LICHFIELD FOLK DANCE  CLUB

 

 

invite you to join us at Bader Hall, King Edward VI School,
Kings Hill Road, Lichfield WS14 9DE

Monday evenings 7.20pm to 9.30pm (Term time only)

Fun/Fitness/Friendship
Newcomers are welcome, including beginners. No need to bring a partner. 
First night free!

Contact Lynn Penny 
Phone:  07443 644126
Email: lynnpenny.lp@gmail.com

 

I was not able to be there but I understand that Christine Simpson called a most enjoyable programme last week and that we had a new member and 2 people coming for their first visit. We hope they return. This week (5th October) Lynn Penny will be calling dances from her familiar repetoire and she will possibly try some new dances, (for her), too! At our last committee meeting we decided to ask Rod Stradling to play for us on a club night in the spring, rather than at the Christmas party as we seem to spend a lot of time eating not dancing, so wasting his talents. Rod has kindly agreed to come along to play on the 8th February, giving our club callers the chance to call to live music rather than a CD and the dancers to have a lovely evening full of dances too.

*Please note that Lizzie's Ghost Walk in the half term week, on the 26th October is not a LFDC event, but we are being offered the chance to attend at a special price of £5. It is £7.50 for the general public. Places are limited, so speak to Lizzie soon if you want to be on it!

Our next Saturday dance is booked. Please check out our 'Dances' page for more details.

If you are yet to join the annual membership fee of £3 is due. This will take you up to the 31st December 2026. The weekly subscription for the Autumn term will be £4 for members and £5 for visitors. 

If you are an inexperienced dancer you don't need to wait to give our club a try.  Term time only, Mondays 7.20-9.30pm, arrive a little earlier to book in and be ready to start dancing at 7.30pm. Your first visit will be free if you are new to dancing.

Bader Hall is spacious and well-ventilated, and we will continue to take anti-Covid precautions:

We advise all attendees to be fully vaccinated 

Correct money would be appreciated, in notes or large coins. (Please avoid small change!) It is possible to pay for the whole term by BACS, ask Lynn or Sandra for details.

To find Bader Hall: From London Road turn into Borrowcop Lane and almost immediately take the left turn into Kings Hill Road and go up the hill. Pass the Leisure Centre on your right and the all weather pitch on your left  and then enter the school grounds by passing through the double gates on the right. Follow this road as it goes right around the tennis court. Having parked above the tennis court, enter the building via the open door on the right and climb the stairs passing the gym on the way or via the new entrance to the Dining Hall.

We do not have facilities to make hot drinks.  Water is available in the dining room, but no cups, so bring your own.

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In English Country dancing, people of all ages dance with a partner
but also in larger groups. Some of the dances are newly composed:
some have been enjoyed from as far back as the 17th century.

Dancing is a good way to remain fit and stave off the effects of old age.(click)

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Prescribe dance instead of drugs GPs are advised by health chiefs.  Family doctors are being urged to take up "social prescribing" after research found it cut GP visits and trips to A & E units by more than a quarter.

Dances are always explained to remind everyone of the
sequence of movements involved.
The music is normally CD's and led by a caller.
There is no need to come with a partner:
the atmosphere is informal with emphasis on friendliness and enjoyment.

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Club nights are normally 7.30pm until 9.30pm at the Bader Hall of King Edward's School,
Kings Hill Road, Lichfield WS14 9DE. 
 

For confirmation of location and any other queries contact
Lynn Penny +(44)01212400321 or 07443644126

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NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
INCLUDING BEGINNERS   

If you are new to Folk Dancing please look at the Steps & Figures  Page to get an idea of what you will be doing, if you come to the club.

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We now have a Facebook group - if you would like latest news about the Club and updates, please contact us, asking to be our friend. 

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PROGRAMME

 

	Date	Caller	Venue
2026	5th Oct	Lynn Penny	Bader Hall
	12th Oct	Mike Greaves	Bader Hall
	19th Oct	Christine Dodd	Bader Hall
	26th Oct	School Half Term  Lizzie's Ghost Walk *	No dancing
	2nd Nov	Kathryn & David Wright	Bader Hall
	9th Nov	Audrey Gordon	Bader Hall
	16th Nov	Christine Simpson	Bader Hall
	23rd Nov	Lynn Penny	Bader Hall
	30th Nov	Mike Greaves	Bader Hall
	7th Dec	Kathryn & David Wright	Bader Hall
	14th Dec	Audrey Gordon/Club Callers Party Night Pooled supper Recorded music	Bader Hall
	21st Dec-28th Dec	School Christmas Holidays	No Dancing
2027	4th January	Caller TBC	Bader Hall

 

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The HEALTH aspects of Folk Dancing.

 

Overall fitness - Folk dancing is the perfect exercise. 

Cardiovascular conditioning - As with all regular exercise, folk dancing can lead to a slower heart rate, lower blood pressure and improved cholesterol profile.

Strong bones - The movements of many folk dances can strengthen weight-bearing bones and can help prevent or slow down loss of bone mass (osteoporosis).

Burning off calories - Folk dancing can burn off as many calories as a brisk walk. An hour of folk dancing can burn between 400 and 800 calories.

It's a mental challenge - Modern folk dancing is a mental challenge. Calls have to be remembered. Reacting quickly to the folk dance caller keeps you mentally on your toes. Whilst concentrating on the moves you escape from your worries and every-day pressures.

It's an antidote to depression and loneliness - Folk dancing contains a social component that solitary fitness endeavours do not. It is very tactile, and friendly which contributes to self esteem and a positive outlook.

Rehabilitation - When recovering from heart or knee surgery folk dancing is a positive alternative to aerobic dancing or jogging.

Laughter - Folk dancing is full of fun - laughter is the best medicine!

 

"English Country Folk Dancing is Fun and Friendship set to music"

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