Photo: Lynn McGoff

Although we were once again a little lower in numbers than we would have liked, the evening was a thoroughly enjoyable event. Perhaps the most important ingredient, the Danelaw Band, were as magnificent as ever and I`m happy to say we will have them again next year.

Only one thing was perhaps not quite as we would all have wished. It was a miserable cold day and the air-conditioning in the main hall was working full blast for some mysterious reason. It`s the only dance I can remember never warming up all evening!

Photo: Dorothy Butchart

In addition to the highland dancing we also do some ladies step dances so do come along and give it a try if the fancy takes you. Information from our chairman or me.

If you fancy a really great Scottish Country Dance holiday HF Holidays are offering one at Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight in late July. For information ring 0845 470 7558 or check the web at reservations@hfholidays.co.uk or www.hfholidays.co.uk/dancng.

This will be held on Sunday 22nd June in Oakley Village Hall starting at the earlier time of 7.30pm. Nigel Pilgrim will MC the dancing and his programme is as follows.