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2012
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Saturday 12 May
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Red Fox Ceilidhs: doors from 7.30 pm, dancing 8.00 -11.00 pm at Maisuria Hall, Sawday Street, Leicester, LE2 7JW; English traditional dancing with a live band, interval dance display and licensed bar!
Tickets £5 or £3 for under-26s or free for under-8s.
Contact Alice Little on 07838 251368; click here to send an email;
tickets and information available from www.redfoxceilidhs.com
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Saturday 12 May
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Elmesthorpe Folk Dance Club’s May Hoedown: 8.00pm at Ashby Road Sports Club, Hangman’s Lane, Hinckley; Mike Tissington with Kurly Kale; American Supper (bring food to share); phone Pat on 01455 272659 or Roy on 01455 846203
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Sunday 6 May
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‘The Rites of Spring’: 1.00pm at The Guildhall, Guildhall lane, Leicester, LE1 5QF;
this is a celebration of folk custom, music and dance, taking place at the heart of Merrie England against the backdrop of Leicester’s beautiful 14th century guildhall; join us for a day of traditional dance, including maypole dancing and rapper workshops; with storytelling. talks, kids’ crafts, a music workshop and screenings of ’Way of the Morris’ and the BFI’s ’Here’s a Health to the Barley Mow’; round off the day with an evening folk concert in the Guildhall’s Great Hall, featuring Nick Jonah Davis, Cath and Phil Tyler and Mary Hampton;
tickets from £7 available from the Guildhall box office;
phone: 0116 253 2569; see: www.theritesofspring.net
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Saturday 21 April
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St. George’s Day in Leicester: 1.00 - 4.00 pm Folk Alarm! - a traditional music session with Music Foundry and Red Fox Folk group will run throughout the afternoon; bring your acoustic instrument and join the musicians; all ages and abilities welcome.
2.00 and 2.40 pm Maypole in Orton Square
4.00 - 5.00 pm Red Fox Ceilidhs will fill Orton Square with traditional dancing to a live band; suitable for all ages; no experience necessary, caller Ben Robinson. will talk you through the steps.
5.00 - 7.00 pm Music Session at the Ale Wagon - tunes, songs and music from traditional English to more modern material; bring your instrument or voice and join Music Foundry’s merry musicians
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Saturday 31 Mar
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Burbage FDC Spring Dance; phone Denis Marklew, 01455 634975
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Friday 16 Mar
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Rutland Annual Feast; 7.30pm at Uppingham Town Hall, LE15 9PY; Desert Island Dances with Paul St Clair; two course meal followed by themed dancing; ticket only event - £13.50 per person; phone Hilary on 01780 460389
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Saturday 10 Mar
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Red Fox Ceilidhs: doors from 7.30 pm, dancing 8.00 -11.00 pm at Maisuria Hall, Sawday Street, Leicester, LE2 7JW; English traditional dancing with a live band, interval dance display and licensed bar!
Tickets £5 or £3 for under-26s or free for under-8s.
Contact Alice Little on 07838 251368; click here to send an email;
tickets and information available from www.redfoxceilidhs.com
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Saturday 3 Mar
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Burton Overy Dancers Silver Anniversary Dance; 7.30 - 11.00 at Burton Overy Village Hall; David & Kathryn Wright with Folkus Pocus; click here for poster; phone 0116 27116078
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Saturday 19 Feb
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Tea Dance in Playford Style: 2.00 - 6.00 pm at The Bede House, Higham Ferrers; hosted by Jean Byron-Williams and George Hearnden; music by Kevin Downham and Diane Harcourt; phone 01933 622827 or 01487 822228; click here for poster
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Saturday 11 Feb
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Burbage FDC Valentine Dance; phone Denis Marklew, 01455 634975
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Saturday 4 Feb
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EFDSS Leicestershire & Rutland District Day of Folk: Countesthorpe Village Hall, LE8 5TB
10.00am till late; five dance workshops, as well as sessions of handbells, singing and drumming, some story telling and a talk by Fiona Ure; the Tudor Craft Group from Donnington Manor will also be working through the afternoon to show their skills; evening dance with Geoff Cubitt calling and music by 3D; phone 0116 2776259
The District committee is very pleased to acknowledge the support of Blaby District Council coupled with a grant from Community Action Blaby District towards the cost of this event.
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Saturday 28 Jan
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Quorn FDC Dance: 7.30 - 11.00 at Humphrey Perkins Community Centre, Barrow-on-Soar, LE12 8JU;
Geoff Cubitt with Knotted Chord, phone 01509 413762
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Friday 6 Jan
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Quorn FDC Annual Dinner Dance: 7.00 for 7.30 - 11.00 at Carillon Rooms, Loughborough,
click here to see the poster; click here for the menu and application form; phone 01509 236364
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2011
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Sunday 4 Dec
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EFDSS Leicestershire & Rutland District Christmas Mix Tea Dance: 2.00 - 5.00pm at Kirby Muxloe Village Hall, Station Road, LE9 2EN; ‘Five Go Off’ will provide the music; phone 0116 2334223
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Saturday 3 Dec
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Red Fox Ceilidhs: doors from 7.30 at Maisuria Hall, Sawday Street, Leicester, LE2 7JW;
with Bang on the Wall Band and Laz Gilbert, and an interval spot from First Class Stamp.
Red Fox Ceilidhs is a new ceilidh series in central Leicester. Ceilidhs are held 5 times a year, and always have a live band with an expert caller, a real ale bar, and half-time entertainment from a local dance team.
We aim to make the evening fun for everyone, whether you want to dance all night or just watch your friends. No experience is necessary, and you don’t need a partner - there will be plenty of other people therefor you to dance with. Phone 07838251368; click here to send an email; see also website www.redfoxceilidhs.com
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Saturday 3 Dec
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Burbage FDC Christmas Dance with Roy Garrington and Denis Marklew, 01455 634975
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Saturday 26 Nov
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Quorn FDC Masked Playford Ball: 7.30 - 11.00 at Humphrey Perkins Community Centre, Barrow-on-Soar,
LE12 8JU; Roy Garrington with Stradivarious, phone 01509 413762; entry by ticket only
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Saturday 19 Nov
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Leicestershire Victorian Dance Group’s Regency Ball (includes Playford dances); 7.30 - 12.00 at Seagrave Memorial Hall, Green Lane, Seagrave, Leics, LE12 7LU; phone 0116 2604442
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Friday 18 Nov
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The Jerusalem Jammers invite you to join them at a Tea Dance in Countesthorpe Village Hall, LE8 5TB,
from 3.15 to 5.15 in aid of Children in Need, for Tea & Cakes, Folk Dancing for all, Demonstrations, Pudsey’s Games and Bring & Buy stall; entrance £2.50, including a cuppa and a cake; click here to see the poster:
tickets from Patsy on 0116 2776359;
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Saturday 29 Oct
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Leicestershire Victorian Dance Group’s Cotillion Ball; 7.30 - 12.00 at Seagrave Memorial Hall, Green Lane, Seagrave, Leics, LE12 7LU; phone 0116 2604442
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Saturday 22 Oct
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Run of the Mill FDC’s Playford Ball: Cavendish Hall, Edensor Village, Chatsworth; Madeleine Smith with Momentum; tickets £19 from Chris ward, phone 01629 732210
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Saturday 15 Oct
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Burbage FDC Harvest Dance with Steve Woodcock; phone Denis Marklew, 01455 634975
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Saturday 15 Oct
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Tichmarsh FDC Autumn Dance; 7.45 - 11.00 at Titchmarsh Village Hall, 19 High St, NN14 3DF;
Frances Richardson with Orange and Blue; phone 01933 622827
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Sunday 9 Oct
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Derby Festival Playford Ball; Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH; 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm; period costume preferred; tickets £10; Roy Garrington with Julia & Shane; phone Valerie Shaw 01773 747850
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Saturday 8 Oct
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Red Fox Ceilidhs: doors from 7.30 at Maisuria Hall, Sawday Street, Leicester, LE2 7JW;
with the Sheffield Ceilidhsoc Band + Lisa Heyward
Red Fox Ceilidhs is a new ceilidh series in central Leicester. Ceilidhs are held 5 times a year, and always have a live band with an expert caller, a real ale bar, and half-time entertainment from a local dance team.
We aim to make the evening fun for everyone, whether you want to dance all night or just watch your friends. No experience is necessary, and you don’t need a partner - there will be plenty of other people therefor you to dance with.
Tickets are £5/3 (under 26) in advance, £1.50 more on the door. season tickets are available for all 5 dances at £20/12; phone 07838251368; click here to send an email; see also website www.redfoxceilidhs.com
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Fri 7 - Sun 9 Oct
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EFDSS Leicestershire & Rutland District Dance Weekend at The Paddocks Hotel, Symonds Yat, HR9 6BL:
Deo Volente and Kendal Green provide the music with Ian Jones and Victoria Yeomans calling.
see also www.paddockshotel.com for information about the hotel
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Fri 7 - Sun 9 Oct
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Derby Folk Festival; Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH; Concerts, Dance Display, Ceilidh, Workshops, Costume Playford Ball; Box Office 01332 255800 www.derbyfolkfestival.co.uk
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Saturday 1 Oct
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Rushden 10th Anniversary Playford Ball;
7.30 for 7.30 - 11.00 at Park Road Baptist Church Hall, Rushden, NN10 0LH; Jean Byron-Williams with Sean and Julia; phone 01933 622827
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Sunday 25 Sep
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Quorn FDC Tea Dance: 2.30 - 5.30 at Quorn Village Hall, Leicester Road, Quorn, Leics., LE12 8BB;
Lynne Render with Belzebub; tickets £6 in advance or £7 on the door;
to reserve tickets phone Pauline on 01509 413762 or Richard on 01509 558233
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Thursday 22 Sep
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Johnny Butten and Telegraph Road: 7.00pm at The Musician Venue and Bar, Clyde Street, Leicester;
Johnny Butten, the Worlds fastest banjo player and his award winning bluegrass band from the USA;
phone 0012189623229; see also www.johnnybutten.com
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Saturday 17 Sep
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Leicestershire Victorian Dance Group’s Victorian Tower Bridge Ball;
7.30 - 12.00 at Seagrave Memorial Hall, Green Lane, Seagrave, Leics, LE12 7LU; phone 0116 2604442
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Fri 9 - Sun 11 Sep
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Rutland Dance Weekend at The Community Centre, Cottesmore, Rutland, LE15 7DH:
A mix of English, Scottish and International dances and workshops - a real opportunity to taste alternative forms of traditional social dance in a friendly atmosphere in this picturesque village in rural Rutland;
caravans and camping in a field adjacent to the community centre and right behind the local village pub;
click here for more details (N.B. go to the second page for the programme and application form);
all proceeds go to the RAINBOWS CHILDRENS HOSPICE
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Monday 5 Sep
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EFDSS Leicestershire & Rutland District AGM: 7.30pm at Glenfield Memorial Hall, Stamford Road, Glenfield, LE3 8DL; dancing before and after the business; phone 0116 2858352
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Monday 4 July
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Loughborough Folk Dance Club; 7.30 - 10.30 at St. Peters Centre, Storer Road, Loughborough, LE11 5EQ;
£2.50; Party night - bring some food to share; Roy Garrington with Dave & Caroline; phone 01530 223957
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Monday 27 Jun
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Loughborough Folk Dance Club; 7.30 - 10.00 at St. Peters Centre, Storer Road, Loughborough, LE11 5EQ;
£2.50; Victoria Yeomans with Bang on the Wall; phone 01530 223957
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Monday 20 Jun
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Loughborough Folk Dance Club; 7.30 - 10.00 at St. Peters Centre, Storer Road, Loughborough, LE11 5EQ;
£2.50; Geoff Cubitt with Kurly Kale; phone 01530 223957
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Fri 17 - Sun 19 June
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Lichfield Folk Festival: English, Scottish, American dances and workshops, music workshops; camping; based at King Edward School & Leisure Centre, WS14 9DE; click here for draft programme and booking form; click here for Festival flyer
phone 01543 424292 or 01543 877654; see also www.lichfieldfolkfestival.co.uk
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Monday 13 Jun
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Loughborough Folk Dance Club; 7.30 - 10.00 at St. Peters Centre, Storer Road, Loughborough, LE11 5EQ;
£2.50; Lynne Render with Five Go Off; phone 01530 223957
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Monday 6 Jun
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Loughborough Folk Dance Club; 7.30 - 10.00 at St. Peters Centre, Storer Road, Loughborough, LE11 5EQ;
£2.50; Jean Forrester with Smileyboots; phone 01530 223957
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Monday 23 May
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Loughborough Folk Dance Club; 7.30 - 10.00 at St. Peters Centre, Storer Road, Loughborough, LE11 5EQ;
£2.50; Bob Morgan with Platform 4; phone 01530 223957
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Saturday 21 May
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Norfolk Assenbly Ball: 7.30 - 11.30 at Wolterton Hall, NR11 7LZ, nr. Aylsham, by kind permission of Lord & Lady Walpole; Frances Richardson with Patchwork; £17.50 including refreshments; phone 01493 488396
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Monday 16 May
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Loughborough Folk Dance Club; 7.30 - 10.30 at St. Peters Centre, Storer Road, Loughborough, LE11 5EQ;
£5; American caller Cis Hinkle with Jigabit playing; phone 01530 223957
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Saturday 14 May
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Leicestershire Victorian Dance Group’s Victorian Olympian Ball; 7.30 - 12.00 at Seagrave Memorial Hall, Green Lane, Seagrave, Leics, LE12 7LU; phone 0116 2604442
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Monday 9 May
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Loughborough Folk Dance Club; 7.30 - 10.00 at St. Peters Centre, Storer Road, Loughborough, LE11 5EQ;
£2.50; Ray Dawson with Fiddle Factor; phone 01530 223957
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Friday 6 May
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Kegworth Contra; 8.00 at Kegworth Village Hall, Nottingham Road, Kegworth, DE74 2FH;
£5 at door; Lynne Render with King Contra, a new five piece contra band
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Saturday 26 Mar
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Red Fox Ceilidh: doors from 7.30 at Hazel Street Community Centre, LE2 7JN;
A new stomping barn dance in Leicester; live music, caller, half-time entertainment and real ale bar; entry free to first two events (January and March); phone 07838251368; click here to send an email
see also website www.redfoxceilidhs.com
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Saturday 5 Mar
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A Farewell Folk Extravaganza by the Yetties at Hinckley Methodist Church Rooms, Albert Road, Hinckley, LE10 1PL; Tea Dance with John Meechan 3.00pm; Concert 7.30pm; phone Janet Wood on 01455 613889; click here for poster; see also Yetties website: www.theyetties.co.uk
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Sunday 27 Feb
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Tea Dance 2011: 3.00 - 6.00pm at Uppingham Town Hall, North Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PY;
Shirley Bunting and Kevin Downham, £5 per person, please bring a plate of food to share; phone 0116 2792181
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Saturday 12 Feb
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Charity Tea Folk Dance in aid of the motor neuron disease association in Countesthorpe Village Hall,
LE8 5TB: 2.00 - 5.00pm; phone Patersons on 0116 2776259 for details; please let them know if you plan to go;
click here for flyer
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Saturday 12 Feb
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Leicestershire Victorian Dance Group’s Regency Ball Gothic Romance (includes Playford dances); 7.30 - 12.00 at Seagrave Memorial Hall, Green Lane, Seagrave, Leics, LE12 7LU; phone 0116 2604442
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Saturday 5 Feb
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Nottingham FDG Dance: 7.30 - 11.00 at Woodborough Village Hall, Lingwood Lane, Woodborough, Nottingham, NG14 6DX; Barrie Bullimore with West Country Dance Band; phone 01636 812457
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Saturday 29 Jan
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Quorn FDC Dance: 7.30 - 11.00 at Humphrey Perkins Community Centre, Barrow-on-Soar, LE12 8JU;
John & Pauline Osband with Amaryllis, phone 01509 413762
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Saturday 29 Jan
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Red Fox Ceilidh: doors from 7.30 at Hazel Street Community Centre, LE2 7JN;
A new stomping barn dance in Leicester; live music, caller, half-time entertainment and real ale bar; entry free to first two events (January and March); phone 07838251368; click here to send an email
see also website www.redfoxceilidhs.com
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Saturday 8 Jan
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Friday Folk’s New Year Dance Party: 7.30 - 11.00pm at St. Peter’s Church Rooms, Wigston Road, Oadby; Keith Orchard and Amarylis; £7 including refreshments; phone 0116 243 4424 or 0116 271 5582
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2010
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Sunday 19 Dec
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Coach trip to EFDSS Annual Christmas Dance and Carols & Customs Concert at Cecil Sharp House;
the coach will leave from Quorn at 10.00am and pick-up at the County Hall in Glenfield at 10.30; dancing from 2.00 to 5.00 pm; concert from 7.00 to 10.00pm
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Saturday 4 Dec
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EFDSS Leicestershire & Rutland District Christmas Mix Tea Dance: 2.00 - 5.00pm at Kirby Muxloe Village Hall, Station Road, LE9 2EN; phone 0116 2334223
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Saturday 27 Nov
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Quorn FDC Dance: 7.30 - 11.00 at Humphrey Perkins Community Centre, Barrow-on-Soar, LE12 8JU;
Hilary Herbert with Deo Volente, phone 01509 413762
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Saturday 20 Nov
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Leicestershire Victorian Dance Group’s Winter Palace Ball - Victorian: 7.30 - 12.00 at Seagrave Memorial Hall, Green Lane, Seagrave, Leics, LE12 7LU; phone 0116 2604442
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Saturday 20 Nov
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Norwich Assenbly Ball: 7.30 - 11.30 at The Assembly House, Theatre Street;
Ian Whitehead with The Happy Pair; £11, light refreshments and bar available; phone 01493 488396
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Saturday 13 Nov
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Nottingham FDG Dance: 7.30 - 11.00 at Woodborough Village Hall, Lingwood Lane, Woodborough, Nottingham, NG14 6DX; David & Kathryn Wright with Momentum; phone 01636 812457
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Saturday 30 Oct
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Leicestershire Victorian Dance Group’s Battle of Arroyo dos Molinos Ball - Regency Peninsular War (includes Playford dances):
7.30 - 12.00 at Seagrave Memorial Hall, Green Lane, Seagrave, Leics, LE12 7LU; phone 0116 2604442
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Saturday 16 Oct
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Autumn Folk Dance; 7.45 in Titchmarsh Village Hall, NN14 3DF,
Chris Turner with music by Occassional Few; please bring plate of food; phone 01933 622827
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Saturday 9 Oct
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EFDSS Leicestershire & Rutland District’s Leicester Playford Ball: 7.30 - 11.00 at Braunstone Civic Centre,
Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 2PP; Hilary Herbert with The Falconers; £14 including supper.
Tickets from Keith Oughton, 229 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester, LE3 3PH,
phone 0116 2387385.
Click here to download a Ball flyer in pdf format (two A5 flyers on one A4 page for printing).
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Friday 1 Oct to
Sunday 3 Oct
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Derby Traditional Music & Arts Festival; Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH;
Concerts, Dance Displays, Ceilidhs, Workshops, Children’s Events, Craft Fair, Sessions
Box Office 01332 255800 www.derbylive.co.uk; Enquiries 01773 853428 www.prpromotions.org.uk
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Saturday 2 Oct
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Rushden Playford Ball; 7.45 in the Park Road Baptist Church Hall, Rushden, NN10 0LN,
Ian Whitehead with music by Kevin Downham & Diane Harcourt; £6, please bring plate of food;
costume or evening dress preferred, changing room available; phone 01933 622827
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Sunday 3 Oct
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Playford Ball; 2.00 - 5.30 in the luxurious Darwin Suite at the Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby,
DE1 3AH; Roy Garrington with Julia and Shane; £10 including tea/coffee & biscuits;
phone 01773 747850 or email valerie.shaw<at>tesco.net
This event is part of the Derby Traditional Music & Arts Weekend
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Sunday 26 Sep
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Quorn FDC Tea Dance: 2.30 - 5.30 at Quorn Village Hall, LE12 8BB;
Roy Garrington with Belzebub; phone 01509 413762
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Friday 24 Sep
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Scottish Ceilidh Dance: 7.30 - 10.30 at The Y Theatre Dance Studio, 7 East Street, Leicester, LE1 6EY;
everybody welcome, full instruction, no experience needed, no need to bring a partner; phone 0116 2415857
Promoted by by the Leicester Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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Saturday 18 Sep
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Leicestershire Victorian Dance Group’s Balmoral Victorian Ball; 7.30 - 12.00 at Seagrave Memorial Hall, Green Lane, Seagrave, Leics, LE12 7LU; phone 0116 2604442
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Sunday 12 Sep
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Folk Dance Workshop for teachers, dancers and group leaders: 9.30 - 1.30 at Countesthorpe Village Hall, LE8 5TB; learn Sword dancing, Hornpipes, Maypole, Broom dance and more with professional folk dance teacher, Jane Pfaff
Entry free, but please enrol by calling Patsy on 0116 2776259
Sponsored by Dance Development for Leicester-Shire & Rutland and Active Arts in Countesthorpe
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Monday 6 Sep
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EFDSS Leicestershire & Rutland District AGM: 7.30 at Glenfield Memorial Hall, Stamford Road, Glenfield, LE3 8DL; dancing afterwards; phone 0116 2858352
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Saturday 31 Jul
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Charity Barn Dance: 7.00 till late at Sileby Cons Club, 26 Cossington Road, Sileby, Loughborough, LE12 7RS; Charlie Corcoran with The Navigation Band; Hog Roast; in aid of local charities, main beneficiaries include LOROS and Rainbows -see www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138375809513103&ref=ts
all welcome; phone 01509812210 or 01509813882; click here for more information
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Monday 5 Jul
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The final meeting of the special Summer series of Glenfield Folk’s Monday evening dances was held on Monday, 5 July, at the Memorial Hall, Stamford Road, Glenfield, LE3 8DL from 7.30 to 9.30 pm
Kevin Downham played for club callers. Contact Geoff Weston on 0116 2858352
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Saturday 22 May
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Ely Regency Ball: 7.00 - 11.30 at The Village Hall, Little Downham, CB6 2ST;
Patti Quant with Fendango & Saraband; phone 01353 699575
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Saturday 22 May
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Run of the Mill FDC Spring Dance: Florence Nightingale Hall, Yew Tree Hill, Holloway,
nr. Matlock, Derbys; Andrew Long with Dave and Caroline; phone 01332 881221
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Saturday 15 May
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Leicestershire Victorian Dance Group’s Chocolate Ball (Victorian); 7.30 - 12.00 at Seagrave Memorial Hall Green Lane, Seagrave, Leics, LE12 7LU; phone 0116 2604442
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Saturday 15 May
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Norfolk Assenbly Ball: 7.30 - 11.30 at Wolterton Hall, NR11 7LZ, nr. Aylsham, by kind permission of Lord & Lady Walpole; Nigel Close with Deo Volente; £16.50 including refreshments; phone 01493 488396
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Saturday 24 Apr
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Nottingham FDG Costume Ball: 7.30 - 11.30 at Newark Town Hall, Market Place, Newark, NG24 1DU; Barbara Kinsman with Folkus Pocus; phone 01636 812457
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Saturday 17 Apr
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Quorn FDC Barn Dance: 7.30 - 11.00 at Quorn Village Hall, LE12 8BB:
Club callers with Kevin Downham; in support of STOPS (Save The Old Primary School);phone 01509 413762
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Friday 16 Apr
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Ceididh being filmed for Channel 4; 4.00pm at Orton Waterville Village Hall, Peterborough
Endemol are filming this ceilidh for the next series of ‘Goks Fashion Fix’ for Channel 4.
Contact Leah on 0208 222 4450
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Saturday 20 Mar
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Cheltenham Assembly Playford Ball: 8.00 - 11.30 at The Pump Room, Cheltenham;
Robert Moir with Keeping Thyme Plus, followed by a workshop on Sunday morning at Churchdown Community Centre; phone 01600 890834
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Saturday 27 Feb
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Mosaic Music Club 4th birthday party: 8.00pm till late at Music @ Apertivo, 3-5 Highfield Street, Leicester, LE2 1AB; music by Lippy, Colin Hyde, Greenshoots and Smokey Grass Mountain Boys
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Saturday 27 Feb
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EFDSS Leicestershire & Rutland District Day of Folk: Countesthorpe Village Hall, LE8 5TB
Wide range of daytime workshops; evening dance with the Wrights and Folkus Pocus.
All prices reduced following receipt of a £500 grant from Voluntary Action Leicester
All day ticket only £8 including evening dance
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Sunday 28 Feb
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Regency Tea Dance: 2.00 - 6.00pm at Bede House, Higham Ferrers (near Rushden);
George Hearnden & Jean Byron-Williams with Kevin Downham; costume or evening dress preferred;
phone 01933 622827
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Friday 19 Feb
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Barn Dance/Ceilidh in aid of Haiti Earthquake Appeal: 7.30 - 11.30 at St.Peter’s Church Hall, Glenfield
David Mottram with band ‘Moggy in the Wood’
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Saturday 13 Feb
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Leicestershire Victorian Dance Group’s Valentine Ball (Regency); 7.30 - 12.00 at Seagrave Memorial Hall, Green Lane, Seagrave, Leics; phone 0116 2604442
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Saturday 13 Feb
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Run of the Mill FDC Valentines Dance: 7.30pm at Florence Nightingale Hall, Yew Tree Hill, Holloway,
nr. Matlock, Derbys; £7 inc. light refreshments; David Burke with Stradivarious; phone 01332 881221
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Saturday 6 Feb
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Nottingham FDG Dance: 7.30 - 11.00 at Woodborough Village Hall, Lingwood Lane, Woodborough, Nottingham, NG14 6DX; John Turner with Deo Volente; phone 01636 812457
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Saturday 30 Jan
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Quorn FDC Dance: 7.30 - 11.00 at Humphrey Perkins Community Centre, Barrow-on-Soar;Lynn Render with Kelly’s Eye; phone 01509 413762
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Saturday 16 Jan
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Friday Folk New Year Dance Party: 7.30 - 11.00 at St.Peter’s Church Rooms, Wigston Road, Oadby;The Osbands with Keeping Thyme; phone 0116 243 4424 or 0116 271 5582
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