Sidcup & District Caledonian Association
Welcome
Our aim is to encourage our members with their Scottish Country Dancing in an atmosphere of fun and friendship.
Dance Classes
We hold a Dance Class every Wednesday evening between 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm.
Until 31st January 2024 these meetings will be at Hurst Community Centre, Bexley, DA5 3LH.
From 7th February 2024 the meetings will be at St John Fisher Church Hall, Thanet Road, Bexley, DA5 1AP.
Monthly Dances
On the last Saturday of every month, with three exceptions, we hold a dance, with a live band or recorded music, at St John Fisher Church Hall, Thanet Road, Bexley. Tickets cost £7.50 with recorded music. Tickets are available at the door.
Exceptions:
- January:
- Burns' Night, tickets in advance only.
- July:
- Special Summer Dance, tickets £8.50 in advance only.
- December:
- No normal dance but a Hogmanay Party is held on the 31st.
Membership
Membership is open to adults for an annual subscription of £3.
A fee of £15 per calendar month or £5 per class is payable. This includes tea or coffee and a biscuit, but for the moment please bring your own mug.
There is no need to come with a partner.
The only equipment needed is a pair of soft flat shoes.
Future Dances and Events
- Saturday 30th March
- Monthly Dance - Cancelled
- (Hall not available)
- Saturday 27th April
- Monthly Dance - Recorded Music
- Saturday 25th May
- Monthly Dance - Recorded Music
- Saturday 29th June
- Monthly Dance - Recorded Music
- Saturday 27th July
- Monthly Dance - Recorded Music
- Saturday 31st August
- Monthly Dance - Recorded Music
- Saturday 28th September
- Monthly Dance - Recorded Music
- Saturday 26th October
- Monthly Dance - Recorded Music
- Saturday 30th November
- Monthly St Andrews Dance - Strathalen Band
- Tickets in Advance Only.
- Tuesday 31st December
- Hogmanay Dance - Recorded Music (8 p.m. start)
All dances to be held at St John Fisher Church Hall, Thanet Road, Bexley DA5 1AP, starting at 7:30 p.m. except for Hogmanay when we start at 8 p.m. Finger food will be provided.
About the Association
Sidcup & District Caledonian Association was founded in 1951
with the following aims:
"To promote social and friendly
intercourse among those connected with Scotland and resident within
Sidcup and District and to encourage and promote the study and
preservation of language, literature, history, folklore, music and
traditions of Scotland."
During the early years, Dancing,
Badminton, Table Tennis and Drama were all practised but apart from
the occasional day trips and short breaks organised by our Social
Secretary, our only activity these days is Scottish Country Dancing.
Contact
President: Mrs S. Scarth
Vice President: Mrs A. Ede
Hon Secretary: Mrs Jenny Gavin
Hon Treasurer: Mrs Jean Wood
KASS representative: Mrs A. Ede
Special Events: Mrs Eileen Vamplew
To contact Sidcup & District Caledonian Association send an email to:-