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38th Year No. 10 June 2015
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BOX& The magazine for Scottish music enthusiasts
Iain Wilson
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...to the June issue of Box & Fiddle The magazine for Scottish music enthusiasts
Editor • Pia Walker 7 Tarvit Gardens Cupar, Fife, KY15 5BT Tel: 01334 657 850 Mob: 07715 115 489 editor@boxandfiddle.com Designer • Marie Irvine mamidesigns@hotmail.com Cover Image © Gerd Altmann Printer • Meigle Colour Printers www.meigleprint.co.uk
NAAFC Chairman • Nicol McLaren 9 Sheila Road, Blairgowrie Perthshire, PH10 6RP Tel: 01250 874 526 nicol@boxandfiddle.com Vice Chairman • Iain Cathcart Tel: 01555 661 017 iain@boxandfiddle.com Secretary • Susan MacFadyen Carlung Farm, West Kilbride Ayrshire, KA23 9PU Tel: 01294 823 865 susan@boxandfiddle.com Treasurer • Charlie Todd 63 Station Road, Thankerton Biggar, ML12 6NZ Tel: 01899 308 327 charlie@boxandfiddle.com Executive Committee: Charlie Kirkpatrick David Cunningham Margo Maclennan Richard Ross Tom Orr Willie Johnstone
So many things have happened to promote the NAAFC, the clubs and magazine in May. The B&F was on the radio; well that was end of April, but still, I had a lovely few hours with Ewan Galloway in his studio. I also manned a table at the Dundee Strathspey and Reel Society’s Fiddler’s Rally in Dundee and Chairman Nicol McLaren was on Take the Pia Walker, Editor Floor. All this is well worthwhile, as it may just bring in more visitors to your club. The more people hear about us, the better the chances are that some will turn up to experience a club night. At the end of the month I went to Denmark with 183 Scottish Country Dancers, and I of course brought some magazines with me. Promotion is important. I have just come home from the dentist and as I was there early (wanted to get it over and done with!), I had a look at their magazine table. And it struck me, why shouldn’t a back copy of the B&F sit there beside all the others? So next season, when you have a copy left over, don’t feel that you have lost the £2.70 because you haven’t sold it, see it as £2.70 that you reinvest in promoting your club, the NAAFC and the B&F. Staple a note to it with your club dates for the year and present the magazine to a waiting room near you. If you don’t have any left over, should you not try and order 1 or 2 more and see if they sell? (Hint, hint, nudge, nudge!) In this issue we cover the last Guest of Honour, Iain Wilson, and reveal the top nominees for the Baffi’s. We have more Festival results with photos, Jack Delaney is Centre Stage and Clappy Doo tells about the band in the Take the Floor session. During the summer, while you work on your tan, Marie and I will work on the website, which, by the way, now has an events page. We are still open for advertising; contact me for a media pack. I hope you get a lot of sun over the summer, but beware of the midges!
Pia
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Morino Day at the Park
Castelfidardo visit Advance notice
Castelfidardo visit May 2016
George Burns, Colin Garvin, Steven Nelson, Lisa Mitchell, Stuart Cameron
Once again the third Sunday in April saw a gathering of players and enthusiasts in Glasgow’s Park Bar for the biannual Morino Day session. Organised by Nicky McMichan as an informal get-together for Morino box players (and anyone else wanting a tune), it was a great day of music and catching up with friends, including such well-travelled folk as Aidan Frost from Ireland and Drewie Hawick, Maggie Adamson and Brian Nicholson from Shetland. Thanks to all who attended and had a tune and to the Park Bar for looking after us so well. Players and attendees included: Alasdair MacLeod, Matthew Maclennan, Steven Nelson, Hamish MacDougall, Alasdair MacPhail, Susan MacFadyen, Nicky McMichan, Aidan Frost, John Burns, Mark Cummine, Craig McFadyen, Andy Kinnear, Finlay Robertson, Ally K MacPherson, Drew Smilie, Stuart Cameron, Seamus O Sullivan, Colin Garvin, Lisa Mitchell, Ross Wilson, George Burns, Campbell Brown, Lindsay Weir, Maggie Adamson, Brian Nicholson, Jim Clark, John Omand, Ian Smith, Niall Kirkpatrick, Drewie Hawick, Andy Phillip. Apologies if I missed anyone, see you all for the next one in November. Neil Macgregor
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Following our visit to Castelfidardo ‘The Home of the Accordion’ last year a number of people have expressed interest in a trip in 2016. The visit to Italy will be for 5 days (4 nights) and will include a visit to the Accordion Museum; the opportunity to try the world’s largest working piano accordion and a chromatic model. Visits to factories seeing accordions being built, discovering how bellows are made and how reeds are produced. Try the latest accordions; enjoy getting together in the evening playing on accordions loaned to the group. Experience the lovely region of Le Marche and some of the hilltop towns, visit Loreto and the underground tunnels at Osimo. Last Gala Night includes a guest accordionist and entertainment by members of the group. Flights are from Heathrow and accommodation is at a 4 star hotel with Gala Night dinner included. Luxury coach travel from Bologna to Castelfidardo and use of the coach throughout the stay is included. Visit to Bologna or San Marino on the return journey. Note: We plan to offer a Ryanair Stansted - Ancona option. Travellers will have to arrange their own transfer from Ancona to the hotel in Castelfidardo (bus or taxi). To go on our list to receive full details please call: Peter Le Geyt on 020 8977 6680 or email: plg@plgmarketing.com
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News A Gretna Fund Raiser; Annan St Andrew; Spring Concert in Orkney; Morino Day at the Park; Castelfidardo visit
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Summer Subscriptions Find out where to pick up your copy
10 Newtongrange Accordion & Fiddle Club
Competition Results
11 The New Generation Magnus Westwell
12 Centre Stage Jack Delaney
18 Food for Thought
David Francis, Traditional Music Forum
19 Club News
The latest news from our clubs
35 Club Diary
You are never too old to go Clubbing!
38 Take the Floor
David Kennedy SDB
39 Dance Diary
Find the nearest dances and ceilidhs
13 In Memory
Logan MacGregor
15 Guest of Honour - Iain Wilson Interviewed by Charlie Kirkpatrick
18 BAFFI Awards 2015
We announce the nominees
Deadlines:
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The Balloch Club: 6/8 March by Eric Allan
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What makes you angry, annoyed or short tempered? Young players in particular who play material at accordion clubs for themselves rather than for their audience. What is your favourite location in Scotland? Mellon Udrigle, Achnasheen. If you had to leave what would you miss and what would you be glad to see the back of? Scotland and politicians.
Jack Delaney Has been playing since 1950 with many of the great names of Scottish Dance Music and still does the rounds of the clubs with his son and grand-daughter playing with him. He has taught many a young musicians the art of Scottish Dance Music and is a joy to listen to.
What is your most cherished childhood memory? Going with my father to sail the model yacht he built for me. Who was a big influence in your life? My father, and in music: Andrew Rankine. What was your first job? Working in the family plant nursery. When was the first time you performed in public? Playing with Allen Barnett at an Alva Choir concert in 1950. What do you appreciate most in life? My family, my special friends and music.
What is your greatest indulgence? My boat. What is your abiding musical memory? Watching Jack Emblow perform with Martin Taylor. What are your worst fears? Being unable to play my box. What are the best places in the world you have visited? Wester Ross. What is your favourite musical venue? Cochrane Hall, Alva and the Victoria Hall in Dunblane. How would you like to be remembered? As someone who encouraged others to play Scottish music.
If your house was on fire what item would you save? My Manfrini accordion. Who are your heroes and why? People who work with the disabled. The Scottish Dance Music scene - your thoughts and hopes: That it has a resurgence and doesn’t go too “folksy” What 5 people would you invite to your dream dinner party? Only my family or closest friends as I don’t like dinner parties. Your 1, 2, 3 of favourite tunes/songs: Leaving Lerwick Harbour, My Mother (Mo Mhathair) and Eilidh. Today I will: Have a band practice to go over some new material. Eat: Prawn salad. Drink: Single malt whisky. Read: Tom Shield’s Diary. Visit: My pal in the care home. Watch: Dad’s Army.
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Bill Richardson, Iain Wilson and Derek McLeod
Eric Goodfellow Band. John Douglas, Billy Goodfellow, Eric Goodfellow and Iain Wilson
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ABERDEEN Scott Gordon, Chairman, welcomed a large turnout and first up on accordion was Frank Burnett accompanied by Stanley Flett on piano. Then Stanley took the lead on accordion and played a couple of sets accompanied by Esma Shepherd. Next Keith Duncan played with Scott joining him on drums. Thomas Laurie, an occasional visitor to the club took the floor with his accordion. Our guest artists came from Inverness. They were Susie Simpson and her Scottish Dance Band who comprised Susie on lead accordion, Jock Fraser on 2nd accordion, Sheena Kelman on keyboard and Gillian Stephenson on fiddle. They gave us a nice varied programme with interesting arrangements. The second half started with Charlie and Florence Lawie who were joined by Andy Kain on fiddle. Andy plays with several bands and indeed has his own band, but he was pleased to join Charlie and Florence. They go back a long way with Andy being taught at St Machar Academy by Charlie who organised a musical group at
Susie Simpson SDB, Aberdeen
lunch-times to encourage any would-be artists. This group also included Gordon Middler who now plays keyboard with Tom Orr. Andy then took the stage and played the bonnie slow air Music of Spey and a strathspey and reel, which went down very well. Then it was Sandy MacAllan’s turn. For a change Sandy chose to play a couple of classical pieces, one being The Swan by Saint-Saëns. Nice to hear a different kind of music. The last performer from the floor was Denis Shepherd on mouth organ who gave us a couple of pipe marches. After this it was time for Susie Simpson and her band for their second spot. Again a nice mixture of styles and
arrangements, which went down well with the audience. Esma Shepherd ALNWICK FEBRUARY It was as always another great night of good company, music and enjoyment. The local players were on accordion: Anita James and Ann Brown. Anita also played the mouth organ. Di Jevons on fiddle and Ian Riddell played drums. The other box players were John Murray, Brian Jacques, Leonard Brown, Colin Bradford and yours truly. Ernie Gordon and Jimmy Little played their moothies. The guest artists were Alan Small on accordion, Gemma
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Donald on fiddle with Kyle Innes on drums and he also played a couple of sets on accordion. A great programme very well played and presented, which made the night very worthwhile. Many thanks and well done to everyone. MARCH Yet another enjoyable night. Our local players were Ann Brown, Mathew Lamont, Robbie Herdman, Robin Cowens, Leonard Brown and myself playing accordions. Jimmy Little on his moothie with Andy Kain and Ian Woods on their fiddles, Ian Riddell played drums. Our guests for the night were Ian Muir on accordion; Marie Fielding on fiddle with Neil McMillan on piano, Neil also played a superb set on accordion. APRIL April saw the club hold its AGM. No real changes or surprises, The Committee was re-elected and the format for the club is to continue as is. The Farriers provided the company with a grand buffet supper enjoyed by all. No guest artist, but a great night of music was provided by
the local players who were: Di Jevons, Gillian Birnie and Andy Kain on fiddles. Jimmy Little on mouth organ and Leonard Brown, Neil Riddell and myself playing accordions. A rousing stramash brought a very enjoyable night to close. Thanks one and all. Mungo Riddell ANNAN ST ANDREW The guest band for the monthly meeting was the Lyne Valley Scottish Dance Band, comprising David Bell on lead accordion, Donald Ridley on second accordion, Ian Wilson on keyboard and Robert Willens on drums. David purchased his first accordion when he started earning a wage, having learned how to play the instrument. Although only a teenager, he started his band and fifty plus years down the road it remains as popular as ever. His first booking was close to home playing for a dance in Hethersgill Village Hall and over the years they have played at venues across, Scotland, England and Wales. Importantly, David has supported and continues to support all the local Accordion and Fiddle Clubs.
The band commenced the evening playing for a number of popular dances. The local players, accompanied by Ian Wilson on keyboard and Billy Porter on drums were: Newbie Park from Carlisle playing a number of popular quickstep tunes on piano accordion, Richard Brown from Aspatria playing for a Palais Glide on piano accordion. Then Willie Little from Dumfries played the whistle and Jim Fraser from Dumfries played piano accordion followed by Norman Swainson from Wigton who played a number of popular tunes on piano accordion. Barbara Fisher from Springholm was accompanied by John Waugh both on piano accordion. Finally John Waugh from Carlisle played piano accordion. The guest band then returned to the stage and concluded the evening playing for further dancing. BANFF & DISTRICT Andy welcomed all and the following musician came on stage: Allan Ferguson on button-box, George Ogg on piano accordion, Alan Shepherd on keyboard, John Cook on washboard, Andy on piano accordion. They were joined by part of the guest band. We had Wullie James on fiddle, Ian Anderson on drums and Dave Morris on fiddle. The music was tremendous, what a welcoming start. George and Chris Stepien on piano accordion and John continued with sets including Ashokan Farewell. It was great to listen to. Next up was Dave
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Club Diary
Please contact editor@boxandfiddle.com for any corrections to the diary.
June 2015 DATE
CLUB
VENUE
TIME
CONTACT
GUEST ARTISTE
2
North East
Royal British Legion, Keith AB55 5EN
7.30 pm
Mrs Petrie 01542 860 246
AGM
2
Seghill
Seghill Comrades Club, Cramlington NE23 7TQ
7.30 pm
James Youngson 01670 356 410
Club Night Visitors welcome
3
Glenfarg
Glenfarg Village Hall, Glenfarg PH2 9NZ
8.00 pm
Russell Robertson 01577 830 642
Charlie Kirkpatrick Trio
3
Montrose
Park Hotel, Montrose DD10 8RJ
7.30
Ron Ramsay 01241 879 487
Leonard Brown Trio
4
Lewis and Harris
Caladh Inn, Stornoway HS1 2QN
8.00 pm
Janette MacIver 01851 704 870
Leonard Brown Trio
4
Rothbury
Queens Head Hotel, Rothbury NE65 7SR
7.30 pm
Mary Davidson 01668 281 307
Stuart Anderson Trio
4
Turriff
Commercial Hotel, Cuminestown AB53 5WJ
7.30 pm
Pat Steele 01888 562 486
Lomond Ceilidh Band
5
Dunblane
Victoria Hall, Dunblane FK15 9EX
7.15 pm
Pat Anderson 01786 822 505
Annual Dance
5
Kelso
Kelso Rugby Club, Kelso TD5 7EH
7.00 pm
Fiona Oliver 01668 216 162
3-band Fundraising Dance/ceilidh
9
Blairgowrie
Red House Hotel, Coupar Angus PH13 9AL
7.45 pm
Helen Aitchison 01821 670 302
Alasdair MacLeod SDB
9
Seghill
Seghill Comrades Club, Cramlington NE23 7TQ
7.30 pm
James Youngson 01670 356 410
Club Night Visitors welcome
10
Alnwick
The Farriers Arms, Alnwick NE66 2XX
7.30 pm
Leonard Brown 0191 4219 804
Jim Lindsay & Malcolm Ross
10
Forres
Victoria Hotel, Forres IV36 1EL
7.30 pm
Ann Sharp 01309 672 672
AGM
10
Kelso
Kelso Rugby Club, Kelso TD5 7EH
7.00 pm
Fiona Oliver 01668 216 162
AGM
11
Button-Key (Windygates)
The Greig Institute, Windygates KY8 5DG
7.00 pm
Mary Cook 01592 713 687
George & David Rae
14
Arbroath
Arbroath Artisan Golf Club, Elliot, By Arbroath DD11 2PE (Doors open at 7.30pm)
8.00 pm
Tony Simpson 01241 875 326
Leonard Brown and Maggie Adamson
16
Seghill
Seghill Comrades Club, Cramlington NE23 7TQ
7.30 pm
James Youngson 01670 356 410
Club Night Visitors welcome
18
Tynedale
Hexham & District Ex-Servicemens Club Hexham NE46 3PQ
7.30 pm
Cynthia MacKenzie 01434 618 646
Scott Leslie Band (AGM)
20
Lanark
Ravenstruther Hall, Ravenstruther ML11 7SS
7.30 pm
Janette Scott 01555 870 345
Keith Robertson SDB (Charity Dance)
21
Annan St Andrew
St Andrew Social Club, Annan DG12 5JW
7.30 pm
Mrs N Taylor 01461 204 604
Dick Black
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Ellon
Station Hotel, Ellon AB41 9BD
7.30 pm
Dr Tom R Jamieson 01358 268 354
Steven Carcary Duo
23
Seghill
Seghill Comrades Club, Cramlington NE23 7TQ
7.30 pm
James Youngson 01670 356 410
Club Night Visitors welcome
24
Banff and District
Banff Springs Hotel, Banff AB45 2JE
7.30 pm
Alison Coutts 01346 518 754
Luke Brady SDB
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Orkney
King Street Halls Kirkwall
7.30 pm
Jim Marwick 01856 874 474
Kirkjuvagr Ceilidh Band
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Forfar
Plough Inn, Forfar DD8 3EW
7.30 pm
Gordon Simmers 01307 467 257
Wullie Scott Band
29
Banchory
Burnett Arms Hotel, Banchory AB31 5TD
7.45 pm
Brian Cruickshank 01339 883582
Adin Graham and His Dance Band
30
Seghill
Seghill Comrades Club, Cramlington NE23 7TQ
7.30 pm
James Youngson 01670 356 410
Club Night Visitors welcome
July 2015 DATE
CLUB
VENUE
TIME
CONTACT
GUEST ARTISTE
1
Banff and District
Banff Springs Hotel, Banff AB45 2JE
7.30 pm
Alison Coutts 01346 518 754
Michael Mackay Country Edition
1
Glenfarg
Glenfarg Village Hall, Glenfarg PH2 9NZ
8.00 pm
Russell Robertson 01577 830 642
Gary Forrest Trio
1
Montrose
Park Hotel, Montrose DD10 8RJ
7.30 pm
Ron Ramsay 01241 879 487
Callum Wallace & Jimmy Cassidy
2
Lewis and Harris
Caladh Inn, Stornoway HS1 2QN
8.00 pm
Janette MacIver 01851 704 870
Local players Visitors welcome
2
Rothbury
Queens Head Hotel, Rothbury NE65 7SR
7.30 pm
Mary Davidson 01668 281 307
Ian Cruickshanks Duo
2
Turriff
Commercial Hotel, Cuminestown AB53 5WJ
7.30 pm
Pat Steele 01888 562 486
Robert Whitehead Trio
7
Seghill
Seghill Comrades Club, Cramlington NE23 7TQ
7.30 pm
James Youngson 01670 356 410
Liam Stewart and Malcolm Ross
8
Alnwick
The Farriers Arms, Alnwick NE66 2XX
7.30 pm
Leonard Brown 0191 4219 804
Steven Carcary Trio
8
Banff and District
Banff Springs Hotel, Banff AB45 2JE
7.30 pm
Alison Coutts 01346 518 754
Roddy Matthews SDB
9
Button-Key (Windygates)
The Greig Institute, Windygates KY8 5DG
7.00 pm
Mary Cook 01592 713 687
Keith Robertson
14
Blairgowrie
Red House Hotel, Coupar Angus PH13 9AL
7.45 pm
Helen Aitchison 01821 670 302
Gordon Brown SDB
14
Seghill
Seghill Comrades Club, Cramlington NE23 7TQ
7.30 pm
James Youngson 01670 356 410
Club Night Visitors welcome
15
Banff and District
Banff Springs Hotel, Banff AB45 2JE
7.30 pm
Alison Coutts 01346 518 754
Johnny Duncan
16
Tynedale
Hexham & District Ex-Servicemens Club Hexham NE46 3PQ
7.30 pm
Cynthia MacKenzie 01434 618 646
Ray Carse
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Annan St Andrew
St Andrew Social Club, Annan DG12 5JW
7.30 pm
Mrs N Taylor 01461 204 604
John Waugh
21
Ellon
Station Hotel, Ellon AB41 9BD
7.30 pm
Dr Tom R Jamieson 01358 268 354
Tommy Newcomen
21
Seghill
Seghill Comrades Club, Cramlington NE23 7TQ
7.30 pm
James Youngson 01670 356 410
Club Night Visitors welcome
22
Banff and District
Banff Springs Hotel, Banff AB45 2JE
7.30 pm
Alison Coutts 01346 518 754
Jock Fraser SDB
26
Forfar
Plough Inn, Forfar DD8 3EW
7.30 pm
Gordon Simmers 01307 467 257
Wullie McFarlane
27
Banchory
Burnett Arms Hotel, Banchory AB31 5TD
7.45 pm
Brian Cruickshank 01339 883582
Neil Hardie and His Band
28
Seghill
Seghill Comrades Club, Cramlington NE23 7TQ
7.30 pm
James Youngson 01670 356 410
Club Night Visitors welcome
29
Banff and District
Banff Springs Hotel, Banff AB45 2JE
7.30 pm
Alison Coutts 01346 518 754
George Rennie
29
Orkney
King Street Halls Kirkwall
7.30 pm
Jim Marwick 01856 874 474
Susie Simpson SDB
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Dance Diary
View the Scottih Country Dances online at www.dancediary.info/index.html Contact: ceilidh@dancediary.info Tel: 01389 767718 or send your entry to: Alasdair Graham, 1 First Avenue, Dumbarton G82 2PU
Ceilidh & Old Time Dances
Regular Weekly Events
DATE
TOWN
HALL
BAND
TIME
COST
CONTACT
COMMENTS
Every Monday
Kirkwall
St Magnus Centre
Live Music
7.30pm -10pm
£3/£1
Door - All Welcome
No Dancing 15th or 22nd . Orkney Dance Assoc.
Stornoway
Primary School
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7pm-9pm
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01851 704 870
Ceilidh & Old Time
Every Tuesday
Humbie, East Lothian
Village Hall
(Tuition Given)
7.30-10pm
£3 B.Y.O.B.
Door (Owen & Catherine Harrison) 01383 415 142
Ceilidh, Old Time & Social Dance Club
Every Wednesday
Garelochhead
Parish Church
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2pm-4pm
£2 (tea)
01436 671 089
Social Club
Bonnyrigg
Pitcairn Centre
Live Music
7.30pm -10pm
£4
Door (Jennifer Johnstone)
Ceilidh & Old Time
Glasgow
St Andrews in Square
Live Music
7.15pm -9.30pm
£5.50 Bar
Door (Tricia Matthews) 01324 716855
Ceilidh & Old Time Class
Every Friday
Stornoway
Primary School
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7pm-9pm
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Janette Maciver 01851 704 870
Ceilidh & Old Time Term time only
Every Saturday
Fife, Largo Ward
Largo Ward Village Hall
Live Music
8pm -11pm
No Bar £5 (tea)
Door
Different bands each week. (See Diary)
Every Sunday
Fife, Cupar
Old Parish Church Hall, Kirk Wynd
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2pm-5pm
£3 (tea)
Door (Owen & Catherine Harrison) 01383 415 142
Ceilidh, Old Time & Social Dance Club
Most Sundays
East Kilbride
Girl Guide Hall, Dundas Place
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7.30pm -10pm
£2 (tea)
Door or tel: 01355 230 134 or 245 052
Ceilidh & Old Time Club
Ceilidh & Old Time Dances
June 2015
DATE
TOWN
HALL
BAND
TIME
COST
CONTACT
COMMENTS
12
Foulden
Village Hall
Dave Husband S.
8pm-12mn
£6 [No Bar]
01289 386 400
Supper Dance – soft drinks sold
13
Canonbie
Village Hall
Ewan Galloway
7.30pm -11.30pm
£6 Tea
01387 371 544
BYOB & Food.
13
Largo Ward
Village Hall
Dave Husband S.
8pm-11pm
£5 Tea
Door
Weekly Dance
13
Inverness
Daviot Hall
Neil Hardie
8pm-12mn
£5 Tea
01463 870 508
Social Dancers - B.Y.O.B.
14
Glencarse
Village Hall
Ken McCrae
7.30pm -10pm
£3 [No Bar]
01738 552 688
Set & Couples Dances
14
Glenfarg
Village Hall
Glenfarg S.D.B.
2pm-5pm
£5 Tea
01577 830 296
A. & F. C. Dancing
14
Aberdeen
Ashdale Hall
Wayne Robertson
7.30pm -10pm
£4
01224 713 674
Part proceeds local charities
19
Bridge of Earn
The Institute
Leonard Brown D.
8pm-11pm
£5 [No Bar]
07952 026 633
Pay at Door
20
Kincraig
Community Hall
Garioch Blend
8pm-12mn
£5 Tea/Bar
01540 651 377
Cairngorm Ceilidh dancers