THURSDAY EVENING's at the SCOTTISH HALLEvery Thursday evening at 7.45pm we have a social evening at the Society's Hall in Shelbourne Road, to which anyone is invited. Come and make friends. You do not have to be Scottish. We would love to see some new faces. It is a friendly club. We either have a speaker or a Ceilidh or some other entertainment to start the evening, and the second half is dancing. The entrance fee is £3. (£2.50 for members) and this includes refreshments. |
Our society, created in 1907, comprises of expatriate Scots and families, together with those of Scottish descent keen to retain their culture and heritage.
Society evenings are held in the Scottish Hall on Thursdays at 7-45pm until 10pm from mid September to end of May. The entrance fee is Members £2.50, Non Members £3.00 this includes light refreshment. The evening usually comprises of speakers / entertainment for approximately one hour followed by tea, then dancing.
Each Monday our Scottish Country Dance class is held, which caters for all standards. This takes place from 8pm until 10pm. The entrance fee is £2.50 and includes light refreshment.
The society also has its own Scottish Country Dance Team, Choir and Heritage Group. Our Scottish Country Dance Team perform at various functions throughout the year and are available upon request throughout Dorset and beyond. The Caledonian Singers regularly entertain at charitable functions. All who can make a reasonable tuneful contribution are welcome!
On the second Wednesday, our Heritage Group meet for interesting talks and discussions concerning Scottish History, Culture and topical debate.
All the above meetings are open to all comers. Full membership of the society is available to those born in Scotland, those of Scottish descent and those married to either of these qualifies!
For further information about the club, including our address in Bournemouth, please check our contact page for details.
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CLASSES for beginners and others in SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING If you want to have fun and exercise and learn how to dance come to the Scottish Hall on Monday evenings Shelbourne Road, off Charminster Rd, Bournemouth. It is 7.30 for complete beginners. Our RSCDS qualified teacher will be delighted to see you. It is £2.50 a session including refreshments. If you want to speak to anyone about the class please ring 01202 570090. You do not need a partner, any age is welcome and you do not have to be a Scot. See you there? |