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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, May 21, 2025, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, May 28, 2025, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, June 4, 2025, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, June 11, 2025, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, June 18, 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, 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, June 1, 2025, sessionista, caller ? Sunday, July 6, 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, May 28, 2025, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, June 11, 2025, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, June 25, 2025, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, July 9, 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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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, May 28, 2025, Chris Toyne, caller Rob Dawson Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Bees Knees, caller Rob Taylor Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Brian McMinn & Mike Green, caller Victoria Yeomans 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, May 18, 2025, sessionista, caller ? Sunday, June 15, 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!
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 Youth Folk Day, Lantern Hall, Trenchard St, Bristol, (Ceilidh) 7:30-10:30pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP BS1 5AR map Saturday, June 7, 2025, Melrose Quartet, caller ? - 7:30-10:30pm £16.50 (£11 5-18) U16 must be accompanied by an adult
Bristol Ceilidhs, Folk House, Park St, Bristol, (Ceilidh) 7pm-11pm, occ event Fri, (tel 0117 926 2987), big MAP BS1 5JG map Friday, June 20, 2025, Jigfoot, caller ? - 7pm-11pm £16, bar
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, 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 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 Tue, (tel ), big MAP BS16 9RH map Tuesday, May 20, 2025, own music, caller Barry Reeves Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Brian Graham, caller Ray Goodswen Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Ann Summers Country Dance Band, caller Rob Taylor Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Dave Byett, caller Geoff Elwell Tuesday, July 15, 2025, own music, caller Mic Spenceley 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, 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, May 19, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, May 26, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, June 2, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, June 9, 2025, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, June 16, 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, 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 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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Cirencester Naragonia Bal, Corinium Museum, Cirencester, (French) 8:0 pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL7 2BX map Saturday, September 13, 2025, Naragonia, (French) - 8:0 pm tickets by e-mail address tbc
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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 Fri, (tel 01392 811593), Sep to Jun (inc), big MAP EX4 7AH map Friday, June 13, 2025, David Faulkner and Steve Turner, caller ? Friday, September 12, 2025, TBC, caller ? Friday, October 10, 2025, TBC, 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, October 18, 2025, ?, 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, 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, May 17, 2025, ? , caller Pat Hicks & Victoria Yeomans Saturday, June 21, 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, July 6, 2025, Whiskey River, (Cajun) - 3-6pm BYO drinks
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, May 28, 2025, Reely Good Band, caller Geoff Elwell. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Dampiers Round, caller Mike Courthold Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Dave Byett, caller Nicola Scott Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Baily's Beads, caller Club Callers. 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, 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, June 6, 2025, records ?, caller ? Friday, July 4, 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, May 19, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, May 26, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, June 2, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, June 9, 2025, records, caller ? Monday, June 16, 2025, records, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. previous experience not necessary
Oxford French dances, //**live music - Isis Farmhouse, Haystacks Corner, The Towing Path, Iffley Lock, Oxford, (French) 3:0 pm, occ event Sun, (tel ), big MAP OX4 4EL map Sunday, July 13, 2025, live music, (French) - 3:0 pm Donation. Parking in public car park, walk to venue.
(French) Sunday, September 14, 2025, live music, (French) - 3:0 pm Donation. Parking in public car park, walk to venue.
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 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, May 23, 2025, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, June 6, 2025, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, June 20, 2025, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, July 4, 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 Festival of Commoning, Lansdown Hall, Stroud, (Ceilidh) 7:30pm - 10:30pm, occ event Fri, (tel 01453 767576), big MAP GL5 1BB map Friday, June 13, 2025, Live Band, caller ? - 7:30pm - 10:30pm £17.50 (includes £1.50 booking fee)
Stroud Balfolk, Trinity Rooms, Fields Rd, Stroud, () 8:0 pm, Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL5 2HZ map 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 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, 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 Friday, May 16, 2025, ? , caller ? Friday, May 23, 2025, ? , caller ? Friday, May 30, 2025, ? , caller ? Friday, June 6, 2025, ? , caller ? Friday, June 13, 2025, ? , caller ? Friday, June 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, May 18, 2025, ? , caller ? Sunday, June 15, 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, May 28, 2025, Dampiers, caller Brian Stanton Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Brian, caller Kim Smith Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Banjacs, caller Eve Evans
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Fri 16 May 25 - Alcester &2.Bristol &3.nr Wells Sat 17 May 25 - Cardiff &2.Gloucester &3.Horsley Sun 18 May 25 - Bristol &2.Whimple Mon 19 May 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Tue 20 May 25 - nr Bristol Wed 21 May 25 - nr Abergavenny Fri 23 May 25 - nr Wells &2.Redditch Mon 26 May 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Wed 28 May 25 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.nr Abergavenny &4.nr Gloucester &5.nr Worcester Fri 30 May 25 - nr Wells Sat 31 May 25 - nr Exeter &2.Stroud Sun 1 Jun 25 - Bath Mon 2 Jun 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Tue 3 Jun 25 - nr Bristol Wed 4 Jun 25 - nr Abergavenny &2.nr Worcester Thu 5 Jun 25 - Kennington, nr Oxford Fri 6 Jun 25 - nr Newent &2.nr Wells &3.Redditch Sat 7 Jun 25 - Bristol &2.Cheltenham Sun 8 Jun 25 - Bristol Mon 9 Jun 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Wed 11 Jun 25 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.nr Abergavenny &4.nr Gloucester &5.nr Worcester Fri 13 Jun 25 - Alcester &2.Exeter &3.nr Wells &4.Stroud Sat 14 Jun 25 - Grove, nr Wantage Sun 15 Jun 25 - Bristol &2.Whimple Mon 16 Jun 25 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Tue 17 Jun 25 - nr Bristol Wed 18 Jun 25 - nr Abergavenny Fri 20 Jun 25 - Bristol &2.Bristol &3.nr Wells &4.Redditch Sat 21 Jun 25 - Gloucester Wed 25 Jun 25 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.nr Gloucester Sat 28 Jun 25 - nr Exeter Tue 1 Jul 25 - nr Bristol Fri 4 Jul 25 - nr Newent &2.Redditch Sat 5 Jul 25 - Cheltenham Sun 6 Jul 25 - Bath &2.Gloucester Wed 9 Jul 25 - Bath &2.nr Gloucester Sun 13 Jul 25 - Oxford Tue 15 Jul 25 - nr Bristol Sat 16 Aug 25 - Grove, nr Wantage Sat 6 Sep 25 - Cheltenham Fri 12 Sep 25 - Alcester &2.Exeter Sat 13 Sep 25 - Cirencester Sun 14 Sep 25 - Oxford Sat 27 Sep 25 - Horsley Sat 4 Oct 25 - Cheltenham Fri 10 Oct 25 - Alcester &2.Exeter Sat 18 Oct 25 - Grove, nr Wantage &2.nr Exeter 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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