Brummie Contras: Spring Season 2020
NB A small number of "Agreed Dates only" are presently shown. More will follow!
Date of Contra Dance - The Caller - Musicians Offer
ENDING
date
Sunday 26th January
At the Elmdon Heath Venue.		 Mark Elvins Wild Ride: Holly, Bob, Robbie 24Jan/




Saturday 29th February
LEAP SATURDAY		 tbc tbc 27Feb/
This venue is conveniently near the 27 bus route and to the buses going along the Bristol Road.
From Bournville Rail Station, catch the 27.
From  the 11A &11C bus routes, change on to the 27 at a Linden Road stop, by its crossroads with Bournville Lane.
Further directions, maps for smartphone & to view : to follow shortly.
PictureNicola
This venue is conveniently near the 27 bus route and to the buses going along the Bristol Road.
From Bournville Rail Station, catch the 27.
From  the 11A &11C bus routes, change on to the 27 at a Linden Road stop, by its crossroads with Bournville Lane.
Further directions, maps for smartphone & to view : to follow shortly.
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, , , Lynne's considerate calling . . . (pic at Lichfield Folk Fest).
Bob brought his quiet capability to call for the very first Brummie Contra Dance on Good Friday in 2014 !
 - (The band then: the fellow musicians of Nicci & Ozzy in 4some Contra-Alt-Delete, Sam & Grace - now in Edinburgh) !
 ALL THE Autumn 2017 Dances will be at Elmdon Heath C.C. Hall - B91 2SF -
Carol Ormand-
of Madison Wisconsin -
her website HERE
with the ace foursome -
- Vertical Expression -
Charley - Ian - Ian - Margaret  / their website HERE
-  Dependable & lively - A Real American was Calling on Oct 1st   -
 - Carol's visit had been kindly coordinated by Meg.   Many Joined us to enjoy the dancing   - 
Brummie Contras: Autumn Season 2017
DATE of Contra Dance - The Caller - Musicians Saving £1.50
ENDS at
Midnight on
Sunday 5th November Lynne Render With the brilliant Warwick Uni
Folk Soc Contra Dance Band		 3rd Nov
Sunday 26th November Bob Morgan -
Brummie Contra's Very First Caller.		 Nozzy ( Nicci & Oz ) 24th Nov
Sunday 17 Dec, 2pm. Xmas Party Fun Kimberley Smith MC -
An Ace Afternoon Party.		 15th Dec
FRIDAY 29th December at 2pm
Brummie C's Final Friday Contra Fling of 2017,
At the Present Elmdon Heath main Venue.		 Bill Kinsman Stray Chords ( Philip,
Joyce; Benjamin & Joshua )		 27th Dec
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Alan Brunier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benjamin Rowe

Brummie Contras : Remaining of 2018 Season
Date of Contra Dance The Caller Musicians Saving of £1.50
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Sunday 16 Dec 2pm
Kim's Xmas PARTY Fun		 Kim Smith MC
An Ace Afternoon Party.		 - Karen Hanna &
- David Pattenden		 Online saving ends
14th Dec 2018.












Brummie Contra Afternoon
2018's Final Friday Fling.


FRIDAY 28th Dec 2pm-
5.30 at the Cadbury-built
Bournville Quaker Hall.
NB. NOT at the Elmdon Heath Venue.		 Mic Spenceley Benjamin &
Joshua Rowe		 Online saving ends
26th Dec 2018.
- Music - Benjamin & Joshua !

- From the Rowe family band -
- these two young members -
- our excellent, lively musicians !
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- This time playing in duo with his brother Joshua, we again enjoy the superb talents of Benjamin Rowe, on violin.
- He also led the Warwick University Folk Soc Band last year.
- He played for us with Alan Brunier & next contra, he will again.
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Mic Spenceley
- Well known in our local Nations
- Calling - Mic Spenceley !
MORE 2019 Brummie Contra Dates available shortly ! 
Next Brummie Contra - A Twixmas Dance before New Year.
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Go to TOP of the page  ABOUT the Brummie Contras - - Go to TOP of the HOME Page
- -   Go to page with DANCE DATES    - -   
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Here now - the callers & bands who have already contributed to the Autumn Series of Brummie Contras !
2 Afternoon Brummie Contra EVENTS STILL to come this year
- at Elmdon Heath. See above & on the page with   DANCE DATES
FRIDAY 30th Dec at 2pm :
 Brummie Contras again
 - Welcome -

 Stray  Chords !
2018 :   Sunday 7th January  : ​ Jen Morgan calling - with experienced contra players - PORTLAND DRIVE DUO - Elaine ​& Brian.
  Sunday 4th February  : ​ Frances Richardson calling - Music from superbly versatile accordionist - VIC SMITH.
Picture . . . . . . . . .Bill Kinsman calling . . . . . . . . . Photo by . . . . . Joe Buchanan-Wollaston
- for his second annual visit to Brummie Contras -
- be there to enjoy the longstanding fun -
- and remarkable memory for dances of -
- Bill Kinsman !
- in this, the year of his 91st Birthday !

- The Rowe family band -
- their young members in age contrast -
- are our excellent, lively musicians !
          
- This time with all his family, we again enjoy the superb talents of Ben, on violin :who also leads the Warwick University Folk Soc Band.
PictureWonderful music from the exuberant trio - WILD RIDE
Robbie-Holly-Bob
- welcomed back for their 2nd Brummie Contra.
GET - Special bargain of 2 CD's with great lively Contras for £10.  
PictureMark Elvins : caller & choreographer of many new & memorable dances.
- don't miss  -
Mark's considerate calling
Sun 2nd  Dec - Bonus Trio Band for the next Brummie Contra
It's 2pm to 5.15 - at Elmdon Heath Hall : B91 2SF
If you've not yet enjoyed this excellent trio with Mark at one of Halsway Manor's Zesty Contra weekends, Here's your opportunity -Long-term calling & dance choreography skills of -
Mark Elvins -  with this great trio -  ​Wild Ride ! 
You can enjoy some from this ace group of musicians next at the Midsummer Brummie Contra.
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PictureContra-alt-Delete are - Nicci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ozzy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing for us on 6th March & 6th November 2016 - They were star players at Lichfield 2016 Folk Festival's Contras. 2017 saw them at Alcester Contras - Extensively playing at 2017 Sidmouth Folk Festival too . . . . . . . . . . Sam & Grace are working presently in Edinburgh, and Ozzy & Nicci in London.


Brummie Contra Dances: Autumn Season 2019
NB A small number of "Agreed Dates only" are presently shown. Many more to follow !
Date of Contra Dance The Caller Musicians Saving £1.50
ENDS at
Midnight on




Sunday 29th September 2019
Elmdon Heath Community Centre B91 2SF		 tbc.
? ?
? ?
? ?		 tbc Online saving ends
27th Sept 2019.




Provisional: Sun 7th Oct 2019 tbc tbc Online saving ends
5th Oct 2019.




Provisional: Sun 3rd Nov 2019 tbc tbc Online saving ends
1st Nov 2019.












Sunday 1st December tbc English Contra Dance Band
Gareth & Linda		 Online saving ends
29th Nov 2019.








Sunday 15 Dec 2pm
Xmas Party Fun		 Kimberley Smith MC - tbc
An Ace Afternoon Party.		 tbc Online saving ends
13th Dec 2019.













Brummie Contras 2019 Final Friday Fling.






FRIDAY 27th December 2pm
to 5.30pm at the Cadbury-built
Bournville Quaker Hall.
NB. NOT at the Elmdon Heath Venue.
NB Sun 29th Dec alt. possibility.		 Bill Kinsman ? tbc tbc Online saving ends
25th Dec 2019.
Brummie Contras: Spring Season 2019
Date of
Contra Dance - 		The Caller - Musicians The offer
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Sunday 27th January 2pm
Elmdon Heath C.C. Hall		 - Jen Morgan Alan & Benjamin Online saving ends
Fri 25th January
Sunday 4th February Frances Richardson Maivish: Jaige & Adam from Canada
Longer dance with 2 mini concerts
 Online saving ends
Fri 2nd February
Sunday 11th March Rhodri Davies tbc Julie (of Buddy System) & Audrey
(of Audacious) from USA		 Online saving ends
Fri 9th March








Good FRIDAY
30 Mar 7.30pm
Friends Meeting House
Above Bournville Green		 tbc Nozzy: Nicci & Ozzy tbc Online saving ends
Wed 28th March
Sunday 8th April tbc Maivish: Jaige & Adam from Canada
Longer dance with 2 mini concerts		 Online saving ends
Fri 6th April
FRIDAY 27th April, 8pm
Memorial Hall Great Alne.
Part of Long Weekend -
Dancing & much more !		 tbc Maivish: Jaige & Adam from Canada click HERE
for Friday details
at Great Alne
Sunday 24th June.
COOL Midsummer Contra		 tbc Warwick University Folk Soc
Contra Dance Band tbc.		 Online saving ends
Fri 22nd June
John will call at Whitby in August.
Here's his ”retiring” pic on that website.
John has contributed in a wide variety of ways to the Folk scene.
Join our celebration in dance
- of John's accomplishments and dedication !

John intends after many worthwhile years
- to retire from further calling !
 ​Duo.
Sun Sept 16th 2pm,  John Meechan.
Enjoy what probably may be the last Contra Dance that John will call!
                         Music from Elaine & Brian as :
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JOIN THE FUN - Brummie C's - mainly on afternoons, & at a lively pace. Always to great music. These star players: Warwick University Contra Dance Band.
- ​Share-around  -  the joy & fun of being at exciting dances with great bands & callers. -
Of these star players, some may return when the Warwick Folk Soc Musicians play our
-   Midsummer Contra 2pm on Sunday 24th June,   -
- With our considerate and exciting caller Geoff Cubitt.   -
- ​Share-around  -  the joy & fun of being at exciting dances with great bands & callers. -
Of these star players, some may return when the Warwick Folk Soc Musicians play our
-   Midsummer Contra 2pm on Sunday 24th June,   -
- With our considerate and exciting caller Geoff Cubitt.   -
FULL DETAILS about your BAND  & CALLER  -   HERE  -      
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Good Friday -  4th Anniversary Evening Dance   -  30th March 7:30 - 10:30   -   with Nicola Scott  &  Nozzy
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WARWICK UNI 2018-2019
Spring Term Monday 7 January 2019 – Saturday 16 March 2019
Summer Term WEDNESday 24 April 2019 – Saturday 29 June 2019
2019/2020
Welcome - FROM - Monday 23 September 2019
Autumn Term Monday 30 September 2019 – Sat 7 December 2019
WARWICK UNI 2019-2020
Spring Term Monday 6 January 2020 – Saturday 14 March 2020
Summer Term Monday 20 April 2020 – Saturday 27 June 2020
2020/2021
Welcome - FROM - Monday 28 September 2020
Autumn Term Monday 5 October 2020 – Sat 12 December 2020
Top of page Title PICTURE - The Warwick Uni Folk Soc Contra Band -
of yester-year.
- This ace set of musicians have similarly gifted recent replacements. Enjoy Warwick's new personnel & musical talent.
Last Brummie Contra of Spring Season '18
Date of Contra Dance - The Caller - Musicians The offer
ENDS at
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Sunday 24th June.
COOL Midsummer Contra at
Elmdon Heath Community Centre		 Geoff Cubitt Members of Warwick University
Folk Society Contra Dance Band.		 Online saving ends
Fri 22nd June
OFFER about what ? SAVE £1.50 at the door ! You pay only £9 (Student £5)
Plan to be at next dance? Sign at previous dance or - email to say before deadline - Please inform afresh, for each dance.
Deadline in this cyan colour - is opposite a dance date in yellow - usually it's by the Fri midnight before a Sun afternoon.
​OFFER about what ? SAVE £1.50 at the door ! You pay only £9 (Student £5)
Just Email to - there@brummiecontras.co.uk
As subject - date of dance. In text, your name. [Please say if a student]
If 2 of you, please give both names in your email.
For a group of 3 or more, helpfully complete, then attach the form indicated HERE.
Sparkling Music for Dancing - also
In Contrast 2 beautiful mini Concerts !
- from -        Jaige and Adam !      
DANCE starts 2pm - ends 6:30. £12.50. Dance to vibrant music.
Enjoy contrast at these mini concerts following each of two intervals:
​A lovely repertoire of the duo's sensitive, captivating songs & tunes.
Sun 8th April. Extended Brummie Contra - with Geoff Cubitt.
Zippy dancing & two contrasting mini-concerts with lovely songs !
Dance start 2pm - ends 6:15. £12.50. Dance to vibrant music.
Enjoy contrast at a mini concert following each of two intervals:
​A lovely repertoire of sensitive, captivating songs & tunes.
No Brummie Contra has yet been cancelled. But please see WINTER. In bad local snow or fog,  KNOW how this really cool contra NOT happening would be announced!
Top of page Title PICTURE - The Superb Canadian duo of Jaige and Adam.
- There, and in USA they play in bands Crowfoot & Maivish - (click for songs & ace tunes) -
On 8th April, dance contra to their zippy music & enjoy 2 contrasting mini concerts with hauntingly beautiful songs.

Also enjoy their varied talents at Great Alne long weekend: 27- 30th April.
NOTE this SATURDAY SPECIAL Brummie Contra into your Diary !
Rhodri Davies is calling  on Sunday 11th February - 
continuing this Spring Series of Sunday afternoon  Brummie C's
  - An exceptionally versatile & popular caller of Contras:  
 - One favourite speciality of Rhod's is to invite dancers to select a Contra -
  : at RANDOM from a massive book of them - all abbreviated.  Then to call it for us  !
LONGER afternoon. Frances Richardson calls Zippy contras.
Two intervals with inclusive refreshments  -
each followed by a contrasting mini-concert with lovely songs !
Sun 4th Feb Brummie Contra - with Frances Richardson !
PUT BACK !!

​All windows at B91 2SF open properly AND it has ceiling FANS !
- Comfortable Contras -  COOL in every sense !
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 - With easy access also from the M42, the Brummie Contras should
bring much fairer remuneration to exceptional & tolerant bands & callers.
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BUT lovely, lively dances are enjoyed mainly by a regular & loyal few  !
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Practicably and sadly, it would seem wise to arrange fewer Brummie Contras  !
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IF you'd like to have Brummie C's more often available - especially Summer ones - 
just COME TO THEM ! Please just do this regularly - AND bring along your friends  !
MORE Brummie Contras see 2018 DANCES ! 
NEAREST  rail to CC Hall is  -   SOLIHULL. 
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.
Bus times from station/route and walking route are on the carry-maps.
Full details at our page on Solihull Station - HERE : Rail - Solihull Station.
In 2016 the direct S1 Sunday bus was entirely removed. Solihull Station stop for 966 Sunday direct was taken out too.
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.
But best RETURN to near Solihull Stn : IS 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.
 Today's Weather -
Only a little drizzle overnight. No snow. Probably sunny & no rain at all by the time you travel.
Warming-up day is forecast. Be in the snug place with the coolest dancing !
- Always any conditions change/weather update - check Website here at 10am  !
Brummie Contras: Spring Season 2018
Date of Contra Dance - The Caller - Musicians The offer
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Good FRIDAY
4th Anniversary Dance
30 March 7.30pm
Friends Meeting House
Above Bournville Green		 Nicola Scott Nozzy: Nicci & Ozzy Online saving ends
Wed 28th March




Sunday 8th April Geoff Cubitt Maivish: Jaige & Adam from Canada
Longer afternoon with 2 mini concerts		 Online saving ends
Fri 6th April




FRIDAY 27 Apr, 7.30pm
Memorial Hall Great Alne.
Part of Long Weekend -
Dancing & much more !		 Mark Elvins Maivish: Jaige & Adam from Canada click HERE
for Friday details
at Great Alne




Sunday 24th June.
COOL Midsummer Contra		 Geoff Cubitt Warwick University Folk Soc
Contra Dance Band tbc.		 Online saving ends
Fri 22nd June

Brummie Contra Dances: Autumn Season 2018
Date of Contra Dance - The Caller - Musicians Saving £1.50
ENDS at
Midnight on




Sunday 30th September 2018 tbc tbc Online saving ends
28th Sept 2018.




Sunday 21st October 2018 tbc tbc Online saving ends
19th Oct 2018.




A Saturday-night
Brummie Choccie Contra
 Saturday 10th November 2018
7.30pm at the Cadbury-built
Bournville Quaker Hall. 		Caller may originate from USA
or/& be based in Edinburgh - tbc.		 Contra-Alt-Delete.
Brilliant : Lichfield '15 & Sidmouth '17,
Nicci, Grace, Sam &Oz. Sam & Grace
played excellently to be the Band for
the Very First Brummie Contra with
Caller Bob Morgan, Good Friday in
April of 2014.		 Online saving ends
Wednesday 7th Nov 2018.




Sunday 2nd December Mark Elvins Wild Ride: Holly, Bob, Robbie Online saving ends
30th Nov 2018.




Sunday 16 Dec 2pm Xmas Party Fun Kimberley Smith MC - tbc
An Ace Afternoon Party.		 tbc Online saving ends
14th Dec 2018.




FRIDAY 28th December at 2pm
Brummie C's Final Friday Contra Fling of 2018
PROBABLY NOT AT
the Present Elmdon Heath main Venue.		 Bill Kinsman tbc Brian & Mike tbc Online saving ends
26th Dec 2018.
Email to - there@brummiecontras.co.uk
As subject - date of dance. In text, your name. [Please say if a student]
If 2 of you, please give both names in your email.
For a group of 3 or more, helpfully complete, then attach the form indicated HERE.

OFFER about what ? SAVE £1.50 at the door ! You pay only £9 (Student £5)
Plan to be at next dance? Sign at previous dance or - email to say before deadline - Please inform afresh, for each dance.
Deadline in this cyan colour - is opposite a dance date in yellow - usually it's by the Fri midnight before a Sun afternoon.
You're NOT at DANCE DATES page.
This Title PICTURE - The Superb Canadian duo of Jaige and Adam.
- There, and in USA they play in bands Crowfoot & Maivish - (click for songs & ace tunes) -
Dance to their brilliant music & enjoy contrast of 2 mini concerts with hauntingly beautiful songs.

And enjoy their varied talents at Great Alne long weekend: 27- 30th April.
THEN - Brummie Contras 3rd Anniversary Dance
on the EVENING of 14th April - GOOD FRIDAY.
At the Friends Meeting House Quaker Hall: beside/atop Bournville Green:​
- Enjoy another great new duo  : Nozzy / ie Nicci & Ozzy.
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Wonderful music from the exuberant trio - WILD RIDE
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Mark Elvins : caller & choreographer of many new & memorable dances.
Brummie Contras: Spring Season 2018
Date of Contra Dance - The Caller - Musicians The offer
ENDS at
midnight




Sunday 7th January Jen Morgan Portland Drive duo: Elaine & Brian Online saving ends
Fri 5th January
Sunday 4th February Frances Richardson Maivish: Jaige & Adam from Canada
Longer dance with 2 mini concerts
 Online saving ends
Fri 2nd February
Sunday 11th March Rhodri Davies tbc Julie (of Buddy System) & Audrey
(of Audacious) from USA		 Online saving ends
Fri 9th March








Good FRIDAY
30 Mar 7.30pm
Friends Meeting House
Above Bournville Green		 tbc Nozzy: Nicci & Ozzy tbc Online saving ends
Wed 28th March
Sunday 8th April tbc Maivish: Jaige & Adam from Canada
Longer dance with 2 mini concerts		 Online saving ends
Fri 6th April
FRIDAY 27th April, 8pm
Memorial Hall Great Alne.
Part of Long Weekend -
Dancing & much more !		 tbc Maivish: Jaige & Adam from Canada click HERE
for Friday details
at Great Alne
Sunday 24th June.
COOL Midsummer Contra		 tbc Warwick University Folk Soc
Contra Dance Band tbc.		 Online saving ends
Fri 22nd June
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​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 -
26th -29th April in 2019 for its DETAILS.

Event doubly extends the last w/e of April in 2019 
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 DROPS 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
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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 !