Most relevant buses run a Fri 30th timetable as for SATURDAYS !
Search Traveline website for each route. Probably the only site with a correct Fri 30th timetable: eg for X2 bus here for 37 here !
Search Traveline website for each route. Probably the only site with a correct Fri 30th timetable: eg for X2 bus here for 37 here !
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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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| Prices for April 2014. (unchanged from 2013) | Adult | any number of 10-16 yr olds plus 2 adults | any number of 10-16 yr olds plus 1 adult | Student / unwaged |
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| "On the Door" ticket prices | ||||
| Any Full Daytime to 5pm - Sat 26th Sun 27th or Mon 28th | £12 | £25 | £15 | £9 |
| Any Full Evening (Fri*, Sat, Sun) | £8 | £20 | £12 | £5 |
| Friday Afternoon only* | £5 | £12 | £6 | £5 |
| Friday Afternoon & Evening* | £12 | £30 | £17 | £10 |
| * Tickets to sit at the "meal with bubbly" on Fri eve (cost is £12 this year) must be paid for in advance. Please see here for full details. SEE also 2014 BOOKING SHEET (available TOMORROW) TO BE FILLED IN / ENCLOSED WITH PAYMENT | ||||
| Save money with a season ticket! Buy early for even greater savings! Covers the whole weekend from Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon, excluding meals. |
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| "Early Bird" Season Ticket payment to be received by Monday 1st April ENCLOSE BOOKING FORM BELOW: (AVAILABLE HERE TOMORROW) and pay by cheque. |
£39 | £78 | £45 | £30 |
| "Later Bird" Season Ticket payment to be received by Monday 22nd April Form available later - payment to be by cheque. |
£44 | £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 |
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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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Whyever leave dates with "to be announced"? Surely that guy can get a band booked for then! ! ?
A forming-band needs a few opportunities: likewise those "new" callers yet to attain status of recognition. You may reckon - despite life's uncertainties - to know where YOU will be based in 6 or 12 months' time !
Many in full-time education or research are able to plan around FEW such certainties!
May Contra-dancing's versatility continue to unite those thankful that they still are just about able -
with wonderful fresh musical & dance dynamism from some bands/callers yet to become recognised.
And may our brilliant established Contra bands and callers long continue!
A forming-band needs a few opportunities: likewise those "new" callers yet to attain status of recognition. You may reckon - despite life's uncertainties - to know where YOU will be based in 6 or 12 months' time !
Many in full-time education or research are able to plan around FEW such certainties!
May Contra-dancing's versatility continue to unite those thankful that they still are just about able -
with wonderful fresh musical & dance dynamism from some bands/callers yet to become recognised.
And may our brilliant established Contra bands and callers long continue!
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.
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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:
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Do keep checking this webpage for more.
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Do keep checking this webpage for more.
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for 2015 DIARY: FULL LIST - through to Oct. Search to enter this website again:
- Click on "Fliers" to obtain dates as a printable pdf.
- Click on "Fliers" to obtain dates as a printable pdf.
2015 DIARY dates: FULL LIST - through to Oct - click ABOVE on "Fliers HERE ! " as a printable pdf.
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.
Latest (27th Oct) Fliers HERE ! Print 2 in A5 onto an A4 sheet
A4Poster here !
Fliers also show for your diary all eleven 2015 dance dates to next October.
A4Poster here !
Fliers also show for your diary all eleven 2015 dance dates to next October.
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Contact us - here.! MORE DANCE TO ENJOY- from Great Alne Long Weekend team: See main website Homepage!
Contact us - here.! MORE DANCE TO ENJOY- from Great Alne Long Weekend team: See main website Homepage!
Contact us - here.! MORE DANCE TO ENJOY- from Great Alne Long Weekend team: See main website Homepage!
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Teccie INFO This SPECIFIC page: ONLY on FIRST reaching website (refresh may not find it) ! Refurn exactly Here? Search again.
Those organising are most appreciative of Karen G's kind administration of these emails: thus making BACS payments possible on the website.
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For your DIARY.
Sunday 30th Nov 2.00pm to 5.30pm. Caller and Band shortly tbc. |
Contact us - here.! More dance from the Great Alne Long Weekend team, Go to: main website Homepage!
More dancing from the: Great Alne Long Weekend: team, Go to Main website Home page! Contact us -here.
Evening Dance or Day visits welcomed: Great Alne Long Weekend: Our site's Home page. Contact us -here.
Offering an early and later extension of April's last Weekend.
1pm Friday 24th to late afternoon Monday 27th April 2015.
VISITS at any time over next year's Long Weekend welcomed -
most especially on our less busy and more quiet Monday.
To see LAST EVENT's TIMETABLES WITH MANY VARIED Day / Evening activities, Click on each day:
FRIDAY 25th events : SATURDAY 26th events : SUNDAY 27th events : The quieter MONDAY 28th events
More time on this last occasion was spent taking part in excellent workshops in the Hall whilst it was wet outside.
2015: It will be "hard to follow" Ineke van der Hilst's superbly choreographed dances -
But see us try our best to continue offering different dancing variety of quality.
Offering an early and later extension of April's last Weekend.
1pm Friday 24th to late afternoon Monday 27th April 2015.
VISITS at any time over next year's Long Weekend welcomed -
most especially on our less busy and more quiet Monday.
To see LAST EVENT's TIMETABLES WITH MANY VARIED Day / Evening activities, Click on each day:
FRIDAY 25th events : SATURDAY 26th events : SUNDAY 27th events : The quieter MONDAY 28th events
More time on this last occasion was spent taking part in excellent workshops in the Hall whilst it was wet outside.
2015: It will be "hard to follow" Ineke van der Hilst's superbly choreographed dances -
But see us try our best to continue offering different dancing variety of quality.
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Our musicians on stage - most are members of the cLICK Cole Valley Ceilidh Band - based in the Midlands.
Set-up again when link works !
Our musicians on stage - most are members of the cLICK Cole Valley Ceilidh Band - based in the Midlands.
Set-up again when link works !
View the pictures and diary about the group's visit to Gt Alne
It's also there in Dutch, but you might like "the general idea of what's said" by access through translation HERE
of their diary when last April in the UK. WHEN THERE, click on the heading -
Newsletter "Great Alne Long Weekend 2014"
It's also there in Dutch, but you might like "the general idea of what's said" by access through translation HERE
of their diary when last April in the UK. WHEN THERE, click on the heading -
Newsletter "Great Alne Long Weekend 2014"
A merry baker's dozen of dancers from North Holland Province in the Netherlands
shared with us many traditional [and more recent] Dutch dances and challenged us to join in a few fun songs.
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View the pictures and diary about the group's visit to Gt Alne
It's also there in Dutch, but you might like "the general idea of what's said" by access through translation HERE
of their diary when last April in the UK. WHEN THERE, click on the heading -
Newsletter "Great Alne Long Weekend 2014"
shared with us many traditional [and more recent] Dutch dances and challenged us to join in a few fun songs.
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View the pictures and diary about the group's visit to Gt Alne
It's also there in Dutch, but you might like "the general idea of what's said" by access through translation HERE
of their diary when last April in the UK. WHEN THERE, click on the heading -
Newsletter "Great Alne Long Weekend 2014"
Mon has: Summarising workshops - catered lunch - Oversley Wood's bluebells pic below
Do participate with us ! - in a wonderful, special day.
Countryside & surroundings of Great Alne village here in the UK are delightful. Come out - explore :
SAMPLE WHAT WE DO - varied dancing, music, handbells, walking & more.
NB. Our Caterers let you enjoy all this with no need to prepare sandwiches, or to cook at home.
Sit-down Hot Lunch - 1:15pm (£11 to be prepaid) MENU:
Main Course:
Hand carved honey roast ham, buttered new potatoes, seasonal vegetables, mild mustard dressing OR
Field mushrooms topped with blue cheese & walnuts, buttered new potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Sweet Course:
Bread & butter pudding with cream OR Fresh fruit salad with cream
Also a glass: Sparkling Champagne-Perry or Sparkling White Grape-juice alternatives. Tea/coffee - included afterwards.
Do participate with us ! - in a wonderful, special day.
Countryside & surroundings of Great Alne village here in the UK are delightful. Come out - explore :
SAMPLE WHAT WE DO - varied dancing, music, handbells, walking & more.
NB. Our Caterers let you enjoy all this with no need to prepare sandwiches, or to cook at home.
Sit-down Hot Lunch - 1:15pm (£11 to be prepaid) MENU:
Main Course:
Hand carved honey roast ham, buttered new potatoes, seasonal vegetables, mild mustard dressing OR
Field mushrooms topped with blue cheese & walnuts, buttered new potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Sweet Course:
Bread & butter pudding with cream OR Fresh fruit salad with cream
Also a glass: Sparkling Champagne-Perry or Sparkling White Grape-juice alternatives. Tea/coffee - included afterwards.
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Useful links - cLICK on the WEBSITE LINKS shown BELOW
To find out more about - International Dancing - throughout the UK -
cLICK on Society for International Folk Dancing
Information on - almost ALL TYPES of Dancing - throughout the UK -
(You can ask to be informed by email fortnightly, of any dance events of your choosing within your own Region)
cLICK on Are you Dancing
Information DIARY pages - Dancing Events throughout the UK -
You may also use the site to seek regular clubs, callers for dances, bands, festivals etc.
Caters mainly for - English (Playford) & English Country Dance. Many Contra & Ceilidh dances too.
cLICK on Set and Turn Single
In Moseley, Birmingham UK. Friday Folk. A lively welcoming group. Meet most Friday evenings.
Varied kinds of Dancing - mainly english Ceilidh. Just arrive & take part. Plenty of changing of dance partners.
Couples and singles are equally welcomed. The MAJORITY of members come without a partner.
In a complex website the "Activity Exchange". To check date/location/caller or type of dancing for an evening -
cLICK on Friday Folk
In Birmingham UK. Join in lively Scottish Dancing.
B'ham branch term-time Beginners’ class, Tuesdays. Selly Oak Methodist Church, Langleys Rd, B29 6HT
Term-time dates:
Class 7.45-9.45pm: Spring term 2012 – 10 January – 27 March (half term 14 February)
Summer term 2012 – 17 April – 22 May. AGM – 29 May. Social dancing, June 12th, 19th, 26th 2012.
Those at the Long Weekend may particularly recognise further welcoming faces -
Most Tuesdays at the main Langleys Road class also 7.45-9.45pm.
Almost all Thursdays: Baille Tartan Club, Dame Elizabeth Hall, Oak Tree La, Bournville B30 1UA 8.30-10.30pm.
There are also many more Scottish classes around B'ham (throughout UK too).
NB. At Scottish "social dances", they helpfully go over each dance with a quick walkthrough first.
cLICK on Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Birmingham
In London UK - Friday Feet.
For those wishing to try out, or to begin International Dancing.
A small lively group particularly welcoming newcomers at Cecil Sharp House (tube: Camden Town).
Anne Leach our vivaceous main 2011 International Dance teacher frequently shows dances here.
So does very active Pam. (Diminutive in stature only - Pam's life-vocation without one knowing, would not be guessed.)
Just ARRIVE and take part. Most Friday Evenings except August, 7.30-9pm. No need to bring along a partner -
For more details, phone or - email Caspar on 020 8340 4683.
cLICK on Friday Feet
In London UK - Dance Around the World.
Much to watch/ try out in this excellent - International Dance (& much more) sampling WEEKEND.
A vibrant, lively dancing, viewing and music playing w/e. 20-21st Oct 2012. Considerable choices of dance styles -
All at Cecil Sharp House (nearest tube Camden Town). Very moderate prices, primarily because, as at Great Alne, the dance teachers are prepared to give freely of their time in order to dissipate the joys of different kinds of Dance.
An excellent culminating Sunday evening dance - An introduction to International and English Country Dancing.
Anne Leach our vivaceous main 2011 International Dance teacher and Caspar Cronk are joint organisers.
For more details, phone (on 020 8340 4683) or - email Caspar.
cLICK on Dance around the World
In London UK - Balkanplus. Take up the generally quite vigorous patterns of Balkan Dancing.
Usually 2nd Sats 7.00 to 10pm - in the lower (Trefusis) Hall of Cecil Sharp House (nearest tube Camden Town).
Times may vary though, and occasional Special Dance Workshops take place too.
cLICK on Balkanplus
In Alcester Warwickshire, UK. Alcester Contras. "American style" Contra Dances.
As in USA, there's lots of dance partners there. It's quite usual to change partner after each dance.
It's nice if you take-in there just a little food (that's easy to pick-up by hand) for others to share.
There's a dance on an occasional Friday most months (not August). Dates and details at website -
cLICK on Alcester Contras
At University of Warwick Folk, Coventry. One of the best - a slick rapper team - at festivals, & around the Midlands.
And a good Ceilidh Band. Make contact if interested via website.
Regular Ceilidhs of great appeal to the youthful and exuberant at Cryfield Sports Pavilion, off Gibbet Hill, Coventry.
cLICK on Warwick University Folk Society (Events)
Folk Camps. Week long, and weekend - Active Holidays based in a Village Hall, or a Marquee.
Do you enjoy mainly Ceilidh dancing? Camping in a pleasant part of the UK? Making folk music along with others?
Generally would you enjoy friendship through making your own entertainment ?
They are like a small, very friendly, do-it-yourself Folk Festival. Here's the page - "What Folk Camps are like".
cLICK on Folk Camps
Details of an Annual Woodland - Folk Music Camp for the Physically Disabled - each September.
A 5 day camp of special interest those physically disabled, thus able to enjoy playing musical instruments together.
Many who enjoy being involved in folk music and folk songs, volunteer assistance to make the week possible.
(Main participants are wheelchair restricted.) Enjoy making music in a group, and informally singing with others.
Early Sept each year. Located at the excellent facilities of Woodlarks near Farnham Surrey UK.
cLICK on Woodland Music Camp
For - Family Tree - details.
cLICK to Have Your own Family Tree DRAWN and printed out, onto a large roll, for DISPLAY.
Great Alne - Village Histories.
A potted historical account - cLICK for Potted History of Great Alne in Warwickshire
cLICK for History (via Parish Council) of the main buildings in Great Alne in Warwickshire
Excellent historical detail especially of the church.
cLICK for History (via Wiki) of Great Alne in Warwickshire
Superb old photographic record of Great Alne Station and the Alcester Branch line's history.
cLICK for History of Great Alne Ststion and the Bearley to Alcester line.
The Memorial Hall - used by our Long Weekend for almost 30 years - we've needed to adapt to many "improvements".
(Various changes have affected our use during the Great Alne Long Weekend: many in rather disappointing ways.)
Under "News" there, see how and why the lovely raftered interior of the roof has been required to be "modernised".
See other regulars whose venue is the Memorial Hall, and the various uses for its present facilities.
Should YOU wish to hire for its many modern features, details of how to download a booking form etc.
cLICK on Villages of Great Alne and Kinwarton Memorial Hall
Mick Smith Radio.
What began as a Leicestershire BBC local Radio Country Music Station survived closure by going on line. Weekly 2hr show of Well presented Country Music. Deservedly it can now be enjoyed worldwide. No ads (ex Midland Folk Club Dates).
The show is divided into two hour length parts in order that enthusiasts may burn each part onto a 60min blank CD.
Details are given of each track played. Click on "Previous Shows" to explore the very extensive archive.
cLICK on Mick Smith Radio
Useful links - cLICK on the WEBSITE LINKS shown BELOW
To find out more about - International Dancing - throughout the UK -
cLICK on Society for International Folk Dancing
Information on - almost ALL TYPES of Dancing - throughout the UK -
(You can ask to be informed by email fortnightly, of any dance events of your choosing within your own Region)
cLICK on Are you Dancing
Information DIARY pages - Dancing Events throughout the UK -
You may also use the site to seek regular clubs, callers for dances, bands, festivals etc.
Caters mainly for - English (Playford) & English Country Dance. Many Contra & Ceilidh dances too.
cLICK on Set and Turn Single
In Moseley, Birmingham UK. Friday Folk. A lively welcoming group. Meet most Friday evenings.
Varied kinds of Dancing - mainly english Ceilidh. Just arrive & take part. Plenty of changing of dance partners.
Couples and singles are equally welcomed. The MAJORITY of members come without a partner.
In a complex website the "Activity Exchange". To check date/location/caller or type of dancing for an evening -
cLICK on Friday Folk
In Birmingham UK. Join in lively Scottish Dancing.
B'ham branch term-time Beginners’ class, Tuesdays. Selly Oak Methodist Church, Langleys Rd, B29 6HT
Term-time dates:
Class 7.45-9.45pm: Spring term 2012 – 10 January – 27 March (half term 14 February)
Summer term 2012 – 17 April – 22 May. AGM – 29 May. Social dancing, June 12th, 19th, 26th 2012.
Those at the Long Weekend may particularly recognise further welcoming faces -
Most Tuesdays at the main Langleys Road class also 7.45-9.45pm.
Almost all Thursdays: Baille Tartan Club, Dame Elizabeth Hall, Oak Tree La, Bournville B30 1UA 8.30-10.30pm.
There are also many more Scottish classes around B'ham (throughout UK too).
NB. At Scottish "social dances", they helpfully go over each dance with a quick walkthrough first.
cLICK on Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Birmingham
In London UK - Friday Feet.
For those wishing to try out, or to begin International Dancing.
A small lively group particularly welcoming newcomers at Cecil Sharp House (tube: Camden Town).
Anne Leach our vivaceous main 2011 International Dance teacher frequently shows dances here.
So does very active Pam. (Diminutive in stature only - Pam's life-vocation without one knowing, would not be guessed.)
Just ARRIVE and take part. Most Friday Evenings except August, 7.30-9pm. No need to bring along a partner -
For more details, phone or - email Caspar on 020 8340 4683.
cLICK on Friday Feet
In London UK - Dance Around the World.
Much to watch/ try out in this excellent - International Dance (& much more) sampling WEEKEND.
A vibrant, lively dancing, viewing and music playing w/e. 20-21st Oct 2012. Considerable choices of dance styles -
All at Cecil Sharp House (nearest tube Camden Town). Very moderate prices, primarily because, as at Great Alne, the dance teachers are prepared to give freely of their time in order to dissipate the joys of different kinds of Dance.
An excellent culminating Sunday evening dance - An introduction to International and English Country Dancing.
Anne Leach our vivaceous main 2011 International Dance teacher and Caspar Cronk are joint organisers.
For more details, phone (on 020 8340 4683) or - email Caspar.
cLICK on Dance around the World
In London UK - Balkanplus. Take up the generally quite vigorous patterns of Balkan Dancing.
Usually 2nd Sats 7.00 to 10pm - in the lower (Trefusis) Hall of Cecil Sharp House (nearest tube Camden Town).
Times may vary though, and occasional Special Dance Workshops take place too.
cLICK on Balkanplus
In Alcester Warwickshire, UK. Alcester Contras. "American style" Contra Dances.
As in USA, there's lots of dance partners there. It's quite usual to change partner after each dance.
It's nice if you take-in there just a little food (that's easy to pick-up by hand) for others to share.
There's a dance on an occasional Friday most months (not August). Dates and details at website -
cLICK on Alcester Contras
At University of Warwick Folk, Coventry. One of the best - a slick rapper team - at festivals, & around the Midlands.
And a good Ceilidh Band. Make contact if interested via website.
Regular Ceilidhs of great appeal to the youthful and exuberant at Cryfield Sports Pavilion, off Gibbet Hill, Coventry.
cLICK on Warwick University Folk Society (Events)
Folk Camps. Week long, and weekend - Active Holidays based in a Village Hall, or a Marquee.
Do you enjoy mainly Ceilidh dancing? Camping in a pleasant part of the UK? Making folk music along with others?
Generally would you enjoy friendship through making your own entertainment ?
They are like a small, very friendly, do-it-yourself Folk Festival. Here's the page - "What Folk Camps are like".
cLICK on Folk Camps
Details of an Annual Woodland - Folk Music Camp for the Physically Disabled - each September.
A 5 day camp of special interest those physically disabled, thus able to enjoy playing musical instruments together.
Many who enjoy being involved in folk music and folk songs, volunteer assistance to make the week possible.
(Main participants are wheelchair restricted.) Enjoy making music in a group, and informally singing with others.
Early Sept each year. Located at the excellent facilities of Woodlarks near Farnham Surrey UK.
cLICK on Woodland Music Camp
For - Family Tree - details.
cLICK to Have Your own Family Tree DRAWN and printed out, onto a large roll, for DISPLAY.
Great Alne - Village Histories.
A potted historical account - cLICK for Potted History of Great Alne in Warwickshire
cLICK for History (via Parish Council) of the main buildings in Great Alne in Warwickshire
Excellent historical detail especially of the church.
cLICK for History (via Wiki) of Great Alne in Warwickshire
Superb old photographic record of Great Alne Station and the Alcester Branch line's history.
cLICK for History of Great Alne Ststion and the Bearley to Alcester line.
The Memorial Hall - used by our Long Weekend for almost 30 years - we've needed to adapt to many "improvements".
(Various changes have affected our use during the Great Alne Long Weekend: many in rather disappointing ways.)
Under "News" there, see how and why the lovely raftered interior of the roof has been required to be "modernised".
See other regulars whose venue is the Memorial Hall, and the various uses for its present facilities.
Should YOU wish to hire for its many modern features, details of how to download a booking form etc.
cLICK on Villages of Great Alne and Kinwarton Memorial Hall
Mick Smith Radio.
What began as a Leicestershire BBC local Radio Country Music Station survived closure by going on line. Weekly 2hr show of Well presented Country Music. Deservedly it can now be enjoyed worldwide. No ads (ex Midland Folk Club Dates).
The show is divided into two hour length parts in order that enthusiasts may burn each part onto a 60min blank CD.
Details are given of each track played. Click on "Previous Shows" to explore the very extensive archive.
cLICK on Mick Smith Radio
Programme click here for mobile handset / to open in this tab - eg to print at home - else view below -
About - Dansgroep Oostzaan - in the Netherlands - our dancing visitors in April.
Don't miss seeing their dances done in costume at Great Alne.
cLICK on Dansgroep Oostzaan - on their top line you may select the - "page in English"
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Don't miss seeing their dances done in costume at Great Alne.
cLICK on Dansgroep Oostzaan - on their top line you may select the - "page in English"
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- a small International group - particularly suitable to welcome newcomers.
At Cecil Sharp House (tube: Camden Town).
Anne Leach our lively International Dance teacher in 2011 & '12 frequently shows these dances.
Just arrive/take part on most Friday Evenings except August, 7.30 - 9pm. No need to bring a partner.
cLICK on Friday Feet
At Cecil Sharp House (tube: Camden Town).
Anne Leach our lively International Dance teacher in 2011 & '12 frequently shows these dances.
Just arrive/take part on most Friday Evenings except August, 7.30 - 9pm. No need to bring a partner.
cLICK on Friday Feet
In Birmingham UK, for those wishing to join, or to begin International Dancing.
Join a small, mainly over 60's group - Heart of England International -
At St Giles Hall Sheldon - with regular live music.
Most Wednesday Evenings except August, 7.55 - 9.45pm. No need to bring a partner.
cLICK on Friday Feet
Join a small, mainly over 60's group - Heart of England International -
At St Giles Hall Sheldon - with regular live music.
Most Wednesday Evenings except August, 7.55 - 9.45pm. No need to bring a partner.
cLICK on Friday Feet
In London UK - Friday Feet.
For those wishing to try out, or to begin International Dancing.
A small lively group particularly welcoming newcomers at Cecil Sharp House (tube: Camden Town).
Anne Leach our vivaceous main 2011 International Dance teacher frequently shows dances here.
So does very active Pam. (Diminutive in stature only - Pam's life-vocation without one knowing, would not be guessed.)
Just ARRIVE and take part. Most Friday Evenings except August, 7.30-9pm. No need to bring along a partner -
For more details, phone or - email Caspar on 020 8340 4683.
cLICK on Friday Feet
In London UK - Dance Around the World.
Much to watch/ try out in this excellent - International Dance (& much more) sampling WEEKEND.
A vibrant, lively dancing, viewing and music playing w/e. 20-21st Oct 2012. Considerable choices of dance styles -
All at Cecil Sharp House (nearest tube Camden Town). Very moderate prices, primarily because, as at Great Alne, the dance teachers are prepared to give freely of their time in order to dissipate the joys of different kinds of Dance.
An excellent culminating Sunday evening dance - An introduction to International and English Country Dancing.
Anne Leach our vivaceous main 2011 International Dance teacher and Caspar Cronk are joint organisers.
For more details, phone (on 020 8340 4683) or - email Caspar.
cLICK on Dance around the World
In London UK - Balkanplus. Take up the generally quite vigorous patterns of Balkan Dancing.
Usually 2nd Sats 7.00 to 10pm - in the lower (Trefusis) Hall of Cecil Sharp House (nearest tube Camden Town).
Times may vary though, and occasional Special Dance Workshops take place too.
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In Alcester Warwickshire, UK. Alcester Contras. "American style" Contra Dances.
As in USA, there's lots of dance partners there. It's quite usual to change partner after each dance.
It's nice if you take-in there just a little food (that's easy to pick-up by hand) for others to share.
There's a dance on an occasional Friday most months (not August). Dates and details at website -
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At University of Warwick Folk, Coventry. One of the best - a slick rapper team - at festivals, & around the Midlands.
And a good Ceilidh Band. Make contact if interested via website.
Regular Ceilidhs of great appeal to the youthful and exuberant at Cryfield Sports Pavilion, off Gibbet Hill, Coventry.
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Folk Camps. Week long, and weekend - Active Holidays based in a Village Hall, or a Marquee.
Do you enjoy mainly Ceilidh dancing? Camping in a pleasant part of the UK? Making folk music along with others?
Generally would you enjoy friendship through making your own entertainment ?
They are like a small, very friendly, do-it-yourself Folk Festival. Here's the page - "What Folk Camps are like".
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Details of an Annual Woodland - Folk Music Camp for the Physically Disabled - each September.
A 5 day camp of special interest those physically disabled, thus able to enjoy playing musical instruments together.
Many who enjoy being involved in folk music and folk songs, volunteer assistance to make the week possible.
(Main participants are wheelchair restricted.) Enjoy making music in a group, and informally singing with others.
Early Sept each year. Located at the excellent facilities of Woodlarks near Farnham Surrey UK.
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For - Family Tree - details.
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Great Alne - Village Histories.
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Excellent historical detail especially of the church.
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Superb old photographic record of Great Alne Station and the Alcester Branch line's history.
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The Memorial Hall - used by our Long Weekend for almost 30 years - we've needed to adapt to many "improvements".
(Various changes have affected our use during the Great Alne Long Weekend: many in rather disappointing ways.)
Under "News" there, see how and why the lovely raftered interior of the roof has been required to be "modernised".
See other regulars whose venue is the Memorial Hall, and the various uses for its present facilities.
Should YOU wish to hire for its many modern features, details of how to download a booking form etc.
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Mick Smith Radio.
What began as a Leicestershire BBC local Radio Country Music Station survived closure by going on line. Weekly 2hr show of Well presented Country Music. Deservedly it can now be enjoyed worldwide. No ads (ex Midland Folk Club Dates).
The show is divided into two hour length parts in order that enthusiasts may burn each part onto a 60min blank CD.
Details are given of each track played. Click on "Previous Shows" to explore the very extensive archive.
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