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This page lists forthcoming scottish dance events around the world. If you have an event you would like to submit, or have more details on any of these events, please let me know using this form. Alternatively, if you already have a programme lined up, please use this form.
For events in Continental Europe please also check out the Celtic Circle listing.
For events in North America, please check out the Inter-City Scot.
The events listed span the following months:
If you can't find what you're looking for here, try one of the other events pages around.
| Friday 5 September 2008 | ||
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Ceilidhs at the Merlin Bar and Kitchen (Central Scotland)
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| Time: | 8pm til midnight | |
| Venue: | The Merlin Bar and Kitchen, 168/172 Morningside Road, Edinburgh (Central Scotland) | |
| Band: | Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band | |
| Price: | £6 | |
| Contact: | 0131 447 4329 | |
| Sunday 7th September 2008 | ||
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Beating Retreat (South East England)
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| Time: | 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm | |
| Venue: | Castle Hall Grounds, The Wash, Hertford SG14 1HR (South East England) | |
| Band: | Silver Cross, Harpenden Pipe Band, David Twinn | |
| Price: | £free | |
| Contact: | www.sehscds.netfirms.com sehscds@hotmail.com | |
| Refreshments: | Ice cream van, volunteers teas, byo picnic | |
| Notes: | Bring chairs, rugs, etc. Demonstration dancing, and easy joining in dances. Pipe and drum band. Regret no alternative if inclement weather. | |
| Saturday 13 September 2008 | ||
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| Assembly Rooms ceilidh (Central Scotland)
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| Time: | 8-11pm | |
| Venue: | Assembly Rooms, 54 George St., Edinburgh (Central Scotland) | |
| Band: | Wild Geese | |
| Price: | £8 in advance,£10 on day | |
| Contact: | Ceilidh Bands 0131 339 5374 (24 hours) ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk | |
| Refreshments: | Soft drinks £1, alcohol £2 | |
| Friday 19th Sept 2008 | ||
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| Ceilidh club @ The South Hall (South East Scotland)
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| Time: | 7:30pm to 12 | |
| Venue: | The South Hall, Pollock Halls, Edinburgh (South East Scotland) | |
| Band: | Teannaich | |
| Price: | £8/£6 | |
| Contact: | Ticket available from Tickets Scotland on Rose Street or online at www.edinburghceilidhs.com | |
| Refreshments: | Bar | |
| Notes: | Edinburghs best regular ceilidhs, plenty of dance floor, great bar and great music. | |
| Friday 26th September 2008 | ||
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| Helensburgh & District Highland Association (Central Scotland)
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| Time: | 8.00 - 12.30 | |
| Venue: | Osprey Suite, Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh (Central Scotland) | |
| Band: | Mhairi Coutts Trio | |
| Price: | £7 | |
| Contact: | Alex Wright (President) 07766 390570 email - alexwrighttt@hotmail.com | |
| Refreshments: | None | |
| Friday 26th September 2008 | ||
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| Autumn Ceilidh Night (East Midlands)
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| Time: | Doors open 7.30pm, dancing 8pm to 11.30pm | |
| Venue: | The New Venture Social Club, Beeston Rylands, Nottingham (East Midlands) | |
| Band: | Freds folk ceilidh band | |
| Price: | £6.00 | |
| Contact: | 07875718702 or ceilidh@nottinghamscottish.org.uk | |
| Friday 26th September | ||
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| Fusion ceilidh, Edinburgh (Central Scotland)
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| Time: | 7.30 - 12.30 | |
| Venue: | Baron Suite - Edinburgh Corn Exchange (Central Scotland) | |
| Band: | Callanish | |
| Price: | £15 | |
| Contact: | Tickets available through timeforfusion@hotmail.com | |
| Refreshments: | Finger buffet | |
| Notes: | We will also have bagpipes to start the event from a piper who used to be assigned to the Queen Mother, and there will be a prize raffle. All net proceeds go to The Prince's Trust | |
| Friday 3 October 2008 | ||
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| Ceilidhs at the Merlin Bar and Kitchen (Central Scotland)
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| Time: | 8pm til midnight | |
| Venue: | The Merlin Bar and Kitchen, 168/172 Morningside Road, Edinburgh (Central Scotland) | |
| Band: | Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band | |
| Price: | £6 | |
| Contact: | 0131 447 4329 | |
| Saturday 4 October 2008 | ||
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| Harvest Ceilidh (South East Scotland)
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| Time: | 1900 - 0100 | |
| Venue: | Rudolf Steiner School Hall, Edinburgh EH10 5BR (South East Scotland) | |
| Band: | Robert Fish Band | |
| Price: | £11/£6.50 (conc)/£3.50 (kids u12) | |
| Contact: | www.ceilidhcollective.org.uk Robin Naumann - 07946 226 208 - robin@ceilidhcollective.org.uk | |
| Notes: | With organic bar and snacks, raffle and Gandolf as MC Tickets are priced £11 full price (£6.50 concession/£3.50 kids u12). Tickets can be purchased at www.thebooth.co.uk, or special advance price from Susie’s Diner £10/£6 from 4 September. A limited number of free tickets (plus a voucher for a free drink) will be available for refugees and asylum seekers via The Welcoming - www.thewelcoming.edin.org For more details see www.ceilidhcollective.org.uk or phone Robin on 07946 226 208. Organised by the ceilidh collective on behalf of the Refugee Survival Trust. 100% of profits go to the RST. More info http://www.rst.org.uk | |
| Friday 10th October 2008 | ||
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| Scottish Country Dance (Northern Scotland)
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| Time: | 8.00pm to 12.00 midnight | |
| Venue: | Memorial Hall, Dufftown (Northern Scotland) | |
| Band: | David Cunningham`s Band | |
| Price: | £6.00 | |
| Contact: | Jessie Stuart | |
| Refreshments: | Finger buffet | |
| Saturday 11th October 2008 | ||
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| Old time dance (Northern Scotland)
*Old Time* | ||
| Time: | 7.30 to 11.30 | |
| Venue: | Memorial Hall (Northern Scotland) | |
| Band: | Ian Cruickshanks Band | |
| Price: | £6.00 | |
| Contact: | Jessie Stuart | |
| Refreshments: | Finger buffet | |
| Friday 17th Oct 2008 | ||
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| Ceilidh club @ The South Hall (South East Scotland)
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| Time: | 7:30pm to 12 | |
| Venue: | The South Hall, Pollock Halls, Edinburgh (South East Scotland) | |
| Band: | Teannaich | |
| Price: | £8/£6 | |
| Contact: | Ticket available from Tickets Scotland on Rose Street or online at www.edinburghceilidhs.com | |
| Refreshments: | Bar | |
| Notes: | Edinburghs best regular ceilidhs, plenty of dance floor, great bar and great music. | |
| Friday 17 October | ||
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| Assembly Rooms ceilidh (Central Scotland)
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| Time: | 8-11pm | |
| Venue: | Assembly Rooms, 54 George St., Edinburgh (Central Scotland) | |
| Band: | HLI | |
| Price: | £8 in advance,£10 on day | |
| Contact: | Ceilidh Bands 0131 339 5374 (24 hrs) ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk | |
| Refreshments: | Soft drinks £1, alcohol £2 | |
| Notes: | Piper, some international folkdances | |
| Saturday 18th October 2008 | ||
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| Comrie Croft Barn Dance (Central Scotland)
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| Time: | 8.00 - 11.30pm | |
| Venue: | The Barn, Comrie Croft, between Crieff and Comrie (Central Scotland) | |
| Band: | Comrie Ceilidh Band | |
| Price: | £10 adult, £5 child | |
| Contact: | Comrie Croft: T: 01764 670140 E: info@comriecroft.com www.droverstryst.co.uk (tickets can be purchased online here) | |
| Refreshments: | Scotch Broth included | |
| Notes: | A really informal, family-friendly and fun night. | |
| Friday 24th October 2008 | ||
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| The Thistle Foundation Ceilidh (Central Scotland)
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| Time: | 8pm to 12am | |
| Venue: | Thomas Morton Hall, Ferry Road Edinburgh (Central Scotland) | |
| Band: | Teannaich Ceilidh Band | |
| Price: | £10.00 | |
| Contact: | Louise Blaikie The Thistle Foundation Niddrie Mains Road Edinburgh EH16 4EA Tel: 0131 661 9287 e-mail lblaikie@thistle.org.uk | |
| Refreshments: | Licensed Bar | |
| Friday 31st October 2008 | ||
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| Helensburgh & District Highland Association (Central Scotland)
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| Time: | 8.00 - 12.30 | |
| Venue: | Osprey Suite, Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh (Central Scotland) | |
| Band: | Albany featuring Billy Anderson and Margaret MacLeod | |
| Price: | £7 | |
| Contact: | Alex Wright (President) 07766 390570 email - alexwrighttt@hotmail.com | |
| Refreshments: | None | |
| Friday 31st October 2008 | ||
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| Lifeline Fundraising Ceilidh, Edinburgh (South East Scotland)
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| Time: | 7.30 | |
| Venue: | St. Columba's Church Hall, 9 Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1SN (South East Scotland) | |
| Band: | Caledonian Ceilidh Band | |
| Price: | £10 (Concessions £8, Family Tickets £25) | |
| Contact: | Tel: 0131 557 2060 or Email: lifelinescotland@tiscali.co.uk | |
| Refreshments: | Light Buffet included and Cash Bar | |
| Notes: | Raffle on the night | |
| Saturday 1 November 2008 | ||
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| SEAD Climate Ceilidh (South East Scotland)
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| Time: | 1900 - 0100 | |
| Venue: | Rudolf Steiner School Hall, Edinburgh EH10 5BR (South East Scotland) | |
| Band: | Belle Star Band | |
| Price: | £11/£6.50 (conc)/£3.50 (kids u12) | |
| Contact: | www.ceilidhcollective.org.uk Robin Naumann - 07946 226 208 - robin@ceilidhcollective.org.uk | |
| Notes: | With organic bar and snacks, raffle and Gandolf as MC Tickets are priced £11 full price (£6.50 concession/£3.50 kids u12). Tickets can be purchased at www.thebooth.co.uk. For more details see www.ceilidh collective.org.uk or phone Robin on 07946 226 208. Organised by the ceilidh collective on behalf of the Scottish Education & Action for Development. 100% of profits go to the SEAD. More info www.sead.org.uk | |
| Friday 7 November 2008 | ||
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| Ceilidhs at the Merlin Bar and Kitchen (Central Scotland)
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| Time: | 8pm til midnight | |
| Venue: | The Merlin Bar and Kitchen, 168/172 Morningside Road, Edinburgh (Central Scotland) | |
| Band: | Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band | |
| Price: | £6 | |
| Contact: | 0131 447 4329 | |
| Saturday 8th November 2008 | ||
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| Dunedin Assembly, Edinburgh (South East Scotland)
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| Time: | 7:00pm to Midnight | |
| Venue: | South Hall, Pollock Halls, Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh (South East Scotland) | |
| Band: | Gordon Shand & his SDB | |
| Price: | £29 (£24 students) | |
| Contact: | http://www.dunedindancers.org.uk/ | |
| Refreshments: | Dinner | |
| Notes: | ||
| Saturday 8th November 2008 | ||
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| Barrow SCD Group 50th Anniversary Ball (North West England)
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| Time: | 7:00 to 11:30 | |
| Venue: | Ulverston Coronation Hall (North West England) | |
| Band: | Sandy Nixon & his SDB | |
| Price: | £15 | |
| Contact: | Eve Cottam, Secretary Tel:- 01229 838575 or:- Dave Darbyshire, Chairman Tel:- 01229 831420 | |
| Refreshments: | Comprehensive buffet | |
| Notes: | All dances will be recapped | |
| Saturday 8th November 2008 | ||
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| Newbury Annual Dance (South East England)
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| Time: | 7:30 to 11:30 | |
| Venue: | St George's Hall, Andover Road, Newbury, RG14 6NU (South East England) | |
| Band: | Craigellachie | |
| Price: | £19.50 | |
| Contact: | Gordon Scott Tel: 07906186179 E-mail: newburycaledonian@btinternet.com | |
| Refreshments: | Two course hot meal | |
| Notes: | See also website at http://www.wessex-scd.org.uk/Newbury | |
| Friday 28th November 2008 | ||
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| Helensburgh & District Highland Association (Central Scotland)
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| Time: | 8.00 - 12.30 | |
| Venue: | Osprey Suite, Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh (Central Scotland) | |
| Band: | Deoch 'n' Dorus | |
| Price: | £7 | |
| Contact: | Alex Wright (President) 07766 390570 email - alexwrighttt@hotmail.com | |
| Refreshments: | None | |
| Saturday 29th November 2008 | ||
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| Gloucester Scottish Society St Andrews Dance (West Midlands)
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| Time: | 7.30 to 11.30 | |
| Venue: | Barnwood Park Arts College, Gloucester (West Midlands) | |
| Band: | Hugh Ferguson & Dalriada | |
| Price: | £TBA | |
| Contact: | Mrs P J Latham 01452 306857 | |
| Refreshments: | American Supper - Savouries | |
| Friday 5 December 2008 | ||
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| Ceilidhs at the Merlin Bar and Kitchen (Central Scotland)
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| Time: | 8pm til midnight | |
| Venue: | The Merlin Bar and Kitchen, 168/172 Morningside Road, Edinburgh (Central Scotland) | |
| Band: | Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band | |
| Price: | £6 | |
| Contact: | 0131 447 4329 | |
| Saturday 6 December 2008 | ||
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| Venture Scotland Winter Ceilidh (South East Scotland)
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| Time: | 1900 - 0100 | |
| Venue: | Rudolf Steiner School Hall, Edinburgh EH10 5BR (South East Scotland) | |
| Band: | Cosmic Ceilidh Band | |
| Price: | £11/£6.50 (conc)/£3.50 (kids u12) | |
| Contact: | www.ceilidhcollective.org.uk Robin Naumann - 07946 226 208 - robin@ceilidhcollective.org.uk | |
| Notes: | With organic bar and snacks, raffle and Gandolf as MC Tickets are priced £11 full price (£6.50 concession/£3.50 kids u12). Tickets can be purchased at www.thebooth.co.uk. For more details see www.ceilidh collective.org.uk or phone Robin on 07946 226 208. Organised by the ceilidh collective on behalf of the Venture Scotland. 100% of profits go to Venture Scotland. More info www.venturescotland.org.uk | |
| Friday 12th December 2008 | ||
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| Helensburgh & District Highland Association (Central Scotland)
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| Time: | 8.00 - 1.00 | |
| Venue: | Osprey Suite, Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh (Central Scotland) | |
| Band: | Charlie Kirkpatrick | |
| Price: | To be confirmed | |
| Contact: | Alex Wright (President) 07766 390570 email - alexwrighttt@hotmail.com | |
| Refreshments: | Supper | |
| Wednesday 31st December 2008 | ||
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| Helensburgh & District Highland Association (Central Scotland)
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| Time: | 8.00 - 2.00 | |
| Venue: | Geilston Hall, Cardross (Central Scotland) | |
| Band: | Stuart McKeown | |
| Price: | To be confirmed | |
| Contact: | Alex Wright (President) 07766 390570 email - alexwrighttt@hotmail.com | |
| Refreshments: | none | |
| Saturday 7th February 2009 | ||
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| Reforesting Scotland Imbolc Ceilidh (South East Scotland)
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| Time: | 1900 - 0100 | |
| Venue: | Rudolf Steiner School Hall, Edinburgh EH10 5BR (South East Scotland) | |
| Band: | Cosmic Ceilidh Band | |
| Price: | £11/£6.50 (conc)/£3.50 (kids u12) | |
| Contact: | www.ceilidhcollective.org.uk Robin Naumann - 07946 226 208 - robin@ceilidhcollective.org.uk | |
| Notes: | With organic bar and snacks, raffle and Gandolf as MC Tickets are priced £11 full price (£6.50 concession/£3.50 kids u12). Tickets can be purchased at www.thebooth.co.uk. For more details see www.ceilidhcollective.org.uk or phone Robin on 07946 226 208. Organised by the ceilidh collective on behalf of Reforesting Scotland. 100% of profits go to Reforesting Scotland. More info www.reforestingscotland.org | |
| Saturday 28th February 2009 | ||
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| Cheltenham Scottish Society Annual Spring Dance (West Midlands)
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| Time: | 7.30 to 11.30pm | |
| Venue: | Pittville School, Albert Road, Cheltenham, Glos. GL52 3JD (West Midlands) | |
| Band: | Iain MacPhail & His Scottish Country Dance Band | |
| Price: | £TBA | |
| Contact: | John Marshall, 17 Gratton Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2BT. | |
| Refreshments: | Bring a plate | |
| Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2009 | ||
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| Jersey May Ball 2009 (Channel Islands)
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| Time: | 7.00 p.m to 11.30 p.m. | |
| Venue: | Jersey College for Girls, Le Mont Millais, St.Helier, JERSEY. (Channel Islands) | |
| Band: | Ian Robertson & his Band | |
| Price: | £27.50 | |
| Contact: | Mrs.Helen McGugan, La Pelotte,La Rue a Don, Grouville,Jersey, JE3 9GB Tel/Fax 01534 854459 or Mr.Alan Nicolle,88,La Ville du Bocage, St.Peter,Jersey, JE3 7YT. e-mail: alan_nicolle@yahoo.co.uk - Also visit our Blog - http://scottishcountrydancingjersey.blogspot.com. Programme available end of November | |
| Refreshments: | Sit down meal both nights | |
| Friday 12th June -Sunday 14th June 2009 | ||
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| Simply Scottish on Salt Spring (Canada)
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| Time: | Friday Dance 7:00-10:pm, Saturday Workshops 9:00 am-3:00 pm, Saturday Ball 8:15-11:30. Sunday Breakfast and dancing 9:00am till noon. | |
| Venue: | Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC (Canada) | |
| Band: | Musicians for the weekend are Muriel Johnstone, Calum McKinnon, Mary Ross | |
| Price: | $C150 for the full weekend package. | |
| Contact: | Rita Robertson, 2121-135 Brinkworthy Road, Salt Spring Island, V8K 1S3, BC. email: struan2@telus.net or, from the website http://saltspringscottishdancers.org/ | |
| Notes: | Teachers are Jean Dodds, Simon Scott & Bill Zobel.
The Harbour House [www.saltspringharbourhouse.com]
is the host hotel and along with Seabreeze Inn [www.seabreezeinns.com]
and Salt Spring Inn http://www.saltspringinn.com/
will hold rooms until 1st April 2009. Salt Spring has many visitors in the summer and accommodation
will book up very quickly so we recommend early booking. Other accommodation information can be found at
[www.saltspringisland.org] or
[www.saltspringtourism.com]. | |
| Friday 3rd-Sunday 5th July, 2009 | ||
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| SCD Kaleidoscope (Switzerland)
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| Time: | Fri evening, Sat & Sun all day, dance on Satruday night | |
| Venue: | Holiday Inn, Thoiry, near Geneva (Switzerland) | |
| Band: | Various | |
| Price: | 55 euro + accommodation | |
| Contact: | email: scd.kaleidoscope1@yahoo.com URL: scdkaleidoscope1.strathspey.org | |
| Notes: | SCD Kaleidoscope is a new type of worldwide event for Scottish Country Dancing enthusiasts. It consists of presentations, discussions, a sales exhibition and dancing covering many different aspects related to Scottish Country Dancing. It will allow time for informal networking with dancers, teachers and musicians from around the world. | |
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