The history of the society
SEHSCDS was formed in 1958 and celebrated its 50th Anniversary in July 2008.
The history of the society is documented in a book by Ann Kirby and can be ordered from the society.
Click on the book to download an order form.
Some facts about the societies past vice-presidents
| vice-president | |
| Sheila Harris | The only Vice-President to have been SEHSCDS Secretary. |
| Nigel Pollard | Served 3 times as SEHSCDS Treasurer. |
| Peter Day | First Chairman of SEHSCDS (1957) |
| Molly White | Spent more years on SEHSCDS Committee than anyone else. |
| Peter Dixon | Held a number of successful dances in support of the WWF & RSPB. |
| Jean Walker | Considered teaching Scottish Country Dancing, ‘her mission to the English’. |
| Marian Meads | Spent years trying to improve dancers footwork and producing Newsreel. |
| Donald Liggatt | Was a Society Teacher in the early years and devised dances including ‘Hertford Castle’. |
| Keith Hammond | Has twice been SEHSCDS Chairman and once Society President. |
| Sybil Hammond | Has served for a total of 12 years on committee and has been very involved with teaching and demonstrations. |
| Bernard Rangeley | Has been Chairman and President and also greatly involved with the Thistle Highland Dancers. |
| David Kirby | Encouraged the Society to be involved in the Hertford County Day and then with Beating Retreat events. |