Music of the English countryside from rural Staffordshire played on mandolin, guitar and bass. Percussionist available.
The band comes complete with its own PA system and a friendly expert dance caller
Enquiries:
Phone: Terry on 01782 771718
Email:
Rest assured we have public liability and all our equipment is PAT safety tested
We love doing what we do and we know others love it too.
Read what they say:
'Thank you all so much for making my 50th birthday and World Challenge fund raiser a truly fantastic night.'
Julie, Andy and Victoria
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'The feedback from people was great …we may make it an annual thing, All the best with your band this season. '
Sarah
To The Woodlanders,
Just a note to thank you for the ceilidh at our daughter's wedding last Saturday at the Manor House Hotel.
The dancers enjoyed themselves and the time seemed to pass very quickly. Your band was much appreciated. Thank you
Margaret
'Many thanks. You were brilliant. See you again'
Jill and Ray
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Folk dancing…
As well as fun to do, the restorative and invigorating powers of folk dance have been recognised since ancient times when whole communities benefited from their ability to unify and to heal (read more…)
The symbolic meanings of the dance figures are not known to everyone. Here are some examples for your added enjoyment:
The Circle - the wheel of life. Clockwise, representing the life-giving sun; counter-clockwise, representing the moon and rebirth.
The Square - representing man, woman, son, daughter – ensuring the protection and continuity of the family.
The Cast Off - representing the horns of the ram – a symbol of fertility.
The Snake Figure - another fertility symbol, this time representing water.
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Ceili, Barn Dance, Folk Dance, Hoe Down, Harvest Home, Harvest Festival, Social Dance, Wedding, Birthday, Ploughing Match, Solstice, Garden Festival, Steam Fair, Steam Rally, Yesteryear Rally, Beer Festival, Food and Drink Festival, Corporate Function, Young Farmers, Well Dressing, or simply for the fun of the dance