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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 24, 2025, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, December 31, 2025, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, January 7, 2026, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, January 14, 2026, regular band, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays.
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| Appledore Xmas Ceilidh, St Marys Church Hall, Appledore, (Ceilidh) 7-10pm, occ event Sun, (tel ), big MAP EX39 1RL map £10, Bar
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| Bath Bath French, Royal Oak, Lower Bristol Rd, Bath, (French/Breton) 7:30 pm, event 3rd Sun, (tel ), big MAP BA2 3BW map Sunday, January 4, 2026, sessionista, caller ? Sunday, February 1, 2026, 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, Grove Street , Bath, (Playford) 8:0 pm, occ event Wed, (tel ), big MAP BA2 6BJ map Wednesday, December 24, 2025, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, January 7, 2026, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, January 21, 2026, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 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 Saturday, January 17, 2026, Banter, caller Tim Walker - in Claverton Down Community Hall, Bath (StreetMap) no dates listed
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| Bideford Bideford Ceilidh Club, Northam Hall, Fore St, Northam, Bideford, (English Ceilidh) , every Fri, (tel 01237 423554), 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 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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| Bristol Frenchay Folk Dance Club, Frenchay Village Hall, (Junction of Beckspool Rd and Cleeve Rd), Bristol, (Country Dance) 7:45 pm, event alt Sat, (tel ), big MAP BS16 1NU map Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Ann Summers Duo, caller Rob Taylor Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Ali Dudley & Dave Yeomans, caller Geoff Elwell Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Bees Knees, caller Jean Crook Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Brian McMinn & Mike Green, caller Mike Courthold Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Dave Byett, caller Rob T, and Friends Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Dave Yeomans, caller Rob Dawson predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. occ Saturday dances, various locations, see website.
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, January 18, 2026, Will Power, caller ? Sunday, February 15, 2026, Will Power, 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!
Bristol Contra, Faithspace Commuinity Centre, Redcliffe Methodist Church, Prewett St, Bristol, (Contra) 8:0 pm, Fri, (tel 07940 814680), big MAP BS1 6PB map Friday, January 23, 2026, Chaotic Good, () Jack Kanutin Friday, February 20, 2026, Stomping Ground, () Abigail Hobart Friday, March 27, 2026, Matt Norman, () Lisa Heywood Friday, April 24, 2026, Trip Hazard, () Charlotte Rich-Griffin Friday, May 15, 2026, Contra Sutra, () Dianne Silver Friday, June 26, 2026, Bluejay, () Mark Elvins 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 Sat, (tel ), big MAP BS1 5JG map can sell out so check in advance
Bristol Irish Set, Southmead Community Centre, Greystoke Avenue, Bristol, (Irish Set) 8:0 pm, every , (tel 07745 376 499), big MAP BS10 6BQ map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: not the 2nd Sun of mth, predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays.
Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club, Pucklechurch Community Centre, nr Bristol, (Country Dance) 7:45 pm, event alt Sat, (tel ), big MAP BS16 9RH map Tuesday, December 30, 2025, own music, caller Jean Crook Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Chris Toyne, caller Ray Goodswen Tuesday, January 27, 2026, own music, caller Rob Dawson Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Ann Summers Country Dance Band, caller Rob Taylor Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Pair of Shears, caller Mic Spenceley Tuesday, March 10, 2026, own music, caller Geoff Elwell 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 Contra, Morganstown Village Hall, Cardiff, (Contra) 7:30 pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP CF158LE map Saturday, February 21, 2026, Bearded Dragons, caller Charlie Turner - 7:30 pm subject to change etc check website. We plan to have a limited bar. £10 advance online, contactless £12 on the door
(Contra) Saturday, April 18, 2026, tbc, caller tbc - 7:30 pm subject to change etc check website. We plan to have a limited bar. £10 advance online, contactless £12 on the door
Ruff Ceilidhs, St Marys Hall, Talbot St., Cardiff, (Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, 1st Sat, (tel 029 20513440), big MAP CF11 9BX map Saturday, January 17, 2026, Oxford Nags, () Aiden Hansell Saturday, March 21, 2026, Green Mathews, () Saturday, May 16, 2026, Diatonincs, () tbc subject to change etc check website. We plan to have a limited bar. £10 advance online, contactless £12 on the door
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| Cheltenham Cheltenham Folk Dance Club, Holy Trinity School, Sherborne St, Cheltenham, (Folk Dance) 7.30pm – 9.30pm, occ event Mon, (tel 01242 242245), big MAP GL52 2JP map Monday, December 29, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, January 5, 2026, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, January 12, 2026, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm All welcome. Info: Sarah Mobile 07732 570134E-email in term time.
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, January 3, 2026, ? , () Saturday, February 7, 2026, ? , () Saturday, March 7, 2026, ? , () Saturday, April 4, 2026, ? , () Saturday, May 9, 2026, ? , () Saturday, June 6, 2026, ? , () Saturday, July 4, 2026, ? , () Saturday, September 5, 2026, ? , () Saturday, October 3, 2026, ? , () Saturday, November 14, 2026, ? , () Saturday, December 5, 2026, ? , () £5 on the door. BYOB.
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| Chepstow Chepstow Folk Dance Club, Chepstow Club, Moor St, nr Chepstow, (Folk Dance) 7:30 pm, every Wed, (tel 07840 283847), 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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| 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) 3-5pm, 3rd Sun, (tel Martyn 07766 490 735), Oct to Jul (inc), big MAP GL10 3AS map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: 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, January 10, 2026, Text Box: Dave Shepherd & Anna Pack, caller ? Saturday, February 14, 2026, Text Box: Dave Shepherd & Anna Pack, caller ? £10 (cash)+ free biscuits & tea. Good parking and access. Wooden floor
Exeter Contra, Kenn Centre, Kennford, nr Exeter, (Contra) 8-11pm, occ event Sat, (tel 07969 297 633), big MAP EX6 7UE map Saturday, February 7, 2026, ?, caller ? - 8-11pm Saturday, March 21, 2026, ?, caller ? - 8-11pm £8/£10/£15
Exeter Ceilidhs, Kenn Centre, Kennford, nr Exeter, (English Ceilidh) 8-11pm, Sat, (tel 07969 297633), big MAP EX6 7UE map Saturday, December 27, 2025, Barnstormers, () ? Saturday, January 31, 2026, Dartmoor Pixies, () Sarah Saturday, February 7, 2026, Contra (American), () Jeremy Child Saturday, February 28, 2026, Flash Co, () Saturday, March 21, 2026, Contra (American), () Jeremy Child Saturday, March 28, 2026, Phoenix, () Mary Howells Saturday, April 25, 2026, Skermish, () Chris Jewell Saturday, May 30, 2026, Red Shed, () Pete or Rosie Saturday, June 27, 2026, Amber Fire, () contact@exeterceilidhs.net - £8 for adults, £4 for under 16s, £0 for under 10s
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| Gloucester Gloucester County Folk Dance Club, St Georges Church Hall, Court Road, Brockworth, Gloucester, (Country Dance) 2-5pm, event 3rd Sat, (tel 07910 168153), big MAP GL3 4ET map Saturday, January 17, 2026, ? , caller Pat Hicks & Victoria Yeomans Saturday, February 21, 2026, ? , caller Pat Hicks & Victoria Yeomans e-mail £5 not always the 3rd
Gloucester Cajun Festival, Guild Hall, Gloucester, (Cajun) , fest festival, (tel 01452 503050), big MAP GL1 1NS map See their website for full schedule. One day I will learn to dance Zydeco.
Witcombe Folk Dance Club, Witcombe Village Hall, nr Gloucester, (Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, alternate Wed, (tel 07800 5413277), big MAP GL3 4TB map Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Snapdragon, caller Club Callers. Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Bees Knees, caller TBC Alt Wednesdays, study the map link. £5
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| Harbury New Years Eve Contra, Harbury Village Hall, Harbury, (Contra) 7pm onwards, occ event Wed, (tel ), big MAP CV33 9JE map Wednesday, December 31, 2025, Trip Hazard, caller Charlotte Rich-Griffin - 7pm onwards flexible pricing, kids welcome. jennewnewyearsevecontra@gmail.com
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| Hay on Wye Black Mountain Balfolk, Hay Parish Hall, Hay on Wye, (Eurobal) 3-6pm, 2nd Sun, (tel ), big MAP HR3 5AB map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: £7 on the door £5 conc Tea and biscuits provided
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| Horsley French Dance Stroud, Horsley Village Hall, nr Nailsworth, Horsley, (French/Breton) 2:30-5:30pm, Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL6 0PT map Saturday, March 21, 2026, Venn, () Saturday, May 16, 2026, Deux Sans Frontieres, () Saturday, September 26, 2026, Venn, () Saturday, December 5, 2026, Venn, () Note NEW TIMES £10 cash please. bring & share supper 6:30. 7:45 workshop. 8pm Bal.
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| Kenilworth Kenilworth Ceilidh, Kenilworth Sports and Social Club, Kenilworth, (Barn Dance) 7:30 pm, event last Wed, (tel 07979 962521), big MAP CV8 2PA map Tickets £10 on the door (cash/card) or in advance on Eventbrite. Fully licensed bar. Venue allows take-away food (for example) to be brought in and eaten.
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| Melksham Seend Ceilidh, Seend Community Centre, Rusty Lane, Seend, nr Melksham, (English Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, occ event Sat, (tel 07969 305663), big MAP SN12 6NS map Saturday, January 31, 2026, Bristol Ceilidh Quartet, caller Alison Rowley - 7:30 pm £14 / £7.50 in advance from tickets
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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 2, 2026, records ?, caller ? Friday, February 6, 2026, records ?, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. -Tea/coffee/squash & biscuits. Cost £2 perperson
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| Newport Tredegar House Festival, Tredegar House, Newport, (English Ceilidh) 8:0 pm, , (tel 01633 815612), big MAP NP10 8YW map no details available, ring the contact number, possible dates are:
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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 29, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, January 5, 2026, records, caller ? Monday, January 12, 2026, records, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. previous experience not necessary
Balfolk Oxford, Kennington Community Centre, Oxford, (French & Breton) 3:0 pm, occ event Sun, (tel ), big MAP OX1 5PG map Sunday, April 26, 2026, Cosmos Chocolat, caller ? - 3:0 pm w/s first run by Kerry Fletcher
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, January 10, 2026, Warleggan, caller Daisey Black Saturday, February 14, 2026, Melobo, caller Jane Bird Saturday, March 14, 2026, Dirty Big Canal Band, caller Amy Gill Saturday, May 9, 2026, Raibow Folk, caller Lisa Heywood can sell out check ticket outlet
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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, January 2, 2026, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, January 16, 2026, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, January 30, 2026, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, February 13, 2026, 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 Stroud Balfolk, Trinity Rooms, Fields Rd, Stroud, () 8:0 pm, Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL5 2HZ map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates:
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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 each day Sat-Mon
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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 31, 2026, Sawney White Bird, () Jane Bird £9 U16 £4.50 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) 7:0 pm, event every Thur, (tel 01458 210051), big MAP BA5 3PF map Tuesday, December 23, 2025, ? , caller ? Tuesday, December 30, 2025, ? , caller ? Tuesday, January 6, 2026, ? , caller ? Tuesday, January 13, 2026, ? , caller ? Tuesday, January 20, 2026, ? , 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 07818 848395), big MAP EX5 2TS map Sunday, January 18, 2026, ? , caller ? Sunday, February 15, 2026, ? , 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, January 7, 2026, Brian, caller Kim Smith Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Dampiers, caller Neil and Hayley Franklin Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Banjacs, caller Mark Burton Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Banjacs, caller Paul & CHris Andrews
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Tue 23 Dec 25 - nr Wells Wed 24 Dec 25 - Bath &2.nr Abergavenny Sat 27 Dec 25 - nr Exeter Mon 29 Dec 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Tue 30 Dec 25 - nr Bristol &2.nr Wells Wed 31 Dec 25 - Harbury &2.nr Abergavenny Fri 2 Jan 26 - Alcester &2.nr Newent &3.Redditch Sat 3 Jan 26 - Cheltenham Sun 4 Jan 26 - Bath Mon 5 Jan 26 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Tue 6 Jan 26 - nr Wells Wed 7 Jan 26 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.nr Abergavenny &4.nr Gloucester &5.nr Worcester Sat 10 Jan 26 - Exeter &2.Kennington, nr Oxford Mon 12 Jan 26 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Tue 13 Jan 26 - nr Bristol &2.nr Wells Wed 14 Jan 26 - nr Abergavenny &2.nr Worcester Fri 16 Jan 26 - Redditch Sat 17 Jan 26 - Bath &2.Cardiff &3.Gloucester Sun 18 Jan 26 - Bristol &2.Whimple Tue 20 Jan 26 - nr Wells Wed 21 Jan 26 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.nr Gloucester Fri 23 Jan 26 - Bristol Tue 27 Jan 26 - nr Bristol Wed 28 Jan 26 - nr Worcester Fri 30 Jan 26 - Redditch Sat 31 Jan 26 - Grove, nr Wantage &2.nr Exeter &3.nr Melksham Sun 1 Feb 26 - Bath Wed 4 Feb 26 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.nr Worcester Fri 6 Feb 26 - Alcester &2.nr Newent Sat 7 Feb 26 - Cheltenham &2.nr Exeter &3.nr Exeter Sun 8 Feb 26 - Alcester Tue 10 Feb 26 - nr Bristol Fri 13 Feb 26 - Redditch Sat 14 Feb 26 - Exeter &2.Kennington, nr Oxford Sun 15 Feb 26 - Bristol &2.Whimple Wed 18 Feb 26 - Bristol Fri 20 Feb 26 - Bristol Sat 21 Feb 26 - Cardiff &2.Gloucester Tue 24 Feb 26 - nr Bristol Sat 28 Feb 26 - nr Exeter Wed 4 Mar 26 - Bristol Fri 6 Mar 26 - Alcester Sat 7 Mar 26 - Cheltenham Tue 10 Mar 26 - nr Bristol Sat 14 Mar 26 - Kennington, nr Oxford Wed 18 Mar 26 - Bristol Sat 21 Mar 26 - Cardiff &2.Horsley &3.nr Exeter &4.nr Exeter Fri 27 Mar 26 - Bristol Sat 28 Mar 26 - nr Exeter Sat 4 Apr 26 - Cheltenham Fri 10 Apr 26 - Alcester Sat 18 Apr 26 - Cardiff Fri 24 Apr 26 - Bristol Sat 25 Apr 26 - nr Exeter Sun 26 Apr 26 - Oxford Fri 8 May 26 - Alcester Sat 9 May 26 - Cheltenham &2.Kennington, nr Oxford Fri 15 May 26 - Bristol Sat 16 May 26 - Cardiff &2.Horsley Sat 30 May 26 - nr Exeter Fri 5 Jun 26 - Alcester Sat 6 Jun 26 - Cheltenham Fri 26 Jun 26 - Bristol Sat 27 Jun 26 - nr Exeter Sat 4 Jul 26 - Cheltenham Fri 4 Sep 26 - Alcester Sat 5 Sep 26 - Cheltenham Sat 26 Sep 26 - Horsley Fri 2 Oct 26 - Alcester Sat 3 Oct 26 - Cheltenham Sun 4 Oct 26 - Alcester Sun 1 Nov 26 - Alcester Fri 6 Nov 26 - Alcester Sat 14 Nov 26 - Cheltenham Sat 5 Dec 26 - Cheltenham &2.Horsley Sun 6 Dec 26 - Alcester |
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