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19 Feb 07 - 03:49 PM (#1972825) Subject: BS: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: jimlad9 Where have Ceilidhs/Hoe Downs/Barn Dances gone.I am in the North Manchester/S.E Lancashire area and my legs are ready for dancing since I got my new plastic knee. |
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19 Feb 07 - 05:36 PM (#1972929) Subject: RE: BS: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: GUEST,lox noone seems to know |
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19 Feb 07 - 06:19 PM (#1972975) Subject: RE: BS: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: CharleyO'Neill Public ceilidhs are maybe a thing of the past. It now seems difficult to put up posters and get much of an audience for the old P.T.A's etc - a shame.Most of the ceilidh work seems to be at private functions / weddings and has been for many years. |
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19 Feb 07 - 06:25 PM (#1972987) Subject: RE: BS: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: Mitch the Bass How about the Manchester Ceilidh http://www.manchesterceilidh.co.uk/pages/home.php From the site - Every month we welcome over 200 people of all ages to a fantastic evening of music and dancing with a small dose of madness and a large dose of energy. With two live bands every night and dynamic young callers to lead you through the steps we guarantee you a night to remember that will leave you begging for more. And we won't disappoint because, thanks to your support, we are sticking around. Howard Mitchell |
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19 Feb 07 - 07:39 PM (#1973069) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: Howard Jones You've also got the Phoenix Ceilidhs in Horwich: http://www.lesession.co.uk/phoenix/index.htm Or, just the other side of Manchester, there's Poynton Ceilidhs at Poynton Community Centre, Park Lane, Poynton Cheshire - the next one is this Saturday, with Albireo |
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20 Feb 07 - 02:44 AM (#1973317) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: CeltArctic Clearly you are all talking about Ceilidhs in Britain. However, if you're ever visiting my part of the world - Yellowknife, in Northern Canada - we have a Ceilidh every month. We celebrated out 17th anniversary "House Ceilidh" September 2006. Unfortunately, we have little space in our house for dancing, but music and storytelling abound. Moira |
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20 Feb 07 - 03:48 AM (#1973367) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: Banjo-Flower PTA type Ceilidhs seemed to fade away when car boot sales became popular, organisers thought why organise a hall,food, band,publicity etc when we can get more profit by charging people £5+per car to sell their old rubbish Gerry |
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20 Feb 07 - 03:59 AM (#1973373) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: bubblyrat Try Haddenham,in Buckinghamshire. There"s at least one every month,I think. The venue is large ,with good floor area, and there is a large ,well-staffed bar.The bands / display sides are good-----the last time I went, the band was "Steam Chicken ", with 'Haddenham Hoofers ' Appalachian side giving a fantastic display as well. |
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20 Feb 07 - 04:26 AM (#1973385) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: Ruth Archer New ceilidh series at Loughborough Town Hall kicks of this Saturday with Hekety, caller Jenny Langridge. Special introductory offer price of £7/£5 - just mention this offer when you book your tickets. 01509 231914. |
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20 Feb 07 - 05:49 AM (#1973430) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: GUEST,Bruce Michael Baillie Waring Green Community Centre in Brighouse run by Pete Coe if you fancy travelling a bit further, they have one once a month! |
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20 Feb 07 - 05:57 AM (#1973435) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: treewind Try Webfeet There are lots. In fact John Heydon (who runs the Haddenham ceilidhs) has suggested there are too many; for example he's in competition with the more recently started Oxfolk and at least one other in that area. People don't necessarily want to go to every monthly ceilidh within range. Anahata |
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20 Feb 07 - 07:56 AM (#1973516) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: Mo the caller here this Sat in Chester |
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20 Feb 07 - 05:20 PM (#1974160) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: danensis I seem to think there's something called "Mumpers" in Derby that does that sort of thing. I used to go to a barn dance in Keighley once a month, seem to think it was in a big hall next to the swimming pool? Then there were the Mytholmroyd Dance(r)s. John |
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21 Feb 07 - 04:09 AM (#1974605) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: Rasener A very good and worthwile Ceilidh coming up Click on Link and scroll down to get full details Mayors Charity Barn Dance / Ceilidh Calling it a barn dance was to hopefully get intererst from people who don't know what a Ceilidh is, and there are a lot out there :-) |
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21 Feb 07 - 08:40 AM (#1974815) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: CannieShieldsLaddie Ceilidh Club, Every first Tuesday in the month Caedmon Hall Gateshead at 8:pm This was started by Eddie Upton during his time at Folkworks and continues to thrive. |
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21 Feb 07 - 12:14 PM (#1975035) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: skipy Folkfoirms has one, white horse folk festival now has one & white horse ceilidhs hold several per year. See webfeet Skipy |
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21 Feb 07 - 12:35 PM (#1975057) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: The Borchester Echo Read the e-ceilidh list. They haven't gone anywhere, in fact they're everywhere. |
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21 Feb 07 - 02:46 PM (#1975157) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: GUEST,Graham Bradshaw If you are within driving distance of Coventry, you could do worse than come to the Peeping Tom monthly ceilidh club. The club has been going for 30 years now (the band are celebrating their 35th birthday this year!!). IT has an unbroken record - every month for 30 years, except August when we go on our hols. Top caller each month, and of course the resident band, Peeping Tom. We never advertise - it's all by word-of-mouth - and it's pretty much full every month. Must be doing something right! Dancers are pretty evenly split between the experienced, seasoned ceilidh-goers, and novices. A nice mix, and everyone is made to feel welcome. It all happens 1st Thursday of every month (except August) at Massey Ferguson Social Club, Broad lane, Coventry. 8.00 - 11.00. Plenty of parking, and sensibly priced drinks. All for a fiver!! Caller on March 1st is Fee Lock. You can't beat it. |
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21 Feb 07 - 05:22 PM (#1975301) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: Tootler On Teesside Tees Valley Ceilidhs Fellowship Hall West Street Yarm Normally 3rd Friday of Month 7.30pm For more information Click Here |
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22 Feb 07 - 04:19 AM (#1975747) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: Banjo-Flower Yeah but wheres the PTA etc ceilidhs gone I stand by my previous post that they're rarer than hens teeth,most of the above posters seem to be advertising to the converted Gerry |
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22 Feb 07 - 08:38 AM (#1975895) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: VIN There's a fab Ceilidh band called 'The Legplaiters' consisting of some leg-ends on the G/Manchester folk scene including caller meastro Mike Canavan, who play every Monday nights at the Oddfellows in Middleton (no dancing there - too small- but fab music and song!. |
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22 Feb 07 - 03:05 PM (#1976251) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: treewind Gerry, you answered your own question. PTA's raise their money with boot sales because it's easier. I've often wondered what happened to them, but I guess you're right. But from a band's point of view there seems to be far more work doing birthday parties and weddings that there ever used to be. Apart from those, we've done:
The rest is weddings, birthdays and anniversaries. Especially weddings. Anahata |
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22 Feb 07 - 03:28 PM (#1976274) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: GUEST,Frank Hamilton Long time passing.......................... |
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21 Mar 07 - 11:21 PM (#2003746) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: 8_Pints All Mudcatters welcome to Poynton Youth & Community Centre, Poynton, Cheshire on 30th March for Ceilidh in aid of Cancer Research UK. PM with your email address for directions, etc. Bob vG |
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22 Mar 07 - 12:55 AM (#2003774) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: Jim Lad The Normaway Inn in Margaree West Mabou Hall Mabou Station |
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22 Mar 07 - 12:57 AM (#2003775) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: Jim Lad Southwest Margaree Hall |
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22 Mar 07 - 02:58 AM (#2003809) Subject: RE: Where have all the Ceilidhs gone From: Rasener Just to update on my previous link, I have now created a link where local Lincolnshire Ceilidh bands can have their info for upcoming public Ceilidhs promoted. http://www.faldingworthlive.co.uk/ceilidhs.htm So if some of you Lincolnshire bands have some up and coming gigs, let me know by PM and I will include them on the link. |