THE DIARY
OF SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE EVENTS
In the Heart of England including Gloucester & Cheltenham, Birmingham & Coventry, Oxford & Abingdon, Bristol & Bath, Hereford & Ross.
THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF THE ACCURACY. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WITH THE ORGANISER. IF YOUR EVENT IS IN THE AREA, PLEASE SEND DETAILS TO ME AT duracellbunney@tiscali.co.uk
Green = afternoon dance: purple = school or week-end.
Compiled by John Marshall (c)
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This Diary is compiled in the hope that dancers will attend events in other clubs, and in the hope that events will not clash.
Saturday 11 July 2026 7:15 - 11:00pm
Bristol Westbury Scottish Country Dance Club Charity Dance in aid of "Alive"
(supporting acrivities for olde people and their carers) (see aliveactivities.org)
Shipham Village Hall, New Road, Shipham BS25 1SG £15 Bring & Share finger food supper please
http://www.westburyscottish.org.uk/events ticketsecretary@westburyscottish.org.uk Tina 07568 537154
Saturday 18 July 2026 4:30 - 7:30pm
Sutton Coldfield RSCDS Simply Scottish Social
Streetly Methodist Church Hall, Thornhill Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3EH
Dancing to The music of Ian Carmichael £7 pay at the door
www.rscdssuttoncoldfield.org.uk Bring and Share Refreshments
Sunday 19 July 2026 2:00 - 6:00pm
Cheltenham Scottish Society Summer Dance
Reddings Community Centre, North Road West, Cheltenham, GL51 6RF
Dancing to The music of Ian Robertson £12 Bring and Share Tea
Brian Smith cheltenham60@yahoo.com
Sunday 26 July 2026 2:00 - 5:30pm
Herefordshire RSCDS Summer Dance
St Michael's Village Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8TG £5 (spectators free) Please bring a plate of food
June Rynn junerynn@gmail.com 07944 676034
Wednesday 12 August 2026 2:00 - 5:30pm
Ross Reel Club Tea Dance £6 (cash only) including refreshments
Bishopswood Hall, Kerne Bridge, Nr Ross, HR9 5QT (What3words: worker.pupils.button)
Ann Wilkinson ann.b.wilkinson@gmail.com 01989 763182
Saturday 12 September 2026 7:00 - 11:00pm
Jane & Dominic Beede's 25th Wedding Anniversary Dance
St Michael's Village Hall, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8TG No ticket required
Dancing to Ian Robertson & His Scottish Dance Band Please bring a plate of food
Jane Beedle Ejtwalter@yahoo.com 07901 624663
Saturday 3 October 2026 7:30 - 10:30pm
Cheltenham RSCDS Autumn Social
Tithe Barn, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8RP £15 in advance, tea & biscuits
Dancing to fiddle music of Ian Robertson and Jeremy Hill on piano
Helen King tickets@rscdscheltenham.org
Tuesday 3 November 2026 7:30 - 10:00pm
Bristol Westbury Scottish Country Dance Club President's Night
St. Peter's Church Hall, The Drive, Bristol, BS9 4LD £10 at door
Dancing to Ian Robertson Bring & Share finger food supper please
http://www.westburyscottish.org.uk/events
Saturday 7 Novemberr 2026 7:30 - 10:30pm
Cheltenham RSCDS November Social £5 at door
Reddings Community Centre, North Road West, Cheltenham,GL51 6RF Tea & biscuits
Ann Wood cheltrscdssec@gmail.com
Saturday 12 December 2026 7:30 - 10:30pm
Cheltenham RSCDS Christmas Dance £10 in advance
Reddings Community Centre, North Road West, Cheltenham,GL51 6RF Bring and share tea
Dancing to Strathallan
Helen King tickets@rscdscheltenham.org
Saturday 12 December 2026 1900 - 2300pm
Sutton Coldfield RSCDS Christmas Dance
All Saints Church Hall, Belwell Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4TR
Dancing to Chris Dewhurst Trio
enquiries@rscdssuttoncoldfield.org.uk 07900 896908
Thursday 31 December 2026 7:15 - 00:30 am
Bristol Westbury Scottish Country Dance Club Hogmanay Dance
St. Peter's Church Hall, The Drive, Bristol, BS9 4LD £ t.b.c.
Dancing to Ian Slater Bring & Share finger food supper please
http://www.westburyscottish.org.uk/events
Sunday 3 January 2027 2:00 - 5:00pm
Cheltenham RSCDS Ball Practice £2 at door
Reddings Community Centre, North Road West, Cheltenham,GL51 6RF Tea & cake
Ann Wood cheltrscdssec@gmail.com
Saturday 9 January 2027 7:00 - 11:00pm
Cheltenham RSCDS The Cheltenham Ball £35 in advance inc supper
The Princess Hall, Cheltenham Ladies College, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham GL50 3EP (£25 students/spectators)
Dancing to Craigellachie
Helen King tickets@rscdscheltenham.org
Saturday 7 March 2027 7:30 - 10:30pm
Cheltenham RSCDS Nice & Easy Dance
Reddings Community Centre, North Road West, Cheltenham,GL51 6RF £10 in advance
Dancing to Ian Muir of Prestwick & Ian Robertson Tea & biscuits
Helen King tickets@rscdscheltenham.org
Saturday 17 April 2027 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Wyre Forest SCDC Annual Dance
Blakedown Parish Room, Blakedown, DY10 3JG
julielaborde26@gmail.com
Saturday 24 April 2027 7:00 - 11:00 am
Bristol Westbury Scottish Country Dance Club Spring Dance
St. Peter's Church Hall, The Drive, Bristol, BS9 4LD £ t.b.c.
Dancing to Ian Strathallan Bring & Share finger food supper please
http://www.westburyscottish.org.uk/events
Thursday 24 June 2027 2:00 - 5:00pm
Cheltenham RSCDS Tartan Dance
The Pump Room, Cheltenham,GL52 3JE £15 at door
Dancing to Ian Robertson
Ann Wood cheltrscdssec@gmail.com