Annual Ball cancelled
It is with great reluctance and regret that the committee has come to the conclusion we must cancel our Ball on 21 May. In spite of continued efforts by people to sell tickets we have been unable to sell a sufficient number to sustain the costs we will incur and we had to make a decision by this weekend to minimise cancellation costs.
Thankyou to everyone who has already purchased a ticket, you will be fully reimbursed. It is a disappointment not to be able to hold our ball again this year.
Kind regards
Catherine Smith on behalf of the BHS Border branch Committee
Covid update August 2021
Please read BHS Branch classes and events - precautions due to Covid or [Word]
The committee has drawn these up to allow us all to feel as confident and comfortable as we can to allow us to dance normally, ie normal sized sets, no masks and hands taken as dictated by the dance.
Scottish Country Dancing is a form of social dance enjoyed worldwide. The dances are danced in groups called sets, normally of three or four couples. It is fun and an exercise for both the mind and body. See Starting Scottish Country Dancing if you would like to know more and how to start.
Upcoming Events in the Area
See Scottish Country Dance Diary for the full list and details of events in the area.
- Sat 21 May Branch Annual Ball Emmbrook School Details Cancelled - see top of home page
- Wed 25 May Branch Annual General Meeting St Mary’s Church Hall Details
- Tue 14 Jun Farnham Scottish Country Dancing Club Summer Dance Farnham Memorial Hall Details
- Sun 3 Jul Branch Summer Dance and Tea TBD Details
[next tip]: Want to dance better? Try the Advanced Class. Live music. Enjoy a holiday with dancing at an RSCDS Summer or Winter School. Great SCD teaching every Wednesday at the General Class. Tell us of planned events to avoid clashes on the Planning page. Follow us on our Facebook page. Write an article or send in photos about your club events to Branch News. Find explanations of cribs and diagrams on the Resources page. There may be a club nearby when you travel, see SCD Group World Map.
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About the Branch
The Berkshire/Hampshire/Surrey Border Branch is a branch of the RSCDS – the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. We provide a connection and support for a number of Scottish Country Dancing clubs in the area. This area enjoys an active programme of dancing events. We offer facilities such as graded classes, teacher training, instruction and day schools.
Membership of the branch includes membership of the RSCDS and helps support the preservation and promotion of Scotland’s traditional dance and music. See What the Branch does for more information on what we do and the benefits of membership.
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Three Hands Across
A book by RSCDS BHS Branch Members, with a CD of music by the Craigellachie Band
Now £7 for the set, £5 for the CD or £3 for the book,
email branch secretary for details