Scottish Dancing in and around Canberra
See the Calendar Page for events throughout 2010
Download flyers: Details of all SCD Classes in Canberra in 2010 here

The Canberra Ball
7.00pm, Saturday 21 August 2010, in the Great Hall of University House, Australian National University, Balmain Cr., Acton
Music by Strathmannan
Tickets $40. Visitors are especially welcome: for further information contact:
Colin Allum (02) 6258 2009  colallum@optusnet.com.au; Jack Arthur  (02) 6254 7879  jarthur@apex.net.au
Dave Dempster  (02) 6297 5608  daviddempster161@live.com; Patricia Rudkin  (02) 6299 3186  patrudkin1@optusnet.com
Recap sheet         Poster
Forthcoming Events
6 Aug Belconnen SCD Advanced Social (BROUGHT FORWARD FOM 13 AUGUST) 8pm, Macquarie Primary School, Bennelong Cr, Macquarie, led by Peggy and Glenys.  Contact: Elaine Arthur 6254 7879 or email: elaine.arthur@apex.net.auDances to be selected from: 1 The Golden Apple Jig J3C 8x40 Ronald, 12 Scottish Country Dances, New York Branch;  2 Sphagnum Moss S3C 3x32 Drewry Summer;  3 Nottingham Lace R4C 1x96 J.Bradley;  4 Asilomar Romantic S3C 8x32 Cuthbertson, San Francisco Collection vol 2;  5 Y2K J4C 4x32 Drewry,  Greenburn;  6 What’s New Pussycat R3C 8x32 Drewry, Stoneywood ;  7 Ayers Rock S4C 4x32 Drewry, Bankhead I;  8 Get Yoursel’ a Toyboy J3C 8x32 Drewry, Stoneywood;  9 Dancing Girls J3C 8x32 Brenchley, Kangaroo Paw;  10 The Muckle Fiddle Plucker J3C 8x32 Drewry 1979.
21 Aug The Canberra Ball - see above
4 Sept

The Monaro Folk Society's Annual Colonial Ball will be held at the Albert Hall, Canberra. Music will be by Wongawilli with a pre-ball welcome drink from 7:30pm and dancing from 8pm to 12am, including a fully catered supper. Scottish dancing folks are offered the special price of $50 if you come as a group and mention Scottish dancing. Tickets may be purchased by PayPal, at paid-entry MFS events or by mail. Ticket sales will cease on 30th August, or earlier if sold out (places are limited). There will also be a pre-ball dance class on 7 August, 1.30pm - 4.30pm in All Saint's Church Hall, Cowper Street Ainslie, Cost $4 - to be taught by Gwen and Norm Burke the callers at the Colonial Ball. Tea and coffee available. For more information: Ph. Barbara Court on (02)6161 2426

4 Sept Southern Highlands SCD Annual Social Programme and Information
15 Sept Branch AGM
21 Sept Marengo SCD Social, 7.30pm in the Murringo Hall. Contacts Maurice Harcombe 63 846 222 and Jean Williams 63 827 918  Programme      Recaps
8-10 Oct

Far South Coast SCD Group, Bermagui Weekend: Friday 8.00pm get-together, including a Thirtytwosome Reel and light supper, Saturday 10.00am workshop to walk through dances with experienced teachers, Saturday evening Social at 7.30pm, with music by Bob McInnes and Rhonda Langford, and supper (all in the Bermagui Community Hall), and Sunday morning Breakfast in the Park from 9.00am. Cost - $40 for the weekend. (Fri. $10, Sat. $20, Sun. $10). Please let Sheelagh Brunton. 02-6493 6538 or Trish MacDonald 02-6493 6350 know if you are coming. For further details see:- Flyer    Programme   Recap sheet

29 Oct Final Belconnen SCD Advanced Social for 2010 8pm, Macquarie Primary School, Bennelong Cr, Macquarie, with teachers from earlier socials presenting their favourite dances.  Contact: Elaine Arthur 6254 7879 or email: elaine.arthur@apex.net.au
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