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RSCDS Ribble Valley Branch
Newsletter No. 49, April 2016 Registered charity no. 1061492 Website www.freewebs.com/rscdsribblevalley
Chairman’s Remarks A change is in the air! We have enjoyed the Branch trip to
Scotland – thanks must go to Jill for all her hard work on
that, ably abetted by Sandie. We have had a good winter
season, especially with the new class in Euxton.
We now look forward to the summer season of social
dancing. From May it will be easy social dancing on a
Monday led mostly by Michael Stephen and Joan. On
Wednesdays the social dancing will be led by Branch
members and invited leaders from all over the north west. It
is good to have this variety and it gives our regular teachers a
bit of break. Please encourage people to come to our
evenings over the summer, especially if their club does not
dance all year.
Wednesdays will once again continue throughout the
summer but the final Monday night will be on 8 August just
before the ball. We thought we would finish the season with
a Jacobs join on that night – everyone welcome.
The AGM is fast approaching, along with the Members
forum. The members forum is a time for you to give your
opinions on branch maters and for the committee to ask you
opinion on things. Two topics I will be bringing forward are
the Day School and the Hall for our main events.
The Day School on 24th September with the opening of the
season dance are early in the Dancing Calendar. Please make
a note of the date and join us for a good day’s dancing (or
any part of the day.)
Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable summer. Joan
Editor: Stephen Brown, 17 Lark Avenue, Penwortham, Preston,
Lancs, PR1 9RQ.
Articles can be given to me at class, or sent to the above address, or
to: stephenbrown07@btinternet.com .
Forthcoming events Monday classes The class has been re-designated as an All-
Abilities class. It runs every Monday at Christ Church Hall,
Fulwood, at 7.30 p.m., except Bank Holidays. The price per
class is £2. We will finish for summer on 8 August, re-
starting 12 September.
Wednesday classes The Intermediate and Social class is on
Wednesdays at Goosnargh Village Hall, at 7.30 p.m., running
right through the summer.
Euxton classes A beginners class is on Sunday afternoons,
2.30 to 4.30 p.m., at Euxton Community Centre. This class
has now finished for the summer; it will re-start on 18
September.
Annual General Meeting, Wed. 22 June 2016, 7.30 p.m., at
Goosnargh Village Hall.
Summer Ball, Sat. 13 August 2016, 7 p.m., at Longridge
Civic Hall, music by Frank Thomson.
Day School and dance, Sat. 24 September 2016, at
Samlesbury War Memorial Hall. The teacher will be William
Williamson, music by Phill Jones.
Autumn Dance, Sat. 5 November 2016, 7.15 p.m., at St.
Martins, Broadway, Fulwood, music by Robert Whitehead.
Hogmanay Dance, 31 December 2016, 8 p.m., at
Samlesbury War Memorial Hall. Recorded music will be
used.
Nice & Easy Dance, Fri. 3 March 2017, 7.30 p.m., at
Barton Village Hall.
End of Season
Jacobs Join
7:30pm
Monday 8th August
Everyone welcome
Branch Trip to Blairgowrie One of the highlights of our year is the annual trip to
Scotland. Living in the north of England about 100 miles
from the border, access is fairly easy.
This April we went to Blairgowrie, near Perth.
The coach journey passes quickly because we are served
refreshments by 2 of our members who were dressed up in
care assistant uniforms. Several of our members had prepared
quizzes on themes such as islands, statues in the UK, music
of the 50s and 60s. Etc. We also call at various places on the
journey, such as Hawick, which has tweed and cashmere
shops along with walks along the river Teviot.
Arriving in Blairgowrie we soon settle in and have dinner
followed by a casual dance. Saturday saw us off to
Kirriemuir and the Camera Obscura and J M Barrie’s
birthplace.
Saturday evening saw us attending a dance put on by
Ericht Scottish Country Dance Club with music by Jim
Lindsay. A Wonderful Night.
On Sunday we travelled to Scone Palace to see the place
where Scottish kings were crowned and the bedroom
specially built for Queen Victoria’s one night stay. On to
Stanley Mill, an old cotton mill, which has excellent
interactive displays. To finish the day we had a ceilidh which
included a couple of dance demonstrations, folk music, a
potted panto and general dancing. Another excellent evening.
The trip is not over although we leave Blairgowrie. Deep-
sea world and a visit to Miniature world at Carlisle all
complete our trip along with more quizzes.
An excellent but exhausting weekend. Joan
Members’ Forum
After the AGM
On
22nd June 2016
a chance to discuss matters related to the Branch
Annual General Meeting 2016 The A.G.M. will take place on 22 June, 7.30 p.m., at
Goosnargh Village Hall. All Branch members are entitled to
be present and to take part.
Any motions for this A.G.M. must be in the hands of the
Secretary, Michael John, by 12th May.
Photos taken at the
Nice & Easy Dance:
Day School - Advance notice. Put the date in your diary now!
24th September 2016
Teacher William Williamson
William is an excellent teacher with a light humorous touch.
Advanced Class in the morning, with an all ability class in
the afternoon
Opening of the season dance in the evening
So something for everyone!
A brilliant day to look forward to.
The Sunday Class This was set up as an experiment to attract new people to
our kind of dancing. It started as a 7 week block for £10.
Nine of the original taster group are still with us and four of
those regularly attend Monday nights and another attends
occasionally. The taster session has morphed into a new class on Sunday
afternoons especially for beginners. We have now finished for the summer.
We met 22 times over the winter and seem to have someone new each
week! Which makes progress on the slow side. We have all had fun.
A total of 44 people have experienced Scottish Country Dancing through
this class. 23 have passed through for various reason – 2 attend Formby
group now. 21 are still dancing within the Branch! And that does not include
members of the committee who have helped out or joined us for the Jacobs
Joins.
Thanks must go to Jean and David who have covered for me when I have
been on holiday, and John who has supported me throughout.
The Sunday Class recommences on 18th September at 2:30pm. Spread the
word, please. New people welcome! No partner needed. Joan
Summer Ball, Sat. 13 August 2016, 7.00pm
Longridge Civic Hall; music by Frank Thomson Programme:
A Fulwood Favourite Sueno’s Stone
Summer Wooing Catch the Wind
Anna Holden’s Strathspey The Flying Spur
Father Connelly’s Jig The Flower o’ the Quern
Portnacraig The Ruby Rant
The City of Belfast Pelorus Jack
The First Rain of Spring The Cannadine Strathspey
Burnieboozle Jennifer’s Jig
The Winding Road The Lochalsh Reel
Fingask Castle
Extras:
MacDonald of the Isles, Hooper’s Jig, The Sailor.
Our Care Assistants!
In Blairgowrie:
View of the Forth Bridge from Deep Sea World:
Town House, Kirriemuir:
Peter Pan:
J.M.Barrie’s birthplace,
Kirriemuir. Anyone
called Wendy, visiting
this house, can get a
certificate that they
have been there:
At the dance in Blairgowrie:
Scone Palace: Scone
Chapel:
At Stanley Mills:
Something
interesting
on the floor!
(Kirriemuir)
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