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| Abergavenny Llanellen Folk Dancing Group:, Llanellen Village Hall, nr Abergavenny, (Country Dance) , event every Wed, (tel 01873 854271), big MAP NP7 9HR map Wednesday, April 29, 2026, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, May 6, 2026, regular band, caller ? Wednesday, May 13, 2026, regular band, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays.
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| Alcester Alcester Contra, Greig Hall, Alcester, (Contra) , alt Fri, (tel Meg 07864 926561), big MAP B49 6AD map Friday, May 8, 2026, Contra Sutra, caller Diane Silver Friday, June 5, 2026, Box of Frogs., caller Jack Kanutin Friday, September 4, 2026, Bearded Dragons, caller Liam Binley Friday, October 2, 2026, Sail Away Ladies, caller Set Tepfer/Katrina Killey Sunday, October 4, 2026, Brian, Meg & Mike, caller club callers - 2-5pm Sunday, November 1, 2026, Brian, Meg & Mike, caller club callers - 2-5pm Friday, November 6, 2026, Contrasuarus, caller Lynne Render Sunday, December 6, 2026, Brian, Meg & Mike, caller club callers - 2-5pm Top end of town over the river. American Supper, £9 in advance or £10 on door. Students £3.50. The venue is TBA, so check on the website
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| Bath Bath French, Royal Oak, Lower Bristol Rd, Bath, (French/Breton) 7:30 pm, event 3rd Sun, (tel ), big MAP BA2 3BW map Sunday, May 3, 2026, sessionista, caller ? Sunday, June 7, 2026, sessionista, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. w/s 7:30 dance 8pm
Jane Austen Dancers of Bath , //**live music - Central United Reformed Church Hall, Grove Street , Bath, (Playford) 8:0 pm, occ event Wed, (tel ), big MAP BA2 6BJ map Wednesday, April 29, 2026, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2026, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, May 27, 2026, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, June 10, 2026, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Wednesday, June 24, 2026, live music, caller ? - 8:0 pm Regular class for Regency dancing - covering English and Scottish Country Dancing, Reels, Quadrilles, Cotillions, Fandango, Mazurka, Playford etc. etc. £4 on the door
Bath Ceilidhs, Oldfield School, Kelston Road, Bath, (English Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, 3rd Sat, (tel ), Sep to Apr (inc), big MAP BA1 9AB map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: no dates listed
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| Bideford Bideford Ceilidh Club, Northam Hall, Fore St, Northam, Bideford, (English Ceilidh) , every Fri, (tel 01237 423554), big MAP EX39 1AN map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: locations can vary around Bideford, there are more Saturday dances than this one.
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| Birmingham May Day Celebration, Kings Heath Community Centre, Birmingham, (Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, occ event Fri, (tel ), big MAP B14 7DB map Friday, May 1, 2026, Mad Moll, caller ? - 7:30 pm raffle, bar etc
Alvechurch French Dance and Music Session, Alvechurch Village Hall, Bear Hill, Alvechurch, nr Birmingham, (French/Breton) 2:30 -5pm, 1st Sat, (tel 01214 454189), Sep to Jun (inc), big MAP B48 7JX map Saturday, May 2, 2026, ? , () dancers and musicians welcome, all levels. Not every month - eg Aug
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| Bristol Frenchay Folk Dance Club, Frenchay Village Hall, (Junction of Beckspool Rd and Cleeve Rd), Bristol, (Country Dance) 7:45 pm, event alt Sat, (tel ), big MAP BS16 1NU map Thursday, March 18, 2027, Dave Yeomans, caller Rob Dawson Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Ali Dudley & Dave Yeomans, caller Pat Hicks Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Chris Toyne, caller Victoria Yeomans Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Brian McMinn & Mike Green, caller Barry Reeves Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Dave Byett, caller Geoff Elwell Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Dave Yeomans & Christina Brock, caller Geoff Elwell Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Steve Hunt, caller Rosemary Hunt predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. occ Saturday dances, various locations, see website.
Bristol French, Bristol Brewhouse and Kitchen, Cotham Hill, Bristol, (French/Breton) 7:30 pm, event 3rd Sun, (tel 0117 973 3793), big MAP BS6 6JY map Sunday, May 17, 2026, Will Power, caller ? Sunday, June 21, 2026, Will Power, caller ? dates from their website &/or predicted, check for dates around Bank Holidays. this is also a music session, can be 3rd. 4th or 5th Sunday!
Solstice Ceilidh, Jam Jar, Little Ann St, Bristol, (Ceilidh) 7:0 pm, occ event Sun, (tel ), big MAP BS3 9EB map Sunday, June 21, 2026, Bearpit, caller ? - 7:0 pm 14
Bristol Contra, Faithspace Commuinity Centre, Redcliffe Methodist Church, Prewett St, Bristol, (Contra) 8:0 pm, Fri, (tel 07940 814680), big MAP BS1 6PB map Friday, May 15, 2026, Contra Sutra, () Dianne Silver Friday, June 26, 2026, Bluejay, () Mark Elvins Free beginners Workshop 7:30-8pm, Tea, Coffee, Cheese and biscuits in interval. Tickets: £10 or a cheeky £6 for students. Gender Free calling
Bristol Ceilidhs, Folk House, Park St, Bristol, (English Ceilidh) , occ Sat, (tel ), big MAP BS1 5JG map can sell out so check in advance
Bristol Irish Set, Southmead Community Centre, Greystoke Avenue, Bristol, (Irish Set) 8:0 pm, every , (tel 07745 376 499), big MAP BS10 6BQ map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: not the 2nd Sun of mth, predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays.
Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club, Pucklechurch Community Centre, nr Bristol, (Country Dance) 7:45 pm, event alt Sat, (tel ), big MAP BS16 9RH map Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Clif Strover own music, caller Clif Strover Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Brian Graham, caller Zena Roberts Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Night Jars, caller Rob Taylor Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Dave Byett, caller Barry Reeves predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. Occasional Saturday dances. See website
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| Bromyard Bromyard FF, Festival Site, Bromyard, (English Ceilidh) , fest , (tel 0777 283 1860), big MAP HR7 4NT map 2021 went ahead in Sept
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| Cardiff Ruff Contra, Morganstown Village Hall, Cardiff, (Contra) , occ event Sat, (tel ), Saturday, October 17, 2026, Portland Duo, caller Mike Courthold - Saturday, February 20, 2027, Chaotic Good, caller Charlotte Rich-Griffin - Saturday, April 17, 2027, Box of Frogs, caller Mark Elvins -
Ruff Ceilidhs, St Marys Hall, Talbot St., Cardiff, (Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, 1st Sat, (tel 029 20513440), big MAP CF11 9BX map Saturday, May 16, 2026, Diatonincs, () Annie Bolt Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Dodging Pheasants, () Jack Kanutin Saturday, January 16, 2027, Out of Hand, () Bob Morgan Saturday, March 20, 2027, Bunny Eye Ceilidh Bnd, () Fee Lock subject to change etc check website. We plan to have a limited bar. £10 advance online, contactless £12 on the door
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| Cheltenham Cheltenham Folk Dance Club, Holy Trinity School, Sherborne St, Cheltenham, (Folk Dance) 7.30pm – 9.30pm, occ event Mon, (tel 01242 242245), big MAP GL52 2JP map Monday, May 4, 2026, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, May 11, 2026, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm Monday, May 18, 2026, term time only, caller ? - 7.30pm – 9.30pm All welcome. Info: Sarah Mobile 07732 570134E-email in term time.
Cheltenham Ceilidh Club, St Lukes Hall, St Lukes Place, Cheltenham, (English Ceilidh) 7:30pm-10:30pm, Sat, (tel 07950 703190), big MAP GL53 7HP map Saturday, May 9, 2026, ? , () Saturday, June 6, 2026, ? , () Saturday, July 4, 2026, ? , () Saturday, September 5, 2026, ? , () Saturday, October 3, 2026, ? , () Saturday, November 14, 2026, ? , () Saturday, December 5, 2026, ? , () £5 on the door. BYOB.
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| Chepstow Chepstow Folk Dance Club, Chepstow Club, Moor St, nr Chepstow, (Folk Dance) 7:30 pm, every Wed, (tel 07840 283847), big MAP NP16 5DD map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: £3, seasonal breaks not known but Xmas & New Year - closed (Fakebook page is a closed group!)
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| Chippenham Chippenham FF, Olympiad Leisure Centre, Chippenham, (English Ceilidh) , , (tel ), big MAP SN15 3AE map no details available, ring the contact number, possible dates are: POSTPONED till 2021
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| Dorchester The Big Dorset May Day Ceilidh, The Thomas Hardye School Theatre, Dorchester, (English Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, occ event Fri, (tel 01305 266926), big MAP DT1 2ET map Friday, May 1, 2026, Tatterdemalion, caller Angela Laycock - 7:30 pm see website - also early-evening Kiddies’ Keilidh (5.30pm - 6.30)
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| Dursley Wotton Irish Set Dancing, Chipping Hall, Wotton Under Edge, nr Dursley, (Irish Set) 2:30 pm, 2nd Sun, (tel 07791 323869), big MAP GL12 7AD map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: NOT Dec. Workshop 11am ceili 2:30 Aimed at beginners but experienced dancers are much appreciated, check here See Bristol - Sets in the City weekend for May
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| Eastington Cajun a la Fontaine, Eastington Village Hall, Eastington, (Cajun) 3-5pm, 3rd Sun, (tel Martyn 07766 490 735), Oct to Jul (inc), big MAP GL10 3AS map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: records and live music.
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| Evesham Fleecy Ceilidhs, Fleece, Bretforton, nr Evesham, (Ceilidh) , Thurs, (tel 01386 831173), big MAP WR11 7JE map Thursday, May 14, 2026, Fleece Ceilidh Band, () Tina Thursday, October 15, 2026, Fleece Ceilidh Band, () Tina Thursday, November 12, 2026, Fleece Ceilidh Band, () Tina Thursday, December 10, 2026, Fleece Ceilidh Band, () Tina 600 year old NT pub, in the barn
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| Exeter d'Accord, St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Rd, Exeter, (French/Breton) 7:15 pm, event 2nd Sat, (tel 01392 811593), Sep to Jun (inc), big MAP EX4 7AH map Saturday, May 9, 2026, ? , caller ? Saturday, June 13, 2026, ? , caller ? £10 (cash)+ free biscuits & tea. Good parking and access. Wooden floor
Exeter Contra, Kenn Centre, Kennford, nr Exeter, (Contra) 8-11pm, occ event Sat, (tel 07969 297 633), big MAP EX6 7UE map Saturday, November 21, 2026, ? , caller ? - 8-11pm Saturday, April 17, 2027, ? , caller ? - 8-11pm £8/£10/£15
Exeter Ceilidhs, Kenn Centre, Kennford, nr Exeter, (English Ceilidh) 8-11pm, Sat, (tel 07969 297633), big MAP EX6 7UE map Saturday, May 30, 2026, Red Shed, () Pete or Rosie Saturday, June 27, 2026, Amber Fire, () contact@exeterceilidhs.net - £8 for adults, £4 for under 16s, £0 for under 10s
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| Faringdon Topette!! On tour, Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall, Uffington, nr Faringdon, (French & Breton) 7:30 pm, occ event Sun, (tel ), big MAP SN7 7RY map Sunday, June 14, 2026, Topette!!, caller ? - 7:30 pm room for dancing 7:30 pm
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| Glastonbury Beltane Bal, Glastonbury Assembly Rooms, Glastonbury, (Bal) 7:30 pm, occ event Fri, (tel ), big MAP BA6 9DU map Friday, May 1, 2026, Daragonsfly, (Bal) - 7:30 pm
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| Gloucester Gloucester County Folk Dance Club, St Georges Church Hall, Court Road, Brockworth, Gloucester, (Country Dance) 2-5pm, event 3rd Sat, (tel 07910 168153), big MAP GL3 4ET map Saturday, May 16, 2026, ? , caller Pat Hicks & Victoria Yeomans Saturday, June 20, 2026, ? , caller Pat Hicks & Victoria Yeomans e-mail £5 not always the 3rd
Gloucester Cajun Festival, Guild Hall, Gloucester, (Cajun) , fest festival, (tel 01452 503050), big MAP GL1 1NS map See their website for full schedule. One day I will learn to dance Zydeco.
Witcombe Folk Dance Club, Witcombe Village Hall, nr Gloucester, (Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, alternate Wed, (tel 07800 5413277), big MAP GL3 4TB map Monday, March 1, 2027, Baily's Beads, caller Elle and Naomi Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Roger Wilkins, caller Geoff Elwell Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Dampiers Round, caller Club Callers Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Albert Band, caller Elaine Gillett Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Dampiers Round, caller Nicola Scott. Alt Wednesdays, study the map link. £5
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| Hay on Wye Black Mountain Balfolk, Hay Parish Hall, Hay on Wye, (Eurobal) 3-6pm, 2nd Sun, (tel ), big MAP HR3 5AB map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: £7 on the door £5 conc Tea and biscuits provided
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| Horsley French Dance Stroud, Horsley Village Hall, nr Nailsworth, Horsley, (French/Breton) 2:30-5:30pm, Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL6 0PT map Saturday, May 16, 2026, Deux Sans Frontieres, () Saturday, September 26, 2026, Venn, () Saturday, December 5, 2026, Venn, () Note NEW TIMES £10 cash please. bring & share supper 1pm. 2pm workshop. 2:30pm Bal.
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| Kenilworth Kenilworth Ceilidh, Kenilworth Sports and Social Club, Kenilworth, (Barn Dance) 7:30 pm, event last Wed, (tel 07979 962521), big MAP CV8 2PA map Tickets £10 on the door (cash/card) or in advance on Eventbrite. Fully licensed bar. Venue allows take-away food (for example) to be brought in and eaten.
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| Newent Aston Ingham Country Dancing, Aston Ingham Village Hall, Aston Ingham, nr Newent, (Barn Dance) 7:30 pm, event 1st Fri, (tel 01452 830556), Sep to Jun (inc), big MAP HR97LS map Friday, May 1, 2026, records ?, caller ? Friday, June 5, 2026, records ?, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. -Tea/coffee/squash & biscuits. Cost £2 perperson
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| Newport Tredegar House Festival, Tredegar House, Newport, (English Ceilidh) 8:0 pm, , (tel 01633 815612), big MAP NP10 8YW map no details available, ring the contact number, possible dates are:
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| Oxford Oxford Irish Set Dancing, Corpus Christi Church Hall, Margaret Rd, Headington, Oxford, (Irish Set) 7:0 pm, event every Mon, (tel 07856 846128), big MAP OX3 8NB map Monday, May 4, 2026, records, caller ? Monday, May 11, 2026, records, caller ? Monday, May 18, 2026, records, caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. previous experience not necessary
Oxford Folk Weekend, St Barnabas, Oxford, (English Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, , (tel ), big MAP OX2 6BG map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates:
Oxfolk, Kennington Village Hall, Kennington, nr Oxford, (English Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, 2nd Sat, (tel 07866 804220), Oct to May (inc), big MAP OX1 5PG map Saturday, May 9, 2026, Raibow Folk, caller Lisa Heywood can sell out check ticket outlet
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| Redditch Oakenshaw English Country Dances, Oakenshaw Community Centre, Castleditch Lane, Redditch, (Barn Dance ) 7:30 pm, occ event Fri, (tel 01527523985 ), big MAP B98 7YB map Friday, May 8, 2026, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, May 22, 2026, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, June 5, 2026, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm Friday, June 19, 2026, House Band, caller Malcolm Hall and Guest Callers - 7:30 pm £3 or £2 concessions includes Tea and Biscuits
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| Sidmouth Sidmouth Folk Week, Blackmore/Anchor/Bulverton, Sidmouth, (English Ceilidh) , fest , (tel 01395 578627), big MAP EX10 8LA map AG Anchor Gardens 12 & 4:30pm, BG Blackmore Gardens 7:30pm, BM Bulverton Marquee 10:30pm 31stJuly - 7th Aug
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| Stroud Topette!! On tour, Lansdown Hall, Stroud, (French & Breton) 7:30 pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL5 1BB map Saturday, June 13, 2026, Topette!!, caller ? - 7:30 pm presume 7:30 ish start.
Beltane Ceilidh, Trinity Rooms, Fields Rd, Stroud, (Ceilidh) 7:30 pm, occ event Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL5 2HY map Saturday, May 2, 2026, Dubboni Dance Band, caller ? - 7:30 pm £10 or £15
New Stroud Ceilidhs, Trinity Rooms, Fields Rd, Stroud, () , festival , (tel ), big MAP GL5 2HZ map Saturday, October 31, 2026, Sunbird, () Jane Bird Saturday, December 12, 2026, The Bismarcks, () Sheena Masson Usually SELLS OUT so book ticket on-line and early.
Stroud Balfolk, Trinity Rooms, Fields Rd, Stroud, (French) 7:30 pm, Sat, (tel ), big MAP GL5 2HZ map advise you ring to check but these are predicted dates: Bal 8pm, workshop 7:30pm
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| Upton upon Severn Upton Folk Festival, Memorial hall, Upton upon Severn, (English Ceilidh) 8:0 pm, fest , (tel ), big MAP WR8 0HA map event tickets, free ceilidh 4pm (open Band) under the bridge each day Sat-Mon
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| Wantage White Horse Ceilidhs, 2 venues in Village, Grove, nr Wantage, (English Ceilidh) 8:0 pm, occ Sat, (tel 07855 548512), big MAP OX127LB map £9 U16 £4.50 venue can vary, between Grove Village Hall & Old Mill Hall
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| Wells Dinder Irish Set, Dinder Village Hall, nr Wells, (Irish Set) 7:0 pm, event every Thur, (tel 01458 210051), big MAP BA5 3PF map Thursday, April 30, 2026, ? , caller ? Thursday, May 7, 2026, ? , caller ? Thursday, May 14, 2026, ? , caller ? Thursday, May 21, 2026, ? , caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays. check for Bank Holiday exceptions
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| Whimple Whimple Irish Set, Victory Hall, School Hill, Whimple, (Irish Set) 2pm - 5pm, event 3rd Sun, (tel 07818 848395), big MAP EX5 2TS map Sunday, May 17, 2026, ? , caller ? Sunday, June 21, 2026, ? , caller ? predicted dates shown, check for dates around Bank Holidays.
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| Worcester Sychampton Dances, The Village Hall, Cow Lane, Sytchampton, nr Worcester, (Contra) , every Wed, (tel ), big MAP DY13 9SY map Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Banjacs, () AGM and Club Callers Saturday, September 26, 2026, Vicki Swan and Johny Dyer, () Frances Richardson
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Wed 29 Apr 26 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.nr Abergavenny &4.nr Gloucester &5.nr Worcester Thu 30 Apr 26 - nr Wells Fri 1 May 26 - Birmingham &2.Dorchester &3.Glastonbury &4.nr Newent Sat 2 May 26 - nr Birmingham &2.Stroud Sun 3 May 26 - Bath Mon 4 May 26 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Tue 5 May 26 - nr Bristol Wed 6 May 26 - nr Abergavenny Thu 7 May 26 - nr Wells Fri 8 May 26 - Alcester &2.Redditch Sat 9 May 26 - Cheltenham &2.Exeter &3.Kennington, nr Oxford Mon 11 May 26 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Wed 13 May 26 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.nr Abergavenny &4.nr Gloucester Thu 14 May 26 - nr Evesham &2.nr Wells Fri 15 May 26 - Bristol Sat 16 May 26 - Cardiff &2.Gloucester &3.Horsley Sun 17 May 26 - Bristol &2.Whimple Mon 18 May 26 - Cheltenham &2.Oxford Tue 19 May 26 - nr Bristol Thu 21 May 26 - nr Wells Fri 22 May 26 - Redditch Wed 27 May 26 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.nr Gloucester Sat 30 May 26 - nr Exeter Tue 2 Jun 26 - nr Bristol Fri 5 Jun 26 - Alcester &2.nr Newent &3.Redditch Sat 6 Jun 26 - Cheltenham Sun 7 Jun 26 - Bath Wed 10 Jun 26 - Bath &2.Bristol &3.nr Gloucester Sat 13 Jun 26 - Exeter &2.Stroud Sun 14 Jun 26 - nr Faringdon Tue 16 Jun 26 - nr Bristol Fri 19 Jun 26 - Redditch Sat 20 Jun 26 - Gloucester Sun 21 Jun 26 - Bristol &2.Bristol &3.Whimple Wed 24 Jun 26 - Bath Fri 26 Jun 26 - Bristol Sat 27 Jun 26 - nr Exeter Sat 4 Jul 26 - Cheltenham Fri 4 Sep 26 - Alcester Sat 5 Sep 26 - Cheltenham Wed 16 Sep 26 - Cardiff Sat 26 Sep 26 - Horsley &2.nr Worcester Fri 2 Oct 26 - Alcester Sat 3 Oct 26 - Cheltenham Sun 4 Oct 26 - Alcester Thu 15 Oct 26 - nr Evesham Sat 17 Oct 26 - Cardiff Sat 31 Oct 26 - Stroud Sun 1 Nov 26 - Alcester Fri 6 Nov 26 - Alcester Thu 12 Nov 26 - nr Evesham Sat 14 Nov 26 - Cheltenham Sat 21 Nov 26 - nr Exeter Sat 5 Dec 26 - Cheltenham &2.Horsley Sun 6 Dec 26 - Alcester Thu 10 Dec 26 - nr Evesham Sat 12 Dec 26 - Stroud Sat 16 Jan 27 - Cardiff Sat 20 Feb 27 - Cardiff Mon 1 Mar 27 - nr Gloucester Thu 18 Mar 27 - Bristol Sat 20 Mar 27 - Cardiff Sat 17 Apr 27 - Cardiff &2.nr Exeter |
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