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 at Hurst Community Centre, Bexley, DA5 3LH, between 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm, with a qualified teacher

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 £6 with recorded music. Tickets are available at the door.

Exceptions:

January:

Burns' Night, tickets in advance only.

June:

President's Buffet and Dance, tickets in advance only.

December:

No normal dance but a Hogmanay Party is held on the 31st.
Regrettably the Hogmanay Party on 31 Dec 2021 has had to be cancelled.

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

Unless shown otherwise events are at St John Fisher Church Hall, Thanet Road, Bexley. 7.30-11.00 p.m. with tickets available at the door.

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.