In
2006 Marlwood School is celebrating the
400-year anniversary of the founding of the original school.
In addition,
the Folk Companions will have been dancing for 34 years.
Who are we ?
In
2006 Marlwood School is celebrating the
400-year anniversary of the founding of the original school.
In addition,
the Folk Companions will have been dancing for 34 years.
The group has been asked to participate in the school celebrations and so it has been suggested that we combine this with celebrating the Folk Companions 35th anniversary a year early. The Folk Companions would like to invite you to share in these celebrations over the May Day holiday weekend, joining in as much or as little as you would like to. We will be also be welcoming the Volkstanzgruppe RSK Esslingen as guests for our “birthday”.
The activities over the weekend have been supported by:
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Awards for All |
Quartet |
Marlwood 400, |
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programme for the weekend is as follows:
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Event |
Where |
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Friday, 28th April |
16:00 |
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RSK Esslingen arrive |
Marlwood School, Alveston |
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Meal with hosts |
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19:30 |
21:30 |
Practice night |
Marlwood School, Alveston |
All welcome. Mainly English dances. Join in or chat. (You don't have to dance on Saturday.) |
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21:30 |
23:00 |
Informal chat |
The Ship, Alveston |
We have booked a room at the pub for a chat. |
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Saturday, 29th April |
09:45 |
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Meet |
Thornbury Town Hall, High Street |
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10:00 |
10:30 |
Civic reception |
Thornbury Town Hall, High Street |
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11:00 |
12:00 |
Dance displays |
Thornbury Shopping Centre |
Join in, play in the band or just watch. |
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13:00 |
14:00 |
Lunch |
The Swan, Tytherington |
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14:30 |
16:30 |
Musicians Workshop |
Music Room, Marlwood School, Alveston |
A chance for all musicians to play together. Some of the tunes will be used for the dances in the evening but participation is optional. |
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14:30 |
16:30 |
Family games |
Drama Hall, Marlwood School, Alveston |
A selection of games suitable for all the family. |
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Meal with hosts |
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19:30 |
22:30 |
Free ceilidh for all whether or not you have a connection with the group. |
Marlwood School, Alveston |
German and English folk dances for children and adults |
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Sunday, 30th April |
10:00 |
10:15 |
Meet coach |
Somerfield layby, Rock St., Thornbury |
Leave cars in Rock Street car park |
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10:30 |
11:00 |
Dance display |
3, Alexandra Way,Thornbury |
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11:30 |
12:00 |
Dance display |
Beech House, 11, Prowse Close, Thornbury |
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12:30 |
14:00 |
Lunch |
Thornbury Golf Club |
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14:30 |
15:00 |
Dance display |
Windmill House, Oldown |
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15:30 |
16:00 |
Dance display |
Glebe House, 5, Sundays Hill, Almondsbury |
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16:15 |
16:30 |
Return to Thornbury |
Somerfield layby, Rock St., Thornbury |
Collect cars |
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18:30 |
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Fork Buffet |
Marlwood School, Alveston |
All welcome. Fork buffet and dessert by Dave and Val. All drinks provided |
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20:00 |
22:00 |
Dancing for members and friends |
Marlwood School, Alveston |
All welcome. A variety of dances, mainly German, some more challenging than Saturday |
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Monday, 1st May |
10:00 |
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Meet |
Marlwood School, Alveston |
Please bring some finger food for lunch. |
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10:15 onward |
12:30 |
Treasure Hunt |
Thornbury |
An easy circular walk for about 1 hour. Staggered start, in teams. |
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13:00 |
14:00 |
American lunch (finger buffet) |
Marlwood School, Alveston |
Soft drinks provided. |
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14:30 |
15:00 |
Germans leave |
Marlwood School, Alveston |
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How to contact us about the weekend
For an invitation and reply sheet please contact Iain Gray on 01454 414952 or email Iain.D.Gray@btinternet.com
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