126 dancers enjoyed the Burns’ Ceilidh Dance at St Columba’s Church on Saturday 11th January. The assembly danced a popular dance programme with lively music being provided by the “Caledonian Reelers”. The traditional piping in of the haggis was followed by a spirited rendition of Burns’ “Ode To A Haggis”. Then the dancers were treated to a piping hot meal of haggis, neeps and tatties. The dancing resumed and the evening finally ended with “Auld Lang Syne.
Our Christmas dance took place on Saturday 14th December 2019.
Dancers enjoyed a festive evening dancing to music from Nicol McLaren and The Glencraig Band.
Dance programme: Joie de Vivre, General Stuart’s Reel, Lord Elgin’s Reel, Farewell to Balfour Road, Orpington Caledonians, The Minister on the Loch, Miss Mary Douglas, Margaret Parker’s Strathspey, Glastonbury Tor, The Starry Eyed Lassie, Scott Meikle, Miss Gibson’s Strathspey, Ladies’ Fancy, Flight to Melbourne, Sugar Candie, Jennifer’s Jig, City of Belfast, The Deil amang the Tailors
Photos courtesy Margaret Catchick, Simon Wales and Petar Petkovic
Wednesday 23 October 2019
Dancers enjoyed a programme of dances more suitable for beginners and intermediate dancers to music from Sandra Smith (piano) and Keith Anderson (fiddle). MCs Judith Jones and Davinia Miln ably guided people through the dances and a good evening was had by all! Read more »
New Season Dance
Saturday 21 September 2019
To music from: Strathallan
The season got off to a rousing start with the first Saturday Branch Dance. The Band, Strathallan, were in top form and MCs Gaynor Curtis and Jim Cook kept the assembly in order.
Dance programme: Mrs Stewart’s Jig, The College Hornpipe, The Gardeners’ Fantasia, Vintage Simon, The Lammermuir Hills, The Countess of Dunmore’s Reel, The New Rigged Ship, The Dream Catcher, The Highlandman Kissed His Mother, The Starry Eyed Lassie, Tap the Barrel, Sugar Candie, Muirland Willie, The Bon Viveur, Catch the Wind, The Singing Sands, Quarries’ Jig, Swiss Lassie
Saturday 8th June 2019
AGM: 6.45 – 7.30 p.m.
Dance: 7.30 – 10.30 p.m.
This dance took place after the Branch AGM to music from Sandra Smith and Barbara Manning
Dance programme: Hooper’s Jig, Flowers of Edinburgh, Tulloch Gorm, Old Nick’s Lumber Room, John of Bon Accord, Culla Bay, Lady Susan Stewart’s Reel, Major Ian Stewart, La Tempête, The Gentleman, Ladies’ Fancy, Crossing the Line, Miss Gibson’s Strathspey, Follow Me Home, The Montgomeries’ Rant.
Over 65 beginners and experienced dancers from the London area and beyond, including visitors from Toronto and Vienna, came together to enjoy dancing to the excellent music of Sandra Smith and Ian and Meryl Thomson at our Summer Wednesday dance on 29 May 2019. A walk through of the dances gave the less experienced dancers the confidence to get on the floor and enjoy themselves, ably assisted by the more experienced dancers. Tasty refreshments were provided by the Branch catering team of Margaret, Lena and George. Thank you to all who attended, to our superb
musicians, our catering team and to Judith Jones and Davinia Miln, our excellent MCs for the evening, who guided us seamlessly through the dances. A great evening enjoyed by all who attended.
Dance programme: Charlestown Chaser, The Loch Ness Monster, 12 Coates Crescent, Clutha, Joie de Vivre, Miss Gibson’s Strathspey, Napier’s Index, Pelorus Jack, The Dream Catcher, The Westminster Reel, Inchmickery, Scott Meikle, The Starry Eyed Lassie, The Reel of the Royal Scots
Photos courtesey Margaret Catchick
Dancers from RSCDS London Branch, The Highland Club, Little Ship Club, St. Coiumba’s Dancers and London Reels joined together on March 30 for the Combined Societies Dance which this year was hosted by RSCDS London Branch. Frank Reid provided us with superb music, Margaret Shaw and team provided tasty refreshments and Lizzie Conder, Peter Forrow, Peter Knight, Roy Southall and Simon Wales were our excellent MCs who guided us seamlessly through the dances. A great evening enjoyed by all who attended.
Dance Programme:
Hooper’s Jig, Festival Fling, Argyll Strathspey, Muirland Willie, Glastonbury Tor, Margaret Parker’s Strathspey, Best Set in the Hall, Miss Eleanor, Mairi’s Wedding, Miss Mary Douglas, John of Bon Accord, The New Scotland Strathspey, The Wild Geese, The Australian Ladies, Gang the Same Gate, Inchmickery, City of Belfast, The Reel of the Royal Scots
Wednesday 20th February 2019
To music from Sandra Smith and Christina Hood
The Winter Wednesday dance was a superb evening with beginners and experienced dancers coming together to dance to excellent music from Sandra Smith and Christina Hood. Margaret Shaw and her team provided us with tasty refreshments and Davinia Miln and Judith Jones guided us smoothly through the dances. A great evening enjoyed by the many who attended.
Dance programme: Good Hearted Glasgow, The Dashing White Sergeant, The Byron Strathspey, Follow Me Home, Round Reel of Eight, The Haar on Skye, The Montgomeries’ Rant, St Andrew’s Fair, Fisherman’s Reel, Holyrood Strathspey, EH3 7AF, Jessie’s Hornpipe, The Sailor, Jean Martin of Aberdeen, Catch the Wind
Photos courtesy Margaret Catchick
On Saturday 12th January 2019 dancers and their families enjoyed a traditional Burns Night ceilidh and a supper provided by Margaret Shaw and her catering team. Piper Ryan Ellsworth piped in the haggis which was addressed by Ian Rutherford (See photos).
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Despite torrential rain, over 90 dancers attended the Branch Christmas dance on Saturday 15 December 2018 and were treated to superb music from David Hall and his SCD Band as well as delicious refreshments provided by Margaret Shaw and her team. Rachel Wilton and Danielle Reinstein were our excellent MCs for the evening. It was a really wonderful start to the Christmas festivities.
Dance programme: The Hollin Buss, Catch the Wind, Gramachie, The Starry Eyed Lassie, The First of September, Margaret Parker’s Strathspey, Orpington Caledonians, Culla Bay, Cadgers in the Canongate, Follow Me Home, The Glasgow Highlanders, The College Hornpipe, Over the Water to Charlie (New Way), Cape Town Wedding, Glastonbury Tor, Fair Enough, Miss Eleanor, The Reel of the Royal Scots.