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Sun 6th Sept enjoy -
Mark Elvins -
Mark Elvins -
Mark Elvins - Ace Caller : dance-writer
Ian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicky.
With a FIRST - the dynamic
Minor Contravention
with 1st class contra-music -
Ian & Charley : we've nicked from the brilliant "Vertical Expression".
Nicky to wow-us with her wild fiddle from "The Night Before".
The mystery question everyone is asking: What instrument will Charley play?
Just come and see ! Share & enjoy dancing to their brilliant music !
Minor Contravention
with 1st class contra-music -
Ian & Charley : we've nicked from the brilliant "Vertical Expression".
Nicky to wow-us with her wild fiddle from "The Night Before".
The mystery question everyone is asking: What instrument will Charley play?
Just come and see ! Share & enjoy dancing to their brilliant music !
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In the garden, Halsway Manor
In the garden, Halsway Manor
Contact - bselwood21ATgmailDOTcom
(Please substitute punctuation for CAPITAL letters. This stops automated-detection bringing Barry nuisance mails.)
In case your eMail may be missed: If no reply after 2 days, please contact Barry again.
[Barry it is, who now is usually collecting at the door!]
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[Barry it is, who now is usually collecting at the door!]
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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 1300 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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(Please substitute punctuation for CAPITAL letters. This stops automated-detection bringing Barry nuisance mails.)
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 1300 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.
24th 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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[University Station: was for 2015 venue at the Chaplaincy - a different line from Solihull: it has practicable access - especially from the Cheltenham line.]
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24th January - Presently 4 seats available. Barry will meet train to arrive University Rail Station at 1300 that Sunday afternoon if requested: Contact - bselwood21ATgmailDOTcom
(Please substitute punctuation for CAPITAL letters. This stops automated-detection bringing Barry nuisance mails.)
In case your eMail may be missed: If no reply after 2 days, please contact Barry again.
[Barry it is, who now is usually collecting at the door!]
[University Station: was for 2015 venue at the Chaplaincy - a different line from Solihull: it has practicable access - especially from the Cheltenham line.]
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Barry kindly offers: Transport from University Station to Elmdon Heath Hall.
3rd January - Presently 4 seats available. Barry will meet train to arrive University Rail Station at 1300 that Sunday afternoon if requested: Contact - bselwood21ATgmailDOTcom
(Please substitute punctuation for CAPITAL letters. This stops automated-detection bringing Barry nuisance mails.)
In case your eMail may be missed: If no reply after 2 days, please contact Barry again.
[Barry it is, who now is usually collecting at the door!]
Tel contact is - 07870 146 440 Barry will meet the train arriving 1300 at University railway station PROVIDED he receives a request before 10am Sunday.
[University Station: was for 2015 venue at the Chaplaincy - a different line from Solihull: it has practicable access - especially from the Cheltenham line.]
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3rd January - Presently 4 seats available. Barry will meet train to arrive University Rail Station at 1300 that Sunday afternoon if requested: Contact - bselwood21ATgmailDOTcom
(Please substitute punctuation for CAPITAL letters. This stops automated-detection bringing Barry nuisance mails.)
In case your eMail may be missed: If no reply after 2 days, please contact Barry again.
[Barry it is, who now is usually collecting at the door!]
Tel contact is - 07870 146 440 Barry will meet the train arriving 1300 at University railway station PROVIDED he receives a request before 10am Sunday.
[University Station: was for 2015 venue at the Chaplaincy - a different line from Solihull: it has practicable access - especially from the Cheltenham line.]
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If you missed them before : DON'T MISS B'ham on 3rd JANUARY.
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Barry kindly offers: Transport from University Station to Elmdon Heath Hall.
Presently 2 seats available. [Sorry: corrected] contact - bselwood21ATgmailDOTcom
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If Solihull Station is fortuitously convenient, go to the B91 2SF MAPS/PRINT page for
the route details & maps there. Available printout includes Sunday bus routes/times.
See NEW VENUE of Elmdon Heath Hall for reasons to move Kim's Party with Contras !
Presently 2 seats available. [Sorry: corrected] contact - bselwood21ATgmailDOTcom
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Lest your eMail be missed; If no reply after about 2 days, please contact Barry again.
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If Solihull Station is fortuitously convenient, go to the B91 2SF MAPS/PRINT page for
the route details & maps there. Available printout includes Sunday bus routes/times.
See NEW VENUE of Elmdon Heath Hall for reasons to move Kim's Party with Contras !
You and your partner may begin as "ones" ie facing down in your starting "hands 4" (your back to the caller) & progress down the set.
OR you and your partner may begin as "twos" ie facing up in your starting "hands 4" - you then progress up the set towards the caller.
If NEW to this, be sure YOU get several turns in your same starting direction.
To do so, please ASK the other couple in your "hands 4" to helpfully swop, else change into another 4 to allow this.
This arrangement (of dancing several turns in your starting direction) is very helpful for yourself as a new dancer at Contras.
But it's also helpful for others in your set, to best maintain the dance movements.
NOTE: At each end of the set, you often stand (and wait once through the tune). You usually change sides to go back the other way.
An ideal opportunity this, to WATCH and to think about the similar moves you'll need in your NEW direction.
Rarely, the caller announces a dance in the older style of Proper lines.
Proper lines is the way that couples initially form in this American uTube lesson 5 below.
All the men start the dance on "the men's side of the set", opposite their ladies.
(In the US however, you'll find they call their women "women".)
You may view this explanation: where Contra line formation is gradually explained by an American uTube video lesson 5. HERE
In the UK, we usually form-up ready in Contra lines ie alternate man & woman, started by taking hands 4 from the top of the set.
Opposite is your partner - beside in your group of 4 is your contra (or neighbour).
See this all shown & called in an: Easy Contra Dance as the above details are explained HERE in the American video lesson 6.
American video lesson 7 shows more contra moves: the wave across the line (where in UK we term this an Ocean Wave).
[To differentiate from a "Tidal Wave" where the alternate in & out facing is the formation all along the set.] Lesson 7 is HERE.
In UK Contras we DON'T conventionally extend the "arm around" during the courteousy turn of a right and left through.
[BUT PLEASE NOTE - Many ladies do still prefer the "arm around" in the ladies chain.
It is important please to extend the chain "twirl" alternative only to those ladies indicating this as their clear preference]
OR you and your partner may begin as "twos" ie facing up in your starting "hands 4" - you then progress up the set towards the caller.
If NEW to this, be sure YOU get several turns in your same starting direction.
To do so, please ASK the other couple in your "hands 4" to helpfully swop, else change into another 4 to allow this.
This arrangement (of dancing several turns in your starting direction) is very helpful for yourself as a new dancer at Contras.
But it's also helpful for others in your set, to best maintain the dance movements.
NOTE: At each end of the set, you often stand (and wait once through the tune). You usually change sides to go back the other way.
An ideal opportunity this, to WATCH and to think about the similar moves you'll need in your NEW direction.
Rarely, the caller announces a dance in the older style of Proper lines.
Proper lines is the way that couples initially form in this American uTube lesson 5 below.
All the men start the dance on "the men's side of the set", opposite their ladies.
(In the US however, you'll find they call their women "women".)
You may view this explanation: where Contra line formation is gradually explained by an American uTube video lesson 5. HERE
In the UK, we usually form-up ready in Contra lines ie alternate man & woman, started by taking hands 4 from the top of the set.
Opposite is your partner - beside in your group of 4 is your contra (or neighbour).
See this all shown & called in an: Easy Contra Dance as the above details are explained HERE in the American video lesson 6.
American video lesson 7 shows more contra moves: the wave across the line (where in UK we term this an Ocean Wave).
[To differentiate from a "Tidal Wave" where the alternate in & out facing is the formation all along the set.] Lesson 7 is HERE.
In UK Contras we DON'T conventionally extend the "arm around" during the courteousy turn of a right and left through.
[BUT PLEASE NOTE - Many ladies do still prefer the "arm around" in the ladies chain.
It is important please to extend the chain "twirl" alternative only to those ladies indicating this as their clear preference]
Some very helpful details about Partners in Contras for those keen or curious. -
Sun 3rd Jan - Geoff Cubitt & “The Night Before” This Info: – 7/12/15
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- CHECK VENUE John Meechan tbc & Portland Drive Duo tbc
Sun 17th Apr - Rhodri Davies tbc & Moonlighting (Presenting as yet a "new" foursome)
Sun 22nd May - Bob Morgan tbc & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
Sun 5th June - Gill Emerson & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
Sun 26th June - Rhodri Davies tbc & Warwick Folk Soc Contra Band
Sun 10th July - Frances Richardson & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
4th Sept - ASKED Lisa. Geoff C.? Or did I ask Rhod ? & ASKed “Minor Contravention”
2nd Oct - Sue Rosen tbc & Bruce Rosen Duo tbc
23rd Oct - ASK ! Jake Wood & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
6th Nov - Graham Knight & “Contra-Alt-Delete” (Nikki / Grace / Sam / Ozzy)
4th Dec - ASKED Lisa. Geoff C. ? & Tbc "The Night Before” Or suggest Alan's 4 ! tbc
PARTY on 18th Dec
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- CHECK VENUE John Meechan tbc & Portland Drive Duo tbc
Sun 17th Apr - Rhodri Davies tbc & Moonlighting (Presenting as yet a "new" foursome)
Sun 22nd May - Bob Morgan tbc & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
Sun 5th June - Gill Emerson & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
Sun 26th June - Rhodri Davies tbc & Warwick Folk Soc Contra Band
Sun 10th July - Frances Richardson & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
4th Sept - ASKED Lisa. Geoff C.? Or did I ask Rhod ? & ASKed “Minor Contravention”
2nd Oct - Sue Rosen tbc & Bruce Rosen Duo tbc
23rd Oct - ASK ! Jake Wood & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
6th Nov - Graham Knight & “Contra-Alt-Delete” (Nikki / Grace / Sam / Ozzy)
4th Dec - ASKED Lisa. Geoff C. ? & Tbc "The Night Before” Or suggest Alan's 4 ! tbc
PARTY on 18th Dec
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Above & of our many Dance fliers - adverts for our Dances do much to "sell" the Chaplaincy Hall & its good points. Facilities there for our Dances have deteriorated, even since my personal offer to buy sound absorbing foam.
BUT ! No stage. No curtaining to improve acoustics. No opportunity to open windows or through doors, to ventilate.
No ceiling fans. Bands kept waiting, then expected to lug equipment through 3 entrance doors and 2 halls, to set up !
The new part-time Warden anticipates at least a 30% price-hike from the dances in 2016.
To encourage attenders, almost every band has joyfully played music excellent for Contras, and -
to allow a gradual build-up regular dancers - have - like the callers - accepted fees based on our takings -
which have often inadequately reflected their travel and other costs.
New venue for Kim's Party with Contras is to be the substantial hall of -
Elmdon Heath Community Centre.
In Cornyx Lane, Solihull, it's usually less than a 6min easy drive from M42 J5.
This would seem likely to need to be our future long-term venue.
The Hall is directly indicated on the map below.
[ Navigation only by Hall postcode - B91 2SF - will direct the correct distance along , but to the OPPOSITE side of Cornyx Lane. ]
PARKING is plentiful - behind the Hall - properly surfaced and safely enclosed.
Turn off Cornyx Lane into Glebe Road - IMMEDIATELY left into the service road -
then drive to the right of the hall to park behind the hall itself.
Is the move from the venue pictured above to Elmdon Heath Hall to be permanent ? CONSIDERABLE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH CONTINUING AT THE CHAPLAINCY ARE OUTLINED BELOW THE MAP
BUT ! No stage. No curtaining to improve acoustics. No opportunity to open windows or through doors, to ventilate.
No ceiling fans. Bands kept waiting, then expected to lug equipment through 3 entrance doors and 2 halls, to set up !
The new part-time Warden anticipates at least a 30% price-hike from the dances in 2016.
To encourage attenders, almost every band has joyfully played music excellent for Contras, and -
to allow a gradual build-up regular dancers - have - like the callers - accepted fees based on our takings -
which have often inadequately reflected their travel and other costs.
New venue for Kim's Party with Contras is to be the substantial hall of -
Elmdon Heath Community Centre.
In Cornyx Lane, Solihull, it's usually less than a 6min easy drive from M42 J5.
This would seem likely to need to be our future long-term venue.
The Hall is directly indicated on the map below.
[ Navigation only by Hall postcode - B91 2SF - will direct the correct distance along , but to the OPPOSITE side of Cornyx Lane. ]
PARKING is plentiful - behind the Hall - properly surfaced and safely enclosed.
Turn off Cornyx Lane into Glebe Road - IMMEDIATELY left into the service road -
then drive to the right of the hall to park behind the hall itself.
Is the move from the venue pictured above to Elmdon Heath Hall to be permanent ? CONSIDERABLE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH CONTINUING AT THE CHAPLAINCY ARE OUTLINED BELOW THE MAP
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 !
Student £7.00 -
Buy your ticket at the "dance before" for a DISCOUNT
Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
OR PREPAY HERE !
It's more fun if more come !
PLEASE let your friends know about "Brummie Contras".
Nothing is better than bringing others to share the fun.
It would be especially helpful if you might kindly - print, duplicate, cut & distribute a few fliers -
Produced for 9th November - [and 20th December below]
LATEST FLIERS for 29th Nov CONTRA Dance ARE HERE.
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.
Some dances introduce new callers, new bands.
What purpose should these dance joys die with those of our older generation "just about able" still to share them.
Equally vital are preferential rates for students.
PLEASE let your friends know about "Brummie Contras".
Nothing is better than bringing others to share the fun.
It would be especially helpful if you might kindly - print, duplicate, cut & distribute a few fliers -
Produced for 9th November - [and 20th December below]
LATEST FLIERS for 29th Nov CONTRA Dance ARE HERE.
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.
Some dances introduce new callers, new bands.
What purpose should these dance joys die with those of our older generation "just about able" still to share them.
Equally vital are preferential rates for students.
It's more fun if more come !
PLEASE let your friends know about "Brummie Contras".
Nothing is better than bringing others to share the fun.
It would be especially helpful if you might kindly - print, duplicate, cut & distribute a few fliers -
Produced for 9th November - [and 20th December below]
The LATEST FLIERS for 29th Nov Dance ARE HERE.
Some dances introduce new callers, new bands.
What purpose should these dance joys die with those of us still "just about able" to share them.
Equally vital are preferential rates for students.
PLEASE let your friends know about "Brummie Contras".
Nothing is better than bringing others to share the fun.
It would be especially helpful if you might kindly - print, duplicate, cut & distribute a few fliers -
Produced for 9th November - [and 20th December below]
The LATEST FLIERS for 29th Nov Dance ARE HERE.
Some dances introduce new callers, new bands.
What purpose should these dance joys die with those of us still "just about able" to share them.
Equally vital are preferential rates for students.
New venue for Kim's Party with Contras is to be the substantial hall at -
Elmdon Heath Community Centre.
In Cornyx Lane, Solihull, it's just 4min drive from M42 J5.
In Cornyx Lane, Solihull, it's Just 4min drive from M42 J5.
Hall is located on the map below. [Its postcode -B91 2SF - directs to the correct distance, but the OPPOSITE side of Cornyx lane.]
Turn off Cornyx Lane into Glebe Road - immediately left into the service road, then to the right of the hall to park behind the community centre. Parking is plentiful and safely enclosed.
Elmdon Heath Community Centre.
In Cornyx Lane, Solihull, it's just 4min drive from M42 J5.
In Cornyx Lane, Solihull, it's Just 4min drive from M42 J5.
Hall is located on the map below. [Its postcode -B91 2SF - directs to the correct distance, but the OPPOSITE side of Cornyx lane.]
Turn off Cornyx Lane into Glebe Road - immediately left into the service road, then to the right of the hall to park behind the community centre. Parking is plentiful and safely enclosed.
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The first BRUMMIE CONTRA of 2015. . . . . . . . . picture by Mandy. Annie is with Les . . . . . . . . . . Val dancing with Harry. . . . Copyright.
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HERE ABOVE : The Catholic Chaplaincy Hall - B15 3QS. CLICK TO SEE MAP
Relax after travelling, with an inclusive hot drink from 1.30pm.
Dances 2pm - 5:45pm SUNDAYS. OVER 3 FULL, DANCING HOURS.
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Relax after travelling, with an inclusive hot drink from 1.30pm.
Dances 2pm - 5:45pm SUNDAYS. OVER 3 FULL, DANCING HOURS.
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you're at Buses / Walk Route from University Station / MAP page. Approaching the "Dance Hall" from Somerset Rd (South) end of Harrison's Road,
The picture above view will be on your left - a few steps from its Somerset Rd end.
Bus. Stops for the 48.
"Before / after Somerset Rd", and "adj / opp Barlows Rd" are equi-distant (1-2 mins).
From the "University" rail station.
To view, bus stops or University Rail Station walk: click on this Googlemap.
[Satellite view & 'zoom' a little more clearly show where to walk/cycle through Hospital grounds.]
Best to walk (not go 3/4 stops of the 48) unless there's heavy rain, or a bus comes just as you arrive.
The picture above view will be on your left - a few steps from its Somerset Rd end.
Bus. Stops for the 48.
"Before / after Somerset Rd", and "adj / opp Barlows Rd" are equi-distant (1-2 mins).
From the "University" rail station.
To view, bus stops or University Rail Station walk: click on this Googlemap.
[Satellite view & 'zoom' a little more clearly show where to walk/cycle through Hospital grounds.]
Best to walk (not go 3/4 stops of the 48) unless there's heavy rain, or a bus comes just as you arrive.
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 !
Student £7.00 -
Buy your ticket at the "dance before" for a DISCOUNT
Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
OR PREPAY HERE !
Keep taking an occasional look at this website!
Share another great "Brummie Contra" soon.
Share another great "Brummie Contra" soon.
Those organising are sincerely appreciative of Karen W's kind administration of emails that make FPS payments possible on the website.
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DANCES: B15 3QS. Catholic Chaplaincy Hall 29 Harrisons Rd, Edgbaston.
LOTS OF SPACE to DANCE. Large, safe car-park. We've use of a nice detached lounge for drinks:
Before dancing - for the 30min interval - or just to relax. Also a pleasant, secluded lawn outside.
5min cycle: 10-15min walk from Rail Station: Birmingham University Edgbaston. For the most pleasant route: CLICK RAIL/BUS page
Navigate/seek DIRECTIONS by POSTCODE B15 3QS ( Edgbaston or Harborne) Birmingham.
CAUTION: DON'T search for X "Newman University" X .
THAT takes you to a totally different part of Birmingham.
LOTS OF SPACE to DANCE. Large, safe car-park. We've use of a nice detached lounge for drinks:
Before dancing - for the 30min interval - or just to relax. Also a pleasant, secluded lawn outside.
5min cycle: 10-15min walk from Rail Station: Birmingham University Edgbaston. For the most pleasant route: CLICK RAIL/BUS page
Navigate/seek DIRECTIONS by POSTCODE B15 3QS ( Edgbaston or Harborne) Birmingham.
CAUTION: DON'T search for X "Newman University" X .
THAT takes you to a totally different part of Birmingham.
ARRIVE ACCOMPANIED OR NOT – YOU ARE MOST WELCOME !
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AT A CONTRA, YOU WILL FIND LOTS OF DANCE PARTNERS.
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MANY REGULAR DANCERS MIX WELL BETWEEN PARTNERS,
- SHARING TIPS ABOUT THE DANCE MOVEMENTS. -
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ALL THIS HELPS TO MAKE THE DANCING EVEN MORE FUN.
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AT A CONTRA, YOU WILL FIND LOTS OF DANCE PARTNERS.
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MANY REGULAR DANCERS MIX WELL BETWEEN PARTNERS,
- SHARING TIPS ABOUT THE DANCE MOVEMENTS. -
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ALL THIS HELPS TO MAKE THE DANCING EVEN MORE FUN.
ARRIVE ACCOMPANIED OR NOT – YOU ARE MOST WELCOME !
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AT A CONTRA, YOU WILL FIND LOTS OF DANCE PARTNERS.
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MANY REGULAR DANCERS MIX WELL BETWEEN PARTNERS
SHARING TIPS ABOUT THE DANCE MOVEMENTS.
THIS HELPS TO MAKE THE DANCING EVEN MORE FUN.
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AT A CONTRA, YOU WILL FIND LOTS OF DANCE PARTNERS.
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MANY REGULAR DANCERS MIX WELL BETWEEN PARTNERS
SHARING TIPS ABOUT THE DANCE MOVEMENTS.
THIS HELPS TO MAKE THE DANCING EVEN MORE FUN.
ARRIVE ACCOMPANIED OR NOT – YOU ARE MOST WELCOME !
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AT A CONTRA, YOU WILL FIND LOTS OF DANCE PARTNERS.
MANY SHARE MOVES WHICH HELP MAKE THE DANCING EVEN MORE FUN.
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AT A CONTRA, YOU WILL FIND LOTS OF DANCE PARTNERS.
MANY SHARE MOVES WHICH HELP MAKE THE DANCING EVEN MORE FUN.
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Now SUN 29th Nov Jake Wood with Double Dichotomy.
SUN 20th Dec Kim Smith - Kim's Christmas Dance -
A fun Brummie C's "Sunday Variety Party" with Contras:
ADULT DOOR PARTY TICKET £7 (PREPAID PRICE - £6) (Inclusive for Season Tkts.)
SUN 20th Dec Kim Smith - Kim's Christmas Dance -
A fun Brummie C's "Sunday Variety Party" with Contras:
ADULT DOOR PARTY TICKET £7 (PREPAID PRICE - £6) (Inclusive for Season Tkts.)
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 !
(Student £7.00) -
Buy your ticket at the "dance before" for a DISCOUNT
Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
OR PREPAY HERE !
Please check all of the Oct & Nov dates -
There are changes to earlier diary entries:
SUN 1st Nov John Meechan with Brian Stone & Elaine.
Now SUN 29th Nov Jake Wood with Double Dichotomy.
SUN 20th Dec Kim Smith - Kim's Christmas Dance -
A fun Brummie C's "Sunday Variety Party" with Contras:
ADULT DOOR PARTY TICKET £7 (PREPAID PRICE - £6) (Inclusive for Season Tkts.)
There are changes to earlier diary entries:
SUN 1st Nov John Meechan with Brian Stone & Elaine.
Now SUN 29th Nov Jake Wood with Double Dichotomy.
SUN 20th Dec Kim Smith - Kim's Christmas Dance -
A fun Brummie C's "Sunday Variety Party" with Contras:
ADULT DOOR PARTY TICKET £7 (PREPAID PRICE - £6) (Inclusive for Season Tkts.)
It's more fun if more come !
Let's encourage you ! DISCOUNTS available for prepayment.
1) Many like to: Prepay at the door for the following dance.
Saving of £2 per adult (£1.50 student).
2) Same saving NOW - STILL is available here on line, through your bank.
NOW DISCOUNT IS EXTENDED just 2 MORE DAYS.
FINISHING at the END OF SUNDAY 27th Sept.
Let's encourage you ! DISCOUNTS available for prepayment.
1) Many like to: Prepay at the door for the following dance.
Saving of £2 per adult (£1.50 student).
2) Same saving NOW - STILL is available here on line, through your bank.
NOW DISCOUNT IS EXTENDED just 2 MORE DAYS.
FINISHING at the END OF SUNDAY 27th Sept.
It's more fun if more come !
Let's encourage you ! DISCOUNTS available for prepayment.
1) Many like to: Prepay at the door for the following dance.
Saving of £2 per adult (£1.50 student).
2) Same saving NOW - STILL is available here on line, through your bank.
NOW DISCOUNT IS EXTENDED just 2 MORE DAYS.
FINISHING at the END OF SUNDAY 27th Sept.
Let's encourage you ! DISCOUNTS available for prepayment.
1) Many like to: Prepay at the door for the following dance.
Saving of £2 per adult (£1.50 student).
2) Same saving NOW - STILL is available here on line, through your bank.
NOW DISCOUNT IS EXTENDED just 2 MORE DAYS.
FINISHING at the END OF SUNDAY 27th Sept.
Brilliant Contra dance music from Brian & Elaine in the American Style.
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Please check all of the Oct & Nov dates -
There are changes to earlier diary entries:
SUN 1st Nov John Meechan with Brian Stone & Elaine.
Now SUN 29th Nov Jake Wood with Double Dichotomy.
SUN 20th Dec Kim Smith - Kim's Christmas Dance -
A fun Brummie C's "Sunday Variety Party" with Contras:
ADULT DOOR PARTY TICKET £7 (PREPAID PRICE - £6) (Inclusive for Season Tkts.)
There are changes to earlier diary entries:
SUN 1st Nov John Meechan with Brian Stone & Elaine.
Now SUN 29th Nov Jake Wood with Double Dichotomy.
SUN 20th Dec Kim Smith - Kim's Christmas Dance -
A fun Brummie C's "Sunday Variety Party" with Contras:
ADULT DOOR PARTY TICKET £7 (PREPAID PRICE - £6) (Inclusive for Season Tkts.)
Please check all of the Oct & Nov dates -
There are changes to earlier diary entries:
SUN 1st Nov John Meechan with Brian Stone & Elaine.
Now SUN 29th Nov Jake Wood with Double Dichotomy.
SUN 20th Dec Kim Smith - Kim's Christmas Dance -
A fun Brummie C's "Sunday Variety Party" with Contras:
ADULT DOOR PARTY TICKET £7 (PREPAID PRICE - £6) (Inclusive for Season Tkts.)
There are changes to earlier diary entries:
SUN 1st Nov John Meechan with Brian Stone & Elaine.
Now SUN 29th Nov Jake Wood with Double Dichotomy.
SUN 20th Dec Kim Smith - Kim's Christmas Dance -
A fun Brummie C's "Sunday Variety Party" with Contras:
ADULT DOOR PARTY TICKET £7 (PREPAID PRICE - £6) (Inclusive for Season Tkts.)
Approach the Dance Hall from the Somerset Rd (South) end of Harrison's Road.
Walk route described below.
View above is on your left - a few steps from its Somerset Rd end.
Bus. Stops for the 48.
"Before / after Somerset Rd", and "adj / opp Barlows Rd" are equi-distant (1 min).
From the "University" rail station.
View full page, the bus stop locations: or the road walk following the 48 bus route.
Or follow the route walk/cycle route described below from University Rail Station:
CLICK ON FULL PAGE VERSION OF this Googlemap.
Select the satellite view & 'zoom' to show your best route: walking or by cycle through the Hospital grounds.
It's best to walk to the venue from Uni' Station:
(unless you are in heavy rain, or a bus is coming just as you arrive.)
ROAD ROUTE: cross road. (Starting East away from the QE) go 3/4 stops of route 48. You walk on Vincent Drive then similarly busy Pritchatts Rd.
Walk route described below.
View above is on your left - a few steps from its Somerset Rd end.
Bus. Stops for the 48.
"Before / after Somerset Rd", and "adj / opp Barlows Rd" are equi-distant (1 min).
From the "University" rail station.
View full page, the bus stop locations: or the road walk following the 48 bus route.
Or follow the route walk/cycle route described below from University Rail Station:
CLICK ON FULL PAGE VERSION OF this Googlemap.
Select the satellite view & 'zoom' to show your best route: walking or by cycle through the Hospital grounds.
It's best to walk to the venue from Uni' Station:
(unless you are in heavy rain, or a bus is coming just as you arrive.)
ROAD ROUTE: cross road. (Starting East away from the QE) go 3/4 stops of route 48. You walk on Vincent Drive then similarly busy Pritchatts Rd.
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ARRIVE AT 1:30: SHARE A SOCIABLE HOT DRINK INCL.
ANOTHER IN THE LOUNGE IN THE INTERVAL.
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PRICE - "On the door" £9.00 (Student £7.00) -
Buy at the "dance before". DISCOUNT Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
Even better value with a Season Ticket.
These will next be available at the door from November for 2016.
ANOTHER IN THE LOUNGE IN THE INTERVAL.
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PRICE - "On the door" £9.00 (Student £7.00) -
Buy at the "dance before". DISCOUNT Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
Even better value with a Season Ticket.
These will next be available at the door from November for 2016.
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ARRIVE ACCOMPANIED OR NOT – YOU ARE MOST WELCOME !
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AT A CONTRA, YOU WILL FIND LOTS OF DANCE PARTNERS. MANY SHARE MOVES WHICH HELP MAKE THE DANCING EVEN MORE FUN.
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AT A CONTRA, YOU WILL FIND LOTS OF DANCE PARTNERS. MANY SHARE MOVES WHICH HELP MAKE THE DANCING EVEN MORE FUN.
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OR Early DISCOUNT- FPS - Fast Pay System via your bank -
DISCOUNT Adult £2, Student £1.50 - (was called a BACS transfer) -
Available HERE !
- Email form details NOW EXTENDED until midnight Sunday 27th September -
- with discount for -
Sunday 4th October's DANCE.
Phone your bank & you show NO personal details on line!
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DISCOUNT Adult £2, Student £1.50 - (was called a BACS transfer) -
Available HERE !
- Email form details NOW EXTENDED until midnight Sunday 27th September -
- with discount for -
Sunday 4th October's DANCE.
Phone your bank & you show NO personal details on line!
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Quieter, more pleasant walk or bike ride from University Station.
YOU MAY DOWNLOAD & PRINT THESE DETAILS - THUS ENABLING YOU TO CARRY A ROUTE COPY.
(The pdf download prints in black onto an A4 sheet.)
This is a pleasant pedestrian or cycling route.
It is an alternative to following the equidistant 48 bus route beside busy roads.
It starts through the Hospital grounds.
Walk WEST from University Station towards the NEW QE Hospital main entrance.
Some open-air fruit stalls are [available] here.
Outside the rotating entrance doors is a gigantic shining sculpture: "steel crossed fingers" You pass to the right of this taking a curved, tarmac cycle/pedestrian path through the grassed hospital grounds - to walk below the large overhead hosptals' link bridge.
You cross a road by its "zebra" crossing, & go past the Women's Hospital on your left:
continuing past its large statue. [ Mindelsohn Way has turned East to your right.]
You now reach cycle/pedestrian road-end access - (bollards) - into Metchley Park Road.
Continue along that road with sports fields now behind hedges & trees to either side.
Really delightful in Spring / Summer; your route is between quiet, pleasant front gardens.
At the roundabout (c250 yds) turn right briefly in Somerset Rd, then left to Harrison's Rd.
The view of the venue on many fliers & heading the web pages is a few yards to your left.
YOU MAY DOWNLOAD & PRINT THESE DETAILS - THUS ENABLING YOU TO CARRY A ROUTE COPY.
(The pdf download prints in black onto an A4 sheet.)
This is a pleasant pedestrian or cycling route.
It is an alternative to following the equidistant 48 bus route beside busy roads.
It starts through the Hospital grounds.
Walk WEST from University Station towards the NEW QE Hospital main entrance.
Some open-air fruit stalls are [available] here.
Outside the rotating entrance doors is a gigantic shining sculpture: "steel crossed fingers" You pass to the right of this taking a curved, tarmac cycle/pedestrian path through the grassed hospital grounds - to walk below the large overhead hosptals' link bridge.
You cross a road by its "zebra" crossing, & go past the Women's Hospital on your left:
continuing past its large statue. [ Mindelsohn Way has turned East to your right.]
You now reach cycle/pedestrian road-end access - (bollards) - into Metchley Park Road.
Continue along that road with sports fields now behind hedges & trees to either side.
Really delightful in Spring / Summer; your route is between quiet, pleasant front gardens.
At the roundabout (c250 yds) turn right briefly in Somerset Rd, then left to Harrison's Rd.
The view of the venue on many fliers & heading the web pages is a few yards to your left.
Lively Contra dancing
- in the American style -
- in the American style -
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 page available here TOMORROW !
(Student £7.00) -
Buy your ticket at the "dance before" for a DISCOUNT
Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
OR PREPAY page available here TOMORROW !
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 !
(Student £7.00) -
Buy your ticket at the "dance before" for a DISCOUNT
Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
OR PREPAY HERE !
Latest (A4 poster as on 22nd July for 4th October & all 2015 dances)
POSTER HERE for THIS October 4th DANCE.
( One side prints onto an A4 sheet.)
Please encourage shared contra fun - by printing & distributing this poster.
POSTER HERE for THIS October 4th DANCE.
( One side prints onto an A4 sheet.)
Please encourage shared contra fun - by printing & distributing this poster.
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DANCES: B15 3QS. Catholic Chaplaincy Hall 29 Harrisons Rd, Edgbaston.
LOTS OF SPACE to DANCE. Large, safe car-park. We've use of a nice detached lounge for drinks:
Before dancing - for the 30min interval - or just to relax. Also a pleasant, secluded lawn outside.
5min cycle: 10-15min walk from Rail Station: Birmingham University Edgbaston. For the most pleasant route: CLICK RAIL/BUS page
Navigate/seek DIRECTIONS by POSTCODE B15 3QS ( Edgbaston or Harborne) Birmingham.
CAUTION: DON'T search for X "Newman University" X .
THAT takes you to a totally different part of Birmingham.
LOTS OF SPACE to DANCE. Large, safe car-park. We've use of a nice detached lounge for drinks:
Before dancing - for the 30min interval - or just to relax. Also a pleasant, secluded lawn outside.
5min cycle: 10-15min walk from Rail Station: Birmingham University Edgbaston. For the most pleasant route: CLICK RAIL/BUS page
Navigate/seek DIRECTIONS by POSTCODE B15 3QS ( Edgbaston or Harborne) Birmingham.
CAUTION: DON'T search for X "Newman University" X .
THAT takes you to a totally different part of Birmingham.
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"Getting right" unfamiliar dances - sure - that involves a bit of brain-work.
- But a few mistakes are part of the fun - and hardly matter -
- Just try for a fairly good recovery afterwards. -
More about Contras below -
- But a few mistakes are part of the fun - and hardly matter -
- Just try for a fairly good recovery afterwards. -
More about Contras below -
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"American Contras"
- are in energetic style. You're helped in each dance through its series of moves by our caller.
Every contra dance has its very own sequence of moves,.
You repeat with each couple that you meet as you move along the "set". (The lines that you form.)
The caller usually stops, leaving you dancing just to the music, once they think you've learned that particular sequence.
Movements are generally fairly smooth and slick - without the bouncy step-hops of many ceilidh dances.
Some like to extemporise in Contra - often, spins and twirls are added.
You and your partner may begin as "ones" ie facing down in your starting "hands 4" (your back to the caller) & progress down the set.
OR you and your partner may begin as "twos" ie facing up in your starting "hands 4" - you then progress up the set towards the caller.
If NEW to this, be sure YOU get several turns in your same starting direction. ASK the other couple in your "hands 4" to please swop.
NOTE: At each end of the set, you often stand (and wait once through the tune). You usually change sides to go back the other way.
An ideal opportunity to WATCH and to think about the similar moves you'll need in your NEW direction.
In a Double Progression Dance,
- one sequence takes you past two couples. You spend little or no time waiting at the end.
(You often find that you automatically change sides.
Each dance of this type may cause odd things to happen to you near the end of the set.
These "end effects" vary according to the name of the dance.)
Double progression is popular with regular Contra dancers because the moves are slick, and keep you thinking as you dance.
Contras are a great occasion for the young and keen.
But many still are very keen on this dancing, but wishing they were younger !
Please note: A few want a gentler style.
Carefully respect those recovering from injury, or enjoying the company and music but wishing to dance at their pace.
- are in energetic style. You're helped in each dance through its series of moves by our caller.
Every contra dance has its very own sequence of moves,.
You repeat with each couple that you meet as you move along the "set". (The lines that you form.)
The caller usually stops, leaving you dancing just to the music, once they think you've learned that particular sequence.
Movements are generally fairly smooth and slick - without the bouncy step-hops of many ceilidh dances.
Some like to extemporise in Contra - often, spins and twirls are added.
You and your partner may begin as "ones" ie facing down in your starting "hands 4" (your back to the caller) & progress down the set.
OR you and your partner may begin as "twos" ie facing up in your starting "hands 4" - you then progress up the set towards the caller.
If NEW to this, be sure YOU get several turns in your same starting direction. ASK the other couple in your "hands 4" to please swop.
NOTE: At each end of the set, you often stand (and wait once through the tune). You usually change sides to go back the other way.
An ideal opportunity to WATCH and to think about the similar moves you'll need in your NEW direction.
In a Double Progression Dance,
- one sequence takes you past two couples. You spend little or no time waiting at the end.
(You often find that you automatically change sides.
Each dance of this type may cause odd things to happen to you near the end of the set.
These "end effects" vary according to the name of the dance.)
Double progression is popular with regular Contra dancers because the moves are slick, and keep you thinking as you dance.
Contras are a great occasion for the young and keen.
But many still are very keen on this dancing, but wishing they were younger !
Please note: A few want a gentler style.
Carefully respect those recovering from injury, or enjoying the company and music but wishing to dance at their pace.
American Contras are fun.
Come and mix with regular dancers here:
the style is NOT hard to pick-up.
Meet others who enjoyed having recently tried a visit.
Come and mix with regular dancers here:
the style is NOT hard to pick-up.
Meet others who enjoyed having recently tried a visit.
Sun 6th Sept enjoy -
Mark Elvins
an ace caller, dancer & writer
of many excellent dances.
Mark Elvins
an ace caller, dancer & writer
of many excellent dances.
Plentiful lively Contras - in the American style -
plus an occasional square, waltz or
mixer, to challenge us with variety.
plus an occasional square, waltz or
mixer, to challenge us with variety.
Our Autumn Season of Sun Afternoon Contra Dances
With plentiful lively Contras - in the American style -
plus an occasional square, waltz or mixer, to challenge us with variety.
With plentiful lively Contras - in the American style -
plus an occasional square, waltz or mixer, to challenge us with variety.
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Most contra dancers like to improve skills by regular partner changes after 1 or 2 dances.
Anyone may ask anyone else to dance – Go for it !
Most contra dancers like to improve skills by regular partner changes after 1 or 2 dances.
Anyone may ask anyone else to dance – Go for it !
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More 2015 Brummie-Contra Dates -
More 2015 Brummie-Contra Dates -
It's more fun if more come !
Let's encourage you ! DISCOUNTS available for prepayment.
1) The best deal will be: 2016 Season tickets. They will next be available at the door -
on Nov 29th, Dec 20th & 3rd Jan 2016. (More details to follow)
2) You can: Prepay at the door for the next following dance
That saves £2 per adult (£1.50 student).
3) Same saving is available here on line, through your bank.
You prepay by Fast Payment Service. (Was called BACS.)
The webpage here, & associated discount form are usually available during the week following a Brummie Contra.
OFFER WILL END - on an announced date - USUALLY ABOUT A WEEK PRECEDING THE NEXT CONTRA.
This gives band & caller some warning for music etc, should a favourite dance/s have been requested.
1) DOWNLOAD & FILL IN THE now FULLY-CORRECTED FORM. HERE
2) FPS PREPAY THROUGH YOUR BANK.
THIS WAY YOU REVEAL NO PERSONAL BANK DETAILS WHATEVER ON LINE !
3) EMAIL to us your COMPLETED FORM FOR DISCOUNT ENTRY TO THE NEXT BRUMMIE CONTRA.....
Let's encourage you ! DISCOUNTS available for prepayment.
1) The best deal will be: 2016 Season tickets. They will next be available at the door -
on Nov 29th, Dec 20th & 3rd Jan 2016. (More details to follow)
2) You can: Prepay at the door for the next following dance
That saves £2 per adult (£1.50 student).
3) Same saving is available here on line, through your bank.
You prepay by Fast Payment Service. (Was called BACS.)
The webpage here, & associated discount form are usually available during the week following a Brummie Contra.
OFFER WILL END - on an announced date - USUALLY ABOUT A WEEK PRECEDING THE NEXT CONTRA.
This gives band & caller some warning for music etc, should a favourite dance/s have been requested.
1) DOWNLOAD & FILL IN THE now FULLY-CORRECTED FORM. HERE
2) FPS PREPAY THROUGH YOUR BANK.
THIS WAY YOU REVEAL NO PERSONAL BANK DETAILS WHATEVER ON LINE !
3) EMAIL to us your COMPLETED FORM FOR DISCOUNT ENTRY TO THE NEXT BRUMMIE CONTRA.....
On This coming Sunday Afternoonuly 12th - join and enjoy our last of season Summer Special Dance.
Lively Contras - but interspersed with more gentle material for this Summer afternoon.
Lively Contras - but interspersed with more gentle material for this Summer afternoon.
It's more fun if more come !
Let's encourage you ! DISCOUNTS available for prepayment.
1) Best deal: Season tickets are available at the door. (Details below)
2) You can: Prepay also at the door for the following dance.
Saving of £2 per adult (£1.50 student).
3) Same saving TO BE available here on line, through your bank.
AFTER THIS COMING CONTRA DANCE
You prepay by Fast Payment Service. (Was called BACS.)
This webpage, & a discount form usually available during the week following a Brummie Contra.
OFFER WILL END - on an announced date, a week or so preceding the next contra.
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DOWNLOAD THE FORM YOU NEED HERE AFTER THE COMING DANCE.
AND THEN FPS PREPAY THROUGH YOUR BANK.
YOU NEED REVEAL NO PERSONAL DETAILS WHATEVER ON LINE !
EMAIL to us your COMPLETED FORM FOR DISCOUNT ENTRY TO THE NEXT BRUMMIE CONTRA.....
Let's encourage you ! DISCOUNTS available for prepayment.
1) Best deal: Season tickets are available at the door. (Details below)
2) You can: Prepay also at the door for the following dance.
Saving of £2 per adult (£1.50 student).
3) Same saving TO BE available here on line, through your bank.
AFTER THIS COMING CONTRA DANCE
You prepay by Fast Payment Service. (Was called BACS.)
This webpage, & a discount form usually available during the week following a Brummie Contra.
OFFER WILL END - on an announced date, a week or so preceding the next contra.
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DOWNLOAD THE FORM YOU NEED HERE AFTER THE COMING DANCE.
AND THEN FPS PREPAY THROUGH YOUR BANK.
YOU NEED REVEAL NO PERSONAL DETAILS WHATEVER ON LINE !
EMAIL to us your COMPLETED FORM FOR DISCOUNT ENTRY TO THE NEXT BRUMMIE CONTRA.....
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On July 12th join and enjoy our last of season Summer Special Dance.
Lively Contras - but interspersed with more gentle material for this Summer afternoon.
On July 12th join and enjoy our last of season Summer Special Dance.
Lively Contras - but interspersed with more gentle material for this Summer afternoon.
The brilliant, vibrant duo Recursion in action - Grace on violin & Sam on bouzouki.
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- The Dances are mainly in American Contra style.
Come and mix with other dancers here: they are NOT hard to pick-up. ******************************
Come and mix with other dancers here: they are NOT hard to pick-up. ******************************
Enjoy ALL remaining (7) 2015 dances at £6.14 each (per Adult) !!
Buy 2015 Season ticket - now £43 - AT or up to the 28th June Dance.
LAST CHANCE - value. (£6.13 per dance) Much less than door, or prepaying every one.
"SEASON TICKET" still optionally available "at the door" - ONLY UNTIL 28th June.
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Buy 2015 Season ticket - now £43 - AT or up to the 28th June Dance.
LAST CHANCE - value. (£6.13 per dance) Much less than door, or prepaying every one.
"SEASON TICKET" still optionally available "at the door" - ONLY UNTIL 28th June.
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HERE ABOVE : The Catholic Chaplaincy Hall - B15 3QS. CLICK TO SEE MAP Dances 2pm - 5:45pm SUNDAYS.
You're at the HOME page.
You're at the HOME page.
OR Early DISCOUNT- FPS - Fast Pay System via your bank -
DISCOUNT Adult £2 - (was called a BACS transfer) -
For download prepayment form go HERE
- then click on the download icon of your device.
This should open the FORM for you to FILL-IN.
28th June dance - pay via your bank.
Email completed form to us -
by Sunday 21st June.
This method reveals NO personal details on line !
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DISCOUNT Adult £2 - (was called a BACS transfer) -
For download prepayment form go HERE
- then click on the download icon of your device.
This should open the FORM for you to FILL-IN.
28th June dance - pay via your bank.
Email completed form to us -
by Sunday 21st June.
This method reveals NO personal details on line !
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Next Year - 2016 Brummie-Contras Dates -
Next Year - 2016 Brummie-Contras Dates -
USA ............ At the NW Folk Festival in Seattle .............. Mary Devlin calling.
SUN 28th June Geoff Cubitt with Recursion -
SUN 12th July Frances Richardson with Folkus Pocus -
SUN 6th Sept Mark Elvins with again a FIRST CLASS 1st for you - Nicky Ian & Charley -
Nicky of "The Night Before" : Ian & Charley : we nicked from the brilliant "Vertical Expression".
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SUN 27th Sept - DATE CANCELLED
DUE TO DOUBLE BOOKING OF HALL
INSTEAD (don't miss THIS) ON -
SUN 4th Oct We welcome
Mary Devlin from the USA
to the brilliant pace again -
of especially invited -
Vertical Expression -
SUN 25th Oct John Meechan with Brian Stone & Elaine.
NB now on SUN 29th Nov Jake Wood with Double Dichotomy.
SUN 20th Dec Kim Smith - Kim's Christmas Dance-Party with Contras
SUN 12th July Frances Richardson with Folkus Pocus -
SUN 6th Sept Mark Elvins with again a FIRST CLASS 1st for you - Nicky Ian & Charley -
Nicky of "The Night Before" : Ian & Charley : we nicked from the brilliant "Vertical Expression".
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SUN 27th Sept - DATE CANCELLED
DUE TO DOUBLE BOOKING OF HALL
INSTEAD (don't miss THIS) ON -
SUN 4th Oct We welcome
Mary Devlin from the USA
to the brilliant pace again -
of especially invited -
Vertical Expression -
SUN 25th Oct John Meechan with Brian Stone & Elaine.
NB now on SUN 29th Nov Jake Wood with Double Dichotomy.
SUN 20th Dec Kim Smith - Kim's Christmas Dance-Party with Contras
Latest (Fliers 22nd July for 6th Sept dance)
FLIERS for this NEXT DANCE HERE.
( One side prints onto A4 sheet. Cuts into 2 fliers.)
Please encourage more shared contra fun by printing & distributing the fliers.
FLIERS for this NEXT DANCE HERE.
( One side prints onto A4 sheet. Cuts into 2 fliers.)
Please encourage more shared contra fun by printing & distributing the fliers.
Latest (1st June for 28th June dance)
Dance-Fliers HERE.
(Front & back A5 to print onto A4 sheet)
Encourage more shared contra fun by printing & distributing the fliers.
Dance-Fliers HERE.
(Front & back A5 to print onto A4 sheet)
Encourage more shared contra fun by printing & distributing the fliers.
Location pic above: Catholic Chaplaincy Hall: B15 3QS. 29 Harrisons Road. You're at the MAP page.
USA ............ At the NW Folk Festival in Seattle .............. Mary Devlin calling.
DATES AHEAD -
SUN 28th June Geoff Cubitt with Recursion -
SUN 12th July Frances Richardson with Folkus Pocus -
SUN 6th Sept Mark Elvins with The Night Before tbc -
SUN 27th Sept - DATE CANCELLED
DUE TO DOUBLE BOOKING OF HALL
An awkward nuisance, but we CAN fit-in:
INSTEAD (don't miss THIS) ON -
SUN 4th Oct We welcome
Mary Devlin from the USA
to the brilliant pace again -
of especially invited -
Vertical Expression -
SUN 25th Oct John Meechan with Brian Stone & Elaine.
SUN 22nd Nov Jake Wood with Double Dichotomy.
SUN 20th Dec Kim Smith - Kim's Christmas Dance-Party with Contras
Enjoy ALL remaining (7) 2015 dances at £6.14 each (per Adult) !!
Buy 2015 Season ticket - now £43 - AT or up to the 28th June Dance.
This is good value. Much less than prepaying every one.
"SEASON TICKET" still optionally available "at the door" - on 28th June.
SUN 28th June Geoff Cubitt with Recursion -
SUN 12th July Frances Richardson with Folkus Pocus -
SUN 6th Sept Mark Elvins with The Night Before tbc -
SUN 27th Sept - DATE CANCELLED
DUE TO DOUBLE BOOKING OF HALL
An awkward nuisance, but we CAN fit-in:
INSTEAD (don't miss THIS) ON -
SUN 4th Oct We welcome
Mary Devlin from the USA
to the brilliant pace again -
of especially invited -
Vertical Expression -
SUN 25th Oct John Meechan with Brian Stone & Elaine.
SUN 22nd Nov Jake Wood with Double Dichotomy.
SUN 20th Dec Kim Smith - Kim's Christmas Dance-Party with Contras
Enjoy ALL remaining (7) 2015 dances at £6.14 each (per Adult) !!
Buy 2015 Season ticket - now £43 - AT or up to the 28th June Dance.
This is good value. Much less than prepaying every one.
"SEASON TICKET" still optionally available "at the door" - on 28th June.
USA ............ At the NW Folk Festival in Seattle .............. Mary Devlin calling.
DATES AHEAD -
SUN 28th June Geoff Cubitt with Recursion -
SUN 12th July Frances Richardson with Folkus Pocus -
SUN 6th Sept Mark Elvins with The Night Before tbc -
SUN 27th Sept - DATE CANCELLED
DUE TO DOUBLE BOOKING OF HALL
An awkward nuisance, but we CAN fit-in:
INSTEAD (don't miss THIS) ON -
SUN 4th Oct We welcome
Mary Devlin from the USA
to the brilliant pace again -
of especially invited -
Vertical Expression -
SUN 25th Oct John Meechan with Brian Stone & Elaine.
SUN 22nd Nov Jake Wood with Double Dichotomy.
SUN 20th Dec Kim Smith - Kim's Christmas Dance-Party with Contras
Enjoy ALL remaining (8) 2015 dances at £5.87 each (per Adult) !!
Buy 2015 Season ticket - now £47 - AT or up to the 17th May Dance.
This is good value. Much less than prepaying every one.
"SEASON TICKET" still optionally available "at the door" - on 17th May.
SUN 28th June Geoff Cubitt with Recursion -
SUN 12th July Frances Richardson with Folkus Pocus -
SUN 6th Sept Mark Elvins with The Night Before tbc -
SUN 27th Sept - DATE CANCELLED
DUE TO DOUBLE BOOKING OF HALL
An awkward nuisance, but we CAN fit-in:
INSTEAD (don't miss THIS) ON -
SUN 4th Oct We welcome
Mary Devlin from the USA
to the brilliant pace again -
of especially invited -
Vertical Expression -
SUN 25th Oct John Meechan with Brian Stone & Elaine.
SUN 22nd Nov Jake Wood with Double Dichotomy.
SUN 20th Dec Kim Smith - Kim's Christmas Dance-Party with Contras
Enjoy ALL remaining (8) 2015 dances at £5.87 each (per Adult) !!
Buy 2015 Season ticket - now £47 - AT or up to the 17th May Dance.
This is good value. Much less than prepaying every one.
"SEASON TICKET" still optionally available "at the door" - on 17th May.
You're at the HOME page.
You're at the HOME page
ARRIVE TO JOIN US ON SUNDAY AT 1:30
. SHARE A SOCIABLE HOT DRINK COST INCLUDED
ANOTHER IN THE LOUNGE IN THE INTERVAL.
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PRICE - "On the door" £8.50 (Student £6.50) -
Buy at the "dance before". DISCOUNT Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
Even better value with a Season Ticket available at the door.
. SHARE A SOCIABLE HOT DRINK COST INCLUDED
ANOTHER IN THE LOUNGE IN THE INTERVAL.
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PRICE - "On the door" £8.50 (Student £6.50) -
Buy at the "dance before". DISCOUNT Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
Even better value with a Season Ticket available at the door.
ARRIVE AT 1:30: SHARE A SOCIABLE HOT DRINK COST INCL.
ANOTHER IN THE LOUNGE IN THE INTERVAL.
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PRICE - "On the door" £8.50 (Student £6.50) -
Buy at the "dance before". DISCOUNT Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
Even better value with a Season Ticket available at the door.
ANOTHER IN THE LOUNGE IN THE INTERVAL.
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PRICE - "On the door" £8.50 (Student £6.50) -
Buy at the "dance before". DISCOUNT Adult £2 (Student £1.50).
Even better value with a Season Ticket available at the door.
HERE ABOVE : The Catholic Chaplaincy Hall - B15 3QS. Dances 2pm - 5:45pm Sundays.
For the MAY 17th DANCE, WE ARE BACK AT THE CHAPLAINCY HERE.
For the MAY 17th DANCE, WE ARE BACK AT THE CHAPLAINCY HERE.
[ Tickets £2 discount/Adult form: Faster Payment Service for above 3rd April dance. AVAILABLE HERE until 1st April.
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HERE ABOVE : The Catholic Chaplaincy Hall - B15 3QS. Dances 2pm - 5:45pm Sundays.
For the MAY 17th DANCE, WE ARE BACK AT THE CHAPLAINCY HERE.
- BUT FIRST WE DANCE on Apr 3 in BOURNVILLE to BOB & "PORTLAND DRIVE".
DETAILS BELOW: or CLICK HERE for the GOOD FRIDAY AFTERNOON Page.
CLICK HERE for the GOOD FRIDAY AFTERNOON Page.
M CLICK HERE for the GOOD FRIDAY AFTERNOON Page.
May 17th we enjoy again the acclaimed English Contra Dance Band.
Deservedly established: ECDB are much sought after for dances, festivals & Halsway.
For the MAY 17th DANCE, WE ARE BACK AT THE CHAPLAINCY HERE.
- BUT FIRST WE DANCE on Apr 3 in BOURNVILLE to BOB & "PORTLAND DRIVE".
DETAILS BELOW: or CLICK HERE for the GOOD FRIDAY AFTERNOON Page.
CLICK HERE for the GOOD FRIDAY AFTERNOON Page.
M CLICK HERE for the GOOD FRIDAY AFTERNOON Page.
May 17th we enjoy again the acclaimed English Contra Dance Band.
Deservedly established: ECDB are much sought after for dances, festivals & Halsway.
M CLICK HERE: for details on the GOOD FRIDAY AFTERNOON Page
May 17th we enjoy again the acclaimed English Contra Dance Band.
Deservedly established: ECDB are much sought after for dances, festivals & Halsway.
May 17th we enjoy again the acclaimed English Contra Dance Band.
Deservedly established: ECDB are much sought after for dances, festivals & Halsway.
[ Tickets £2 discount/Adult form: Faster Payment Service for above 22nd March dance - to be available here from 4th to 16th March.
Amendment to the applicable form has been requested.]
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Amendment to the applicable form has been requested.]
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you're at the HOME page. CLICK ON MAP page.
HERE at the Catholic Chaplaincy Hall - above
Dances 2:00 - 5:45pm Sundays.
- Energetic afternoons - at B15 3QS.
48 bus stop 1 min.
University Rail Station 12min walk.
click for - Rail / walk / bus details HERE.
- Here's Lisa ! Well known from Sheffield Contras.
- Band at The NEXT Brummie Contra - Gareth and Linda - the memorable
English Contra Dance Band: deservedly well established as one of the most popular of contra bands at dances, festivals and Halsway.
HERE at the Catholic Chaplaincy Hall - above
Dances 2:00 - 5:45pm Sundays.
- Energetic afternoons - at B15 3QS.
48 bus stop 1 min.
University Rail Station 12min walk.
click for - Rail / walk / bus details HERE.
- Here's Lisa ! Well known from Sheffield Contras.
- Band at The NEXT Brummie Contra - Gareth and Linda - the memorable
English Contra Dance Band: deservedly well established as one of the most popular of contra bands at dances, festivals and Halsway.
Mollie of Double Dichotomy
you're at the HOME page.
HERE at the Catholic Chaplaincy Hall - above
Dances 2:00 - 5:45pm Sundays.
- Energetic afternoons - at B15 3QS.
48 bus stop 1 min.
University Rail Station 12min walk.
click for - Rail / walk / bus details HERE.
- At The NEXT Brummie Contra -
Double Dichotomy: with a brilliant pace & versatility - Well known from Sidmouth, Broadstairs & Towersey. -
(When playing with Ali, they're known as "Fat Harry".)
HERE at the Catholic Chaplaincy Hall - above
Dances 2:00 - 5:45pm Sundays.
- Energetic afternoons - at B15 3QS.
48 bus stop 1 min.
University Rail Station 12min walk.
click for - Rail / walk / bus details HERE.
- At The NEXT Brummie Contra -
Double Dichotomy: with a brilliant pace & versatility - Well known from Sidmouth, Broadstairs & Towersey. -
(When playing with Ali, they're known as "Fat Harry".)
[ Per adult £2 discount form: Ticket by Faster Payment Service for 22nd March dance - to be available here from 2nd to 16th March.]
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Catholic Chaplaincy Hall B15 3QS : in Harrisons Rd, Harborne.
SEARCH for DIRECTIONS USING this POSTCODE.
CAUTION: a search involving "Newman House" can bring you to a totally different part of Bham.
HERE - Dancing Spa..ace: Large, safe car-park: Nice detached lounge by small lawn: Near rail station for B'ham Uni.
Sample these lively Sunday afternoon (mainly) American Contra Dances. Hot drinks 1.30pm & interval.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied, but NO mugs/glasses in the hall please ! Bring your own small water bottleiIO
Dancing Spa..ace: Large, safe car-park: Nice detached lounge by small lawn: Near rail station (4Bham Uni).
Sample these lively Sunday afternoon (mainly) American Contra Dances. Hot drinks 1.30pm & interval.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied, but NO mugs/glasses in the hall please ! Bring your own small water bottlei
SEARCH for DIRECTIONS USING this POSTCODE.
CAUTION: a search involving "Newman House" can bring you to a totally different part of Bham.
HERE - Dancing Spa..ace: Large, safe car-park: Nice detached lounge by small lawn: Near rail station for B'ham Uni.
Sample these lively Sunday afternoon (mainly) American Contra Dances. Hot drinks 1.30pm & interval.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied, but NO mugs/glasses in the hall please ! Bring your own small water bottleiIO
Dancing Spa..ace: Large, safe car-park: Nice detached lounge by small lawn: Near rail station (4Bham Uni).
Sample these lively Sunday afternoon (mainly) American Contra Dances. Hot drinks 1.30pm & interval.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied, but NO mugs/glasses in the hall please ! Bring your own small water bottlei
Why Sunday afternoons ? Easier journey: Time for tea/coffee in lounge / on lawn: Generally, fewer activity clashes.
Catholic Chaplaincy Hall B15 3QS : in Harrisons Rd, Harborne.
UTION
Dancing Spa..ace: Large, safe car-park: Nice detached lounge by small lawn: Near rail station (4Bham Uni).
Sample these lively Sunday afternoon (mainly) American Contra Dances. Hot drinks 1.30pm & interval.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied, but NO mugs/glasses in the hall please ! Bring your own small water bottleiIO
Dancing Spa..ace: Large, safe car-park: Nice detached lounge by small lawn: Near rail station (4Bham Uni).
Sample these lively Sunday afternoon (mainly) American Contra Dances. Hot drinks 1.30pm & interval.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied, but NO mugs/glasses in the hall please ! Bring your own small water bottlei
Catholic Chaplaincy Hall B15 3QS : in Harrisons Rd, Harborne.
UTION
Dancing Spa..ace: Large, safe car-park: Nice detached lounge by small lawn: Near rail station (4Bham Uni).
Sample these lively Sunday afternoon (mainly) American Contra Dances. Hot drinks 1.30pm & interval.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied, but NO mugs/glasses in the hall please ! Bring your own small water bottleiIO
Dancing Spa..ace: Large, safe car-park: Nice detached lounge by small lawn: Near rail station (4Bham Uni).
Sample these lively Sunday afternoon (mainly) American Contra Dances. Hot drinks 1.30pm & interval.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied, but NO mugs/glasses in the hall please ! Bring your own small water bottlei
SUNDAY AFTERNOON 17th May
LINDA & GARETH with LISA HEYWOOD - This dance on Friday afternoon at Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Hall, BOURNVILLE B30 1BU. (- Same venue as for Bob's calling on Good Friday in 2014 - but this year an AFTERNOON event.) Elaine and Kathryn will be very well known to contra dancers via brilliant gigs with Skylark. |
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Geoff Cubitt
Geoff Cubitt Calls: Sunday 1st March - with Double Dichotomy
Geoff's gentlemanly approach & exceptional competence has led to him to be -
probably the most popular of Midland callers, at festivals, & every kind of event.
A great dancer himself - you learn through lively dancing.
Geoff extends all dancing abilities, with a minimum of plodding beforehand.
Geoff's gentlemanly approach & exceptional competence has led to him to be -
probably the most popular of Midland callers, at festivals, & every kind of event.
A great dancer himself - you learn through lively dancing.
Geoff extends all dancing abilities, with a minimum of plodding beforehand.
American style - Brummie Contras - Energetic afternoons -Dates below-
you're at HOME page
HERE at the Catholic Chaplaincy Hall. B15 3QS. Dances 2:00 - 5:45pm Sundays.
48 bus stop 1 min. University Rail Station 12min walk. Rail / walk / bus details.
HERE at the Catholic Chaplaincy Hall. B15 3QS. Dances 2:00 - 5:45pm Sundays.
48 bus stop 1 min. University Rail Station 12min walk. Rail / walk / bus details.
you're at HOME page
HERE at the Catholic Chaplaincy Hall. B15 3QS. Dances 2:00 - 5:45pm Sundays.
48 bus stop 1 min. University Rail Station 12min walk. Rail / walk / bus details.
HERE at the Catholic Chaplaincy Hall. B15 3QS. Dances 2:00 - 5:45pm Sundays.
48 bus stop 1 min. University Rail Station 12min walk. Rail / walk / bus details.
Our caller guides you through dances mainly in American Contra style.
[ Some may enjoy a particular contrasting dance.
To request your favourite “contrasting” dance,
state any preference, email prepay-form by 17th Jan. ]
[ Some may enjoy a particular contrasting dance.
To request your favourite “contrasting” dance,
state any preference, email prepay-form by 17th Jan. ]
you're at Buses / Walk route from University Station / MAP page
Approach Dance Hall from the Somerset Rd (South) end of Harrison's Road.
View above is on your left - a few steps from its Somerset Rd end.
Bus. Stops for the 48.
"Before / after Somerset Rd", and "adj / opp Barlows Rd" are equi-distant (1 min).
From the "University" rail station.
To view, bus stops or University Rail Station walk: click on this Googlemap.
Satellite view & 'zoom' most clearly show where to walk/cycle through Hospital grounds.
Short, pleasant pedestrian route from University Station is explained below the map.
It passes the stalls selling fruit outside the Q E Hospital.
Best walk (not 3 stops of the 48) unless there's heavy rain, or a bus comes as you arrive.
Approach Dance Hall from the Somerset Rd (South) end of Harrison's Road.
View above is on your left - a few steps from its Somerset Rd end.
Bus. Stops for the 48.
"Before / after Somerset Rd", and "adj / opp Barlows Rd" are equi-distant (1 min).
From the "University" rail station.
To view, bus stops or University Rail Station walk: click on this Googlemap.
Satellite view & 'zoom' most clearly show where to walk/cycle through Hospital grounds.
Short, pleasant pedestrian route from University Station is explained below the map.
It passes the stalls selling fruit outside the Q E Hospital.
Best walk (not 3 stops of the 48) unless there's heavy rain, or a bus comes as you arrive.
Click on blue for quiet walk route from University Station.
ARRIVE ACCOMPANIED OR NOT – YOU'RE WELCOMED ! AT CONTRAS YOU'VE LOTS OF DANCE PARTNERS.
GOOD FRIDAY 3rd Apr Bob Morgan with tbc - (SAME VENUE AS GOOD FRIDAY 2014)
This dance ONLY will be on Friday afternoon at the Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Hall in BOURNVILLE (B30 1BU).
SUN 17th May Lisa Heywood & ECDB. -
SUN 28th June Geoff Cubitt & Recursion -
SUN 12th July Frances Richardson & Folkus Pocus -
SUN 6th Sept Lisa Heywood & The Night Before tbc -
SUN 27th Sept Jake Wood & ECDB. -
SUN 25th Oct .... yet to be announced!
SUN 22nd Nov .... yet to be announced!
SUN 20th Dec ..... yet to be announced!
Enjoy ALL remaining (12) 2015 dances at £5.17 each !! Buy 2015 Season ticket (£62) up to 25th Jan dance.
This remains VERY good value: BETTER value than individual dance PREpayment - even if you find that you miss 2 or 3 of the dances.
You would need to miss 5 of the dances before this Season Ticket exceeds the door cost for the rest.
SEASON TICKET is an option available "at the door" on 25th Jan & 1st March.
This dance ONLY will be on Friday afternoon at the Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Hall in BOURNVILLE (B30 1BU).
SUN 17th May Lisa Heywood & ECDB. -
SUN 28th June Geoff Cubitt & Recursion -
SUN 12th July Frances Richardson & Folkus Pocus -
SUN 6th Sept Lisa Heywood & The Night Before tbc -
SUN 27th Sept Jake Wood & ECDB. -
SUN 25th Oct .... yet to be announced!
SUN 22nd Nov .... yet to be announced!
SUN 20th Dec ..... yet to be announced!
Enjoy ALL remaining (12) 2015 dances at £5.17 each !! Buy 2015 Season ticket (£62) up to 25th Jan dance.
This remains VERY good value: BETTER value than individual dance PREpayment - even if you find that you miss 2 or 3 of the dances.
You would need to miss 5 of the dances before this Season Ticket exceeds the door cost for the rest.
SEASON TICKET is an option available "at the door" on 25th Jan & 1st March.
HERE at the Catholic Chaplaincy Hall. B15 3QS. 2:00pm to 5:45pm, Sunday afternoons.
ARRIVE 1.30. SHARE A SOCIABLE HOT DRINK COST INCLUDED, IN THE LOUNGE. ALSO IN INTERVAL.
"On the door" £8.50 (student £6.50) - Commit by prepaying and get a DISCOUNT -
Adult £2 (Student £1.50) discount if you buy your ticket at the "dance before".
ARRIVE 1.30. SHARE A SOCIABLE HOT DRINK COST INCLUDED, IN THE LOUNGE. ALSO IN INTERVAL.
"On the door" £8.50 (student £6.50) - Commit by prepaying and get a DISCOUNT -
Adult £2 (Student £1.50) discount if you buy your ticket at the "dance before".
"On the door" £8.50
(student £6.50) - Prepay EARLY - get a £2 DISCOUNT ! Download prepayment form HERE
- then click on your download icon. This should open a form for you to fill-in by 15th Oct.
You are equally welcome with; or to arrive without a dancing partner.
Most contra dancers choose to improve skills by regularly changing dance partners after each one or two dances.
Our callers guide you through dances mainly in American Contra style.
Some coming may enjoy a contrasting favourite Dance.
To request your favourite “contrasting” dance, state any preference on the downloaded form.
- then click on your download icon. This should open a form for you to fill-in by 15th Oct.
You are equally welcome with; or to arrive without a dancing partner.
Most contra dancers choose to improve skills by regularly changing dance partners after each one or two dances.
Our callers guide you through dances mainly in American Contra style.
Some coming may enjoy a contrasting favourite Dance.
To request your favourite “contrasting” dance, state any preference on the downloaded form.
HERE at the Catholic Chaplaincy Hall. B15 3QS. 2:00pm to 5:45pm, Sunday afternoons.
ARRIVE 1.30. SHARE A SOCIABLE HOT DRINK COST INCLUDED, IN THE LOUNGE. ALSO IN INTERVAL.
ARRIVE 1.30. SHARE A SOCIABLE HOT DRINK COST INCLUDED, IN THE LOUNGE. ALSO IN INTERVAL.
"On the door" £8.50
(student £6.50) - Prepay EARLY - get a £2 DISCOUNT ! Download prepayment form HERE
- then click on your download icon. This should open a form for you to fill-in by 15th Oct.
You are equally welcome with; or to arrive without a dancing partner.
Most contra dancers choose to improve skills by regularly changing dance partners after each one or two dances.
Our callers guide you through dances mainly in American Contra style.
Some coming may enjoy a contrasting favourite Dance.
To request your favourite “contrasting” dance, state any preference on the downloaded form.
- then click on your download icon. This should open a form for you to fill-in by 15th Oct.
You are equally welcome with; or to arrive without a dancing partner.
Most contra dancers choose to improve skills by regularly changing dance partners after each one or two dances.
Our callers guide you through dances mainly in American Contra style.
Some coming may enjoy a contrasting favourite Dance.
To request your favourite “contrasting” dance, state any preference on the downloaded form.
HERE at the Catholic Chaplaincy Hall. B15 3QS. 2:00pm to 5:45pm, Sunday afternoons.
ARRIVE 1.30. SHARE A SOCIABLE HOT DRINK COST INCLUDED, IN THE LOUNGE. ALSO IN INTERVAL.
American style - Brummie Contras: 2015 Dates below -
"On the door" £8.50 (student £6.50) - Commit by prepaying and get a DISCOUNT -
Adult £2 (Student £1.50) discount if you buy your ticket at the "dance before".
You're equally welcome whether you arrive with, or without a dancing partner.
Most contra dancers choose to improve skills by regularly changing dance partners after each one or two dances.
Our callers guide you through dances: mainly in the style of energetic American Contra Dancing.
Especially for those who've come a long way: a HOT DRINK is included in the lounge from 30mins before starting.
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ARRIVE 1.30. SHARE A SOCIABLE HOT DRINK COST INCLUDED, IN THE LOUNGE. ALSO IN INTERVAL.
American style - Brummie Contras: 2015 Dates below -
"On the door" £8.50 (student £6.50) - Commit by prepaying and get a DISCOUNT -
Adult £2 (Student £1.50) discount if you buy your ticket at the "dance before".
You're equally welcome whether you arrive with, or without a dancing partner.
Most contra dancers choose to improve skills by regularly changing dance partners after each one or two dances.
Our callers guide you through dances: mainly in the style of energetic American Contra Dancing.
Especially for those who've come a long way: a HOT DRINK is included in the lounge from 30mins before starting.
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Latest (5th Jan) 2015-Dances-Poster HERE.
Why Sunday afternoons ? Easier journey: Time for tea/coffee in lounge / on lawn: Fewer activity clashes.
Catholic Chaplaincy Hall B15 3QS : Newman House in Harrisons Rd, Harborne.
Brilliant Dancing Space: Plentiful safe car parking: Nice detached lounge by small lawn: Near Bham Uni.
Sample these lively Sunday afternoon (mainly) American Contra Dances. Hot drinks at 2pm & interval.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied, but NO mugs/glasses in the hall please ! Bring your own small water bottlei
Catholic Chaplaincy Hall B15 3QS : Newman House in Harrisons Rd, Harborne.
Brilliant Dancing Space: Plentiful safe car parking: Nice detached lounge by small lawn: Near Bham Uni.
Sample these lively Sunday afternoon (mainly) American Contra Dances. Hot drinks at 2pm & interval.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied, but NO mugs/glasses in the hall please ! Bring your own small water bottlei
"On the door" £8.50
(student £6.50) - Prepay EARLY - Get a £2 DISCOUNT ! Form & instructions BELOW.
Download prepayment form: click HERE
- then click on your download icon. This opens a fill-in form to give discounts by 15th Oct.
Give us no bank details. Contact your bank by phone, visit, or internet. Pay by BACS into our account.
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Our callers guide you through dances mainly in American Contra style.
Some coming may enjoy a contrasting favourite Dance.
To request your favourite “contrasting” dance, state any preference on the downloaded form.
Download prepayment form: click HERE
- then click on your download icon. This opens a fill-in form to give discounts by 15th Oct.
Give us no bank details. Contact your bank by phone, visit, or internet. Pay by BACS into our account.
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Our callers guide you through dances mainly in American Contra style.
Some coming may enjoy a contrasting favourite Dance.
To request your favourite “contrasting” dance, state any preference on the downloaded form.
Contra with Contrast.
Early payment at discount by Bank transfer:
Form will next download to your computer in Microsoft Format:
Do the transfer yourself in a few days. First CLICK for your - Early Payment for Dance form
(Explanations are on the form: or first read the BACS page.)
(You send us NO personal bank details whatever.)
You will receive in 2-7 days, your personal code as an emailed individual reference (eg 00/14 Smith.M).
You refer to this code with the specified part of your name, on arranging your own bank credit transfer:
(usually by a phone call, or by internet banking).
Should you find any problems, please Contact us HERE
Early payment at discount by Bank transfer:
Form will next download to your computer in Microsoft Format:
Do the transfer yourself in a few days. First CLICK for your - Early Payment for Dance form
(Explanations are on the form: or first read the BACS page.)
(You send us NO personal bank details whatever.)
You will receive in 2-7 days, your personal code as an emailed individual reference (eg 00/14 Smith.M).
You refer to this code with the specified part of your name, on arranging your own bank credit transfer:
(usually by a phone call, or by internet banking).
Should you find any problems, please Contact us HERE
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BONUS Chrissie-Dance afternoon: 21st Dec. Latest (7th Dec) poster HERE: Details:
BONUS Chrissie-Dance afternoon: 21st Dec. Latest (7th Dec) poster HERE: Details:
GOOD FRIDAY 3rd Apr Bob Morgan with tbc -
SUN 17th May Lisa Heywood & ECDB. -
SUN 28th June Geoff Cubitt & Recursion -
SUN 12th July Frances Richardson & Folkus Pocus -
SUN 6th Sept Lisa Heywood & The Night Before tbc -
SUN 27th Sept Jake Wood & ECDB. -
SUN 25th Oct .... yet to be announced!
SUN 22nd Nov .... yet to be announced!
SUN 20th Dec ..... yet to be announced!
How to enjoy all of these (13) 2015 dances at £6 each? Buy the 2015 Season ticket (at £78) by 2nd Jan.
SUN 17th May Lisa Heywood & ECDB. -
SUN 28th June Geoff Cubitt & Recursion -
SUN 12th July Frances Richardson & Folkus Pocus -
SUN 6th Sept Lisa Heywood & The Night Before tbc -
SUN 27th Sept Jake Wood & ECDB. -
SUN 25th Oct .... yet to be announced!
SUN 22nd Nov .... yet to be announced!
SUN 20th Dec ..... yet to be announced!
How to enjoy all of these (13) 2015 dances at £6 each? Buy the 2015 Season ticket (at £78) by 2nd Jan.
Information about this dance series -
"On the door" £8.50 (student £6.50) - Prepay EARLY - get a £2 DISCOUNT ! Download prepayment form HERE
- then click on your download icon. This should open a form for you to fill-in by 15th Oct.
You are equally welcome with; or to arrive without a dancing partner.
Most contra dancers choose to improve skills by regularly changing dance partners after each one or two dances.
Our callers guide you through dances mainly in American Contra style.
Some coming may enjoy a contrasting favourite Dance.
To request your favourite “contrasting” dance, state any preference on the downloaded form.
"On the door" £8.50 (student £6.50) - Prepay EARLY - get a £2 DISCOUNT ! Download prepayment form HERE
- then click on your download icon. This should open a form for you to fill-in by 15th Oct.
You are equally welcome with; or to arrive without a dancing partner.
Most contra dancers choose to improve skills by regularly changing dance partners after each one or two dances.
Our callers guide you through dances mainly in American Contra style.
Some coming may enjoy a contrasting favourite Dance.
To request your favourite “contrasting” dance, state any preference on the downloaded form.
Latest (25th Nov) Fliers HERE ! Print 2 in A5 onto an A4 sheet
A4Poster here ! (Latest: as on 25th Nov)
Fliers - also show for your diary - All eleven 2015 Brummie-Contra Dates to next October.
A4Poster here ! (Latest: as on 25th Nov)
Fliers - also show for your diary - All eleven 2015 Brummie-Contra Dates to next October.
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30th Nov - Download prepayment form: click HERE
- Then click on your download icon. This opens a fill-in form to give you a discount up to 15th Oct.
Give us no bank details. Contact your bank by phone, visit, or internet. Pay by BACS into our account.
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Some coming may perhaps enjoy a contrasting Dance which they know or like.
To request your favourite “contrasting” dance, state early any preference on the downloaded form.
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30th Nov - Download prepayment form: click HERE
- Then click on your download icon. This opens a fill-in form to give you a discount up to 15th Oct.
Give us no bank details. Contact your bank by phone, visit, or internet. Pay by BACS into our account.
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Some coming may perhaps enjoy a contrasting Dance which they know or like.
To request your favourite “contrasting” dance, state early any preference on the downloaded form.
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19th Oct - Download prepayment form: click HERE
- Then click on your download icon. This opens a fill-in form to give you a discount up to 15th Oct.
Give us no bank details. Contact your bank by phone, visit, or internet. Pay by BACS into our account.
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Some coming may perhaps enjoy a contrasting Dance which they know or like.
To request your favourite “contrasting” dance, state early any preference on the downloaded form.
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19th Oct - Download prepayment form: click HERE
- Then click on your download icon. This opens a fill-in form to give you a discount up to 15th Oct.
Give us no bank details. Contact your bank by phone, visit, or internet. Pay by BACS into our account.
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Some coming may perhaps enjoy a contrasting Dance which they know or like.
To request your favourite “contrasting” dance, state early any preference on the downloaded form.
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Come to this Friday's Brummie Contra! Help these be more frequent!
An American style Contra in B'ham
From 7.30 to 11.00pm THIS FRIDAY -
5th Sept at St Anne's Hall, Moseley, B13 8DU:
(After Sidmouth with ECDB) your caller is: cLICK Lisa Heywood of Sheffield Uni,
music: ex Warwick Uni's cLICK "The Night Before" (Nicky, Alan & Adam)
Copies of their CD will be available !
Commit NOW ! PAY BY WEDNESDAY: to get DISCOUNT by BACS: for AMENDED form: click HERE !
- CLICK AGAIN on your download icon which appears - Fill-in / email us the form - Pay via your bank.
Hall venue is where Moseley Friday Folk meet.
Park your car on Park Hill (road outside). Walk through lych gate, past prominent church, to hall behind.
- Event flier HERE. Duplication / distribution much appreciated.
Those organising are most appreciative of Karen G's kind administration of these emails and thus making BACS payments possible on this website.
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An American style Contra in B'ham
From 7.30 to 11.00pm THIS FRIDAY -
5th Sept at St Anne's Hall, Moseley, B13 8DU:
(After Sidmouth with ECDB) your caller is: cLICK Lisa Heywood of Sheffield Uni,
music: ex Warwick Uni's cLICK "The Night Before" (Nicky, Alan & Adam)
Copies of their CD will be available !
Commit NOW ! PAY BY WEDNESDAY: to get DISCOUNT by BACS: for AMENDED form: click HERE !
- CLICK AGAIN on your download icon which appears - Fill-in / email us the form - Pay via your bank.
Hall venue is where Moseley Friday Folk meet.
Park your car on Park Hill (road outside). Walk through lych gate, past prominent church, to hall behind.
- Event flier HERE. Duplication / distribution much appreciated.
Those organising are most appreciative of Karen G's kind administration of these emails and thus making BACS payments possible on this website.
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The first Brummie Contra (a week before the 2014 Long Weekend) was in Bournville Birmingham -
Bob Morgan in April gave a lively Evening of
AMERICAN CONTRA with CONTRAST:
calling to the brilliant band “Recursion” (Sam & Grace) on their superb first evening of playing for a Dance.
We WILL put on more of these events !
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Bob Morgan in April gave a lively Evening of
AMERICAN CONTRA with CONTRAST:
calling to the brilliant band “Recursion” (Sam & Grace) on their superb first evening of playing for a Dance.
We WILL put on more of these events !
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[*Meg's Sept Alcester Contra: 2ml from Gt Alne Hall: Fri 26 Sep: St Benedict's 8-11pm. Roy Garrington & Skylark*]
Also for your 2015 DIARY.
Brummie Contra - 2015:
Sunday 25th Jan 2.00pm to 5.30pm.
Caller and Band tbc soon.
Brummie Contra - 2015:
Sunday 25th Jan 2.00pm to 5.30pm.
Caller and Band tbc soon.
Last time - an ACE Brummie Contra! Help these be more frequent!
Future date: Sunday afternoon 19th Oct venue tbc.
American style: Lively Contras in B'ham
Come to this Friday's Brummie Contra! Help these be more frequent!
An American style Contra in B'ham
From 7.30 to 11.00pm THIS FRIDAY -
5th Sept at St Anne's Hall, Moseley, B13 8DU:
(After Sidmouth with ECDB) your caller is: cLICK Lisa Heywood of Sheffield Uni,
music: ex Warwick Uni's cLICK "The Night Before" (Nicky, Alan & Adam)
Copies of their CD will be available !
Commit NOW ! PAY BY WEDNESDAY: Get Discount by BACS: HERE ! - for AMENDED download fill-in
Hall venue is where Moseley Friday Folk meet.
Park your car on Park Hill (road outside). Walk through lych gate, past prominent church, to hall behind.
- Event flier HERE. Duplication / distribution much appreciated.
Those organising are most appreciative of Karen G's kind administration of these emails and thus making BACS payments possible on this website.
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An American style Contra in B'ham
From 7.30 to 11.00pm THIS FRIDAY -
5th Sept at St Anne's Hall, Moseley, B13 8DU:
(After Sidmouth with ECDB) your caller is: cLICK Lisa Heywood of Sheffield Uni,
music: ex Warwick Uni's cLICK "The Night Before" (Nicky, Alan & Adam)
Copies of their CD will be available !
Commit NOW ! PAY BY WEDNESDAY: Get Discount by BACS: HERE ! - for AMENDED download fill-in
Hall venue is where Moseley Friday Folk meet.
Park your car on Park Hill (road outside). Walk through lych gate, past prominent church, to hall behind.
- Event flier HERE. Duplication / distribution much appreciated.
Those organising are most appreciative of Karen G's kind administration of these emails and thus making BACS payments possible on this website.
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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 -
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 -
American style Contras in B'ham
Do come to enjoy these Brummie Contras help them become more frequent!
Our next is from 7.30 to 11.00pm on -
Friday 5th Sept at St Anne's Hall, Moseley, B13 8DU:
(where Friday Folk normally meet.) - Our flier is HERE. Any duplication / distribution much appreciated.
Park car on Park Hill (road outside). Walk through lych gate, past prominent church, to hall behind.
your caller is cLICK Lisa Heywood of Sheffield Uni,
music from Warwick Uni's cLICK "The Night Before" (Nicky, Alan & Adam)
Copies of their CD will be available !
Commit NOW to be at this dance: get a discount before Sept !
Early discounted payment for this dance by BACS. Downloadable form to fill in - HERE !
Those organising are most appreciative of Karen G's kind administration of these emails and thus making BACS payments possible on this website.
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Do come to enjoy these Brummie Contras help them become more frequent!
Our next is from 7.30 to 11.00pm on -
Friday 5th Sept at St Anne's Hall, Moseley, B13 8DU:
(where Friday Folk normally meet.) - Our flier is HERE. Any duplication / distribution much appreciated.
Park car on Park Hill (road outside). Walk through lych gate, past prominent church, to hall behind.
your caller is cLICK Lisa Heywood of Sheffield Uni,
music from Warwick Uni's cLICK "The Night Before" (Nicky, Alan & Adam)
Copies of their CD will be available !
Commit NOW to be at this dance: get a discount before Sept !
Early discounted payment for this dance by BACS. Downloadable form to fill in - HERE !
Those organising are most appreciative of Karen G's kind administration of these emails and thus making BACS payments possible on this website.
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American style Contras in B'ham
We intend these Brummie Contras to be more frequent !
Our next is on -
Friday 5th Sept at St Anne's Hall, Moseley, B13 8DU:
(where Friday Folk normally meet.)
Park car on Park Hill (road outside). Walk through lych gate, past prominent church, to hall behind.
your caller is Lisa Heywood of Sheffield Uni,
with music from Warwick Uni's "The Night Before" (Nicky, Alan & Adam)
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Next Contra date at B13 8DU: Friday 2nd Jan 2015: St Anne's Hall, Moseley.
But do keep checking this webpage.
We're seeking an advantageous Hall to trial some Autumn Contras on Sunday late afternoons.
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The first (held a week before the 2014 Long Weekend) was in Bournville Birmingham -
Bob Morgan in April gave a lively Evening of
AMERICAN CONTRA with CONTRAST:
calling to the brilliant band “Recursion” (Sam & Grace) on their superb first evening of playing for a Dance.
We WILL put on more of these events !
Keep taking an occasional look at this website!
And share another great "Brummie Contra" soon.
We intend these Brummie Contras to be more frequent !
Our next is on -
Friday 5th Sept at St Anne's Hall, Moseley, B13 8DU:
(where Friday Folk normally meet.)
Park car on Park Hill (road outside). Walk through lych gate, past prominent church, to hall behind.
your caller is Lisa Heywood of Sheffield Uni,
with music from Warwick Uni's "The Night Before" (Nicky, Alan & Adam)
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Next Contra date at B13 8DU: Friday 2nd Jan 2015: St Anne's Hall, Moseley.
But do keep checking this webpage.
We're seeking an advantageous Hall to trial some Autumn Contras on Sunday late afternoons.
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The first (held a week before the 2014 Long Weekend) was in Bournville Birmingham -
Bob Morgan in April gave a lively Evening of
AMERICAN CONTRA with CONTRAST:
calling to the brilliant band “Recursion” (Sam & Grace) on their superb first evening of playing for a Dance.
We WILL put on more of these events !
Keep taking an occasional look at this website!
And share another great "Brummie Contra" soon.
2015 Brummie-Contra dates:
for 2015 DIARY: FULL LIST - through to Sept - click ABOVE on "Fliers HERE ! " dates as a printable pdf.
for 2015 DIARY: FULL LIST - through to Sept - click ABOVE on "Fliers HERE ! " dates as a printable pdf.
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PREPAY now for ALL 2016 dances. ONLY £5.39 EACH. 13 dances - £70.
Download prepayment form: click HERE
- Then click on your download icon. This opens a fill-in form to give you a discount up to ???15th Oct.
Give us no bank details. Contact your bank by phone, visit, or internet. Pay by BACS into our account.
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Some coming may perhaps enjoy a contrasting Dance which they know or like.
To request your favourite “contrasting” dance, state it at the "dance before".
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PREPAY now for ALL 2016 dances. ONLY £5.39 EACH. 13 dances - £70.
Download prepayment form: click HERE
- Then click on your download icon. This opens a fill-in form to give you a discount up to ???15th Oct.
Give us no bank details. Contact your bank by phone, visit, or internet. Pay by BACS into our account.
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Some coming may perhaps enjoy a contrasting Dance which they know or like.
To request your favourite “contrasting” dance, state it at the "dance before".
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