LICHFIELD FOLK DANCE  CLUB
invite you to join us at Bader Hall, King Edward VI School,
Kings Hill Road, Lichfield WS14 9DE

Monday evenings 7.30pm to 9.30pm (Term time only)

Fun/Fitness/Friendship
Newcomers are welcome, including beginners. No need to bring a partner. 
First night free!

Contact Lynn Penny 
Phone:  07443 644126
Email: lynnpenny.lp@gmail.com

 

Our next Saturday Dance will be on the 26th April. We hope to see you there. The caller will be Neil Stuart and the band Jovial Crew. Further details on the Dances Page.

 Last Monday we enjoyed a great evening of dance provided by Audrey Gordon. Numbers were good, although we have plenty of space for more. We now have a few weeks break for the school Easter Holidays and will be back on Monday 28th April, dancing to the call of Christine Dodd. If you can't wait that long then do come to the dance in Whittington on the 26th! Next term's club nights are hit by the two bank holidays which are close together, but the programme is pretty much in place. Christine Simpson, our chairperson, is going to celebrate her 80th birthday on the 7th July. We are unable to have Bader hall that night as the school has its presentation evening, but we have managed to book the Activity Room in the Sports Centre as an alternative. There will be live music from Rod and cake! We hope you will come and celebrate with her. Parking will be in the 6th form car park, which is on the left as you enter the drive up to the school. Check it out the next time you come to club.

The following week will be our last before the summer break, and so a party night with a pooled supper and live music, final details to be confirmed in due course.

 The annual* membership fee (* up to the 31st December) of £4 is now due and the weekly subscription remains at £3. 

If you are an inexperienced dancer you don't need to wait to give our club a try.  Term time only, Mondays 7.30-9.30 dancing, arrive a little earlier to book in and be ready to start dancing at 7.30pm. Your first visit will be free if you are new to dancing.

 The weekly subscription is £3 for members, visitors £4.

Bader Hall is spacious and well-ventilated, and we will continue to take anti-Covid precautions:

  1. We advise all attendees to be fully vaccinated

  2. Correct money would be appreciated, in notes or large coins. (Please avoid small change!) It is possible to pay for the whole term by BACS, ask Lynn or Sandra for details.

To find Bader Hall: From London Road turn into Borrowcop Lane and almost immediately take the left turn into Kings Hill Road and go up the hill. Pass the Leisure Centre on your right and the all weather pitch on your left  and then enter the school grounds by passing through the double gates on the right. Follow this road as it goes right around the tennis court. Having parked above the tennis court, enter the building via the open door on the right and climb the stairs passing the gym on the way or via the new entrance to the Dining Hall.

We do not have facilities to make hot drinks.  Water is available in the dining room, but no cups, so bring your own.

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In English Country dancing, people of all ages dance with a partner
but also in larger groups. Some of the dances are newly composed:
some have been enjoyed from as far back as the 17th century.

Dancing is a good way to remain fit and stave off the effects of old age.(click)

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Prescribe dance instead of drugs GPs are advised by health chiefs.  Family doctors are being urged to take up "social prescribing" after research found it cut GP visits and trips to A & E units by more than a quarter.

Dances are always explained to remind everyone of the
sequence of movements involved.
The music is normally CD's and led by a caller.
There is no need to come with a partner:
the atmosphere is informal with emphasis on friendliness and enjoyment.

Club nights are normally 7.30pm until 9.30pm at the Bader Hall of King Edward's School,
Kings Hill Road, Lichfield WS14 9DE. 
 

For confirmation of location and any other queries contact
Lynn Penny +(44)01212400321 or 07443644126

NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
INCLUDING BEGINNERS   

 

If you are new to Folk Dancing please look at the Steps & Figures  Page to get an idea of what you will be doing, if you come to the club.

We now have a Facebook group - if you would like latest news about the Club and updates, please contact us, asking to be our friend. 

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PROGRAMME

 

Date

Caller

Venue  

  

 

2025

14th-21st

April

School Holidays

No dancing

  
 

28th April

Christine Dodd

Bader Hall

    
 

5th May

Bank Holiday

No dancing

 
 

12th May

Kathryn & David Wright

Bader Hall

  

 
 

19th May

Joyce & David Berry

Bader Hall

  

 
 

26th May

School Holidays

No dancing

  

 
 

2nd June

Audrey Gordon

Bader Hall

  

 

9th June

Kathryn & David Wright

Bader Hall

  

 
 

16th June 

Christine Dodd

Bader Hall

  

 
 

23rd June

Lynn Penny & Christine Simpson

Bader Hall

  

 

 

30th June

Audrey Gordon

Bader Hall

  

 

 

7th July

Christine's 80th Birthday

Arrangements TBC

Activity Room

Sports Centre

  

 

 

14th July

TBC

Party Night. Pooled Supper

Bader Hall

  

 

 

The HEALTH aspects of Folk Dancing.

 

Overall fitness - Folk dancing is the perfect exercise. 

Cardiovascular conditioning - As with all regular exercise, folk dancing can lead to a slower heart rate, lower blood pressure and improved cholesterol profile.

Strong bones - The movements of many folk dances can strengthen weight-bearing bones and can help prevent or slow down loss of bone mass (osteoporosis).

Burning off calories - Folk dancing can burn off as many calories as a brisk walk. An hour of folk dancing can burn between 400 and 800 calories.

It's a mental challenge - Modern folk dancing is a mental challenge. Calls have to be remembered. Reacting quickly to the folk dance caller keeps you mentally on your toes. Whilst concentrating on the moves you escape from your worries and every-day pressures.

It's an antidote to depression and loneliness - Folk dancing contains a social component that solitary fitness endeavours do not. It is very tactile, and friendly which contributes to self esteem and a positive outlook.

Rehabilitation - When recovering from heart or knee surgery folk dancing is a positive alternative to aerobic dancing or jogging.

Laughter - Folk dancing is full of fun - laughter is the best medicine!

 

"English Country Folk Dancing is Fun and Friendship set to music"

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