Scottish Country Dancing in Hertford http://www.sehscottishdance.org Get fit, have fun. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:27:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Thursday Class http://www.sehscottishdance.org/thursday-class http://www.sehscottishdance.org/thursday-class#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:23:33 +0000 Jack http://www.sehscottishdance.org/?p=827 Advance notice:  As the class on 28th March is so close to Easter we have decided to cancel it.  Members are welcome to go to the Tuesday class if they so wish.

]]> Advance notice:  As the class on 28th March is so close to Easter we have decided to cancel it.  Members are welcome to go to the Tuesday class if they so wish.

]]> http://www.sehscottishdance.org/thursday-class/feed 0 “Buy Tickets” http://www.sehscottishdance.org/buy-tickets http://www.sehscottishdance.org/buy-tickets#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:20:42 +0000 Jack http://www.sehscottishdance.org/?p=825 Click on “Buy Tickets” to see the programme for the dance.

]]> Click on “Buy Tickets” to see the programme for the dance.

]]> http://www.sehscottishdance.org/buy-tickets/feed 1 Christmas Ceilidh http://www.sehscottishdance.org/christmas-ceilidh http://www.sehscottishdance.org/christmas-ceilidh#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:07:56 +0000 Jack http://www.sehscottishdance.org/?p=819 We look forward to welcoming members and visitors to our Christmas Ceilidh on Friday, 21st December at our New Venue: Riverside Hall, Priory Street, Ware. SG12 0DE when we will be dancing to the Silver Cross Band.

]]> We look forward to welcoming members and visitors to our Christmas Ceilidh on Friday, 21st December at our New Venue: Riverside Hall, Priory Street, Ware. SG12 0DE when we will be dancing to the Silver Cross Band.

]]> http://www.sehscottishdance.org/christmas-ceilidh/feed 0 Dancers at Hertford Carnival 2012 http://www.sehscottishdance.org/dancers-at-hertford-carnival-2012 http://www.sehscottishdance.org/dancers-at-hertford-carnival-2012#comments Sun, 30 Sep 2012 17:03:56 +0000 Kerry http://www.sehscottishdance.org/?p=808 Since the theme of Hertford Carnival was “Festival of Nations,” the Society decided to take part. So a small group of us met at Sainsbury’s car park in anticipation. There were eight of us who danced, Barbara Manning who played her violin and two strong members who brought up the rear by holding the Society’s . . . → Read More: Dancers at Hertford Carnival 2012]]> Since the theme of Hertford Carnival was “Festival of Nations,” the Society decided to take part. So a small group of us met at Sainsbury’s car park in anticipation. There were eight of us who danced, Barbara Manning who played her violin and two strong members who brought up the rear by holding the Society’s banner.

The weather was in everyone’s favour: the sun shone and the wind swept away any dark clouds.

The carnival procession proved to be very popular after a break of 12 years with 34 groups participating. We were near the back between Wheatcroft school float and some Shire horses!!

We danced our way through the streets from Hartham to Mead Lane ably led by Kerry and to Barbara’s wonderful music. We managed to incorporate many movements including reels of four across, casting, four hands round and promenades. Whenever the procession came to a holt, we dances eight hands round and back, once round some bollards!!!

We were all amazed at the numbers of people lining the streets, all waving and cheering. There was a lovely, friendly atmosphere with everyone enjoying the occasion.

We finally arrived at Mead Lane and some of us retraced our steps to the Castle grounds to enjoy the many stalls and entertainment there which included more wonderful sounds from the Wildeshausen Band.

Thank you to everyone who took part.

Anne

]]> http://www.sehscottishdance.org/dancers-at-hertford-carnival-2012/feed 0 Friday night dance nights http://www.sehscottishdance.org/friday-night-dance-nights http://www.sehscottishdance.org/friday-night-dance-nights#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:32:01 +0000 Kerry http://www.sehscottishdance.org/?p=765 Unfortunatley we have had to move our Friday dance nights from Sele School to Holy Bush primary School Fordwich Rise, Hertford SG14 2DF. It will be the same mix of fun and dancing just a different hall. Hope to see you all there.

]]> Unfortunatley we have had to move our Friday dance nights from Sele School to Holy Bush primary School Fordwich Rise, Hertford SG14 2DF. It will be the same mix of fun and dancing just a different hall. Hope to see you all there.

]]> http://www.sehscottishdance.org/friday-night-dance-nights/feed 0 Help to add events onto the events page http://www.sehscottishdance.org/help-to-add-events-onto-the-events-page http://www.sehscottishdance.org/help-to-add-events-onto-the-events-page#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:30:29 +0000 Philip http://www.sehscottishdance.org/?p=716 There is now some help pages here   for people who want to add events onto the events pages. These pages give detailed steps to add posters and to link to the posters with a small image on the events page.

 

Using GigPress is also covered here for . . . → Read More: Help to add events onto the events page]]> Help adding events to the events pages

There is now some help pages here   for people who want to add events onto the events pages. These pages give detailed steps to add posters and to link to the posters with a small image on the events page.

 

Using GigPress is also covered here for people who want to add or change the detailed program.

]]> http://www.sehscottishdance.org/help-to-add-events-onto-the-events-page/feed 0 The sad death of Ronnie McIntyre http://www.sehscottishdance.org/the-sad-death-of-ronnie-mcintyre http://www.sehscottishdance.org/the-sad-death-of-ronnie-mcintyre#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:36:00 +0000 Kerry http://www.sehscottishdance.org/?p=701 It is with great sadness we anounce the passing on of Ronnie McIntyre. Ronnie was an active Scottish dancer in many clubs in the area and served on the SEHSCDS commitee.  There will be a memorial service for Ronnie at 3pm on Monday 15 August in St Mary’s Church, Newport (near Bishops Stortford). Ronnie requested . . . → Read More: The sad death of Ronnie McIntyre]]> It is with great sadness we anounce the passing on of Ronnie McIntyre.
Ronnie was an active Scottish dancer in many clubs in the area and served
on the SEHSCDS commitee.  There will be a memorial service for Ronnie at
3pm on Monday 15 August in St Mary’s Church, Newport (near Bishops
Stortford). Ronnie requested no sombre colours and for men to wear kilts.
She will be sadly missed by all who knew her and those who had the pleasure to
dance with her.

]]> http://www.sehscottishdance.org/the-sad-death-of-ronnie-mcintyre/feed 0 The sad death of Keith Hammond http://www.sehscottishdance.org/the-sad-death-of-keith-hammond http://www.sehscottishdance.org/the-sad-death-of-keith-hammond#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:41:15 +0000 Peter http://www.sehscottishdance.org/?p=667 We are sad to announce that Keith Hammond suffered a massive heart attack on 17th June and died two days later, having not regained consciousness. Sybil and Keith had been staying with Keith’s brother and his wife in Annan. There was a private family funeral in Scotland.

Keith has been an active member of . . . → Read More: The sad death of Keith Hammond]]> Keith HammondWe are sad to announce that Keith Hammond suffered a massive heart attack on 17th June and died two days later, having not regained consciousness. Sybil and Keith had been staying with Keith’s brother and his wife in Annan. There was a private family funeral in Scotland.

Keith has been an active member of the society for a number of years holding several posts, including those of president and chairman. In recent years Keith has been our web-master creating our first web site and promoting Scottish country dancing both in the society and in the wider community.  We will be very sad not to see him at the ball and dances. Our sympathy is with Sybil at this sad time.



A Memorial Service will take place in Broxbourne Parish Church on Saturday July 30th at 1pm.

Donations will be divided between the Air Ambulance and the Broxbourne bell refurbishment fund, both of which were causes dear to Keith.


]]> http://www.sehscottishdance.org/the-sad-death-of-keith-hammond/feed 1 Tuesday Class News http://www.sehscottishdance.org/tuesday-class-news-2 http://www.sehscottishdance.org/tuesday-class-news-2#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:18:59 +0000 Jack http://www.sehscottishdance.org/?p=642 We are well into the Spring term and continue to have a good turn out every week. It is good to see two new dancers this term – Teresa and Catherine. It was also good to see Douglas and Carol for a number of weeks. it was a pity that the main reason for their . . . → Read More: Tuesday Class News]]> We are well into the Spring term and continue to have a good turn out every week. It is good to see two new dancers this term – Teresa and Catherine. It was also good to see Douglas and Carol for a number of weeks. it was a pity that the main reason for their return from Spain was a water leak during the cold weather in their house in the UK. Carol has returned to Spain while Douglas completes the renovation supervision.

We are lucky to have a number of excellent teachers, and this term Ian stood in for Sybil for a couple of classes. Also Sheila will be with us on the 15th March and 17th May. Thanks to all our teachers for making classes so enjoyable.

Classes continue at Bengeo School, with the exception of 15th March, which will be at the Baptist Church in Hertford.

Keep Dancing

]]> http://www.sehscottishdance.org/tuesday-class-news-2/feed 0 SEHSCDS Annual Ball 2010 http://www.sehscottishdance.org/sehscds-annual-ball-2010 http://www.sehscottishdance.org/sehscds-annual-ball-2010#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2010 21:08:27 +0000 Kerry http://www.sehscottishdance.org/?p=589 . . . → Read More: SEHSCDS Annual Ball 2010]]> Saturday was the SEHSCDS Annual Ball. A great chance to meet with old friends and to dance to the Ian Robertson band.

With much trepidation we all set off for the dance as this was the first time in the new venue at the de Havilland’s club Comet suite. After dealing with the tricky navigation to get to the car park where sat-nav users found they were taken to the bus only entrance, we were met by John Brace and Michael Vigurs. Everyone had taken the opportunity to dress up for the occasion and any concerns about the new venue were soon forgotten. We were all encouraged onto the floor by the uplifting tunes played by Ian Robertson and his band. In the light and airy hall there was plenty of space to dance to the traditional Scottish tunes we recognized as well as some more modern tunes given the Scottish dance twist. The evening was a delightful mix of old and new dances. We were guided through the evening by Sybil and Sheila taking turns to MC. It was nice to see dancers from around Britain as well as those that dance regularly with the club. Looking forward to seeing you all next year.

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