ceilidhs, University Hospital of Wales - Social Club,

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Cheltenham

Christmas Barn Dance, Town Hall, Cheltenham, 8:0 pm, occ event Sun, (tel 01242 227979), MAP map
Sunday, December 27, 2009 Simon Care Trio, caller Gerald Clarridge - 8:0 pm
Ring for tickets before you go. With Jim Moray as the fifth member of the "Trio" expect a sell-out on the day.

Cheltenham, Christmas Barn Dance, Town Hall,

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French Session & Dance, Somerset Arms, Mooorend St, Cheltenham, 12:0 pm, occ event Sun, (tel 01242 571185), MAP map
Sunday, December 6, 2009 Cheltenham musicians, (French) - 12:0 pm
mid-day music session with room to dance. Lunch can be arranged by ringing before the 3rd Dec to 01242 523899

Cheltenham, French Session & Dance, Somerset Arms, Mooorend St,

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Cheltenham Folk Festival, 2 venues, Cheltenham, 8:0 pm, , (tel 0844 5762210), MAP map
Friday, February 12, 2010 Gordon the Hedgehog, caller Nick Walden
Saturday, February 13, 2010 Housewive's Choice, caller ?
Fri venue tbc, Sat in the Ladies College.

Cheltenham, Cheltenham Folk Festival, 2 venues,

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Exeter

d'Accord!, Ide Village Hall, nr Exeter, , 3rd Fri, (tel 01566 86279), MAP map
advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates:
Friday, Nov 20 , Poisson Rouge, (French)
Friday, Dec 18 , Poisson Rouge, (French)
Friday, Jan 15 , Poisson Rouge, (French)
Friday, Feb 19 , Poisson Rouge, (French)
Friday, Mar 19 , Poisson Rouge, (French)
Friday, Apr 16 , Poisson Rouge, (French)
French & Breton Dancing. Ł4.50 / Ł3

nr Exeter, d'Accord!, Ide Village Hall,

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Great Western Ceilidhs, Bowhill School, Buddle Lane, Exeter, , occ Wed, (tel 01392 217152), MAP map
Monthly, usually 2nd Sat

Exeter, Great Western Ceilidhs, Bowhill School, Buddle Lane,

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Glastonbury

Aseembly Rooms Dance, Glastonbury Assembly Rooms, High St, Glastonbury, , occ event Sat, (tel ), MAP map
Saturday, December 5, 2009 Dragonsfly, (French) -
An evening of dance, music and song.

Glastonbury, Aseembly Rooms Dance, Glastonbury Assembly Rooms, High St,

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Gloucester

Gloucester Sea Scouts, St. Peter's Club, London Road, Gloucester, 7:45 pm, occ event Fri, (tel 01452 524781), MAP map
Friday, November 20, 2009 Baily's Beads, caller Peter Hendy - 7:45 pm
Adults Ł7.50 Under 15s Ł2.50. Supper provided and included in the price.

Gloucester, Gloucester Sea Scouts, St. Peter's Club, London Road,

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SaNDS Charity Fund Raiser, St Barnabas Hall, Gloucester, 8:0 pm, occ event Sat, (tel 01666 502877), MAP map
Saturday, December 12, 2009 Woodpeckers, caller Matt - 8:0 pm
in aid of Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society. Ł10 inc Ploughman's. Soft Drink bar, BYO alcohol.

Gloucester, SaNDS Charity Fund Raiser, St Barnabas Hall,

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The Square Folk Dance Club, Witcombe Village Hall, nr Gloucester, , alt wk Wed, (tel ), MAP map
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Live Music, caller -
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Musical Folk, caller Lionel Parkhouse
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 Live Music, caller -
Alt Wednesdays, study the map link, it is quite well buried away from the old dual carraigeway.

nr Gloucester, The Square Folk Dance Club, Witcombe Village Hall,

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Cajun a la Fontaine, Fountain Inn, Gloucester, 8:0 pm, 2nd Sun, (tel 01242 526158), Oct to May (inc), MAP map
Sunday, December 13, 2009 records & live music, (Cajun)
records and live music

Gloucester, Cajun a la Fontaine, Fountain Inn,

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Longhope FoD

May Hill Autumn Barn Dances, May Hill Village Hall, Longhope, Longhope FoD, 8:0 pm, occ Sat, (tel 01531-820687), MAP map
Saturday, November 21, 2009 Kit & Boodle, caller Ian (Jethro) Anderson - 8:0 pm
Saturday, December 19, 2009 Forest Brown, caller Dave Blick - 8:0 pm
Bring own drinks. Doors open 7.30p.m. Tickets Ł5 on the door. Take Glasshouse turning off A40 nr Huntley. Hall is 0.75 miles on RHS

Longhope FoD, May Hill Autumn Barn Dances, May Hill Village Hall, Longhope,

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Ludlow

Salwey Arms Festival, Salwey Arms, Wooferton, nr Ludlow, 8:0 pm, fest event Sat, (tel 01568 770821), MAP map
Saturday, November 21, 2009 ?, caller ? - 8:0 pm

Saturday, November 21, 2009 workshop, caller ? - 10:30 am
(Ł2.50 at the door) Come and learn some ceilidh dances or brush up your technique

nr Ludlow, Salwey Arms Festival, Salwey Arms, Wooferton,

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Monmouth

Garway Folk w/e, see website, Garway, nr Monmouth, , occ event Sat, (tel ), MAP map
Saturday, June 5, 2010 ?, caller ? -
Separate Ceilidh tickets will be available on the door subject to availability

Garway, nr Monmouth, Garway Folk w/e, see website,

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Nailsea

Annual Christmas Barn Dance, St James Village Hall, Winscombe nr Nailsea, , occ event Sat, (tel 01275 540231), MAP map
Saturday, December 19, 2009 Fougerie Rouge, caller ? -
organsed by Nailsea Folk Club

Winscombe nr Nailsea, Annual Christmas Barn Dance, St James Village Hall,

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Nailsworth

Hors d'Oeurve, Horsley Village Hall, nr Nailsworth, 7:30 pm, 3 Fri, (tel 01453 833443), MAP map
Friday, December 18, 2009 ? , (French)
Friday, January 15, 2010 ? , (French)
No dates for Nov 2009. Restart in Dec 18th 2009

nr Nailsworth, Hors d'Oeurve, Horsley Village Hall,

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Oxford

Oxfolk, Kennington Village Hall , Kennington, nr Oxford, 8:0 pm, 2nd Sat, (tel 07866 804220 / 07515 410211), Oct to May (inc), MAP map
Saturday, December 12, 2009 Toothless Mary, caller Will Hall
Saturday, January 9, 2010 Simon Care Trio, caller Cat Kelly
Saturday, February 13, 2010 What's Up Folk, caller Fee Lock
Saturday, March 13, 2010 Trinculo , caller Phil Bassindale
Saturday, April 10, 2010 Chalktown, caller Barry Goodman
Monday, May 17, 2010 Steamchicken @ Oxford FF, caller ?
Saturday, May 8, 2010 May Ball with Belshazzar's Feast, caller Chris Turner
Note new venue

Kennington, nr Oxford, Oxfolk, Kennington Village Hall ,

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Priddy

Spotlight Acoustic - The Christmas Party, Priddy Village Hall, Priddy, , occ event Sat, (tel 01761 241235), MAP map
Saturday, December 12, 2009 Rapscallion, caller ? -
half an hour of Emeney Riaz’s launch of their new album followed by half an hour of Pete Coe. Then the ceilidh

Priddy, Spotlight Acoustic - The Christmas Party, Priddy Village Hall,

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Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Morris, Sundorn School, Shrewsbury, 8:0 pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), MAP map
Saturday, December 12, 2009 Pump Action, caller Bev Langton - 8:0 pm
red, gold and twinkly dress is optional but more fun. Ł6, Ł7 on door (concs Ł4/Ł5)

Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury Morris, Sundorn School,

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Stroud

Green Party Dance, Trinity Rooms, Stroud, 8:0 pm, occ event Sat, (tel 01453 884092), MAP map
Saturday, February 6, 2010 Caractacus, caller Chris Beaumont - 8:0 pm
Opposite Hospital. - Bar, Fair Trade juices etc. Sprung floor. Ł9 (Ł8 conc, Ł5 5-16's)

Stroud, Green Party Dance, Trinity Rooms,

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Stroud Ceilidhs GL5 1AE, Sub Rooms, Stroud, 8:0 pm, 1st Sat, (tel 01453 760900), Sep to Apr (inc), MAP map
Saturday, December 5, 2009 422 , caller Dave Ball
Saturday, January 2, 2010 Woodpeckers, caller Will Hall
Saturday, February 6, 2010 Climax Ceilidh Band, caller Fee Lock
Saturday, March 6, 2010 Steamchicken, caller Geoff Cubitt
Saturday, April 10, 2010 Committee Band, caller Nick Walden
***** November 2009 will be 14th (not the 1st Sat) ******

Stroud, Stroud Ceilidhs GL5 1AE, Sub Rooms,

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Wantage

White Horse Folk Festival, Old Mill Hall, Grove, nr Wantage, 8:0 pm, fest event Sat, (tel 07855 548512), MAP map
Saturday, August 14, 2010 Random, caller Cat Kelly - 8:0 pm

nr Wantage, White Horse Folk Festival, Old Mill Hall, Grove,

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White Horse Ceilidhs, Old Mill Hall , Grove, nr Wantage, 8:0 pm, occ Sat, (tel ), MAP map
venue can vary, regular series.

Grove, nr Wantage, White Horse Ceilidhs, Old Mill Hall ,

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Westward Ho!

Bideford Ceilidh Club, Elizabethan Suite, Westward Ho!, , occ , (tel 01805 622183), MAP map
locations can vary around Bideford

Westward Ho!, Bideford Ceilidh Club, Elizabethan Suite,

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Fri 20 Nov 09 - Gloucester &2.nr Exeter
Sat 21 Nov 09 - Longhope FoD &2.nr Ludlow &3.nr Ludlow &4.Bath
Sun 22 Nov 09 - Bristol
Wed 25 Nov 09 - Bradford on Avon: &2.nr Gloucester
Fri 4 Dec 09 - Cardiff
Sat 5 Dec 09 - Glastonbury &2.Stroud
Sun 6 Dec 09 - Cheltenham
Wed 9 Dec 09 - nr Gloucester
Fri 11 Dec 09 - Bath &2.Bristol
Sat 12 Dec 09 - Cardiff &2.Gloucester &3.Kennington, nr Oxford &4.Priddy &5.Shrewsbury
Sun 13 Dec 09 - Gloucester
Fri 18 Dec 09 - nr Exeter &2.nr Nailsworth
Sat 19 Dec 09 - Longhope FoD &2.Winscombe nr Nailsea
Sun 27 Dec 09 - Cheltenham
Wed 30 Dec 09 - Bradford on Avon: &2.nr Gloucester
Fri 1 Jan 10 - Cardiff
Sat 2 Jan 10 - Stroud
Sat 9 Jan 10 - Kennington, nr Oxford
Fri 15 Jan 10 - nr Exeter &2.nr Nailsworth
Wed 27 Jan 10 - Bradford on Avon:
Sat 30 Jan 10 - Cardiff &2.Bath
Fri 5 Feb 10 - Cardiff
Sat 6 Feb 10 - Stroud &2.Stroud
Fri 12 Feb 10 - Cheltenham
Sat 13 Feb 10 - Cheltenham &2.Kennington, nr Oxford
Fri 19 Feb 10 - nr Exeter
Wed 24 Feb 10 - Bradford on Avon:
Sat 27 Feb 10 - Cardiff &2.Bath
Fri 5 Mar 10 - Cardiff
Sat 6 Mar 10 - Stroud
Sat 13 Mar 10 - Kennington, nr Oxford
Fri 19 Mar 10 - nr Exeter
Sat 27 Mar 10 - Cardiff &2.Bath
Wed 31 Mar 10 - Bradford on Avon:
Fri 2 Apr 10 - Cardiff
Sat 10 Apr 10 - Kennington, nr Oxford &2.Stroud
Fri 16 Apr 10 - nr Exeter
Sat 17 Apr 10 - Bath
Wed 28 Apr 10 - Bradford on Avon:
Sat 8 May 10 - Kennington, nr Oxford
Mon 17 May 10 - Kennington, nr Oxford
Sat 5 Jun 10 - Garway, nr Monmouth
Sat 14 Aug 10 - nr Wantage
Sat 25 Sep 10 - Cardiff
Sat 23 Oct 10 - Cardiff

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