Between dances Gavin Porter valiantly kept the Burns theme going with poems and songs from the bard and Anna sang too. The Riols band for the evening were Trevor, Anna and fiddle player Michel Alloza with percussion from Frank. Special thanks are due to Michel a French fiddle player friend of Trevor's who stepped in when Charles found he would not be able to play. Dances included Scottish favourites the Gay Gordons and Strip the Willow and also some popular French ones. Carole and Alan had come along to demonstrate and everyone was soon joining in and having fun. At the end of the evening there was even some talk along the lines of "we must do this again sometime".
One notable absentee was Charles Ketteringham - and it had been his idea all along! He was at home recovering after his operation ( actually too scared to come in case he had to dance with me!). Anna reported that things had gone well and we all passed on our good wishes for his speedy return. He will undoubtedly be back as MD next month.
The next club night is Thursday 28th February - hope to see lots of you there and if you want to entertain us contact Charles at chas5strings@orange.fr before the evening so that he can arrange the programme.
Sue Carter
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