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Traditional folk music, dance and customs - Harrogate,
North Yorkshire
Chas Marshall's Website
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Highside
Folk Dance Club
A friendly social dance club for all ages and all
abilities. Callers, musicians and dancers all very welcome.
Every Friday, as listed, at Galphay
Village Hall, near Ripon.
Normally from 8 to 10pm. Adults £1.50, Children 50p.
For further details contact tel: 01765 658075 or email highsidefdc@btinternet.com
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Please park with consideration for
the residents of Galphay. Thank you.
Summer Programme 2008
| Date |
Details |
| April 11 |
Bob Carter and Co. |
| April 18 |
Les Barclay - workshop on brushing-up dancing! See below.
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| April 25 |
D.I.Y. See below. |
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May 2
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Angela Bodey |
| May 9 |
Tony Whitehead |
| May 16 |
D.I.Y. See below. |
| May 23 |
Angela Bodey with Twiddling
Thumbs |
| June 6 |
Tessa Goldsmith with Chas and
Heather (Village
Hop Band) |
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June 13
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Tony Whitehead |
| June 20 |
Tessa Goldsmith with T.B.C. |
| June 27 |
Dave
and the Roosters |
| July 4 |
T.B.C. with Chas and Heather
(Village Hop Band) |
| July 11 |
Tony Whitehead and Rhubarb
Sandwich |
| July 18 |
T.B.C. |
About the Summer Programme: a message from Andrew
Our 2nd evening is to be a change from the usual format,
and will comprise an informal workshop by Les Barclay, on the theme of
"brushing-up on dance". A regular at the Club, Les is a familiar
face running workshops at the main folk festivals, and we are very fortunate
to have the opportunity to benefit from his very extensive knowledge more
locally. And in any case, it'll be fun!!! The reason behind this is that
the annual day of dance workshops have proved popular, and it seems a
shame to limit ourselves to only 3 hours of dance tuition each year -
I for one could benefit from some (any?!) sort of input!! Once a year
is a long time to wait until the next pearl of wisdom arrives.
Not strictly a novelty, but there are 2 evenings marked DIY. This doesn't
involve putting up shelves, or nailing down floorboards, but is a chance
for any and all who wish to have a go at calling one or more dances. This
provides an easy supportive environment for anyone to have a go. After
all, the most accomplished of callers had to start with their first attempt.....
Talking of accomplished callers, we are delighted that Tony Whitehead
is supporting us again this term. You might notice that live music isn't
arranged for every Friday, and rather than being a problem it is a chance
for callers with huge repertoires to bring their favourite obscure named
tunes, with dances to suit, and not have to worry about whether the band
knows it! So be prepared for unusual/unplayable/obscure tunes.......
You might also have noticed that TBC is kept busy this term. With a bit
of luck some will be filled before we get to them, and especially it is
hoped that the Younger Highsider Band will make a re-appearance, after
their very well appreciated debut performance last term. It is great to
know that the future of Highside music is in such capable hands and fingers!!
Finally, be on the look out for the informal AGM. Falling unannounced,
this usually happens when most people seem to be around. Don't be surprised
at the treasurer's report, given that the cost of hall hire is due to
increase in July by approximately 50%. The alternatives are straightforward
- either to retain the astonishingly low price of £1.50 by each
inviting a friend, often, or accept an increase in The Price.......but
more of that nearer the time...!
In the meantime, dust down your dancing shoes, and see you Fridays!!
Parking at Highside : a message
from Andrew Bodey
Dear Highsiders,
Please could I remind you about parking at the Club. As you know, parking
is not plentiful in Galphay, and unfortunately our popularity within the
hall isn't always matched without! To harmonise better with our neighbours
in Galphay, please remember to:
- Not block any driveway, but especially the gateway and cattlegrid
leading to Braithwaite Hall on the sharp corner (as you leave Galphay)
(this is a listed building with no other access, and also an access
point for 7 working farms, which we have managed to block on a number
of occasions. Amongst other things the owners are understandably concerned
about fire-engine access in the very unlikely event of an emergency).
- Not park on verges
- Not park too close to the sharp corner (as you leave Galphay), to
give room to other road users to get around it safely.
Instead, if necessary please spread out the parking further down into
the village, but without filling the Galphay Arms car park when the pub
is open.
The Hall Committee are sufficiently anxious about this problem that,
although they wish to encourage use of the hall, they may consider declining
future bookings from us.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.
Best wishes, Andrew Bodey
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