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Is University Birmingham still your most convenient rail station ?
Contact -                      bselwood21ATgmailDOTcom                

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In case your eMail may be missed: If no reply after 2 days, please contact Barry again.

Tel contact is - 07870 146 440
Barry will meet the
train arriving 12:30 at University railway station -
PROVIDED he receives a request before 10am Sunday.

[Barry it is, who now is usually collecting at the door!]

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Barry kindly offers: Transport from University Station to Elmdon Heath Hall.
24 January - Presently 4 seats available.  Barry will meet train to arrive University Rail Station at 1300 that Sunday afternoon if requested: Contact - bselwood21ATgmailDOTcom                
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If Solihull Station is convenient, some route details from there are on the printout with the map above : Sunday bus routes / times from Solihull Stn & cycle / walkways !
Contact -                      bselwood21ATgmailDOTcom                
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PictureIan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicky , , , , , , , . . . . . ,


PictureRachel Shapiro-Wallace
 On 2nd Oct we enjoyed Rachel Shapiro-Wallace
From Chicago Illinois via Edinburgh & thanks to Nicky in the Band.
With this great band,
​Who knit to play together really well -
​                 - The Night Before
!

Contra-Alt-Delete!
Lively Friday fun from Bill.  Fog-free & ice-free driving is forecast  !
Most relevant buses are running a timetable as for SATURDAYS  !
Search Traveline website for each route. Probably the only site with a correct Fri 30th timetable: eg for X2 bus here  for 37 here !

First an EXTRA 2016 Contra: called by the fun: ever youthful Bill Kinsman:  90 this year !
              
on FRIDAY AFTERNOON 30 December 2016 with the Band - Stray Chords.

  As far as possible, we stay with anticipated details - but DO make a CHECK - especially here and DANCE DATES on the website -
          don't depend ONLY on your prompt and early diary entries. )

NEAREST  rail to CC Hall is  -   SOLIHULL. 
More HERE : our page on Solihull Station.
Hall is 7-11mins cycle: 20-26 min walk from Solihull Rail.
Two sides of A4 maps & routes: see & print off from
ROUTEMAPS page.
Walkway, bus & cycling details are also available on these.
FREQUENT (less than 10 min) buses from Solihull Station run along Lode Lane.
Leave a 5 to 8 min walk to Hall. Times/route on carry-map, & at Rail - Solihull Station.

966 - direct, hourly Sun bus service  - NOT outside Solihull Station: it's 3min walk away.
Catch 13:17 from Solihulll Stop SB. 7 min ride, & alight at Greville Arms, opposite the hall.
BUT - Next 966 bus is at - 14:17.

Best RETURN back to Solihull Stn : IS the hourly 966. Leave dance PROMPTLY at END. 
Timetabled 17:33
. Advise wait from 17:30
- BUS 966
to Solihull stop is just outside the Hall -
- ride 
to Solihull Centre
 
: 3 min walk to Solihull Station. NB. This return bus is NEXT timetabled at 18:31.

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Should these 2 rail stations NOT be convenient, check stations on the bus routes above.
X2 Bus ride is 30 min from B'ham centre Moor St MS4 stop Moor St Rail / and 3min walk from New St Rail ! Runs every 20 min : via Bordesley rail station-Yardley-Sheldon-Wheatsheaf-Old Lode Lane -
- to same bus stop
​opp Lode Heath School,
5 min walk to venue  !
On right Moat Rd. Becomes Cornyx La. Hall on Right. Walk route : bus to Hall named  HERE.  Check  X2 BUS  Times : X2
49 Bus every 30 mins from Northfield via Rubery-Longbridge rail starion-West Heath-
Kings Norton rail station-Cotteridge-Pool Farm-Maypole-Shirley rail station 
!
- to bus stop
same bus stop
​opp Lode Heath School,
5 min walk to venue  !
On right Moat Rd. Becomes Cornyx La. Hall on Right. Walk route : bus to Hall named HERE.  CHECK : 49 BUS  Times: 49
72 Bus from B'ham centre ! every 30 min via Bromford-Castle Bromwich-Chelmsley Wood-Marston Green Rail Stn
- to same bus stop
​opp Lode Heath School,
5 min walk to venue  !
Right along Moat Rd: soon Cornyx La. Hall on Right. Walk route: bus to Hall named HERE.  Check 72 BUS  Times: 72 BUS
M42 J5i s nearby. New, as well as regular dancers should find this an accessible venue.
What Hall looks like HERE. Position: Satellite gMap HERE.  Named: open map HERE.
Opened for shelter earlier, for travellers a welcoming hot drink & biscuits at 1:30pm.
Sunday
Brum Buzzes first : then Rail Stations (each also on a dedicated page).

2016 saw the most helpful S1 bus entirely removed. Stop at Solihull Station to catch 966 directly was taken out too.
By each bus route or suggested time: is now a CHECK link : do just that. If link fails, timetable may be changed.

37 Bus from B'ham centre. Moor St MS16 stop Moor St Rail / 3min walk from New St Rail ! Every 10 min! 35 min ride via Acocks Green to bus stop ​opp Lode Heath School, 5 min walk to venue  !
On right Moat Rd. Becomes Cornyx La. Hall on Right. Walk route : bus to Hall named HERE.  CHECK : 37 BUS  Times: 37
 Don't miss the  Brummie-Contra  on 21st May with Seth !
- A caller whose superbly slick approach has a "nutty flavour".
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Go to page  ABOUT   The Brummie Contras -           Go to  HOME  Page -                                            Go to page with  DATES
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- Details go back now to Dances of 2016 when callers from the USA were enjoyed.
 2017  -  Brummie-Contras  More Date Details SOON !
- Most Dances are Sunday afternoons at Elmdon Heath Community Centre Hall.

Go to page  ABOUT   The Brummie Contras -           Go to  HOME  Page -                                            Go to page with  DATES
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Come - join us. 2017 Dances will have yet more superb band lineups.
Contras with real "lift".
                 

Two more hot blooded real Americans are to be calling for us in 2017  !
- These opportunities bring us new dances, new personalities, new ideas ! 
                - both visits are kindly to be arranged by Meg.                         

 2017  -  Brummie-Contras  More Date Details SOON !
- Most Dances are Sunday afternoons at Elmdon Heath Community Centre Hall :
 
                                                                                                  Return to  HOME PAGE
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The  Spring Brummie Contra series  - 
Primary venue, B91 2SF - Elmdon Heath Community Centre Hall.
First visit here ? £2 discount at the door ! Ask !  - Carry a map/details to get to - HERE.

You're at DANCE DATES page.
Main PICTURE - The Superb Contra Dance Band from Warwick University Folk Society.
 We will welcome back : with their talented new members on Sun 25th June to play the Midsummer Contra.

First an EXTRA 2016 Contra: called by the fun: ever youthful Bill Kinsman:  90 this year !
              
on FRIDAY AFTERNOON 30 December 2016 with the Band - Stray Chords.

                   As far as possible, we stay with anticipated details - but DO make a CHECK - especially here on the website -
          don't depend ONLY on your prompt and early diary entries. )

2017 :   Sunday 22nd January  : ​ Rhodri Davies calling - with an excellent new contra duo  Alan Brunier ​& Benjamin Rowe.
A station well-connected by RAIL - see PAGE dedicated to :
BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL RAIL STATION/NEC.

966 Bus - DIRECT, BUT only HOURLY Sun bus service to get to the dance - catch the 13:28 from NEC Stop SB 
- 11 min ride
to Hall view stop outside hall: "opp Da
mson Lane" CHECK : 966 BUS  Times: 966
RETURN 966 is HOURLY towards International Station : LEAVE DANCE VERY PROMPTLY at END.Timetabled 17:24. Advise wait from 17:21 -  BUS 966 to NEC stops over the road from the Hall - NB. This NEXT 966 return bus is timetabled at 18:33.

You may find PLUSBUS
provides a cheaper bus ride AS you book your rail ticket.
BUT your set-off rail stat'n must be outside B'ham/Solihull: away from icon area HERE.

BEWARE that sometimes Plusbus's quoted times are NOT always fully updated.
Depending on such outdated times can be dangerous. Check WM timetables too!

NEAREST  rail to CC Hall is  -   SOLIHULL. 
More HERE : our page on Solihull Station.
966 - direct, hourly Sun bus service  - NOT outside Solihull Station: it's 3min walk away.
Catch 13:17 from Solihulll Stop SB. 7 min ride, & alight at Greville Arms, opposite the hall.
BUT - Next 966 bus - 14:17.

RETURN 966 is HOURLY to Solihull : LEAVE DANCE PROMPTLY at END. Timetabled 17:33. Advise wait from 17:30
- BUS 966
to Solihull stops just outside the Hall -
- ride 
to Solihull Centre
 
: 3 min walk to Solihull Station. NB. This return bus is NEXT timetabled at 18:31.


Frequent buses from Solihull station TO Lode Lane near venue, leave a 5 to 8 min walk, see Rail - Solihull Station.

Hall is 7-11mins cycle: 20-26 min walk from Solihull Rail.
Two sides of A4 maps & routes: see & print off from
ROUTEMAPS page.
Walkway, bus & cycling details are also available on these.
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Should these 2 rail stations NOT be convenient, check stations on the bus routes above. Barry is also kindly offering a -
LIFT FOR 4 PEOPLE to Elmdon Heath - FROM UNIVERSITY STATION. Meet 12:30 !

PRICE for a CONTRA with a superb contra-band & ace UK caller needs in future to be -
Dance - on the door
  £10.50       Student £7.00   - 
Our first Autumn contra-dance (above) was brilliant - and well advertised - especially at Summer Festivals.
Even after making a small personal subsidy - And Les's helpful raffle monies - a disappointing sum remained after subtracting hall fee.
Rhod
came from Manchester. One band member drove from Sheffield. 2 band members brought all their equipment from Mansfield.
They were outside - ready to set-up to adjust our sound to compensate for the hall's acoustic echoing at 12:45.
To keep these excellent bands & callers, we need to offer them courteous entry: & must better recompense their work.
We need as many keen contra dancers as possible to share lively Sunday afternoons - so do please come AND bring your friends !
If you BRING a NEW FRIEND along to dance - you can each save. Also save another time and buy your ticket early.
If entry seems costly then PREPAY - at any dance for the NEXT: or fill-in the form on Prepay Dance page & pay by BACS. Save £2.
You're at DANCE DATES page.
Main PICTURE - The Superb Contra Dance Band from Warwick University Folk Society.
 We will welcome back : with their talented new members on Sun 25th June to play the Midsummer Contra.


There's lots more lively Brummie Contras to come - 



​So share-around  -  the joy & fun of being at these exciting dances with great callers.
For 2016 Brummie Contras.
YOUR early DISCOUNTED - FPS (BACS)

                   - The Fast Pay System via your bank 
-                    
Usual DISCOUNT is £2 off. - (FPS was named a BACS transfer) -
Download, complete to email a prepay dance form.
For 23 Oct, a form is :
HERE
- Note: Venue for Contras presently remains at Elmdon Heath !
 (Except Friday evening Contra of 2017 Great Alne Long Weekend)
 
Your fast pay (BACS) ref to your bank -
Starts with the dance's code eg: 16Nov2/   
This method need not show ANY personal details on line!

STILL to go THIS YEAR : 4 Sunday Afternoon Brummie Contras
+ The Christmas Party -
Sunday Afternoon 18 Dec.
+
an EXTRA Contra on the last FRIDAY Afternoon of 2016 - 30th Dec.
see DANCE DATES              
Come - join us. 2017 Dances will have yet more superb band lineups.
Contras with real "lift".
                 
2017  -
Two more hot blooded real Americans are to be calling for us in 2017 !
- both are again kindly to be arranged by Meg.                                                                        
    Click here for DETAILS AT  ​CALLERS from USA  page.           
Join us this Sunday. Rachel is another ace caller from USA  !
PRICE for a CONTRA with a superb contra-band & a UK caller needs in future to be -
Dance - on the door
  £10.50       Student £7.00   - 
Our first Autumn contra-dance (above) was brilliant - and well advertised - especially at Summer Festivals. Subtracting the fee for the hall, even with a small personal subsidy
And raffle monies - 
a disappointingly small sum remained for band & caller. He travelled from Manchester. One band member drove from Sheffield.
2 band members with all their equipment came from Mansfield & were outside - ready to set-up to adjust sound to compensate for the hall's acoustics at 12:45.
Limitations of the hall's system of access enabled them a 1:34pm entry. The sound setting-up needed to be left prematurely at 2.18 to enable dancing to start.
Their petrol costs were barely met. To keep these excellent bands & callers, we MUST offer them courteousy to set up properly: & better recompense their work.
We need as many keen contra dancers as possible to share lively Sunday afternoons - so do please come AND bring your friends ! Prepay if entry seems pricey.
Still save a bit by bringing a new friend. Another time by buying your ticket early. (At THIS DANCE for the NEXT: or fill-in form on Prepay Dance page & pay by BACS). Saving is £2.
Brummie Contras: Spring Season 2017
Contra Dance Date Caller with Musicians Code
starts
with
Offer
END
date
Sunday 15th Jan (M&M) Requiring Caller Placement tbc 17Jan/ 10:1:17
Sunday 5th February tbc tbc 17Feb/ 31:1:17
Sunday 12th March tbc Warwick Uni Folk Society
Contra Dance Band
17Mar/ :
Sun 2 Apr?? Sun 23 Apr?? tbc tbc 17Apr.1/ :
Good FRID 14 Apr(NOT at EH) tbc tbc 17Apr2/ :
FRIDAY 5th May(at Gt.Alne) tbc tbc ..click HERE :
Sunday 14th May Seth Tepfer tbc 17May2/ :
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Brummie Contras: Autumn Season 2017
Sunday 1st October Carol Ormande tbc 17Oct.1/ :
Sun22/or29 Oct tbc tbc 17Oct2/ :
Sun 26 Nov tbc tbc 17Nov/ :
Sun 17 Dec - PARTY ! Kim Smith tbc 17Dec/ :
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 For Nov 27th Warwick University Folk Soc Contra Dance Band !
 Our band for Oct 2nd - The Night Before !
Dances continue to more superb band lineups. Contras with real "lift".
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+ Sunday Afternoon Brummie Contras
STILL to come this year
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see DANCE DATE
SCROLL down: see ace callers and wonderful bands we've already had -
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Two more hot blooded real Americans are to be calling for us in 2017. !
- Seth Tepfer on 14 May 2017. ! Many delighted in Contras called by Seth at Lichfield F.F. in June 2016.
Carol Ormande on 1st Oct 2017. ! Enjoy Carol at Sidmouth folk week 2016
- both are kindly again arranged by Meg.

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       Brummie-Contra  Dates -             
2016  Spring & Summer "Brummie Contras"
 Date         -   Dance.         Code start for your form & your Bank FPS.        Submission      
                                                                                                                                DEADLINE
                                                                                                                             - at midnight
                                                                                                                                 on DATE -


10th July - Frances Richardson  & Double Dichotomy   10Jul/                             July 6th.





Please do not express disappointment over there being few Brummie Contras arranged for June or July in 2017:
if you are neither at the Summer dances of 2016 yourself, nor bringing along your friends.

He's invited back to call for us on Mar 6th with Contra-Alt-Delete  -  Jake Wood.
Picture
Jake
Above, some of you "Brummie Contra
regulars may also enjoy here seeing yourselves at Meg's Alcester Contra.

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and
- see The Night Before in daylight
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- playing here at Lichfield Folk Festival.
There they concede a gentler pace. But, get zesty panache at our Brummie Gig !

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Always come for a 1.30 sociable welcome for 2pm. Prospect of a wonderful afternoon of lively dance.
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 Don't miss:
 Brummie Contras -


Sun 3 Jan was - Call: Geoff Cubitt
Here's Geoff Cubitt: we wished for no better.
A brilliant touch had Geoff: bringing out the best
from his dancers - testing our skills - & his own.

Sun 3 Jan was - Music from : "The Night Before"

So: it was to  Nicky, Alan & Adam's dynamic pace.

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PictureAnother gem pic from Mandy - some of the brilliant student dancers from Warwick Uni. C. - Title pic too: 29Nov 2015 "Brummie Contra", dancing to dynamic Double Dichotomy.
Our Contras are energetic.
Dance to wonderful music from amazing bands.
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 Join us and  be welcomed.
You will find partners here.
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For everyone to improve, we usually change around partners after every dance.
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You need plenty of water !
Bring & refill your bottle.
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 Join us and be welcomed.
 
Expect a range of ages
:
  Do dance considerately.

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Everyone really enjoys this exciting dancing to superb musicians.
Some are supple; dancing youthfully. A few - still delighting in this lively dance style - do manage their moves, in spite of injury or age
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Inclusive tea/coffee/squash/biscuits await traveller-arrivals at 1:30.
This selection is also available in the sociable interval of 20-30mins.
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Chairs near / in the kitchen are for those wishing to relax.
Enjoy the music there, or chat, without being pulled-in to dance !

Calling of  -  
Mark Elvins &  Minor Contravention.
 But major, dynamic music from these members of
  two most superbly energetic Contra-Dance Bands.

                    Ian
& Charley : we've nicked from the brilliant "Vertical Expression".
                     And Nicky to wow-us with her wild fiddle from "The Night Before".
                              Join us !   Share & delight in dance to this great music !
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. . . . . . Ian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicky.
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Mark Elvins. AceCaller,Dance-writer
Sun 24th Jan 
We enjoyed
the excellent 
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FOR THE AMERICAN-CALLER DANCES : AT THE DOOR: ADULT £10 : STUDENT £7.
PictureMollie of Double Dichotomy
Most dances have been and will continue to be 2:00 - 5:45pm on Sunday afternoons.
 - Wonderfully energetic dancing to amazing music from superb bands such as this exceptionally talented duo - Mollie & Vic.
​

They dependably provided an
excellent, and memorably lively dance. 
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They are - Double Dichotomy: 
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with a brilliant pace & versatility
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Well known from Sidmouth, Broadstairs & Towersey - & enjoy them next weekend at Chippenham.!

PictureVic of Double Dichotomy

TODAY- Sunday- The hot blooded American lady calling for you is the legendary -
  -  the wonderful
  Kathy Anderson !   Her initial calling, many years ago brought quite a surprise to New England, and further afield.  Kathy's style is now deservedly appreciated in Ohio, the UK and Denmark over several decades. !
Music is from the amazing, brilliant, versatile :
 Double Dichotomy  Mollie and Vic.
    For 2016 Brummie Contras.
YOUR early DISCOUNTED - FPS (BACS)

                   - The Fast Pay System via your bank 
-                    
Usual DISCOUNT Adult £2, Student £1.50 - (was named a BACS transfer) -
[apologies for earlier off-putting inconsistencies on the form]
Download, complete: email to Karen prepay dance form: HERE.

- Note: Venue for Contras continues to be Elmdon Heath !
(except Good Friday evening & Fri 22nd April at Great Alne)
!
Your fast pay (BACS) ref to your bank -
Starts with the dance's code eg: 8 May/
17th Apr - Rhodri Davies  &  Moonlighting (As a new 4some)17Apr/
             April 12th.
-  Prepayment & form to email OK until end of  12th  April  -
- with discount for this 17th Apr DANCE
at Elmdon Heath.

    
This method need not show ANY personal details on line!

The best value for "Brummie Contra" Tickets:

2016 Season tickets.
Up to 25th Mar at £6:00 per dance. That's
£72 for 11 Contras
and a bonus Christmas Party.



     Season Tickets will still be available at the door -
on 17th Apr 2016.
- but at £6.18 per dance = £68 TOTAL - for 10 Contras left + The Xmas Party. 


Great value.
The Season ticket price remains much less outlay than prepaying every dance.

Cis Hinkle newly ADDED Dance: 8th May, not included in Seasons

This Friday eve !  Arrive for Bourées at 7.30. And a short bonus: LNE Cajun to follow !
Over this Long Weekend, a great deal happens at Gt Alne Memorial Hall -
4 evenings & 3 daytimes of activities 
:
CLICK ON  - Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Monday.
VISIT THERE FOR ANY PART OF THE LONG WEEKEND.
Do come for longer, if you'd enjoy participating. Later Bird season ticket still available !

GREAT ALNE Long Weekend Later Bird Offer ENDS MIDNIGHT TODAY, MONDAY 18th

save the above with 2016 dances also.

EXTRA - THIS Friday Evening. CONTRA in Gt ALNE Memorial Hall (nr Alcester) part of -
                                          GREAT ALNE LONG WEEKEND
              NOT  Included in Season Tickets 
THIS Friday Eve - 22nd April 7:30 -10:30 - Jen Morgan &  Warwick Folk Soc Contra Band
Part of
 - GREAT ALNE LONG WEEKEND in the delightful pic Great Alne Memorial Hall : B49 6HL

Save the above with 2016 dances later !

Good Friday Eve was a superb 2nd Anniversary of these Birmingham Contra Dances.
Good Friday Evening :  25th Mar 7:45 - 10:45   -  was John Meechan  &  Portland Drive Duo
A  BOURNVILLE  EVENING  VENUE.   The spectacular pic Friends Meeting House Hall  B 30 1 JT
This venue is on the 11A &11C bus routes - also on 27 route which also comes past  -
Bournville Rail Station.
Park cars on Sycamore Road: walk up across Bournville Green to Hall shown below -
The first building above the Green in Linden Rd - as seen here from that road.
Come - join us. Dances through 2016: more superb band lineups. Contras with real "lift".
STILL to go THIS YEAR : 10+ Sunday Afternoon Brummie Contra DANCE DATES
THIS-Sun 17th Apr: Rhodri Davies  & Moonlighting (Presenting a yet "new" foursome)
NEXT for Elmdon Heath Sunday afternoons -

We will have two hot blooded real American ladies calling for us in May
!  DETAILS
This Sunday offers a bright, dry travel day : aerobic dance to ace music & cool calling !
It's Rhodri Davies with Moonlighting (Meg presents a yet new magic music foursome)
NEXT -

Great evening Contra next Friday at Great Alne: a short bonus of LNE Cajun to follow !
Part of Gt Alne Long Weekend. Happening at Gt Alne Memorial Hall - B49 6HL
4 evenings and 3 days of activities 
:
CLICK ON  - Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Monday.
VISIT THERE FOR ANY PART OF THE LONG WEEKEND.
Do come for longer, if you'd enjoy participating. Later Bird season ticket still available !
Come - join us. Dances through 2016: more superb band lineups. Contras with real "lift".
STILL to go THIS YEAR : 11+ Sunday Afternoon Brummie Contra DANCE DATES
THIS-Sun 17th Apr: Rhodri Davies  & Moonlighting (Presenting a yet "new" foursome)
NEXT -

A great evening Contra next Friday at Great Alne - a short bonus of LNE Cajun to follow !
part of Gt Alne Long Weekend. Happening at Gt Alne: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Monday.
Do come for longer than one evening if you'd enjoy participating. Later Bird still available !
We will have two hot blooded real American ladies calling for us in May
!  DETAILS
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       2016  -   Brummie-Contra  Dates -             
Sun 24th Jan  - Mark Elvins  &   “Minor Contravention”              This Info:  –   18/1/16

Sun 7th Feb - Lynne Render & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
For a "tenner", take ''TAK" (new tunes on their brill new CD). Sample/buy: HERE


Sun 6th Mar - Jake Wood  &  “Contra-Alt-Delete” (Nikki / Grace / Sam_ / Ozzy)

Good Friday Evening - 25th Mar 7:45 - 10:45 - John Meechan  &  Portland Drive Duo
- BOURNVILLE EVENING VENUE at the spectacular pic Friends Meeting House Hall,  B 30  1 JT
                                                                                                                                                                               Used by kind permission of Bournville Quaker Meeting.


Sun 17th Apr - Rhodri Davies  & Moonlighting  (Presenting yet a "new" foursome)

Sun 22nd May - Kathy Anderson (via New England USA) (see Kathy in Atlanta: uTube HERE)   &  Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
Sun 5th June - Adam Hughes & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
Sun 26th June - Geoff Cubitt  & Warwick Folk Soc Contra Band
Sun 10th July - Frances Richardson  & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)

Also Sundays - 4th Sept - 2nd Oct - 23rd Oct - 6th Nov -  4th Dec + PARTY on 18th Dec
                     As far as possible, we stay with these anticipated details - but do make a check - especially here on the website -
                                                                  before depending only on your prompt diary entries. )              Return to  HOME PAGE

THIS DANCE PRICE - "On the door"  £9.00 
Student £7.00  - 
Buy your ticket at the "dance before" for a DISCOUNT
Adult £2 (Student £1.50).

OR PREPAY HERE !
Xmas Dance: Sun 20th Dec. NEW VENUE
PARTY DANCE PRICE
- "On the door
"  £7.00 
Student or U18 £5.00  - 
Buy your ticket at the "dance before" for a DISCOUNT
Adult PREPAID PRICE is £6 (Student or u18 £4:50).

OR YOU CAN PREPAY HERE !
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           Brummie-Contras Original  Dates -             
Sun 24th Jan  - Mark Elvins  &   “Minor Contravention”              This Info:  –   13/1/16

Sun 7th Feb - Lynne Render & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
For a "tenner", take ''TAK" (new tunes on their brill new CD). Sample/buy: HERE


Sun 6th Mar - Jake Wood  &  “Contra-Alt-Delete” (Nikki / Grace / Sam / Ozzy)

Good Friday Evening - 25th Mar 7:45 - 10:45 - John Meechan  &  Portland Drive Duo
- BOURNVILLE EVENING VENUE at the spectacular pic Friends Meeting House Hall,  B 30  1 JT
                                                                                                                                                                               Used by kind permission of Bournville Quaker Meeting.


Sun 17th Apr - Rhodri Davies  & Moonlighting  (Presenting yet a "new" foursome)

Sun 22nd May - Kathy Anderson (via New England USA) (see Kathy in Atlanta: uTube HERE)   &  Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
Sun 5th June - Gill Emerson & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
Sun 26th June - tbc & Warwick Folk Soc Contra Band
Sun 10th July - Frances Richardson  & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)

Also Sundays - 4th Sept - 2nd Oct - 23rd Oct - 6th Nov -  4th Dec + PARTY on 18th Dec
                     As far as possible, we stay with these anticipated details - but do make a check - especially here on the website -
                                                                  before depending only on your prompt diary entries. )              Return to  HOME PAGE

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you're at the  OLD home  page.  6th March was at  Elmdon Heath CC.   Email Barry HERE very soon, if you want lift from Birmingham University Rail Station to Elmdon Heath.  Barry will be there to pick up Jan at 12:30 with 2 to 3 seats still available.
Come - join us. Dances through 2016: more superb band lineups. Contras with real "lift".

A dry, widely sunny Sunday morning to travel. - Come - share our hospitality -
Join the afternoon Contra Dance.

STILL to go THIS YEAR - 13 Sunday Afternoon Brummie Contras. DANCE DATES
And we will have two real Americans calling for us in May
!  DETAILS
Brummie Contras ?   What's that ?   PSYCHEDELIC !

On Sun 6th Mar - Jake Wood  with vibrant music from the youthful Contra-Alt-Delete.
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Contra-alt-Delete are - Nicci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ozzy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  You're at what's  COMING-UP  page.                
PictureJen..................pic by Mandy......Copyright
 The best deal is:

2016 Season tickets.
at £5.85 per dance. That's
£76 for 12 Contras still left,
and the Christmas Party.




           They will be available at the door -          
             

£76 on 6th March 2016.  
for remaining 13 dances including the Christmas Party
.

Season will be £72 on 25th March for 12 remaining dances (= £6.00 per dance).   


Great value with a Season Ticket -
Even if you entirely miss 2 of these dances -
the Season ticket price is STILL less than prepaying every dance.



For details of dates to July 2016 - with callers & bands - scroll down.
Dates to December on home page and at -  DANCE DATES 2016.
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and Sunday 22nd May -
Your caller the wonderful  Kathy Anderson  who initially surprised New England, and further afield -
- Kathy is now deservedly appreciated in Ohio, the UK and Denmark over several decades.
Music from the amazing, brilliant, versatile :
 Double Dichotomy  Mollie and Vic.
Start Easter weekend. With a brilliant American Contra.
Visit this & enjoy Gt Alne the following weekend.
Bob Morgan (Warwick University) gave an ace Alcester Contra eve in November.
EARLY PAY DISCOUNT: DON'T MISS THIS !
PAGE to get FORM HERE -
your caller is Lisa Heywood of Sheffield Uni,
with music from Warwick Uni's "The Night Before"  (Nicky, Alan & Adam)
PictureElaine plays in "Portland Drive".
  2016's  "Brummie Contras"
- Dance.         Code start for your form & your Bank FPS.        Submission      
                                                                                                   DEADLINE
                                                                                               - at midnight
                                                                                                   on DATE -



   NEXT CONTRA PREPAYMENT  form  HERE -  ADULT  £7.  Student £5:50.



3
rd Jan 2016
  -  Geoff Cubitt   &  “The Night Before”
       3Jan/            December 29th.


Sun 3rd Jan  -  Geoff Cubitt   &  “The Night Before”                        This Info:  –   30/12/15
Sun 24th Jan  - Mark Elvins  &   “Minor Contravention”
Sun 7th Feb - Lynne Render & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
Sun 6th Mar - Jake Wood  &  “Contra-Alt-Delete” (Nikki / Grace / Sam / Ozzy)

Good Friday Evening- 25th Mar 7:30 - 10:45- CHECK VENUE John Meechan
&  Portland Drive Duo
Sun 17th Apr - Rhodri Davies  & Moonlighting  (Presenting yet a "new" foursome)

Sun 22nd May - Kathy Anderson tbc &  Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
Sun 5th June - Gill Emerson & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
Sun 26th June - tbc & Warwick Folk Soc Contra Band
Sun 10th July - Frances Richardson  & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)

Also Sundays - 4th Sept - 2nd Oct - 23rd Oct - 6th Nov -  4th Dec + PARTY on 18th Dec
                     As far as possible, we stay with these anticipated details - but do make a check - especially here on the website -
                                                                  before depending only on your prompt diary entries. )              Return to  HOME PAGE
 The Special Bonus fun dance: This Sunday, just before Christmas.
SUN 20th Dec  Kim Smith bringing us - Kim's Christmas Dance -

A fun Brummie C's "Sunday Variety Party" with Contras:
ADULT  PARTY  TICKET  on  the  DOOR  -  £7.    ( Inclusive for 2015 Season ticket holders. )
( P
REPAY DATE HAS PASSED )

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NEW VENUE  -  page for Elmdon Heath Hall. NOT pictured above.
Its details & MAP below.
Nearest RAIL  -  SOLIHULL.    Hourly bus service to hall.
Two sides of A4 maps & routes to print off on the 
B91 2SF MAPS / PRINT page.
Walkway, bus & cycling details are also available on these.
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Should the rail line to Solihull be less convenient, Barry is kindly offering a -
LIFT FOR 4 PEOPLE TO NEW VENUE FROM UNIVERSITY STATION !

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Here's Geoff Cubitt: we can wish for no better
and it will be to  Alan, Nicky & Adam's dynamic pace.
Don't miss the prospect of this wonderful afternoon on 3rd Jan.
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Brilliant touch Geoff has: he brings out the best
from his dancers - testing our skills - & his own.

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"Brummie Contra Folks" - enjoy this youTube from Alcester !
If you missed-out then : DON'T MISS B'ham on 3rd JANUARY.

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Play this - and do get yourselves a CD of "THE NIGHT BEFORE"


LATEST FLIERS for 20th Dec Kim's Fun Dance PARTY with Contras ARE  HERE.​
A small number of younger dance participants may be OK for the Christmas party.
If you wish to bring a child on this occasion, please make a request first.

Updated on 14th Nov. Fliers for Sun 20th Dec Kim's Xmas Party
NOW look like THIS




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Here's Geoff Cubitt: we can wish for no better
and it will be to  Alan, Nicky & Adam's dynamic pace.
Don't miss the prospect of this wonderful afternoon on 3rd Jan.
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Brilliant touch Geoff has: he brings out the best
from his dancers - testing our skills - & his own.

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"Brummie Contra Folks" enjoy. See youz here at Alcester !
If you did missed-out then : DON'T MISS 3rd JANUARY.

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Play this - and get yourselves a CD of "THE NIGHT BEFORE"


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CONTACT US page

​I / we wish to be AT THE NEXT DANCE
Page with details to get £1.50 each off door price next time.
Also deadlines (to check before you email).
For a group, download a form to complete & email.


Go to Great Alne Long Weekend website -
24th -27th April in 2020 for its DETAILS.

Event doubly extends the last w/e of April in 2020 
Quality workshops for ALL ages / abilities.
Enjoy a contra here on the Friday eve.
Karin Bellaart from the NETHERLANDS will also bring all kinds of lovely INTERNATIONAL DANCES as Nel did in 2017 & 2018.

EXCELLENT PART-SONG & A WIDE RANGE of OTHER DANCING.

Bring (grand)children. Share Maypole/Morris dances & ring handbell tunes from before noon on Sat & Sun.
NEW IN 2018 - EXTRA Sat/Sun PRICE DROPPED for ADULT DANCERS and THEIR ACCOMPANIED u18's

( The Great Alne Long Weekend is a "sister" website to this one) -
 click-on to go to one of these pages - 

ELMDON HEATH CC/RAIL/BUS  - Page especially to help with Rail Station connections, and Sunday bus services to Elmdon Heath Community Centre Hall.


See ROUTEMAPS:DOWNLOAD&PRINT -
 - Page has maps for car, bus stops, bike path & walking routes -
- to the   -  Elmdon Heath Community Centre venue. Download this to a smartphone to carry to walk from bus etc,
(or print on paper) to carry: even in the car. Ideal for initial visits. 




 CONTRA - What's that !   -  Information Page,


 But I've never really done this stuff before !  - Information Page.
DANCE DATES page
​  
FLIERS for NEXT BRUMMIE CONTRA pages. These may Pop-up : often below Dance DATES.
They are in pdf. You may view or DOWNLOAD.
If you would like to share out the fun of the "Brummie Contra" dances - then (regularly please) download, print - and distribute a few of these fliers in your area & dance club.
For some Contras to come, a flier page pop-up may show below other main pages or elsewhere !