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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, January 29, 2025, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, February 5, 2025, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 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 Friday, February 7, 2025, Contrasaurus., caller Jack Kanutin Friday, March 21, 2025, Folkus Pocus, caller Colin Hume Friday, April 4, 2025, King Kontra String Band, caller Nicola Scott Friday, May 16, 2025, Audrey Leigh Jaber and Bruce Rosen all from USA., caller Sue Rosen Friday, June 13, 2025, Larry Unger and Elke Baker (USA), caller Mark Elvins Friday, September 12, 2025, Dave Fran and Phil., caller Liam Binley Friday, October 10, 2025, Vertical Expression, caller Cis Hinkle (USA) Friday, November 7, 2025, Box of Frogs., caller Geoff Cubitt 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 3rd Sun, (tel ), big MAP BA2 3BW map Sunday, February 2, 2025, sessionista, caller ? Sunday, March 2, 2025, 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, February 5, 2025, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, February 19, 2025, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, March 5, 2025, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 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
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Bathford Bathford Events & FOBs, //**live music - Bathford Church School, Dovers Park, Bathford, (Ceilidh) 7:0 pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP BA1 7UB map Saturday, March 22, 2025, Live Music, caller ? - 7:0 pm £12 from the Bathford Village Shop
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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 Saturday, January 25, 2025, Pair of Shears, caller Ray Goodswen Sunday, January 19, 2025, Pair of Shears, caller Annual Dance at Hanham (Sunday) Mic Spenceley Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Dave Yeomans & Christina Woods, caller Mike Courthold 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, February 16, 2025, sessionista, caller ? Sunday, March 16, 2025, 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!
WE Cultural week, Folk House, Bark St, Bristol, (Ceilidh) 8:0 pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP BS1 5JG map Saturday, March 15, 2025, Hobsons Choice, caller Phil Bassindale - 8:0 pm
Burns Night Special, The Jam Jar, 4a The Old Malt House, Little Ann St, Bristol, (Ceilidh) 7:0 pm, occ event Fri, (tel ), big MAP BS2 9EB map Friday, January 24, 2025, Remix Reeling, caller ? - 7:0 pm Rave-Ceilidh
Topette!! On tour, The Jam Jar, 4a The Old Malt House, Little Ann St, Bristol, (French) 7:30 pm, occ event Sun, (tel ), big MAP BS2 9EB map Sunday, June 8, 2025, Remix Reeling, (French) ? - 7:30 pm Traditional French music & dancing
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 24, 2025, Chaotic good, () Daisy Black Friday, February 21, 2025, Matt Norman and Edward Wallace, () Bob Morgan Friday, March 28, 2025, Contrary Faeries, () Rob Humphrey Friday, April 25, 2025, Dodging Pheasants, () Lisa Heywood Friday, May 16, 2025, Box of Frogs, () Charlie Turner Friday, June 20, 2025, Fiddlechicks, () Louise Siddons 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 Sunday, January 26, 2025, ? , caller ? Sunday, February 2, 2025, ? , caller ? Sunday, February 16, 2025, ? , caller ? Sunday, February 23, 2025, ? , caller ? 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 Tue, (tel ), big MAP BS16 9RH map Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Dave Byett, caller Ian Ludbrook 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, St Marys Hall, Talbot St., Cardiff, (Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, 1st Sat, (tel 029 20513440), big MAP CF11 9BX map Saturday, February 15, 2025, ruffContra with Box of Frogs, caller Rhodri Davies - in at Morganstown Village Hall (StreetMap) Saturday, March 15, 2025, Melobo, () Jane Bird Saturday, May 17, 2025, KettleHawk, () Alison Rowley 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 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, January 27, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, February 3, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, February 10, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, February 17, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm All welcome. Info: Sarah Mobile 07732 570134E-email in term time.
Leckhampton Folk Dance, //**live music - the Wheatsheaf, Old Bath Rd, Cheltenham, (Folk Dance) 7:30-9:30pm, event every Tue, (tel text 07587 690582), big MAP GL53 9AJ map £3 trial run until Christmas 2024
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, February 1, 2025, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () Saturday, March 1, 2025, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () Saturday, April 5, 2025, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () Saturday, May 10, 2025, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () Saturday, June 7, 2025, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () Saturday, July 5, 2025, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () Saturday, September 6, 2025, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () Saturday, October 4, 2025, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () Saturday, November 1, 2025, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () Saturday, December 6, 2025, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () £5 on the door. BYOB.
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Chepstow St Arvans, Chepstow, St Arvans Memorial Hall, nr Chepstow, (English Ceilidh) 2pm - 5pm, occ event Sat, (tel 07966 985339), big MAP NP16 6DN map Saturday, February 1, 2025, Recorded music, caller Clif Strover - 2pm - 5pm
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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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, February 8, 2025, ? , caller ? Saturday, March 8, 2025, ? , caller ? £10 (cash)+ free biscuits & tea. Good parking and access. Wooden floor
Exeter Contra, //**live music - Kenn Centre, Kennford, nr Exeter, (Contra) 8-11pm, occ event Sat, (tel 07969 297 633), big MAP EX6 7UE map Saturday, March 22, 2025, live music, caller Jeremy Child - 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, January 25, 2025, Dartmoor Pixies, () Saturday, February 22, 2025, Phoenix, () Saturday, March 29, 2025, Amber Fire, () Saturday, April 26, 2025, Flash Co, () Saturday, May 31, 2025, Skermish, () Saturday, June 28, 2025, Crowdy Kit, () 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, February 15, 2025, ? , caller Pat Hicks & Victoria Yeomans Saturday, March 15, 2025, ? , 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 Friday, January 24, 2025, Slim line Shufflers/Po Boys, (Cajun) Saturday, January 25, 2025, Bracelo Brothers/Corey McCauley & his Evangeline Aces, (Cajun) Sunday, January 26, 2025, La Bas/R Cajun, (Cajun) See their website for full schedule. One day I will learn to dance Zydeco.
Witcombe Folk Dance Club, Witcombe Village Hall, nr Gloucester, (Ceilidh) , alternate Wed, (tel 07817 214999), big MAP GL3 4TB map Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Deep Street, caller Club Callers Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Deep Street, caller ? Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Baily's Beads, caller TBC 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, 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) 7:0 pm, Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL6 0PT map Saturday, March 29, 2025, Venn, () Saturday, May 17, 2025, Deux Sans Frontieres, () Saturday, September 27, 2025, Venn, () Saturday, December 13, 2025, Venn, () £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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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, February 7, 2025, records ?, caller ? Friday, March 7, 2025, 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, January 27, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, February 3, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, February 10, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, February 17, 2025, 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, February 8, 2025, The Pigeon Swing, caller Baz Parkes Saturday, March 8, 2025, Hekety, caller Lisa Heywood Saturday, May 10, 2025, Panjandrum, caller Nancy Potts Thursday, June 5, 2025, Topette!!, caller ? contact: info@oxfolk.org.uk contact: info@oxfolk.org.uk Ticket prices £13, £8 conc, £2 5-17s
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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 31, 2025, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, February 14, 2025, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, February 28, 2025, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, March 14, 2025, 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 Saturday, March 22, 2025, GIG CB!, caller Chris Shaw (English Ceilidh) Saturday, April 19, 2025, Emily Bowden and Simon Dumpleton, caller (French dance) Saturday, May 31, 2025, Dave Shepherd & Anna Pack, caller (French Dance) Saturday, November 29, 2025, Jigfoot, caller Ian Nichols
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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, February 1, 2025, Cotteswolde Country Dance Band, () Tina Morris Saturday, April 5, 2025, Mad Hatters, () Mike Courthold Saturday, June 14, 2025, The Oakstone Trio, () Amanda Whatley Saturday, August 16, 2025, PolkaWorks, () Nicola Scott - in Old Mill Hall (StreetMap) Saturday, October 18, 2025, Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood, () Jane Bird Saturday, December 6, 2025, Banana Band, () TBC £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 Thursday, January 23, 2025, ? , caller ? Thursday, January 30, 2025, ? , caller ? Thursday, February 6, 2025, ? , caller ? Thursday, February 13, 2025, ? , caller ? Thursday, February 20, 2025, ? , 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, February 16, 2025, ? , caller ? Sunday, March 16, 2025, ? , 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 Sat, (tel 01384 897 179), big MAP DY13 9SY map Saturday, January 25, 2025, Banjacs, caller Neil Franklin Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Banjacs, caller Roger Middleton
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Wed 22 Jan 25 - Bristol Thu 23 Jan 25 - nr Wells Fri 24 Jan 25 - Bristol &2.Bristol &3.Gloucester Sat 25 Jan 25 - Bristol &2.Gloucester &3.nr Exeter &4.nr Worcester Sun 26 Jan 25 - Bristol &2.Gloucester Mon 27 Jan 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Tue 28 Jan 25 - nr Bristol Wed 29 Jan 25 - nr Abergavenny &2.nr Worcester Thu 30 Jan 25 - nr Wells Fri 31 Jan 25 - Redditch Sat 1 Feb 25 - Cheltenham &2.Grove, nr Wantage &3.nr Chepstow Sun 2 Feb 25 - Bath &2.Bristol Mon 3 Feb 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Wed 5 Feb 25 - Bath &2.nr Abergavenny &3.nr Gloucester Thu 6 Feb 25 - nr Wells Fri 7 Feb 25 - Alcester &2.nr Newent Sat 8 Feb 25 - Exeter &2.Kennington, nr Oxford Mon 10 Feb 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Wed 12 Feb 25 - nr Abergavenny Thu 13 Feb 25 - nr Wells Fri 14 Feb 25 - Redditch Sat 15 Feb 25 - Cardiff &2.Gloucester Sun 16 Feb 25 - Bristol &2.Bristol &3.Whimple Mon 17 Feb 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Wed 19 Feb 25 - Bath &2.nr Gloucester Thu 20 Feb 25 - nr Wells Fri 21 Feb 25 - Bristol Sat 22 Feb 25 - nr Exeter Sun 23 Feb 25 - Bristol Fri 28 Feb 25 - Redditch Sat 1 Mar 25 - Cheltenham Sun 2 Mar 25 - Bath Wed 5 Mar 25 - Bath &2.nr Gloucester Fri 7 Mar 25 - nr Newent Sat 8 Mar 25 - Exeter &2.Kennington, nr Oxford Fri 14 Mar 25 - Redditch Sat 15 Mar 25 - Bristol &2.Cardiff &3.Gloucester Sun 16 Mar 25 - Bristol &2.Whimple Wed 19 Mar 25 - Bath Fri 21 Mar 25 - Alcester Sat 22 Mar 25 - Bathford &2.nr Exeter &3.Stroud Fri 28 Mar 25 - Bristol Sat 29 Mar 25 - Horsley &2.nr Exeter Fri 4 Apr 25 - Alcester Sat 5 Apr 25 - Cheltenham &2.Grove, nr Wantage Sat 19 Apr 25 - Stroud Fri 25 Apr 25 - Bristol Sat 26 Apr 25 - nr Exeter Sat 10 May 25 - Cheltenham &2.Kennington, nr Oxford Fri 16 May 25 - Alcester &2.Bristol Sat 17 May 25 - Cardiff &2.Horsley Sat 31 May 25 - nr Exeter &2.Stroud Thu 5 Jun 25 - Kennington, nr Oxford Sat 7 Jun 25 - Cheltenham Sun 8 Jun 25 - Bristol Fri 13 Jun 25 - Alcester Sat 14 Jun 25 - Grove, nr Wantage Fri 20 Jun 25 - Bristol Sat 28 Jun 25 - nr Exeter Sat 5 Jul 25 - Cheltenham Sat 16 Aug 25 - Grove, nr Wantage Sat 6 Sep 25 - Cheltenham Fri 12 Sep 25 - Alcester Sat 27 Sep 25 - Horsley Sat 4 Oct 25 - Cheltenham Fri 10 Oct 25 - Alcester Sat 18 Oct 25 - Grove, nr Wantage Sat 1 Nov 25 - Cheltenham Fri 7 Nov 25 - Alcester Sat 29 Nov 25 - Stroud Sat 6 Dec 25 - Cheltenham &2.Grove, nr Wantage Sat 13 Dec 25 - Horsley |
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