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Dance news July 2017 . . . to December 2017

Abergavenny

Llanellen Folk Dancing Group:, Llanellen Village Hall, nr Abergavenny, (Country Dance) , event every Fri, (tel 01873 854271), big MAP NP7 9HR map
Friday, July 21, 2017, ? , caller ?
One predicted date only.

nr Abergavenny, Llanellen Folk Dancing Group:, Llanellen Village Hall,

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Alcester

Alcester Contra, Benedict's Catholic High School, Kinwarton Road, Alcester, (Contra) , alt Fri, (tel ), big MAP B496PX map
Friday, September 22, 2017, Night Before, caller Mike Courthold
Friday, October 6, 2017, Contra Alt Delete, caller ?
Friday, November 10, 2017, Larry Unger and Audrey Knuth (USA), caller Jake Wood
Top end of town over the river. American Supper, £8 in advance +£2 on door. Students £3.50

Alcester, Alcester Contra, Benedict's Catholic High School, Kinwarton Road,

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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, August 6, 2017, session musicians, caller ?
w/s 7:30 dance 8pm

Bath, Bath French, Royal Oak, Lower Bristol Rd,

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Bath Ceilidhs, St Gregories School, Bath, (Ceilidh) 8:0 pm, 3rd Sat, (tel ), Sep to Apr (inc), big MAP BA2 8PA map
Saturday, November 18, 2017, Banter, ()
NOTE current of venue - it is a school, look at map

Bath, Bath Ceilidhs, St Gregories School,

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Bideford

Bideford Ceilidh Club, Northam Hall, Fore St, Northam, Bideford, (English Ceilidh) , occ , (tel 01805 622183), big MAP EX39 1AN map
locations can vary around Bideford, there are more Saturday dances than this one.

Bideford, Bideford Ceilidh Club, Northam Hall, Fore St, Northam,

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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 May (inc), big MAP B48 7JX map
Saturday, September 2, 2017, ? , ()
Saturday, October 7, 2017, ? , ()
Saturday, November 4, 2017, ? , ()
Saturday, December 16, 2017, ? , ()
Saturday, January 6, 2018, ? , ()
Saturday, February 3, 2018, ? , ()
Saturday, March 3, 2018, ? , ()
Saturday, April 7, 2018, ? , ()
dancers and musicians welcome, all levels. Not every month - Saturday

nr Birmingham, Alvechurch French Dance and Music Session, Alvechurch Village Hall, Bear Hill, Alvechurch,

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Bristol

Balfolk Bristol, Southbank Club, Bristol, (EuroBal) 7:30 pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP BS3 1DB map
Saturday, October 14, 2017, Emily & the Simons, caller ? - 7:30 pm
�10+ in advance �12 door

Bristol, Balfolk Bristol, Southbank Club,

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Swedish Dance, Bradbury Hall, Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Rd, Henleaze, Bristol, (Swedish) 4.30 � 8.00 pm, occ event Sun, (tel 0117 9427926), big MAP BS9 4BT map
Sunday, November 19, 2017, Bristol Spelmanslag, (Swedish) - 4.30 � 8.00 pm
workshop & dance. �8 (under 16�s free) Tea coffee squash provided and Swedish savoury and sweet snacks. Bring your own beer or wine if you like.

Bristol, Swedish Dance, Bradbury Hall, Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, Waterford Rd, Henleaze,

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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, August 2, 2017, different live bands, caller various
Only the next date is shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. occ Saturday dances, various locations, see website.

Bristol, Frenchay Folk Dance Club, Frenchay Village Hall (Junction of Beckspool Rd and Cleeve Rd),

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Bristol Irish Set, Southmead Community Centre, Greystoke Avenue, Bristol, (Irish Set) 8:0 pm, event every Sun, (tel ), big MAP BS10 6BQ map
Sunday, July 23, 2017, recorded music occ bands, caller Sharon Carr
not July 2, look for the May weekend here

Bristol, Bristol Irish Set, Southmead Community Centre, Greystoke Avenue,

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Beehive Irish, Beehive, Welling Hill West, Bristol, (Irish Set) 7:0 pm, event 1st Mon, (tel ), big MAP BS9 4QY map
Monday, August 7, 2017, Perfect Cure, caller ?

Bristol, Beehive Irish, Beehive, Welling Hill West,

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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, July 23, 2017, session musicians, caller ?
this is also a music session, can be 3rd. 4th or 5th Sunday!

Bristol, Bristol French, Bristol Brewhouse and Kitchen, Cotham Hill,

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Beehive Cajun, Beehive, Welling Hill West, Bristol, (Cajun) 8:0 pm, event 3rd Mon, (tel ), big MAP BS9 4QY map
Monday, August 21, 2017, ? , (Cajun)
Christmas Party on the 19th Dec

Bristol, Beehive Cajun, Beehive, Welling Hill West,

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Balfolk Bristol, Surrey Vaults, Bristol, (French/Breton/Scandi) 8:0 pm, event 2nd Wed, (tel ), big MAP BS2 8PS map
Wednesday, September 13, 2017, session musicians, caller ?
also a music session, 8-10pm

Bristol, Balfolk Bristol, Surrey Vaults,

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Bristol Cajun Festival, Folk House Clifton, Bristol, (Cajun) , festival , (tel 01634 932157), big MAP BS1 5JG map
Friday, October 13, 2017, ? , ()
Saturday, October 14, 2017, ? , ()
Sunday, October 15, 2017, ? , ()
Po' Boys, Rough Chowder, Flatville Aces, Acadian Strings, Cajun Roosters - it is half way up to the museum, on right, between shops

Bristol, Bristol Cajun Festival, Folk House Clifton,

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Bristol Contra, usually St Albans Church Hall, Bristol, (Contra) 8:0 pm, Fri, (tel ), big MAP BS6 7NS map
advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates:
May 20th is in Frenchay VH BS16 1NU

Bristol, Bristol Contra, usually St Albans Church Hall,

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Bristol Ceilidhs, Folk House, Park St, Bristol, (Ceilidh) , occ Wed, (tel ), big MAP BS1 5JG map
Saturday, September 23, 2017, Bristol Ceilidh Quartet, caller ?
Saturday, October 21, 2017, Lasair, caller ?
Saturday, November 18, 2017, Molecatchers, caller ?
Saturday, December 16, 2017, Brewery Band, caller ?
Does not look active at the moment

Bristol, Bristol Ceilidhs, Folk House, Park St,

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Its Your Ceili, St. Alban�s Hall, Westbury Park, Bristol, (Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, 1st Fri, (tel 01275 847909), big MAP BS6 7NS map
Friday, September 1, 2017, Highly Strung Band, caller Jilly Elliot
Friday, November 3, 2017, Highly Strung Band, caller Jilly Elliot
Licensed Cash Bar Tickets �10 in advance

Bristol, Its Your Ceili, St. Alban�s Hall, Westbury Park,

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Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club, Pucklechurch Community Centre, nr Bristol, (Country Dance) 7:45 pm, event alt Tue, (tel ), big MAP BS16 9RH map
Tuesday, July 25, 2017, different live bands, caller various
Only the next date is shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. Occasional Saturday dances. See website

nr Bristol, Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club, Pucklechurch Community Centre,

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Bromyard

Bromyard FF, Festival Site, Bromyard, (Ceilidh) , fest , (tel 0777 283 1860), big MAP HR7 4NT map
Friday, September 8, 2017, Cock & Bull, () Cate Haynes
Saturday, September 9, 2017, Tickled Pink, () Fee Lock
Sunday, September 10, 2017, Mrs Midnights, () Mike Bostin
Fee Lock . Cock and Bull Band � Mike Boston � Mrs Midnights � Tickled Pink

Bromyard, Bromyard FF, Festival Site,

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Cardiff

Pentreffest French, St Fagans Village Hall, Crofft-Y-Genau Road St Fagans, Cardiff, (French/Breton) 7:45 pm, 1st Fri, (tel 029 2023 2970 / 07909 535068), big MAP CF5 6DU map
advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates:
Friday, Aug 4, 2017, live music, -
Friday, Sep 1, 2017, live music, -
Friday, Oct 6, 2017, live music, -
Friday, Nov 3, 2017, live music, -
Friday, Dec 1, 2017, live music, -
Fest Noz Oct 13-16 in Rudry Village Hall (map of VH CF83 3DF) Club night -live music provided by local and visiting musicians

Cardiff, Pentreffest French, St Fagans Village Hall, Crofft-Y-Genau Road St Fagans,

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Ruff Ceilidhs, University Hospital of Wales - Social Club, Cardiff, (English Ceilidh) 8:0 pm, 1st Sat, (tel 029 20513440), big MAP CF144XW map
Saturday, October 14, 2017, Tickled Pink, () Dave Spencley & Mic Parsons
Saturday, November 18, 2017, Jigfoot, () Ian Nichols
Saturday, December 9, 2017, ? , ()
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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nr Chepstow, Chepstow Folk Dance Club, Chepstow Conservative Club, Moor St,

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Chippenham

Chippenham FF, Olympiad Leisure Centre, Chippenham, (Ceilidh) , , (tel ), big MAP SN15 3AE map
no details available, ring the contact number, possible dates are:
And don't forget the French bash in the Old Road Tavern on Sun night. Be early because the dancing gets very packed.

Chippenham, Chippenham FF, Olympiad Leisure Centre,

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Cirencester

Didmarton Bluegrass Festival, Kemble Air Field, nr Cirencester, (Barn Dance) 11:0 pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL7 6BQ map
Saturday, September 2, 2017, Blossom Hill, caller Sarah Clough - 11:0 pm
part of the Festival, late ceilidh, day tickets needed.

nr Cirencester, Didmarton Bluegrass Festival, Kemble Air Field,

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Devizes

After the Dog Show, the Old Forge, Worton, nr Devizes, (Barn Dance) 7:30pm ?, occ event Sat, (tel 01380 739244), big MAP SN10 5RU map
Saturday, September 23, 2017, Wiltshire Klof, caller Rob Hopgood - 7:30pm ?
�8 , bar, refreshments. Campning & Caravans welcome

nr Devizes, After the Dog Show, the Old Forge, Worton,

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Dursley

New Years Eve Dance, Lister Hall, Chantry Centre, Dursley, (Contra) , occ event Sun, (tel 07800 541277), big MAP GL11 4JB map
Sunday, December 31, 2017, English Contra Dance Band, caller Lisa Heywood -
bring & share supper (finger food)

Dursley, New Years Eve Dance, Lister Hall, Chantry Centre,

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Wotton Irish Set, Star Inn, Market St, Wotton Under Edge, nr Dursley, (Irish Set) 8:0 pm, event 2/4 Mon, (tel 01275 847909), big MAP GL12 7AE map
Monday, July 24, 2017, Perfect Cure, caller various
Practice night, live band. Bank Holidays excepted

nr Dursley, Wotton Irish Set, Star Inn, Market St, Wotton Under Edge,

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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
Sunday, September 10, 2017, Perfect Cure, () Caller-various
Sunday, October 8, 2017, Perfect Cure, () Caller-various
Sunday, November 12, 2017, Perfect Cure, () Caller-various
Sunday, January 14, 2018, Perfect Cure, () Caller-various
Sunday, February 11, 2018, Perfect Cure, () Caller-various
Sunday, March 11, 2018, Perfect Cure, () Caller-various
Sunday, May 13, 2018, Perfect Cure, () Caller-various
Aimed at beginners but experienced dancers are much appreciated, June 2017 may happen, check here

nr Dursley, Wotton Irish Set Dancing, Chipping Hall, Wotton Under Edge,

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Exeter

Exeter Contra, St Katherine's Priory, Exeter, (Contra) 7:30 pm, event 2nd Fri, (tel 01392 422 119), big MAP EX4 7JY map
Friday, August 11, 2017, records, caller Jeremy Child
in August they rest

Exeter, Exeter Contra, St Katherine's Priory,

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Exter Folk Dance Club, Palace Gate Centre at South Street Baptist Church, South St, Exeter, (Barn Dance) 7:30 pm, event last Fri, (tel ), big MAP EX1 1JA map
Friday, July 28, 2017, ? , caller Guest callers

Exeter, Exter Folk Dance Club, Palace Gate Centre at South Street Baptist Church, South St,

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d'Accord!, St Mathews Hall, Summerland Place Clifton Steet Newtown, Exeter, (French/Breton) , 3rd Fri, (tel 01392 811593), Sep to Jun (inc), big MAP EX1 2LJ map
advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates:
Friday, Sep 15, 2017, various bands occ Poisson Rouge, -
Friday, Oct 20, 2017, various bands occ Poisson Rouge, -
Friday, Nov 17, 2017, various bands occ Poisson Rouge, -
Friday, Dec 15, 2017, various bands occ Poisson Rouge, -
French & Breton Dancing, Note new venue. House band usually support Guest Band. �7

Exeter, d'Accord!, St Mathews Hall, Summerland Place Clifton Steet Newtown,

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Gloucester

Cajun a la Fontaine, Longlevens Village Hall, Gloucester, (Cajun) 7:30 pm, occ event Sat, (tel 01452 410885), big MAP GL2 0AL map
Saturday, July 29, 2017, Chris Hall, Hazel Scott & friends, (Cajun) - 7:30 pm
Bayou Seco cannot makes it this time, so a UK band have been drafted in. �11 BYO drinks

Gloucester, Cajun a la Fontaine, Longlevens Village Hall,

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Cajun a la Fontaine, Longlevens Village Hall, Gloucester, (Cajun) 7:30 pm, occ event Sat, (tel 01452 410885), big MAP GL2 0AL map
Saturday, November 11, 2017, Acadian Strings, (Cajun) - 7:30 pm
�11 BYO drinks

Gloucester, Cajun a la Fontaine, Longlevens Village Hall,

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Cajun a la Fontaine, Fountain Inn, Gloucester, (Cajun) 8:0 pm, 2nd Sun, (tel 01242 526158), Oct to May (inc), big MAP GL12NW map
no details available, ring the contact number, possible dates are:
Sunday, Oct 8, 2017, records, occ workshop
Sunday, Nov 12, 2017, records, occ workshop
Sunday, Dec 10, 2017, records, occ workshop
records and live music. Note June date

Gloucester, Cajun a la Fontaine, Fountain Inn,

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Dance Through The Ages, St Mary's R.C. School, Cheltenham Road East, Churchdown, Gloucester, (Playford) 20:00-21:30, occ , (tel 07976 374482), big MAP GL3 1HU map
Social dance from the Middle Ages to the Early Twentieth century, especially 17th century Playford & Renaissance periods. usually 8 per term Weekly BUT gaps due to Bank holidays and other teaching commitments

Gloucester, Dance Through The Ages, St Mary's R.C. School, Cheltenham Road East, Churchdown,

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Gloucester Cajun Festival, Guild Hall, Gloucester, (Cajun) , fest festival, (tel 01452 503050), big MAP GL1 1NS map
worth it. One day I will learn to dance Zydeco.

Gloucester, Gloucester Cajun Festival, Guild Hall,

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Witcombe Folk Dance Club, Witcombe Village Hall, nr Gloucester, (Square Dance) , alternate Wed, (tel 01452 770401), big MAP GL3 4TB map
Wednesday, September 13, 2017, Peterfolk, caller Pete Hendy
Wednesday, September 27, 2017, Bees Knees, caller Club callers
Wednesday, October 11, 2017, Gwilym Davies, caller Marj and Pete Hendy
Wednesday, October 25, 2017, David Bradley, caller Gwen Clift
Wednesday, November 8, 2017, Dampiers Round, caller Robert Moir
Wednesday, November 22, 2017, Baily's Beads, caller Geoff Elwell
Wednesday, December 6, 2017, Roger Wilkins, caller Karen Burridge
Wednesday, December 20, 2017, Musical Folk, caller Club Callers
Wednesday, January 10, 2018, Peterfolk, caller Gwen and Keith
Wednesday, January 24, 2018, Musical Folk, caller Martin Hewett
Wednesday, February 7, 2018, Brian McMinn, caller Joyce Richards
Wednesday, February 21, 2018, Dave Byatt, caller Pete Hendy +? Ellie
Wednesday, March 7, 2018, Gwilym Davies, caller Keith, Sue P and Derek K
Wednesday, March 21, 2018, Bees Knees, caller Marj
Wednesday, April 4, 2018, Hetty Peglers Tump, caller Dee Chapman
Wednesday, April 18, 2018, Baily's Beads, caller Gwen and Sue
Wednesday, May 2, 2018, Becky Price, caller Ellie, Sue and Keith
Wednesday, May 16, 2018, Peterfolk, caller Alan Davies
Wednesday, May 30, 2018, Musical Folk, caller Madeleine Smith
Wednesday, June 13, 2018, Bandycoots, caller Derek Kingscote
Wednesday, June 27, 2018, Musical Folk, caller Fiona and Gwen
Wednesday, July 11, 2018, Musical Folk, caller Club Callers
Alt Wednesdays, study the map link.

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

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Longhope FoD

North Forest Ceilidhs, Huntley Village Hall, Longhope FoD, (Ceilidh) 8:0 pm, occ Sat, (tel 01452 820687), big MAP GL19 3DU map
Check for continuance

Longhope FoD, North Forest Ceilidhs, Huntley Village Hall,

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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
Saturday, September 16, 2017, Richard Jones & Chris Walshaw, ()
Saturday, October 21, 2017, Andro Sisters, ()
Saturday, November 18, 2017, Poisson Rouge, ()
Saturday, December 16, 2017, Venn, ()
Dance £10 (concs) BYO drinks, food available (Bring & Share).

nr Nailsworth, French Dance Stroud, Horsley Village Hall,

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Newent

Aston Ingham Country Dancing, Aston Ingham Village Hall, Aston Ingham, nr Newent, (Barn Dance) 7:30 pm, event 3rd Mon, (tel 01452 830556), Sep to Jun (inc), big MAP HR97LS map
Monday, August 21, 2017, Recordings, caller ?
-Tea/coffee/squash & biscuits. Cost �2 perperson

nr Newent, Aston Ingham Country Dancing, Aston Ingham Village Hall, Aston Ingham,

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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:

Newport, Tredegar House Festival, Tredegar House,

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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 07772 692659), big MAP OX3 8AJ map
Monday, July 24, 2017, ? , caller ?
previous experience not necessary

Oxford, Oxford Irish Set Dancing, Corpus Christi Church Hall, Margaret Rd, Headington,

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Oxford Folk Weekend, St Barnabas Church, Oxford, (Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, , (tel 07770 378151), big MAP OX2 6BG map
advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates:
Dates for 2017 are 21st-23rd Apr. St Barnabas is Ceilidh Central.

Oxford, Oxford Folk Weekend, St Barnabas Church,

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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, October 14, 2017, Pheonix Dance Band, caller Barry Goodman

Abergavenny	Alcester	Bath	Bideford	Birmingham	Bristol	Bromyard	Cardiff	Chepstow	Chippenham	Cirencester
nr De>Devizes	Dursley	Exeter	Gloucester	Longhope FoD	Nailsworth	Newent	Newport	Oxford	Radstock	Seaton
Sidmouth	Stroud	Swindon	Thame	Upton upon Severn	Wallingford	Wantage	Warwick	Wells	Worcester