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Abergavenny Llanellen Folk Dancing Group:, Llanellen Village Hall, nr Abergavenny, (Country Dance) , event every Wed, (tel 01873 854271), big MAP NP7 9HR map Wednesday, December 6, 2023, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, December 13, 2023, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, December 20, 2023, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, December 27, 2023, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, January 3, 2024, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, January 10, 2024, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, January 17, 2024, regular band, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays.
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Alcester Alcester Contra, Greig Hall, Alcester, (Contra) , alt Fri, (tel Meg 07864 926561), big MAP B49 6AD map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: Top end of town over the river. American Supper, £9 in advance or £10 on door. Students £3.50. The venue is TBA, so check on the website
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Bath Bath French, Royal Oak, Lower Bristol Rd, Bath, (French/Breton) 7:30 pm, event 1st Sun, (tel ), big MAP BA2 3BW map Sunday, December 3, 2023, sessionista, caller ? Sunday, January 7, 2024, sessionista, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. w/s 7:30 dance 8pm
Jane Austen Dancers of Bath , //**live music - Central United Reformed Church Hall - 7 Grove Street , Bath, (Playford) 8:0 pm, occ event Wed, (tel ), big MAP BA2 6BJ map Wednesday, December 13, 2023, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, December 27, 2023, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, January 10, 2024, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, January 24, 2024, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Regular class for Regency dancing - covering English and Scottish Country Dancing, Reels, Quadrilles, Cotillions, Fandango, Mazurka, Playford etc. etc. £4 on the door
Bath Ceilidhs, Oldfield School, Kelston Road, Bath, (English Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, 3rd Sat, (tel ), Sep to Apr (inc), big MAP BA1 9AB map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: no dates listed
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Batheaston Folk-Ceilidh, New Batheaston Village Hall, School Lane, Batheaston, (Ceilidh) , occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP BA1 7EP map Saturday, December 16, 2023, Kevin Campbell & Campbells Wake, caller ? - alcohol-free bar
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Bideford Bideford Ceilidh Club, Northam Hall, Fore St, Northam, Bideford, (English Ceilidh) , every Fri, (tel 01805 622183), big MAP EX39 1AN map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: locations can vary around Bideford, there are more Saturday dances than this one.
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Birmingham Alvechurch Ceilidh, Alvechurch Village Hall, Bear Hill, Alvechurch, nr Birmingham, (English Ceilidh) 8-11pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP B48 7JX map Saturday, February 3, 2024, This Way Up, caller ? - 8-11pm 12
Alvechurch French Dance and Music Session, Alvechurch Village Hall, Bear Hill, Alvechurch, nr Birmingham, (French/Breton) 2:30 -5pm, 1st Sat, (tel 01214 454189), Sep to Jun (inc), big MAP B48 7JX map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: dancers and musicians welcome, all levels. Not every month - eg Aug
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Bishops Castle Sue Harris & Bandamania Ceilidhs, Bettws-y-Crwyn Parish Hall, nr Bishops Castle, (Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, occ event Sun, (tel ), big MAP SY7 8PP map Sunday, March 10, 2024, Bandamomnium, caller ? - 7:30 pm In Aid of Bettws Triangle Music and Arts Festival
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Bristol Frenchay Folk Dance Club, Frenchay Village Hall (Junction of Beckspool Rd and Cleeve Rd), Bristol, (Country Dance) 7:45 pm, event alt Wed, (tel ), big MAP BS16 1NU map Wednesday, December 13, 2023, The Ann Summers Band, caller Ray Goodswen Wednesday, January 10, 2024, Chris Toyne, caller Rob Dawson Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Dave Byett, caller Mike Courthold Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Bees Knees, caller Geoff Elwell Wednesday, February 21, 2024, The Ann Summers Band, caller Rob Taylor Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Dave Byett, caller Barry Reeves predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. occ Saturday dances, various locations, see website.
Bristol Irish Set, Southmead Community Centre, Greystoke Avenue, Bristol, (Irish Set) 8:0 pm, event every Sun, (tel 07745 376 499), big MAP BS10 6BQ map Sunday, December 3, 2023, records, caller Sharon Sunday, December 10, 2023, records, caller Sharon Sunday, December 17, 2023, records, caller Sharon Sunday, December 24, 2023, records, caller Sharon Sunday, December 31, 2023, records, caller Sharon Sunday, January 7, 2024, records, caller Sharon Sunday, January 14, 2024, records, caller Sharon predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays.
Beehive Irish, Beehive, Welling Hill West, Bristol, (Irish Set) 7:0 pm, event 1st Mon, (tel ), big MAP BS9 4QY map Monday, December 4, 2023, Perfect Cure, caller ? Monday, January 1, 2024, Perfect Cure, caller ? pub is now refurbished, restart 2/4/18
Bristol French, Bristol Brewhouse and Kitchen, Cotham Hill, Bristol, (French/Breton) 7:30 pm, event 3rd Sun, (tel 0117 973 3793), big MAP BS6 6JY map Sunday, December 17, 2023, sessionista, caller ? Sunday, January 21, 2024, sessionista, caller ? dates from their website &/or predicted, check for dates around Bank Holidays. this is also a music session, can be 3rd. 4th or 5th Sunday!
Balfolk Bristol, //**live music - Jam Jar, Little Ann Street, Bristol, (Balfolk) 12:30-15:30, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP BS2 9EB map Saturday, January 27, 2024, live music, caller ? - 12:30-15:30 (Balfolk) Saturday, April 13, 2024, live music, caller ? - 12:30-15:30 £ donations, bar - workshop 12:30 Bal 13:30
(Balfolk) Saturday, June 1, 2024, live music, caller ? - 12:30-15:30 £ donations, bar - workshop 12:30 Bal 13:30
Bristol Cajun Festival, Folk House Clifton, Bristol, (Cajun) , festival , (tel 01634 932157), big MAP BS1 5JG map Satu said "it will happen - sometime" - Folk House is half way up to the museum, on right, between shops
Bristol Contra, Faithspace Commuinity Centre, Redcliffe Methodist Church, Prewett St, Bristol, (Contra) 8:0 pm, Fri, (tel 07940 814680), big MAP BS1 6PB map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: Free beginners Workshop 7:30-8pm, Tea, Coffee, Cheese and biscuits in interval. Tickets: £10 or a cheeky £6 for students. Gender Free calling
Bristol Ceilidhs, Folk House, Park St, Bristol, (English Ceilidh) , occ Wed, (tel ), big MAP BS1 5JG map can sell out so check in advance
Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club, Pucklechurch Community Centre, nr Bristol, (Country Dance) 7:45 pm, event alt Tue, (tel ), big MAP BS16 9RH map Tuesday, December 5, 2023, own music, caller Rob Dawson Tuesday, December 19, 2023, Dave Byett, caller Alan Holder Tuesday, January 2, 2024, own music, caller Geoff Elwell Tuesday, January 16, 2024, David Yeomans, caller Victoria Yeomans Tuesday, January 30, 2024, own music, caller Mike Courthold predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. Occasional Saturday dances. See website
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Bromyard Bromyard FF, Festival Site, Bromyard, (English Ceilidh) , fest , (tel 0777 283 1860), big MAP HR7 4NT map 2021 went ahead in Sept
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Cardiff Ruff Ceilidhs, Fairweather Conservative Club, 61 Ely Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, (English Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, 1st Sat, (tel 029 20513440), big MAP CF5 2BY map Saturday, January 20, 2024, Crowdykit (to be confirmed), () Lisa Heywood Saturday, March 16, 2024, Jigfoot, () Ian Nichols Saturday, May 18, 2024, This Way Up, () all subject to change for all the obvious reasons. We plan to have a limited bar. £10 advance online, £12 on the door
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Cheltenham Cheltenham Ceilidh Club, St Lukes Hall, St Lukes Place, Cheltenham, (English Ceilidh) 7:30pm-10:30pm, Sat, (tel 07950 703190), big MAP GL53 7HP map Saturday, December 9, 2023, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () £5 on the door. BYOB.
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Chepstow Chepstow Folk Dance Club, Chepstow Conservative Club, Moor St, nr Chepstow, (Folk Dance) 7:30 pm, every Wed, (tel 01291 641 537), big MAP NP16 5DD map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: £3, seasonal breaks not known but Xmas & New Year - closed (Fakebook page is a closed group!)
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Chippenham Chippenham FF, Olympiad Leisure Centre, Chippenham, (English Ceilidh) , , (tel ), big MAP SN15 3AE map no details available, ring the contact number, possible dates are: POSTPONED till 2021
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Downend Pucklechurch FDC, Christchurch Parish Hall, North St, Downend, (Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP BS16 5SG map Saturday, December 9, 2023, Chris Toyne & Henry Lovegrove, caller Mic Spenceley - 7:30 pm
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Dursley Wotton Irish Set Dancing, Chipping Hall, Wotton Under Edge, nr Dursley, (Irish Set) 2:30 pm, 2nd Sun, (tel 07791 323869), big MAP GL12 7AD map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: NOT Dec. Workshop 11am ceili 2:30 Aimed at beginners but experienced dancers are much appreciated, check here See Bristol - Sets in the City weekend for May
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Eastington Cajun a la Fontaine, Eastington Village Hall, Eastington, (Cajun) 8:0 pm, 3rd Sun, (tel 01242 526158), Oct to May (inc), big MAP GL10 3AS map no details available, ring the contact number, possible dates are: records and live music.
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Exeter d'Accord, St James’ Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Rd, Exeter, (French/Breton) 7:15 pm, event 2nd Sat, (tel 01392 811593), Sep to Jun (inc), big MAP EX4 7AH map Saturday, December 9, 2023, ? , caller ? Saturday, January 13, 2024, ? , caller ? £10 (cash). Good parking and access. Wooden floor
Exeter Ceilidhs, Kenn Centre, Kennford, nr Exeter, (English Ceilidh) 8-11pm, Sat, (tel 07969 297633), big MAP EX6 7UE map Saturday, January 27, 2024, Dartmoor Pixies, () Saturday, February 24, 2024, Amber Fire, () Saturday, March 30, 2024, Chris Toyne, () Saturday, April 27, 2024, Chris Toyne, () Saturday, April 27, 2024, Pheonix, () Saturday, May 25, 2024, Banned From The Moor, () Saturday, June 29, 2024, Red Shed, () contact@exeterceilidhs.net - £8 for adults, £4 for under 16s, £0 for under 10s
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Gloucester Gloucester Cajun Festival, Guild Hall, Gloucester, (Cajun) , fest festival, (tel 01452 503050), big MAP GL1 1NS map dates confirmed - worth it. One day I will learn to dance Zydeco.
Witcombe Folk Dance Club, Witcombe Village Hall, nr Gloucester, (Ceilidh) , alternate Wed, (tel ), big MAP GL3 4TB map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: Alt Wednesdays, study the map link. £5
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Hay on Wye Black Mountain Balfolk, Hay Parish Hall, Hay on Wye, (Eurobal) 3-6pm, occ Sat, (tel ), big MAP HR3 5AB map Saturday, December 9, 2023, Anna Pack + Ravi Sawney & Anne Marie Summers + Christine Cooper, () - 7:30 pm
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Leamington Spa New Years Eve Contra, Harbury Village Hall, Harbury, Leamington Spa, (Contra) 7:30 pm, occ event Sun, (tel ), big MAP CV33 9JE map Sunday, December 31, 2023, Bearded Dragons, caller Bob Morgan - 7:30 pm Almost certainly Techo Music, be warned, £6 - 24 various tickets e-mail :jennewyearsevecontra@gmai.com
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Nailsworth French Dance Stroud, Horsley Village Hall, nr Nailsworth, (French/Breton) 7:0 pm, Sat, (tel 07891717422), big MAP GL6 0PT map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates:
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Newent Aston Ingham Country Dancing, Aston Ingham Village Hall, Aston Ingham, nr Newent, (Barn Dance) 7:30 pm, event 1st Fri, (tel 01452 830556), Sep to Jun (inc), big MAP HR97LS map Friday, January 5, 2024, records ?, caller ? Friday, February 2, 2024, records ?, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. -Tea/coffee/squash & biscuits. Cost £2 perperson
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Oxford Oxford Irish Set Dancing, Corpus Christi Church Hall, Margaret Rd, Headington, Oxford, (Irish Set) 7:0 pm, event every Mon, (tel 07856 846128), big MAP OX3 8NB map Monday, December 4, 2023, records, caller ? Monday, December 11, 2023, records, caller ? Monday, December 18, 2023, records, caller ? Monday, December 25, 2023, records, caller ? Monday, January 1, 2024, records, caller ? Monday, January 8, 2024, records, caller ? Monday, January 15, 2024, records, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. previous experience not necessary
Oxford Folk Weekend, St Barnabas Church, Oxford, (English Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, , (tel ), big MAP OX2 6BG map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates:
Oxfolk, Kennington Village Hall , Kennington, nr Oxford, (English Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, 2nd Sat, (tel 07866 804220), Oct to May (inc), big MAP OX1 5PG map Saturday, December 9, 2023, Chalktown, caller Nick Walden Saturday, January 13, 2024, Melobo, caller PeteNorth Saturday, February 10, 2024, 3 Sticks, caller Lisa Heywood Saturday, March 9, 2024, Warleggan Village Band, caller Hannah Norman Saturday, May 11, 2024, Out of Hand, caller callers from Callers' Day Sunday, May 19, 2024, Blowzabella, caller Jo (NOTE 4pm start) contact: info@oxfolk.org.uk contact: info@oxfolk.org.uk Ticket prices £13, £8 conc, £2 5-17s
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Radstock Shoscombe Irish Set, Shoscombe Village Hall, nr Peasdown St John, nr Radstock, (Irish Set) 8:0 pm, event 1/3 Tue, (tel 01761 435204), big MAP BA2 8LX map Tuesday, December 5, 2023, ceased, caller Val Knight Tuesday, December 19, 2023, ceased, caller Val Knight Tuesday, January 2, 2024, ceased, caller Val Knight Tuesday, January 16, 2024, ceased, caller Val Knight 7:30 steps practice. £3 tea/coffee/biscuits.
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Redditch Oakenshaw English Country Dances , Oakenshaw Community Centre, Castleditch Lane, Redditch, (Barn Dance ) 7:30 pm, occ event Fri, (tel 01527523985 ), big MAP B98 7YB map Friday, December 8, 2023, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, December 22, 2023, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, January 5, 2024, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, January 19, 2024, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm £3 or £2 concessions includes Tea and Biscuits
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Sidmouth Sidmouth Folk Week, Blackmore/Anchor/Bulverton, Sidmouth, (English Ceilidh) , fest , (tel 01395 578627), big MAP EX10 8LA map AG Anchor Gardens 12 & 4:30pm, BG Blackmore Gardens 7:30pm, BM Bulverton Marquee 10:30pm 31stJuly - 7th Aug
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Stroud Trinity Ceilidhs, Trinity Rooms, Field Rd, Stroud, (English Ceilidh) 8:0 pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL5 2HZ map Saturday, December 9, 2023, Molecatchers, caller Vicky Cooper - 8:0 pm £12 in advance from website link
Venn Dances, Horsley Village Hall, nr Stroud, (French/Breton) 7:30 am, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL6 0PT map Saturday, December 16, 2023, Venn, caller ? - 7:30 am £10 on door
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Upton upon Severn Upton Folk Festival, Memorial hall, Upton upon Severn, (English Ceilidh) 8:0 pm, fest , (tel ), big MAP WR8 0HA map event tickets, free ceilidh 4pm (open Band) under the bridge
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Wantage White Horse Ceilidhs, 2 venues in Village, Grove, nr Wantage, (English Ceilidh) 8:0 pm, occ Sat, (tel 07855 548512), big MAP OX127LB map Saturday, January 27, 2024, Cowshed Ceilidh Collective, () Val Foster Saturday, March 30, 2024, Oxford NAGs, () Aiden Hansell venue can vary, between Grove Village Hall & Old Mill Hall
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Wells Dinder Irish Set, Dinder Village Hall, nr Wells, (Irish Set) 2:0 pm, event 1st Sun, (tel 01458 210051), big MAP BA5 3PF map Sunday, December 3, 2023, ? , caller ? Sunday, January 7, 2024, ? , caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. check for Bank Holiday exceptions
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Whimple Whimple Irish Set, Victory Hall, School Hill, Whimple, (Irish Set) 2pm - 5pm, event 3rd Sun, (tel 01626 204350), big MAP EX5 2TS map Sunday, December 17, 2023, Mark & Norma, caller ? Sunday, January 21, 2024, Mark & Norma, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays.
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Worcester Sytchampton Folk Dance Club, The Village Hall, Cow Lane, Sytchampton, nr Worcester, (Contra) 8:0 pm, event every Wed, (tel 01384 897 179), big MAP DY13 9SY map Wednesday, December 6, 2023, Patchwork, caller Joe Hodgson Wednesday, December 13, 2023, Banjacs, caller The Burtons Wednesday, December 20, 2023, Banjacs, caller Club Callers
Sytchampton Folk Dance Club, The Village Hall, Cow Lane, Sytchampton, nr Worcester, (Contra) 8:0 pm, occ event Sat, (tel 01384 897 179), big MAP DY13 9SY map Saturday, December 16, 2023, The Falconers, caller Ivan Aitken - 8:0 pm coffe & tea at 9pm
Sytchampton Folk Dance Club, The Village Hall, Cow Lane, Sytchampton, nr Worcester, (Contra) 8:0 pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP DY13 9SY map Saturday, December 16, 2023, The Falconers, caller Ivan Aitken - 8:0 pm
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Sun 3 Dec 23 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.nr Wells Mon 4 Dec 23 - Bristol &2.Oxford Tue 5 Dec 23 - nr Bristol &2.nr Radstock Wed 6 Dec 23 - nr Abergavenny &2.nr Worcester Fri 8 Dec 23 - Redditch Sat 9 Dec 23 - Cheltenham &2.Downend &3.Exeter &4.Hay on Wye &5.Kennington, nr Oxford &6.Stroud Sun 10 Dec 23 - Bristol Mon 11 Dec 23 - Oxford Wed 13 Dec 23 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.nr Abergavenny &4.nr Worcester Sat 16 Dec 23 - Batheaston &2.nr Stroud &3.nr Worcester &4.nr Worcester Sun 17 Dec 23 - Bristol &2.Bristol &3.Whimple Mon 18 Dec 23 - Oxford Tue 19 Dec 23 - nr Bristol &2.nr Radstock Wed 20 Dec 23 - nr Abergavenny &2.nr Worcester Fri 22 Dec 23 - Redditch Sun 24 Dec 23 - Bristol Mon 25 Dec 23 - Oxford Wed 27 Dec 23 - Bath &2.nr Abergavenny Sun 31 Dec 23 - Bristol &2.Leamington Spa Mon 1 Jan 24 - Bristol &2.Oxford Tue 2 Jan 24 - nr Bristol &2.nr Radstock Wed 3 Jan 24 - nr Abergavenny Fri 5 Jan 24 - nr Newent &2.Redditch Sun 7 Jan 24 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.nr Wells Mon 8 Jan 24 - Oxford Wed 10 Jan 24 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.nr Abergavenny Sat 13 Jan 24 - Exeter &2.Kennington, nr Oxford Sun 14 Jan 24 - Bristol Mon 15 Jan 24 - Oxford Tue 16 Jan 24 - nr Bristol &2.nr Radstock Wed 17 Jan 24 - nr Abergavenny Fri 19 Jan 24 - Redditch Sat 20 Jan 24 - Cardiff Sun 21 Jan 24 - Bristol &2.Whimple Wed 24 Jan 24 - Bath &2.Bristol Sat 27 Jan 24 - Bristol &2.Grove, nr Wantage &3.nr Exeter Tue 30 Jan 24 - nr Bristol Fri 2 Feb 24 - nr Newent Sat 3 Feb 24 - nr Birmingham Wed 7 Feb 24 - Bristol Sat 10 Feb 24 - Kennington, nr Oxford Wed 21 Feb 24 - Bristol Sat 24 Feb 24 - nr Exeter Wed 6 Mar 24 - Bristol Sat 9 Mar 24 - Kennington, nr Oxford Sun 10 Mar 24 - nr Bishops Castle Sat 16 Mar 24 - Cardiff Sat 30 Mar 24 - Grove, nr Wantage &2.nr Exeter Sat 13 Apr 24 - Bristol Sat 27 Apr 24 - nr Exeter &2.nr Exeter Sat 11 May 24 - Kennington, nr Oxford Sat 18 May 24 - Cardiff Sun 19 May 24 - Kennington, nr Oxford Sat 25 May 24 - nr Exeter Sat 1 Jun 24 - Bristol Sat 29 Jun 24 - nr Exeter |
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