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Don't miss Brummie-Contra on 21st May 2017 with Seth !
- Get a taste yourself for his slick approach and "nutty flavour".
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Go to page ABOUT The Brummie Contras - Go to HOME Page - Go to page with DATES
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Don't miss Brummie-Contra on 21st May 2017 with Seth !
- Get a taste yourself for his slick approach and "nutty flavour".
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Go to page ABOUT The Brummie Contras - Go to HOME Page - Go to page with DATES
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2017 - Brummie-Contras More Date Details SOON !
- Most Dances are Sunday afternoons at Elmdon Heath Community Centre Hall.
Go to page ABOUTXX The Brummie Contras - Go to page with DATES
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- Most Dances are Sunday afternoons at Elmdon Heath Community Centre Hall.
Go to page ABOUTXX The Brummie Contras - Go to page with DATES
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FOR AN AMERICAN-CALLER DANCE : AT THE DOOR: ADULT £11 : STUDENT £7.
EARLY- PAY DISCOUNTS - Buy at a previous dance :
ADULT £9. (STUDENT £5.)
[or - Get this pay-early discount during September] - HERE.
EARLY- PAY DISCOUNTS - Buy at a previous dance :
ADULT £9. (STUDENT £5.)
[or - Get this pay-early discount during September] - HERE.
The Spring Brummie Contra series -
Primary venue, B91 2SF - Elmdon Heath Community Centre Hall.
1st visit here ? £2 discount at the door. Ask ! Carry - HERE. maps/details to get to Hall
1st visit here ? £2 discount at the door. Ask ! Carry - HERE. maps/details to get to Hall
: Sun 22nd January : Rhodri Davies calling - with an excellent new contra duo Alan Brunier & Benjamin Rowe.
M42 J5i s nearby. New, as well as regular dancers should find this an accessible venue.
What Hall looks like HERE. Position: Satellite gMap HERE. Named: open map HERE.
Opened for shelter earlier, for travellers a welcoming hot drink & biscuits at 1:30pm.
Sunday Brum Buzzes first : then Rail Stations (each also on a dedicated page).
2016 saw the most helpful S1 bus entirely removed. Stop at Solihull Station to catch 966 directly was taken out too.
By each bus route or suggested time: is now a CHECK link : do just that. If link fails, timetable may be changed.
What Hall looks like HERE. Position: Satellite gMap HERE. Named: open map HERE.
Opened for shelter earlier, for travellers a welcoming hot drink & biscuits at 1:30pm.
Sunday Brum Buzzes first : then Rail Stations (each also on a dedicated page).
2016 saw the most helpful S1 bus entirely removed. Stop at Solihull Station to catch 966 directly was taken out too.
By each bus route or suggested time: is now a CHECK link : do just that. If link fails, timetable may be changed.
NEAREST rail to CC Hall is - SOLIHULL.
More HERE : our page on Solihull Station.
Hall is 7-11mins cycle: 20-26 min walk from Solihull Rail.
Two sides of A4 maps & routes: see & print off from ROUTEMAPS page.
Walkway, bus & cycling details are also available on these.
FREQUENT (less than 10 min) buses from Solihull Station run along Lode Lane.
Leave a 5 to 8 min walk to Hall. Times/route on carry-map, & at Rail - Solihull Station.
966 - direct, hourly Sun bus service - NOT outside Solihull Station: it's 3min walk away.
Catch 13:17 from Solihulll Stop SB. 7 min ride, & alight at Greville Arms, opposite the hall.
BUT - Next 966 bus is at - 14:17.
Best RETURN back to Solihull Stn : IS the hourly 966. Leave dance PROMPTLY at END.
Timetabled 17:33. Advise wait from 17:30
- BUS 966 to Solihull stop is just outside the Hall -
- ride to Solihull Centre : 3 min walk to Solihull Station. NB. This return bus is NEXT timetabled at 18:31.
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Should these 2 rail stations NOT be convenient, check stations on the bus routes above. Barry is also kindly offering a -
LIFT FOR 4 PEOPLE to Elmdon Heath - FROM UNIVERSITY STATION. Meet 12:30 !
More HERE : our page on Solihull Station.
Hall is 7-11mins cycle: 20-26 min walk from Solihull Rail.
Two sides of A4 maps & routes: see & print off from ROUTEMAPS page.
Walkway, bus & cycling details are also available on these.
FREQUENT (less than 10 min) buses from Solihull Station run along Lode Lane.
Leave a 5 to 8 min walk to Hall. Times/route on carry-map, & at Rail - Solihull Station.
966 - direct, hourly Sun bus service - NOT outside Solihull Station: it's 3min walk away.
Catch 13:17 from Solihulll Stop SB. 7 min ride, & alight at Greville Arms, opposite the hall.
BUT - Next 966 bus is at - 14:17.
Best RETURN back to Solihull Stn : IS the hourly 966. Leave dance PROMPTLY at END.
Timetabled 17:33. Advise wait from 17:30
- BUS 966 to Solihull stop is just outside the Hall -
- ride to Solihull Centre : 3 min walk to Solihull Station. NB. This return bus is NEXT timetabled at 18:31.
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Should these 2 rail stations NOT be convenient, check stations on the bus routes above. Barry is also kindly offering a -
LIFT FOR 4 PEOPLE to Elmdon Heath - FROM UNIVERSITY STATION. Meet 12:30 !
First A4 sheet below has a map which may be helpful for arrival by car from M42. Routes from elsewhere also described -
- MAPS - A4 sheet TWO - has more detaied maps to print out. It's below sheet 1 -
HERE. DOWNLOAD sheet 1 as below, to print & carry with you !
966 bus now leaves to hall from Solihull centre.
But regular Sunday buses (eg 72 or 957) go along Lode Lane & can take most from a long walk. Best be dropped off opposite the end of Grove Rd. Walk Grove Rd, which becomes School La: Left into Broomfields Farm Rd. At its end cross Shustoke Rd into footway. This continues to go under the A41. Keep following the footway: crossing Elms Close & Redlands Rd. Emerge beside the Hall in Cornyx La.
966 returns - before dance ends - to Solihull Centre : short walk to Solihull Rail Stn:17:33 (best wait from 17.27) stops directly outside Hall.
(Next 966 bus timetabled at 18:31. Expect it from about 18:25 ).
- MAPS - A4 sheet TWO - has more detaied maps to print out. It's below sheet 1 -
HERE. DOWNLOAD sheet 1 as below, to print & carry with you !
966 bus now leaves to hall from Solihull centre.
But regular Sunday buses (eg 72 or 957) go along Lode Lane & can take most from a long walk. Best be dropped off opposite the end of Grove Rd. Walk Grove Rd, which becomes School La: Left into Broomfields Farm Rd. At its end cross Shustoke Rd into footway. This continues to go under the A41. Keep following the footway: crossing Elms Close & Redlands Rd. Emerge beside the Hall in Cornyx La.
966 returns - before dance ends - to Solihull Centre : short walk to Solihull Rail Stn:17:33 (best wait from 17.27) stops directly outside Hall.
(Next 966 bus timetabled at 18:31. Expect it from about 18:25 ).
72 Bus from B'ham centre ! every 30 min via Bromford-Castle Bromwich-Chelmsley Wood-Marston Green Rail Stn
- to same bus stop opp Lode Heath School, 5 min walk to venue !
Right along Moat Rd. It becomes Cornyx La - Hall is on Right. See walk from bus stop to hall marked HERE.
- to same bus stop opp Lode Heath School, 5 min walk to venue !
Right along Moat Rd. It becomes Cornyx La - Hall is on Right. See walk from bus stop to hall marked HERE.
2017 - Brummie-Contras More Date Details HERE SOON !
- Most Dances are Sunday afternoons at Elmdon Heath Community Centre Hall :
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- Most Dances are Sunday afternoons at Elmdon Heath Community Centre Hall :
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PRICE for a CONTRA with a superb contra-band & ace UK caller needs now to be
- Dance - on the door £10.50 Student £7.00 -
To keep these excellent bands & callers, we need to offer them better recompense for their work and travel.
We need as many keen contra dancers as possible to share lively Sunday afternoons - so do please come AND bring your friends !
If you BRING a NEW FRIEND along to dance - you can each save £2. Also save every time by buying your ticket early.
If entry seems costly then PREPAY - at any dance for the NEXT: or fill-in the form on Prepay Dance page & pay by BACS. Saving £2.
- Dance - on the door £10.50 Student £7.00 -
To keep these excellent bands & callers, we need to offer them better recompense for their work and travel.
We need as many keen contra dancers as possible to share lively Sunday afternoons - so do please come AND bring your friends !
If you BRING a NEW FRIEND along to dance - you can each save £2. Also save every time by buying your ticket early.
If entry seems costly then PREPAY - at any dance for the NEXT: or fill-in the form on Prepay Dance page & pay by BACS. Saving £2.
There's lots more lively Brummie Contras to come -
A satisfactory venue - 2017's Brummie Contras ( not Good Friday ) will continue here !
- With nearby motorway access, hopefully regular & new dancers will find it accessible.
What the hall looks like HERE. Its position on Satellite gMap HERE. Sunday buses first : details below.
- With nearby motorway access, hopefully regular & new dancers will find it accessible.
What the hall looks like HERE. Its position on Satellite gMap HERE. Sunday buses first : details below.
| Brummie Contras: Spring Season 2017 |
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| Contra Dance Date | Caller | Musicians | Code starts with |
Offer END date |
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| Sunday 15th January | Rhodri Davies | Alan Brunier & Benjamin Rowe. | 17Jan/ | 10:1:17 |
| Sunday 5th February | Mark Elvins | Wild Ride: Holly, Bob, Robbie. | 17Feb/ | 31:1:17 |
| Sunday 12th March | £8 | Warwick University Folk Soc Contra Dance Band. | 17Mar/ | £5 |
| Sun 2 Apr?? Sun 23 Apr?? | £8 | £20 | 17Apr.1/ | £5 |
| Good FRIDAY 14 Apr | tbc | Nozzy: Nickie & Ozzy. | 17Apr2/ | £5 |
| FRIDAY 5th May(Gt.Alne) | 8 | £20 | ..click HERE | £5 |
| Sunday 14th May | Seth Tepfer : from Atlanta, Georgia USA | tbc | 17May2/ | £5 |
| Sunday 25 June EXTRA | Jen Morgan with Charlotte Rich tbc | Warwick University Folk Soc Contra Dance Band. | 17Mar/ | £5 |
| Save £3.50 per dance with a Brummie Contras SEASON TICKET ! Buy in 2016 for best saving ! Covers 10 Dances. Contras on 7 Sunday afternoons: 2 Friday Contras & the Sunday Christmas Party afternoon. |
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| Brummie Contras: Autumn Season 2017 |
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| Sunday 1st October | Carol Ormand : Madison, Wisconsin USA | Vertical Expression : Charley, Ian, Ian, Margaret. | 17Oct/ | £5 |
| "Early Bird" S. Ticket to be by Monday 1st April by.Form HERE |
£40 | £78 | £45 | £30 |
| "Later Bird" S. Ticket payment to be received by Mon 22 April Pay by cheque. Form HERE |
£45 | £84 | £50 | £35 |
| "On the Door" Season Ticket | £50 | £90 | £55 | £40 |
| For EACH site overnight plea - (etc. for all.) | £2 | £4 | £2 | £1 |
2016 - Remaining Brummie-Contras 1 + + Dates !
- All Dances presently are at Elmdon Heath Community Centre Hall.
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- All Dances presently are at Elmdon Heath Community Centre Hall.
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FLIERS specific to our FOLLOWING Brummie Contra are available on THIS page
3) 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)
The best value for "Brummie Contra" Tickets:
2016 Season tickets.
Now at just £5:60 per dance. That's
£84 for 15 Contras
and a bonus Christmas Party.
Season Tickets will next be available - at the door -
on 24th Jan 2016.
Great value. Even if you entirely miss 2 of these dances -
the Season ticket price is now STILL less than prepaying every dance.
( Details of the 10 dates from January to july - callers & bands - listed above. Sept to Dec dates also.
As far as possible, we will stay with these anticipated details - but do check - especially here on the website -
before you depend alone on your prompt diary entries. )
A Special Bonus, fun party-dance !
With Contras - On the Sunday afternoon before Christmas. -
SUN 18th Dec Kim Smith brings us - Kim's Christmas Dance -
A fun Brummie C's "Sunday Variety Party" with Contras & squares.
At the party afternoon there will be a wider than usual mix of dances:
so you may bring along friends or relatives for fun squares and mixers as well as introducing all to some of our lively American Contras.
ADULT PARTY TICKET on the DOOR - £9. ( Inclusive for 2016 Season ticket holders. )
( PREPAID ADULT PRICE - £7 HERE ! )
With Contras - On the Sunday afternoon before Christmas. -
SUN 18th Dec Kim Smith brings us - Kim's Christmas Dance -
A fun Brummie C's "Sunday Variety Party" with Contras & squares.
At the party afternoon there will be a wider than usual mix of dances:
so you may bring along friends or relatives for fun squares and mixers as well as introducing all to some of our lively American Contras.
ADULT PARTY TICKET on the DOOR - £9. ( Inclusive for 2016 Season ticket holders. )
( PREPAID ADULT PRICE - £7 HERE ! )
It's a lot more fun if more come !
Let's encourage you !
DISCOUNTS are available for prepayment.
1) Many like to: PREPAY AT THE DOOR
for their FOLLOWING dance.
Each ticket gets £2 off.
2) The SAME SAVING is available below :
- On line, via your own bank.
The prepayment Deadline has passed for this Sunday.
After then, complete & email a prepay dance form for 6th Nov.
You will need for each Dance, its Offer code in blue.
Don't email the form after midnight on (beside it) its OFFER END DATE.
To maintain a fair system & enable administration: usually ending about 5 days before the dance itself.
Let's encourage you !
DISCOUNTS are available for prepayment.
1) Many like to: PREPAY AT THE DOOR
for their FOLLOWING dance.
Each ticket gets £2 off.
2) The SAME SAVING is available below :
- On line, via your own bank.
The prepayment Deadline has passed for this Sunday.
After then, complete & email a prepay dance form for 6th Nov.
You will need for each Dance, its Offer code in blue.
Don't email the form after midnight on (beside it) its OFFER END DATE.
To maintain a fair system & enable administration: usually ending about 5 days before the dance itself.
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On FRIDAY 30th December at 2pm
- we welcome Bill Kinsman - - in the year of his 90th Birthday - for his first visit to Brummie Contras ! |
Offering great quality Contra Dancing afternoons
For 2016 Brummie Contras.
YOUR early DISCOUNTED - FPS (BACS)
- The Fast Pay System via your bank -
Usual DISCOUNT is £2 off. - (FPS was named a BACS transfer) -
Download, complete to email a prepay dance form.
For 23 Oct, a form is : HERE
- Note: Venue for Contras presently remains at Elmdon Heath !
(Except Friday evening Contra of 2017 Great Alne Long Weekend)
Your fast pay (BACS) ref to your bank -
Starts with the dance's code eg: 16Nov2/
This method need not show ANY personal details on line!
YOUR early DISCOUNTED - FPS (BACS)
- The Fast Pay System via your bank -
Usual DISCOUNT is £2 off. - (FPS was named a BACS transfer) -
Download, complete to email a prepay dance form.
For 23 Oct, a form is : HERE
- Note: Venue for Contras presently remains at Elmdon Heath !
(Except Friday evening Contra of 2017 Great Alne Long Weekend)
Your fast pay (BACS) ref to your bank -
Starts with the dance's code eg: 16Nov2/
This method need not show ANY personal details on line!
It's a lot more fun if more come !
Let's encourage you !
DISCOUNTS are available for prepayment.
1) Many like to: PREPAY AT THE DOOR
for their FOLLOWING dance.
Each ticket gets £2 off.
2) The SAME SAVING is available below :
- On line, via your own bank.
The prepayment Deadline has passed for this Sunday.
After then, complete & email a prepay dance form for 6th Nov.
You will need for each Dance, its Offer code in blue.
Don't email the form after midnight on (beside it) its OFFER END DATE.
To maintain a fair system & enable administration: usually ending about 5 days before the dance itself.
Let's encourage you !
DISCOUNTS are available for prepayment.
1) Many like to: PREPAY AT THE DOOR
for their FOLLOWING dance.
Each ticket gets £2 off.
2) The SAME SAVING is available below :
- On line, via your own bank.
The prepayment Deadline has passed for this Sunday.
After then, complete & email a prepay dance form for 6th Nov.
You will need for each Dance, its Offer code in blue.
Don't email the form after midnight on (beside it) its OFFER END DATE.
To maintain a fair system & enable administration: usually ending about 5 days before the dance itself.
For 2016 Brummie Contras.
YOUR early DISCOUNTED - FPS (BACS)
- The Fast Pay System via your bank -
Usual DISCOUNT is £2 off. - (FPS was named a BACS transfer) -
Download, complete to email a prepay dance form.
For 23 Oct, a form is : HERE
- Note: Venue for Contras presently remains at Elmdon Heath !
(Except Friday evening Contra of 2017 Great Alne Long Weekend)
Your fast pay (BACS) ref to your bank -
Starts with the dance's code eg: 16Nov2/
This method need not show ANY personal details on line!
YOUR early DISCOUNTED - FPS (BACS)
- The Fast Pay System via your bank -
Usual DISCOUNT is £2 off. - (FPS was named a BACS transfer) -
Download, complete to email a prepay dance form.
For 23 Oct, a form is : HERE
- Note: Venue for Contras presently remains at Elmdon Heath !
(Except Friday evening Contra of 2017 Great Alne Long Weekend)
Your fast pay (BACS) ref to your bank -
Starts with the dance's code eg: 16Nov2/
This method need not show ANY personal details on line!
For 2016 Brummie Contras.
YOUR early DISCOUNTED - FPS (BACS)
- The Fast Pay System via your bank -
Usual DISCOUNT is £2 off. - (FPS was named a BACS transfer) -
Download, complete to email a prepay dance form. Deadline has passed for this Sun.
For 23 Oct, a form is : HERE
- Note: Venue for Contras presently remains at Elmdon Heath !
(Except Friday evening Contra of 2017 Great Alne Long Weekend)
Your fast pay (BACS) ref to your bank -
Starts with the dance's code eg: 16Nov2/
This method need not show ANY personal details on line!
YOUR early DISCOUNTED - FPS (BACS)
- The Fast Pay System via your bank -
Usual DISCOUNT is £2 off. - (FPS was named a BACS transfer) -
Download, complete to email a prepay dance form. Deadline has passed for this Sun.
For 23 Oct, a form is : HERE
- Note: Venue for Contras presently remains at Elmdon Heath !
(Except Friday evening Contra of 2017 Great Alne Long Weekend)
Your fast pay (BACS) ref to your bank -
Starts with the dance's code eg: 16Nov2/
This method need not show ANY personal details on line!
Join us on Sunday 23rd. for Jake's lively and precise calling.
DD are invited again. They are so excellent a dance-driving duo !
DD are invited again. They are so excellent a dance-driving duo !
In May of 2016 : Brummie Contras had enjoyed TWO -
Superb American Contra Callers from USA !
Join us on Oct 2nd for yet another !
Superb American Contra Callers from USA !
Join us on Oct 2nd for yet another !
STILL to go THIS YEAR : 4 Sunday Afternoon Brummie Contras
+ The Christmas Party - Sunday Afternoon 18 Dec.
+ an EXTRA Contra on the last FRIDAY Afternoon of 2016 - 30th Dec.
see DANCE DATES
Come - join us. 2017 Dances will have yet more superb band lineups.
Contras with real "lift".
2017 - Two more hot blooded real Americans are to be calling for us in 2017 !
- both are again kindly to be arranged by Meg.
+ The Christmas Party - Sunday Afternoon 18 Dec.
+ an EXTRA Contra on the last FRIDAY Afternoon of 2016 - 30th Dec.
see DANCE DATES
Come - join us. 2017 Dances will have yet more superb band lineups.
Contras with real "lift".
2017 - Two more hot blooded real Americans are to be calling for us in 2017 !
- both are again kindly to be arranged by Meg.
STILL 7+ BRUMMIE CONTRA 2016 DATES. Save £2 if you PREPAY before deadline.
FLIERS showing all coming dances are available on THIS page
FLIERS showing all coming dances are available on THIS page
| Brummie Contras: Spring Season 2017 |
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| Contra Dance Date | Caller | Musicians | Code starts with |
Offer END date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 15th Jan (M&M) | £12 | £25 | 17Jan/ | 10:1:17 |
| Sunday 5th February | £8 | £20 | 17Feb/ | 31:1:17 |
| Sunday 12th March | £8 | Warwick University Folk Soc Contra Dance Band | 17Mar/ | £5 |
| Sun 2 Apr?? Sun 23 Apr?? | £8 | £20 | 17Apr.1/ | £5 |
| Good FRIDAY 14 Apr(?) | £8 | £20 | 17Apr2/ | £5 |
| FRIDAY 5th May(Gt.Alne) | 8 | £20 | ..click HERE | £5 |
| Sunday 14th May | SethTepfer | £20 | 17May2/ | £5 |
| Save money with a season ticket! Buy early for even greater savings! Covers the whole weekend from Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon. |
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| Brummie Contras: Autumn Season 2017 |
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| Sunday 1st October | £8 | £20 | 17Oct/ | £5 |
| "Early Bird" S. Ticket to be by Monday 1st April by.Form HERE |
£40 | £78 | £45 | £30 |
| "Later Bird" S. Ticket payment to be received by Mon 22 April Pay by cheque. Form HERE |
£45 | £84 | £50 | £35 |
| "On the Door" Season Ticket | £50 | £90 | £55 | £40 |
| For EACH site overnight plea - (etc. for all.) | £2 | £4 | £2 | £1 |
| Brummie Contras: Spring Season 2017 |
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| Contra Dance Date | Caller | Musicians | any 1 | Stu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 15th Jan (M&M) | £12 | £25 | £15 | £9 |
| Sunday 5th February | £8 | £20 | £12 | £5 |
| Sunday 12th March | £8 | Warwick University Folk Soc Contra Dance Band | £12 | £5 |
| Sun 2 Apr?? Sun 23 Apr?? | £8 | £20 | £12 | £5 |
| Good FRIDAY 14 Apr(?) | £8 | £20 | £12 | £5 |
| FRIDAY 5th May(Gt.Alne) | 8 | £20 | £12 | £5 |
| Sunday 14th May | Seth Tepfer | £20 | £12 | £5 |
| Save money with a season ticket! Buy early for even greater savings! Covers the whole weekend from Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon. |
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| Brummie Contras: Autumn Season 2017 |
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| Sunday 1st October | £8 | £20 | £12 | £5 |
| "Early Bird" S. Ticket to be by Monday 1st April by.Form HERE |
£40 | £78 | £45 | £30 |
| "Later Bird" S. Ticket payment to be received by Mon 22 April Pay by cheque. Form HERE |
£45 | £84 | £50 | £35 |
| "On the Door" Season Ticket | £50 | £90 | £55 | £40 |
| For EACH site overnight plea - (etc. for all.) | £2 | £4 | £2 | £1 |
Last updated on 27/8/16
NEXT DANCE -
Autumn Series Begins on -
Sun 4th Sept - Rhodri Davies & Minor Contravention - Nicky, Ian, Charley.
Sun 2nd Oct - Rachel Shapiro-Wallace & The Night Before - Alan, Nicky, Adam.
Sun 23rd Oct - Jake Wood & Double Dichotomy - Mollie & Vic.
Sun 6th Nov - Graham Knight & Contra-Alt-Delete - Nikki, Grace, Sam, Ozzy.
NB Sun 27 Nov - Geoff Cubitt & Warwick University's Folk Society Contra Dance Band.
Note: Sun 27th November is a week earlier than the originally announced date !
+ Be welcomed to the PARTY with Kim Smith on Sun 18th Dec
+ EXTRA CONTRA: called by the fun: ever youthful Bill Kinsman: Friday afternoon 30 Dec
with a Great Live Contra Band soon to be confirmed.
As far as possible, we stay with these anticipated details - but do make a CHECK - especially here on the website -
before depending only on your prompt and early diary entries. )
NEXT DANCE -
Autumn Series Begins on -
Sun 4th Sept - Rhodri Davies & Minor Contravention - Nicky, Ian, Charley.
Sun 2nd Oct - Rachel Shapiro-Wallace & The Night Before - Alan, Nicky, Adam.
Sun 23rd Oct - Jake Wood & Double Dichotomy - Mollie & Vic.
Sun 6th Nov - Graham Knight & Contra-Alt-Delete - Nikki, Grace, Sam, Ozzy.
NB Sun 27 Nov - Geoff Cubitt & Warwick University's Folk Society Contra Dance Band.
Note: Sun 27th November is a week earlier than the originally announced date !
+ Be welcomed to the PARTY with Kim Smith on Sun 18th Dec
+ EXTRA CONTRA: called by the fun: ever youthful Bill Kinsman: Friday afternoon 30 Dec
with a Great Live Contra Band soon to be confirmed.
As far as possible, we stay with these anticipated details - but do make a CHECK - especially here on the website -
before depending only on your prompt and early diary entries. )
For 2016 Brummie Contras.
YOUR early DISCOUNTED - FPS (BACS)
- The Fast Pay System via your bank -
Usual DISCOUNT is £2 off. - (FPS was named a BACS transfer) -
Download, complete to email a prepay dance form for 2 Oct : HERE
- Note: Venue presently continues to be Elmdon Heath !
(Except Friday evening Contra of 2017 Great Alne Long Weekend)
Your fast pay (BACS) ref to your bank -
Starts with the dance's code eg: 16Nov2/
This method need not show ANY personal details on line!
YOUR early DISCOUNTED - FPS (BACS)
- The Fast Pay System via your bank -
Usual DISCOUNT is £2 off. - (FPS was named a BACS transfer) -
Download, complete to email a prepay dance form for 2 Oct : HERE
- Note: Venue presently continues to be Elmdon Heath !
(Except Friday evening Contra of 2017 Great Alne Long Weekend)
Your fast pay (BACS) ref to your bank -
Starts with the dance's code eg: 16Nov2/
This method need not show ANY personal details on line!
| Brummie Contra Dates: Spring 2017 | Adult | any number of 10-16 yr olds with 2 adults | any number of 10-16 yr olds with 1 adult | Student / unwaged |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Full Daytime to 5pm - Sat 27th Sun 28th or Mon 29th | £12 | £25 | £15 | £9 |
| Any Full Evening (Fri, Sat or Sun) | £8 | £20 | £12 | £5 |
| Save money with a season ticket! Buy early for even greater savings! Covers the whole weekend from Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon. |
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| "Early Bird" Season Ticket payment to be received by Monday 1st April Pay by cheque. Form HERE |
£40 | £78 | £45 | £30 |
| "Later Bird" Season Ticket payment to be received by Monday 22nd April Pay by cheque. Form HERE |
£45 | £84 | £50 | £35 |
| "On the Door" Season Ticket | £50 | £90 | £55 | £40 |
| For EACH site overnight please add this - (Whether in Caravan, Campervan etc. for each night of any on-site stay at the hall.) | £2 | £4 | £2 | £1 |
Join us : Oct 2nd : another superb caller !
In May : Brummie Contras enjoyed TWO -
Superb American Contra Callers from USA !
Join us on Oct 2nd for yet another !
In May : Brummie Contras enjoyed TWO -
Superb American Contra Callers from USA !
Join us on Oct 2nd for yet another !
Geoff Cubitt was on 26 June to brilliant exuberance of Warwick Uni Folk Soc Contra Dance Band.
Our band for Nov 6th Contra-Alt-Delete !
Avoid dehydration - we supply pleasant tasting tap water. Helpfully, bring your own small water bottle to refill !
STILL to go THIS YEAR : 5 Sunday Afternoon Brummie Contras
+ The Christmas Party - Sunday Afternoon 18 Dec.
+ EXTRA Contra on the last FRIDAY Afternoon of 2017 - 30th Dec.
see DANCE DATES
Come - join us. 2017 Dances have yet more superb band lineups. Contras with real "lift".
Two more hot blooded real Americans are to be calling for us in 2017. !
- Seth Tepfer on 14 May 2017. ! Many delighted in Contras called by Seth at Lichfield F.F. in June 2016.
Carol Ormande on 1st Oct 2017. ! Enjoy Carol at Sidmouth folk week 2016
- both are kindly again arranged by Meg.
+ The Christmas Party - Sunday Afternoon 18 Dec.
+ EXTRA Contra on the last FRIDAY Afternoon of 2017 - 30th Dec.
see DANCE DATES
Come - join us. 2017 Dances have yet more superb band lineups. Contras with real "lift".
Two more hot blooded real Americans are to be calling for us in 2017. !
- Seth Tepfer on 14 May 2017. ! Many delighted in Contras called by Seth at Lichfield F.F. in June 2016.
Carol Ormande on 1st Oct 2017. ! Enjoy Carol at Sidmouth folk week 2016
- both are kindly again arranged by Meg.
Please do not express disappointment over there being few Brummie Contras arranged for June or July in 2017:
if you are neither at the Summer dances of 2016 yourself, nor bringing along your friends.
STILL to go THIS YEAR : 5 Sunday Afternoon Brummie Contras
+ The Christmas Party - Sunday Afternoon 18 Dec.
+ EXTRA Contra on the last FRIDAY Afternoon of 2017 - 30th Dec.
see DANCE DATES
Come - join us. 2017 Dances have yet more superb band lineups. Contras with real "lift".
Two hot blooded real Americans are calling for us.
in May !
THIS-Sun 17th Apr: Rhodri Davies & Moonlighting (Presenting a yet "new" foursome)
NEXT for Elmdon Heath Sunday afternoons -
We will have two hot blooded real American ladies calling for us in May ! DETAILS
+ The Christmas Party - Sunday Afternoon 18 Dec.
+ EXTRA Contra on the last FRIDAY Afternoon of 2017 - 30th Dec.
see DANCE DATES
Come - join us. 2017 Dances have yet more superb band lineups. Contras with real "lift".
Two hot blooded real Americans are calling for us.
in May !
THIS-Sun 17th Apr: Rhodri Davies & Moonlighting (Presenting a yet "new" foursome)
NEXT for Elmdon Heath Sunday afternoons -
We will have two hot blooded real American ladies calling for us in May ! DETAILS
This FLIER is also specific for our NEXT Brummie Contra which is in September
FLIERS specific to our FOLLOWING Brummie Contra are available on THIS page
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STILL 7+ BRUMMIE CONTRA 2016 DATES. Save £2 if you PREPAY before deadline.
FLIERS showing all coming dances are available on THIS page
Please do not express disappointment over there being NO Brummie Contras arranged for June or July in 2017:
if you are neither at the Summer 2016 dances yourself, nor bringing along your friends.
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FLIERS showing all coming dances are available on THIS page
Please do not express disappointment over there being NO Brummie Contras arranged for June or July in 2017:
if you are neither at the Summer 2016 dances yourself, nor bringing along your friends.
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Any kind donations of prizes for the raffle are welcomed.
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Dances continue to more superb band lineups. Contras with real "lift".
7+ Sunday Afternoon Brummie Contras STILL to come this year
- see DANCE DATES
SCROLL down: see ace callers and wonderful bands we've already had -
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7+ Sunday Afternoon Brummie Contras STILL to come this year
- see DANCE DATES
SCROLL down: see ace callers and wonderful bands we've already had -
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Brummie Contras. PSYCHEDELIC EXPERIENCES -
ENTIRELY FROM MUSIC & DANCE !
Brummie Contras. PSYCHEDELIC EXPERIENCES -
ENTIRELY FROM MUSIC & DANCE !
In a Double Progression Dance,
- one sequence of the dance takes you past two couples. You spend little or no time waiting at the end.
(You often find here, 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.
In Beckett Formation. In the UK, a caller normally announces this. You stand in the lines: in 4's, but BESIDE your partner -
With as usual, lady on the right of man !
(To get into this formation, you may be asked to "circle a quarter" from Contra lines.)
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.
- one sequence of the dance takes you past two couples. You spend little or no time waiting at the end.
(You often find here, 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.
In Beckett Formation. In the UK, a caller normally announces this. You stand in the lines: in 4's, but BESIDE your partner -
With as usual, lady on the right of man !
(To get into this formation, you may be asked to "circle a quarter" from Contra lines.)
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.
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Relax after travel on Good Friday. Enjoy an inclusive hot drink from 7.40pm.
THEN FUN & LIVELY DANCING. Should you prefer to take life more gently - relax in the lounge instead.
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THEN FUN & LIVELY DANCING. Should you prefer to take life more gently - relax in the lounge instead.
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Brummie Contras. PSYCHEDELIC EXPERIENCES of MUSIC & DANCE !
Brummie Contras. PSYCHEDELIC EXPERIENCES of MUSIC & DANCE !
Do sample these lively, but sociable (mainly) American Contra Dances. Inclusive hot drinks on arrival & interval.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied. Bring your own small water bottle.
Aerobic dancing ! Water supplied. Bring your own small water bottle.
2016 FULL YEAR RECORD - update was on 13/3/16
Sun 3rd Jan - Geoff Cubitt & “The Night Before” 2016 FULL year list & updating.
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- Quaker VENUE John Meechan & Portland Drive Duo
MON 4th - Fri 8th April GEOFF WEEK @ HALSWAY
(Fri 8th April STEAMCHICKEN - Alcester)
Sun 17th Apr - Rhodri Davies & Moonlighting (Presenting as yet a "new" foursome)
Fri 22nd APRIL - GT ALNE FRIDAY CONTRA - JEN MORGAN & WARWICK UNI CONTRA BAND
Fri 22nd April - Mon 25th Apr GREAT ALNE LONG W/E
Fri 29th APRIL - 2nd May EIFF
Sun 8th May : EXTRA Cis Hinkle & The Night Before. Added as an EXTRA dance
MON 9th - Fri 13th May CIS WEEK @ HALSWAY I return THURSDAY EVE !
Fri 13th May Dr. RAMEN - MY HAND OPERATION !
(Sun 15th Cis at Leeds Contra ! )
(Fri 20th May Cis & Minor C. - Alcester)
Sun 22nd May - Kathy Anderson & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
Fri 27th MAY to Mon 30th CHIPPS
Sun 5th June - Adam Hughes & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
(Fri 10th GEOFF / Megnmore - Alcester)
Sun 26th June - Geoff Cubitt & Warwick Folk Soc Contra Band
(Fri 8th July GRAHAM K. - Portland Dr. Alcester)
Sun 10th July - Frances Richardson & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
4th Sept - ASKED Rhod tbc & ASKed “Minor Contravention” if Nicky OK ! & not in USA
(Fri 30th Sept SUE ROSEN - BRUCE & GEORGE W. Alcester)
2nd Oct - Sue Rosen tbc & George Wilson & Bruce Rosen XX: TNB CONF'D
(Mon 3rd Oct - Fri 7th HALSWAY WEEK - SUE R. etc)
(Fri 14th Oct. LISA & TNB - Alcester)
23rd Oct - ASK ! Jake Wood & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
6th Nov - Graham Knight & “Contra-Alt-Delete” (Nikki / Grace / Sam / Ozzy)
(Fri 18th Nov - I WILL MISS THIS ONE - Jeremy C. & ECDB - Alcester)
[Fri 18th-Sun 20th Nov. Contra w/e. Rhod & Mark.]- 3rd w/e Halsway Zesty w/e !
Sun19th Nov also (M&M)
So, Sun 26th Nov - Is also a possible for Brummie C. : - BUT ANNOUNCE THE CHANGE.
or 4th Dec - ASKED Lisa. Geoff C. ? & Tbc "The nb XX” Or suggest Alan's 4 ! tbc
PARTY on 18th Dec
Sun 3rd Jan - Geoff Cubitt & “The Night Before” 2016 FULL year list & updating.
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- Quaker VENUE John Meechan & Portland Drive Duo
MON 4th - Fri 8th April GEOFF WEEK @ HALSWAY
(Fri 8th April STEAMCHICKEN - Alcester)
Sun 17th Apr - Rhodri Davies & Moonlighting (Presenting as yet a "new" foursome)
Fri 22nd APRIL - GT ALNE FRIDAY CONTRA - JEN MORGAN & WARWICK UNI CONTRA BAND
Fri 22nd April - Mon 25th Apr GREAT ALNE LONG W/E
Fri 29th APRIL - 2nd May EIFF
Sun 8th May : EXTRA Cis Hinkle & The Night Before. Added as an EXTRA dance
MON 9th - Fri 13th May CIS WEEK @ HALSWAY I return THURSDAY EVE !
Fri 13th May Dr. RAMEN - MY HAND OPERATION !
(Sun 15th Cis at Leeds Contra ! )
(Fri 20th May Cis & Minor C. - Alcester)
Sun 22nd May - Kathy Anderson & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
Fri 27th MAY to Mon 30th CHIPPS
Sun 5th June - Adam Hughes & The English Contra Dance Band (Gareth & Linda)
(Fri 10th GEOFF / Megnmore - Alcester)
Sun 26th June - Geoff Cubitt & Warwick Folk Soc Contra Band
(Fri 8th July GRAHAM K. - Portland Dr. Alcester)
Sun 10th July - Frances Richardson & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
4th Sept - ASKED Rhod tbc & ASKed “Minor Contravention” if Nicky OK ! & not in USA
(Fri 30th Sept SUE ROSEN - BRUCE & GEORGE W. Alcester)
2nd Oct - Sue Rosen tbc & George Wilson & Bruce Rosen XX: TNB CONF'D
(Mon 3rd Oct - Fri 7th HALSWAY WEEK - SUE R. etc)
(Fri 14th Oct. LISA & TNB - Alcester)
23rd Oct - ASK ! Jake Wood & Double Dichotomy (Mollie & Vic)
6th Nov - Graham Knight & “Contra-Alt-Delete” (Nikki / Grace / Sam / Ozzy)
(Fri 18th Nov - I WILL MISS THIS ONE - Jeremy C. & ECDB - Alcester)
[Fri 18th-Sun 20th Nov. Contra w/e. Rhod & Mark.]- 3rd w/e Halsway Zesty w/e !
Sun19th Nov also (M&M)
So, Sun 26th Nov - Is also a possible for Brummie C. : - BUT ANNOUNCE THE CHANGE.
or 4th Dec - ASKED Lisa. Geoff C. ? & Tbc "The nb XX” Or suggest Alan's 4 ! tbc
PARTY on 18th Dec
Sunday 8th May - This first Dance being ADDITIONAL to the earlier advertised programme
The skilful, yet playfully enthusiastic Cis Hinkle of Atlanta Georgia. Delights dancers in USA, UK & Denmark.
with superb music from Nicky, Alan & Adam : The Night Before.
- Now popularly and deservedly known way beyond their roots at Warwick University.
Some fascinating impressions HERE of the widely varied fun, inclusive developments around today's Contra Dancing in the USA.
The skilful, yet playfully enthusiastic Cis Hinkle of Atlanta Georgia. Delights dancers in USA, UK & Denmark.
with superb music from Nicky, Alan & Adam : The Night Before.
- Now popularly and deservedly known way beyond their roots at Warwick University.
Some fascinating impressions HERE of the widely varied fun, inclusive developments around today's Contra Dancing in the USA.
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From Solihull Rail Station: BUSES are frequent along Lode Lane. 72 or 957 Buses from Station. Best drop off opposite Grove Rd.
Walk Grove Road. Becomes School Lane. Left into Broomfields Farm Road. At its end cross Shustoke Road into footway.
Continue under A41. Follow footway.Cross Elms Close. Cross Redlands Rd. Emerge beside Hall in Cornyx Lane.
Or - S1 BUS leaves Solihull Rail Station at quarter to & quarter past the hour. Drop off - end of Yew Tree Lane.
Walk along Yew Tree La. As it becomes Cornyx Lane, CC Hall is on left.
Just before DANCE END - 17:33. BUS 966 stops same side - outside Hall - to Solihull Centre : short walk to Station. Next bus at 18:31.
Solihull Rail Station then on BIKE (or WALK). Try via Homer Rd, Herbert Rd, Station Rd, High St, Mell Sq, Mill La,
Warwick Rd, Union Rd, Passageway to - School Ln, Broomfields Farm Rd, Passageway under A41 to HALL.
Walk Grove Road. Becomes School Lane. Left into Broomfields Farm Road. At its end cross Shustoke Road into footway.
Continue under A41. Follow footway.Cross Elms Close. Cross Redlands Rd. Emerge beside Hall in Cornyx Lane.
Or - S1 BUS leaves Solihull Rail Station at quarter to & quarter past the hour. Drop off - end of Yew Tree Lane.
Walk along Yew Tree La. As it becomes Cornyx Lane, CC Hall is on left.
Just before DANCE END - 17:33. BUS 966 stops same side - outside Hall - to Solihull Centre : short walk to Station. Next bus at 18:31.
Solihull Rail Station then on BIKE (or WALK). Try via Homer Rd, Herbert Rd, Station Rd, High St, Mell Sq, Mill La,
Warwick Rd, Union Rd, Passageway to - School Ln, Broomfields Farm Rd, Passageway under A41 to HALL.