Tim Laycock and Colin Thompson play traditional English folksongs and dance music on concertina, melodeon , fiddle and viola. Tim and Colin are former members of The New Scorpion Band and have been performing together for more than thirty years. In ‘From Brigg Fair to Strawberry Fair’ they perform some of the glorious folksongs and […]
Join our flamenco group performance on the church grounds in South Petherton and let us transport you to southern Spain. During our performance we will share with you the pure passion and exotic flavour of the dance! Get ready for foot stamping, finger clicking and expressive body movements! You’ll also enjoy live guitar music performed […]
The Somerset Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society We are a friendly group of dancers who love to dance and socialise. We have classes for both experienced and less experienced dancers including beginners. You don’t need a partner to come along and join us. There is a short workshop for half an hour […]
Morris with No Compromise, No Questions, No Answers and Attitude! Enigma Morris are a mixed Border side originally from South Petherton. Now practising in Stoke Sub Hamdon on Monday Evenings. For info contact lin@enigmamorris.comPhone or Text; 07568 180318
A dedicated group of ladies who perform many different styles of Middle Eastern dance, including Saadi, Baladi, folk, cabaret, Kaleegi, along with fusion styles of Bhangra and Gypsy Flamenco. Available to add some sparkle to any event, phone 01460 242260
The Blackrock School of Irish Dance, traditional Irish dance group based in Yeovil. Dancers range from 3-18 both boys and girls. Dance classes are on a Saturday morning 10-12 for beginners 10-13.30 for seniors. Contact details: Ellie Parcell – 07786862386 Email: Ellie.blackrockdancers@gmail.com
No Mean Feet and the Shoestring Band bring the excitement of Appalachian Step Dance and Old Time Music to the Southwest. No Mean Feet maintain a lively traditional style, with brightly coloured costumes and hard soled shoes with taps which emphasize the percussive element of Appalachian dance. We perform individual freestyling as well as precision […]
Wessex Morris Men are a truly international team, having performed in many places including Poland, Germany, France, Austria & the Channel Islands. Dancing out from April to September, they give energetic and entertaining displays in the towns and villages of Dorset & Somerset and at major shows and events. They also make at least one […]
Visit BearCat Collective in the churchyard, the SwapShop is full of bargains & treasure – do your bit for the environment, and recycle unwanted items here. There is also the ToySwap teepee to explore, play, share and find toys that need a new home. Selection of Make & Take Craft workshops using natural and recycled […]
Wessex Women is a small women’s choir based in the South West of England. Our members, who come from Dorset, Devon and Somerset, meet on a regular basis to sing and perform songs from around the world. Our repertoire is varied and includes acapella versions of folk songs, protest songs, original compositions, blues, jazz, pop, […]
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