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October 2017

Fri 6th, Canongate Cadjers, The Royal British Legion, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4DL, 8pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Alex Ross, email: aross@cccb.fsnet.co.uk, tel: 07815 741 699. Start the weekend in Reel Style with the Canongate Cadjers monthly ceilidh. All welcome, all dances called. Join the Ceilidh Meetup regulars for an energetic and friendly evening. No need to book just pay at the door. www.canongateCadjers.com Venue near CanonMills /Broughton Street /Tesco

Sat 14th, Wild Ride. Rachel Wallace calls., Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ, 8pm-10:30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh Contra Dance, email: Edinburghcontra@gmail.com, tel: 07779147542. Contra dancing is ceilidh dancing's American cousin. We have live music from Wild Ride - Bob Tracey on fiddle, Robbie Thomas on guitar, Holly Norton on piano coming up from England (yes, Robbie Thomas is another former member of Silly Wizard). All dances will be taught by our fabulous, friendly and efficient caller Rachel Wallace. All welcome - no partner needed - kids welcome (12 & under free) - jigs - reels - waltzes - cash bar.

Fri 27th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, 36 West Nicolson Street, 8pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Annasach Ceilidh Band, email: info@annasach.co.uk, tel: 07768 563138. Come and dance to Annasach Ceilidh Band at our regular Ceilidh at The Counting House (aka The Peartree), from 8pm. All dances will be called so beginners welcome. Tickets at www.annasach.co.uk/events

Fri 27th, Bernie Hewitt, City Chambers, Dunfemrline, 7.30 pm-10.30 pm, £10.00, organised by Bernie Hewitt, email: bh@bernhew.com, tel: 07795 233920. This ceilidh takes place on the first evening of the Dunfermline Folk Club weekend, and is supported by the Dunfermline Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society and Cairneyhill Explorer Scouts. Bernie Hewitt and his band will be playing, with Pia Walker doing the calling. It is being held in the old Courtroom of the City Chambers, and there will be a bar there provided by Fife Council. General tickets are £10 each, and family members under 16 (with an adult) can get on for £6. No experience is needed as all dances will be called. Two left feet is no excuse - one of them will be cured! Tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dunfermline-ceilidh-tickets-35932238292

Fri 27th, Bernie Hewitt, City Chambers, Dunfermline, 7.30 pm-10.30 pm, £10.00, organised by Bernie Hewitt, email: bh@bernhew.com, tel: 07795 233920. This ceilidh takes place on the first evening of the Dunfermline Folk Club weekend, and is supported by the Dunfermline Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society and Cairneyhill Explorer Scouts. Bernie Hewitt and his band will be playing, with Pia Walker doing the calling. It is being held in the old Courtroom of the City Chambers, and there will be a bar there provided by Fife Council. General tickets are £10 each, and family members under 16 (with an adult) can get on for £6. No experience is needed as all dances will be called. Two left feet is no excuse - one of them will be cured! Tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dunfermline-ceilidh-tickets-35932238292

Sat 28th, Thunderdog Ceilidh Band, St Bride's Centre, Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh, 8pm-11.30pm, £9.00 (£7.50 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: info@scotsmusic.org, tel: 0131 555 7668. Monthly SMG fundraising ceilidh. Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets £9/£7.50 in advance, £10 on the door. Book on-line at www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs. Our ceilidhs are enjoyed by all ages and are friendly, informal and fun. You’ll be made welcome whether you come on your own or with a party. You don’t need to know what to do – a caller will explain the dances and there are lots of friendly folk to give you a hand and get everyone up dancing!

Sun 29th, tbc, Ross Theatre, Princess Street Gardens, Edinburgh, 16.30-19.00, entrance free, organised by Mohindra Dhall. Diwali The Indian Festival of Light - come along and dance. Bollywood, Bhangra etc combine with Ceilidh for a great fun family friendly day. More details and confirmation of outline timings to follow

December 2017

Fri 1st, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-11.00pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Cadjers Music Factory, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815 741699. Great Traditional Ceilidh with Live Band & Caller. ALL WELCOME ~ Suitable for Beginners to Experienced Dancers. Licenced Bar, Nice Dance Floor, Easy on Street Parking and no Stairs Access to Hall. No need to book tickets ~ just Pay at Door on the Night.

Sat 9th, Robert Fish Band, St Bride's Centre, Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh, 8pm-11.30pm, £9.00 (£7.50 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: info@scotsmusic.org, tel: 0131 555 7668. Monthly SMG fundraising ceilidh. Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets £9/£7.50 in advance, £10 on the door. Book on-line at www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs. Our ceilidhs are enjoyed by all ages and are friendly, informal and fun. You’ll be made welcome whether you come on your own or with a party. You don’t need to know what to do – a caller will explain the dances and there are lots of friendly folk to give you a hand and get everyone up dancing!

Sat 16th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Pear Tree, 38 West Nicolson Street, 8pm-11.30pm, £18.00 (£16.00 concession), organised by Annasach Ceilidh Band, email: info@annasach.co.uk, tel: 07768563138. Come and dance to Annasach Ceilidh Band at our Christmas Ceilidh at The Counting House (aka The Peartree), from 8pm. All dances will be called so beginners welcome. Tickets at www.annasach.co.uk/events

Fri 22nd, CHRISTMAS CEILIDH ~ Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-midnight, £10.00, organised by Cadjers Music Factory, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815 741699. Organising an office party night? Why not come along to 'the Cadjers' Annual Christmas Ceilidh. Great fun night with live Band and Caller. Licenced Bar with the best prices in town. This event is always a sell-out so send email to reserve your tickets or for more information. For all our regular dancers who attend throughout the year get in touch and I will put tickets aside. Dancing till Midnight.

February 2018

Fri 2nd, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-11.00pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by cadjers music factory, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815 741699. Great Traditional Ceilidh with Live Band & Caller. Suitable for Beginners to Experienced Dancers. Licenced Bar, Nice Dance Floor and easy on Street Parking. No need to book tickets ~ just Pay at Door on the Night. All Welcome. Facebook: Canongate Cadjers

Sat 24th, Matthew Maclennan Ceilidh Band, St Bride's Centre, Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh, 8pm-11.30pm, £9.00 (£7.50 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: info@scotsmusic.org, tel: 0131 555 7668. Monthly SMG fundraising ceilidh. Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets £9/£7.50 in advance, £10 on the door. Book on-line at www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs. Our ceilidhs are enjoyed by all ages and are friendly, informal and fun. You’ll be made welcome whether you come on your own or with a party. You don’t need to know what to do – a caller will explain the dances and there are lots of friendly folk to give you a hand and get everyone up dancing!

April 2018

Fri 6th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-11.00pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by cadjers music factory, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815 741699. Great Traditional Ceilidh with Live Band & Caller. Suitable for Beginners to Experienced Dancers. Licenced Bar, Nice Dance Floor and easy on Street Parking. No need to book tickets ~ just Pay at Door on the Night. All Welcome. Facebook: Canongate Cadjers

Sat 28th, band tbc, St Bride's Centre, Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh, 8pm-11.30pm, £9.00 (£7.50 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: info@scotsmusic.org, tel: 0131 555 7668. Monthly SMG fundraising ceilidh. Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets £9/£7.50 in advance, £10 on the door. Book on-line at www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs. Our ceilidhs are enjoyed by all ages and are friendly, informal and fun. You’ll be made welcome whether you come on your own or with a party. You don’t need to know what to do – a caller will explain the dances and there are lots of friendly folk to give you a hand and get everyone up dancing!

June 2018

Fri 1st, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-11.00pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by cadjers music factory, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815 741699. Great Traditional Ceilidh with Live Band & Caller. Suitable for Beginners to Experienced Dancers. Licenced Bar, Nice Dance Floor and easy on Street Parking. No need to book tickets ~ just Pay at Door on the Night. All Welcome. Facebook: Canongate Cadjers

Sat 23rd, band tbc, St Bride's Centre, Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh, 8pm-11.30pm, £9.00 (£7.50 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: info@scotsmusic.org, tel: 0131 555 7668. **Please note change of date from 30th June** Monthly SMG fundraising ceilidh. Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets £9/£7.50 in advance, £10 on the door. Book on-line at www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs. Our ceilidhs are enjoyed by all ages and are friendly, informal and fun. You’ll be made welcome whether you come on your own or with a party. You don’t need to know what to do – a caller will explain the dances and there are lots of friendly folk to give you a hand and get everyone up dancing!

August 2018

Fri 3rd, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-11.00pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by cadjers music factory, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815 741699. Great Traditional Ceilidh with Live Band & Caller. Suitable for Beginners to Experienced Dancers. Licenced Bar, Nice Dance Floor and easy on Street Parking. No need to book tickets ~ just Pay at Door on the Night. All Welcome. Facebook: Canongate Cadjers

October 2018

Fri 5th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-11.00pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by cadjers music factory, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815 741699. Great Traditional Ceilidh with Live Band & Caller. Suitable for Beginners to Experienced Dancers. Licenced Bar, Nice Dance Floor and easy on Street Parking. No need to book tickets ~ just Pay at Door on the Night. All Welcome. Facebook: Canongate Cadjers

December 2018

Fri 7th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-11.00pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by cadjers music factory, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815 741699. Great Traditional Ceilidh with Live Band & Caller. Suitable for Beginners to Experienced Dancers. Licenced Bar, Nice Dance Floor and easy on Street Parking. No need to book tickets ~ just Pay at Door on the Night. All Welcome. Facebook: Canongate Cadjers

Fri 21st, CHRISTMAS CEILIDH ~ Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band & Friends, Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-midnight, £12.00 (£10.00 concession), organised by cadjers music factory, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815 741699. Our Annual Christmas Ceilidh with Live Band & Caller. Great fun night for office party or family Christmas celebration. Suitable for Beginners to Experienced Dancers. Licenced Bar. This event is always a sell-out so send email to book tickets. (regular dancers have entry at concession price). Facebook: Canongate Cadjers