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Ross Hitchin, Herts CEILIDH - end of month (UK) (26) RE: Hitchin, Herts CEILIDH - end of month (UK) 23 Mar 10

UNICORN CEILIDHS
-HIGH ENERGY PUBLIC CEILIDHS FOR DISCERNING DANCERS OF ALL AGES-

Present on

FRIDAY 26th MARCH 2010 â€" GECKOES

The regular monthly public ceilidh season continues its ninth year in the magnificent Ballroom at Hitchin Town Hall on Friday 26th March with the outstanding band GECKOES.

Geckoes are in the front rank of the bands on the English Ceilidh scene. Evolving out of the country dances of the British Isles, Europe and America, the style of dancing is typified by its exuberance, and Geckoes' music has all the energy and style that it takes to fill a floor with hundreds of delighted - if somewhat sweaty - dancers. Geckoes are a favourite attraction at dance clubs and regularly bring their exciting music to major folk festivals including Sidmouth, Towersey, Warwick, Whitby... and many others.

The band features Andy Cheyne on bass guitars, acoustic guitar, mandolin, bouzouki and fiddle, Andy Turner on anglo concertinas and one-row melodeon, Caroline Ritson on fiddle, Dave Parry on melodeons and Tom Miller on electric and acoustic guitars & keyboards.   Caller for the evening will be Alan Simpson.

Our interval entertainment this month is Step Clog dance side Stony Steppers, based in Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes. First formed in 1997, they have developed into a strong, enthusiastic dance side. Step clog dancing involves fast and intricate percussive steps, wearing clogs with wooden soles and leather uppers.   The side dances traditional step clog in a variety of styles, mostly from the north of the British Isles, including steps from Lancashire, Durham, Lakeland and East Fife. Some of the dance steps even originate from America.

Unicorn Ceilidhs take place on the last Friday of the month at Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, Herts SG5 1HX. Doors open at 7.30 for an 8.00 p.m. start, with an 11.30 p.m. finish â€" entry is only £8.00 for adults and £4 for children under 14. Students, Senior Citizens and Unwaged are £6, and a Family Ticket (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) is only £20.

And, the first 6 Students through the doors before 8.00pm get in FREE! (SU card required)
Tickets are available at the door, or bookable in advance from 01582 733113 / 724261

There’s also a real ale bar, with a selection of beers from the Potton Brewery, and soft drinks

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