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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, October 22, 2025, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, October 29, 2025, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, November 5, 2025, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, November 12, 2025, regular band, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays.
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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, November 2, 2025, sessionista, caller ? Sunday, December 7, 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, Grove Street , Bath, (Playford) 8:0 pm, occ event Wed, (tel ), big MAP BA2 6BJ map Wednesday, October 29, 2025, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, November 12, 2025, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, November 26, 2025, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, December 10, 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
Bath Ceilidhs, Claverton Down Community Hall, Bath, (English Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, Sat, (tel ), big MAP BA2 6DT map Saturday, October 18, 2025, Polkaworks, caller Aidan Hansell - in Claverton Down Community Hall, Bath (StreetMap) Saturday, January 17, 2026, Banter, caller Tim Walker - in Claverton Down Community Hall, Bath (StreetMap) No bar so bring your own drinks - limited numbers, see website
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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 Wed, (tel ), big MAP BS16 1NU map Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Matt Norman, caller Pat Hicks Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Dave Byett, caller Jean & Friends Wednesday, November 26, 2025, by Brian McMinn & Mike Green, caller Ray Goodswen 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, October 19, 2025, Will Power, caller ? Sunday, November 16, 2025, 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 Swedish, St Peters Church Hall, Henleaze, Bristol, (Swedish) 3-7pm, occ event Sun, (tel 07817 948291), big MAP BS9 4LD map Sunday, November 23, 2025, Bristol Spelmanslag, (Swedish) Liz - 3-7pm £12 cash on the door or pay by Paypal in advance use my email address as recipient. (Accompanied children free)
Bristol Contra, Faithspace Commuinity Centre, Redcliffe Methodist Church, Prewett St, Bristol, (Contra) 8:0 pm, Fri, (tel ), big MAP BS1 6PB map Friday, November 28, 2025, Nozzy, () Louise Siddons 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 - bristolcontra@gmail.com
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, October 19, 2025, ? , caller ? Wednesday, November 26, 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, October 21, 2025, own own, caller Mike Courthold Tuesday, November 4, 2025, music by, caller Victoria Yeomans Tuesday, November 18, 2025, own music, caller Brian Stanton 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, October 18, 2025, Will Power, caller Mic Spenceley - 7:30 pm (Contra) 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, November 15, 2025, Cats Claw, () Ned & Mic 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, October 20, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, October 27, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, November 3, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, November 10, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, November 17, 2025, 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, November 1, 2025, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () Saturday, December 6, 2025, Cheltenham Ceilidh Band, () £5 on the door. BYOB.
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Chepstow Chepstow Folk Dance Club, Chepstow Club, Moor St, 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
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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 Sunday, November 9, 2025, ? , () 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, November 8, 2025, Kantref (inc afternoon w/shop), caller ? Saturday, December 13, 2025, Steve Turner & Helena Torpy, 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, November 22, 2025, ?, caller ? - 8-11pm 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, October 25, 2025, Spinach for Norman, () Saturday, November 29, 2025, Tight Squeeze, () Saturday, December 27, 2025, Twixmas Ceilidh with Barnstormers, () Saturday, January 31, 2026, Dartmoor Pixies, () Saturday, February 28, 2026, Flash Co, () Saturday, March 28, 2026, Phoenix, () Saturday, April 25, 2026, Skermish, () Saturday, May 30, 2026, Red Shed, () 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, October 18, 2025, ? , caller Pat Hicks & Victoria Yeomans Saturday, November 15, 2025, ? , caller Pat Hicks & Victoria Yeomans e-mail £5 not always the 3rd
Cajun a la Fontaine, Longlevens Village Hall, Gloucester, (Cajun) 3 -6pm, occ event Sun, (tel ), big MAP GL2 0AL map Sunday, October 26, 2025, Joli Blon, (Cajun) - 3 -6pm
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, October 29, 2025, Jeff Gillett and Friends, caller Elaine Gillett. Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Baily's Beads, caller tba Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Nu Dance Archestra, caller Ray Wright. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Baily's Beads, caller Club Callers. 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) 7:0 pm, Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL6 0PT map Saturday, December 13, 2025, Venn, () Saturday, March 21, 2026, ? , () Saturday, May 16, 2026, ? , () Saturday, September 26, 2026, ? , () £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, November 7, 2025, records ?, caller ? Friday, December 5, 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, October 20, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, October 27, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, November 3, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, November 10, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, November 17, 2025, records, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. previous experience not necessary
Balfolk Oxford, St Columba's United Reformed CHurch , Oxford, (French) 5-7pm, occ event Sun, (tel ), big MAP OX1 4EH map Sunday, October 19, 2025, Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood, (French) - 5-7pm £12 advanced/£15 on door, w/s at 2pm, session after bal.
Oxfolk Ceilidhs, Newman Rooms, Oxford, (French & English) 7:30 pm, occ event Fri, (tel ), big MAP OX1 1QG map Friday, October 24, 2025, Blowzabella, caller Jo Freya - 7:30 pm
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) 8:0 pm, 2nd Sat, (tel 07866 804220), Oct to May (inc), big MAP OX1 5PG map Saturday, November 8, 2025, Brown Boots Boogie Band, caller Annie Bolt Saturday, December 13, 2025, Geckoes, caller Sheena Masson contact: info@oxfolk.org.uk
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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, October 24, 2025, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, November 7, 2025, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, November 21, 2025, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, December 5, 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 New Stroud Ceilidhs, Trinity Rooms, Field Road, Stroud, (Ceilidh) 8:0 pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL5 2HY map Saturday, October 25, 2025, Crowdy Kit, caller Annie Bolt - 8:0 pm £14 limited to 60 tickets
Stroud Balfolk, Trinity Rooms, Fields Rd, Stroud, () 8:0 pm, Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL5 2HZ map 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 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, 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, October 23, 2025, ? , caller ? Thursday, October 30, 2025, ? , caller ? Thursday, November 6, 2025, ? , caller ? Thursday, November 13, 2025, ? , caller ? Thursday, November 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, October 19, 2025, ? , caller ? Sunday, November 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 Wed, (tel 01384 897 179), big MAP DY13 9SY map Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Banjacs, caller Neil Franklin
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Sat 18 Oct 25 - Bath &2.Cardiff &3.Gloucester &4.Grove, nr Wantage Sun 19 Oct 25 - Bristol &2.Bristol &3.Oxford &4.Whimple Mon 20 Oct 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Tue 21 Oct 25 - nr Bristol Wed 22 Oct 25 - nr Abergavenny &2.nr Worcester Thu 23 Oct 25 - nr Wells Fri 24 Oct 25 - Oxford &2.Redditch Sat 25 Oct 25 - nr Exeter &2.Stroud Sun 26 Oct 25 - Gloucester Mon 27 Oct 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Wed 29 Oct 25 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.nr Abergavenny &4.nr Gloucester Thu 30 Oct 25 - nr Wells Sat 1 Nov 25 - Cheltenham Sun 2 Nov 25 - Bath Mon 3 Nov 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Tue 4 Nov 25 - nr Bristol Wed 5 Nov 25 - nr Abergavenny Thu 6 Nov 25 - nr Wells Fri 7 Nov 25 - Alcester &2.nr Newent &3.Redditch Sat 8 Nov 25 - Exeter &2.Kennington, nr Oxford Sun 9 Nov 25 - nr Dursley Mon 10 Nov 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Wed 12 Nov 25 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.nr Abergavenny &4.nr Gloucester Thu 13 Nov 25 - nr Wells Sat 15 Nov 25 - Cardiff &2.Gloucester Sun 16 Nov 25 - Bristol &2.Whimple Mon 17 Nov 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Tue 18 Nov 25 - nr Bristol Thu 20 Nov 25 - nr Wells Fri 21 Nov 25 - Redditch Sat 22 Nov 25 - nr Exeter Sun 23 Nov 25 - Bristol Wed 26 Nov 25 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.Bristol &4.nr Gloucester Fri 28 Nov 25 - Bristol Sat 29 Nov 25 - nr Exeter &2.Stroud Sun 30 Nov 25 - Alcester Fri 5 Dec 25 - nr Newent &2.Redditch Sat 6 Dec 25 - Cheltenham &2.Grove, nr Wantage Sun 7 Dec 25 - Bath Wed 10 Dec 25 - Bath &2.nr Gloucester Sat 13 Dec 25 - Exeter &2.Horsley &3.Kennington, nr Oxford Sat 27 Dec 25 - nr Exeter Wed 31 Dec 25 - Harbury Fri 2 Jan 26 - Alcester Sat 17 Jan 26 - Bath &2.Cardiff Fri 23 Jan 26 - Bristol Sat 31 Jan 26 - nr Exeter &2.nr Melksham Fri 6 Feb 26 - Alcester Sat 7 Feb 26 - nr Exeter Sun 8 Feb 26 - Alcester Fri 20 Feb 26 - Bristol Sat 21 Feb 26 - Cardiff Sat 28 Feb 26 - nr Exeter Fri 6 Mar 26 - Alcester Sat 21 Mar 26 - Cardiff &2.Horsley &3.nr Exeter Fri 27 Mar 26 - Bristol Sat 28 Mar 26 - nr Exeter Fri 10 Apr 26 - Alcester Sat 18 Apr 26 - Cardiff Fri 24 Apr 26 - Bristol Sat 25 Apr 26 - nr Exeter Fri 8 May 26 - Alcester Fri 15 May 26 - Bristol Sat 16 May 26 - Cardiff &2.Horsley Sat 30 May 26 - nr Exeter Fri 5 Jun 26 - Alcester Fri 26 Jun 26 - Bristol Sat 27 Jun 26 - nr Exeter Fri 4 Sep 26 - Alcester Sat 26 Sep 26 - Horsley Fri 2 Oct 26 - Alcester Sun 4 Oct 26 - Alcester |
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