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Taking a break and catching up on the gossip!!!



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I AM HOSTING 2 LINEDANCE WEEKEND BREAKS FOR THE IOW TOURS AT TORQUAY AND BOURNEMOUTH...THESE WEEKENDS ARE FOR ALL...REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU ARE A SEASONED LINE DANCER OR A BEGINNER...SO WHY NOT COME ALONG AND GIVE IT A GO...SEE 2012 LINEDANCE WEEKENDS PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS.


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WORCESTER PARK BRITISH LEGION: BEGINNER AND EASY LINE DANCES ON THE 2nd THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH...8.00 TO 10.00'ish.
SURBITON BRITISH LEGION: LINEDANCING WITH EASY HOUR ON THE 1st, 3rd and 5th THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH...7.30 TO 10.30.
COME AND GIVE IT A GO...LINEDANCING HOW IT USED TO BE...SEE WHERE TO LINE DANCE PAGE FOR DETAILS.

For all you line dancers ..... Here’s a challenge ..... Let me know when you can do it!!!

Click here: Amazing Hand Dancing (with a straight face!)


FEBRUARY 2012

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS:

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Barbara no 3 (£30)

EVENTS:
11th FEBRUARY: Janice & Peter's Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for
more details.

BREAKING NEWS...BREAKING NEWS...BREAKING NEWS
As well as our annual March Linedance weekends we have identified a NEW HOTEL FOR A 2013 OCTOBER LINEDANCE WEEKEND IN COVENTRY, THE BRITANNIA HOTEL, on the 11th to 13th October 2013. Approx £139.00 per person includes - local coach pick-up - bed, breakfast and evening meal - all ensuite rooms with colour TV and tea/coffee facilities - choice of menu - live acts - sole use of function room & bar (99p A DRINK BAR EVERY NIGHT). Watch out for more details.


JANUARY 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL...HAVE A GREAT 2012

ALL CLASSES WILL BE RUNNING FROM MONDAY 9th JANUARY 2012.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Eileen L, Jill B, Diane G, Brenda J, Thelma, Eileen S, Joan

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Brenda no 33 (£37)

EVENTS:
14th JANUARY: Janice & Peter's Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.



DECEMBER 2011


Make Your Own Christmas Tree Card

DANCING OVER CHRISTMAS:If you have nothing better to do then come and join us at one of the following venues...see 'where to dance' page for address details.
DECEMBER
Thu 29: Surbiton British Legion
Fri 30: The Irish Club
JANUARY
Mon 02: The Sunray
Wed 04: The Irish Club
Thu 05: Surbiton British Legion
Fri 06: The Irish Club
ALL CLASSES WILL BE RUNNING FROM MONDAY 9th JANUARY 2012.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Shirley, Christine, Denise T, Pauline L, Kayleigh, Jim H

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Val no 20 (£34), Eileen no 31 (£22), Kayleigh no 2 (£32)

EVENTS:
3rd DECEMBER: Janice & Peter's Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

I have just got back from Memphis. My sister, Paula, Pat and myself had a very enjoyable time out there. We visited Gracelands and Sun Studio's. We wanted to go on the Riverboat but due to adverse weather conditions (snow) we didn't...we also didn't do Beale St due to adverse walking conditions (Pat and her wheelchair and air boot) BUT we did manage to do a tad bit of shopping...be it 35 miles to one shopping mall and over the state border into Mississippi for another shopping mall...as you can probably tell we weren't near any shops. Still a good time was had by all...pics to follow.

Christine's BIG Birthday Bash: Went off with a BANG!!! A great night was had by all. The venue, Bourne Hall, was fantastic, the catering was very, very good and what can I say about the DJ for the evening!!!!! HAPPY BIRTDAY CHRIS...I will post Pics in the New Year.

NOVEMBER 2011

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Filomena, Maria, Kathleen, John

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Janice no 3 (£30), Sonia no 44 (£32), Rosemary no 6 (£49)

EVENTS:
5th NOVEMBER: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.
Many thanks for all those that came...we had a good turn out even though it was Bonfire Night....again thanks for supporting Peter and myself.

LINEDANCE WEEKEND BRACKLESHAM BAY: What a CRACKING weekend we all had, especially Pat, who decided to fall down the stairs, the day after her birthday (she stills says she wasn't drunk!), and break her ankle. Joking aside we all wish her a speedy recovery (especially me as she is getting quite heavy pushing round in a wheelchair). The acts were superb...Calico stood in at the last minute as Natalie was ill we also had Bobby D Sawyer and Livewire. 2012 LINEDANCE WEEKEND BREAKS are filling up fast...have a look at the 2012 Linedance weekend page for more details.

Bracklesham Bay 2012


OCTOBER 2011

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Val, Penny, Rose, Pat L, Julie, Pat H, Sheila J

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Eileen no 11 (£32), Sylvia no 30 (£28), Brenda no 14 (£5), Val no 20 £33), Jill no 27 (£32)

EVENTS:
8th OCTOBER: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

LINEDANCE WEEKEND BOURNEMOUTH: We all had a brilliant weekend...we couldn't have asked for more...fantastic weather, great venue, excellant acts, Natalie and Rancher, and of course me (I was DJ'ing and instructing for the IOW Tours Linedance Weekend...see 2012 Linedance weekend breaks if you would like to join us next year). Also mustn't forget to thank all the linedancers that came including my lot...without you guys making these weekends possible I wouldn't be able to do what I love doing. No mishaps except Pat's case got left behind at the Hotel...oops!!!! Some of the photo's from the weekend are below...can you see yourself? More on the 'Picture Gallery' Page.

IOW Tours Bournenmouth weekend 2011


SEPTEMBER 2011

Cast and crew from Rhinestone Mondays visit to HotShots.

GOOD NEWS: HALL CONFIRMED...WE CAN USE PELHAM SCHOOL HALL ON THE OCCASSIONS THAT WE CANNOT MEET AT THE IRISH CLUB ON WEDNESDAYS DUE TO THE DARTS SEASON (9 IN TOTAL)...SEE 'WHERE TO DANCE' PAGE FOR DATES...NEXT ONE IS 28TH SEPT...BAD NEWS IS WE CAN ONLY USE IT FROM 8PM TILL 10PM...BUT BEGGERS CAN'T BE CHOOSERS BEST TO HAVE SOMEWHERE TO DANCE THAN NOWHERE.

CLASS CLOSURE: FRI 30th SEPT: The Irish Club...No class as we are off to Bournemouth for a linedance weekend. Coach pick up from the club.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Frances, Kathy H, Debbie W, Les, Jane, Peter (Sundowners)

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Brenda J no 35 (£49), Jackie no 37 (£13), Kathy H no 10 (£35), Janice no 43 (£42)

EVENTS:
3RD SEPTEMBER: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

A BIG THANK YOU to Pat who looked after all the classes whilst I was on holiday.

A BIG BIRTHDAY THANK YOU to everyone for all my cards and prezzies...especially the Links Charms and the Radley Wash Bag (just don't know how you knew about my wash bag scenario!!!).

Wishing a speedy recovery to Brenda who recently had a hip replacement. We hope to see her back on the dance floor in the not so distant future.

NEW CLASS: I have been asked to start a linedance class at another branch of the British Legion in Worcester Park on the 2nd Thursday of every month. So if you know of any one who would like a fun night out learning easy fun dances...then tell them to come along. If you are not a member of the Legion you need to sign in on the door and pay 50p. The next session is Thursday 8th Oct from 8pm to 10pm'ish...price is £3.50 (cheap as chips)...Worcester Park British Legion, Central Rd, Worcester Park, KT4 8EG. Drinks must be purchased from the bar.

Kelly has sent her regards to all the wednesday evening dancers...she hasn't forgotten us...she has been busy settling into her new job and hopes to be back in the next couple of weeks.

SCOLA Display


AUGUST 2011

CLASS CLOSURES:
St Marys Church Hall: Closed for the whole of August...back in September.
St James Church Hall: Mon 15th August - We can't have the hall.
THE IRISH CLUB: Friday morning 26th August - We can't have the hall.
BANK HOLIDAY Monday 29th August: St James and the the Sunray.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Nan B, Isabella, Marion S, Judy B, Kathy D, Judi O, Denise, Jacqui S, Katie, Ann B

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Margaret W no 19 (£32), Eileen no 45 (£26), Hazel no 37 (£31), Warren no 42 (£32)

EVENTS:
Linedance events at the Sunray not only give you the opportunity of dancing the dances you have been learning, both old and new, and socialising with other like minded linedancers it also helps keep the Sunray running because without the revenue from events like these and hall hire there would not be a Sunray Community Centre (they get no funding from the council). So please come and support these events...just think no Sunray...no venue.
20th AUGUST: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

Natalie was playing live at the Sunray (30th July), she was superb as usual. Playing a mix of dances, old and new...from beginner to intermediate. If you missed her then make a date to see Alan Gregory, he is at the Sunray in November, see sat night socials page.


JULY 2011

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Linda, Rose M, Pauline M, Gladys, Blanche, Marion R

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Penny no 1 (£46), Sylvia no 30 (£49), Janice no 4 (£35), Chris M no 48 (£42)

EVENTS:
These linedance events at the Sunray not only give you the opportunity of dancing the dances you have been learning, both old and new, and socialising with other like minded linedancers it also helps keep the Sunray running because without the revenue from events like these and the hall hire there would not be a Sunray Community Assocn (they get no funding from the council). So please come and support these events...just think no Sunray...no venue.
9th JULY: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.
31st JULY: Natalie will be appearing at the Sunray...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

LINEDANCE WEEKENDS 2012: I am hosting 3 Linedance weekends for the IOW tours in 2012: The County Hotel at Skegness, live acts Natalie & Nancy Ann Lee, The Grosvenor Hotel at Torquay, live acts Lass vegas & Billy Curtis, The Bournemouth Intl Hotel, live acts Bobby Sawyer & Natalie. See Linedance weekends 2012 page for full details.

Booking now...these weekends will be for all whether you are a seasoned dancer or not...so come and give it a go...you will be surprised at how much fun you will have.

Photos of linedance charity event at the crooked Billet in Wimbledon


JUNE 2011

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Lesley, Brenda R, Maggie, Heather, Emma, Frances C, David L, Monica

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Pat no 21 (£49), Dave no 26 (£21), Margaret W no 19 (£49), Barbara R no 30 (£49)

EVENTS:
25th JUNE: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

LINEDANCE WEEKENDS 2012: I am hosting some Linedance weekends for the IOW tours in 2012 at the County Hotel at Skegness...Grosvenor Hotel at Torquay...Bournemouth Intl Hotel. More details will be on the 2012 Linedance weekends page by mid June.
There are a few spaces left for HotShots & Sundowners 2012 Linedance weekend at the Trouville...once they have gone they have gone....so don't leave it too long before you book.


MAY 2011

Deepest sympathy to Pat, who's mum passed away last night (12th May). Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Brenda M, Clare, Diane B, Sally, Vanessa, Doug

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Dave no 1 (£24), Linda Hargrave no 9 (£49), Marion no 44 (£19), Gladys no 4 (£35), Janice no 31 (£43)

EVENTS:
7th MAY: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.
14th MAY: LIVE ACT - THE THRILLBILLIES are appearing at the Sunray...if you haven't seen them before then come along...you won't be disappointed...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.
20th - 23rd MAY: LINEDANCE WEEKEND at the Trouville on the IOW. I am hosting this event for IOW tours there are a couple of spaces still available.

A great time was had by all...the live acts were brilliant...Natalie was excellent as usual and if you haven't seen Richard Palmer then I suggest you do. Some candid shots below for more snaps see 'Pictures Gallery' page.

HOT OFF THE PRESS: I am hosting some Linedance weekends for the IOW tours in 2012 at the County Hotel, Skegness...Grosvenor Hotel, Torquay...Bournemouth Intl Hotel. More details are on the 2012 Linedance weekends page.


Photo's from IOW Tours Trouvile weekend 2012

Di's new grandson Dexter with big brother Zachery.


APRIL 2011


WISHING YOU ALL A GREAT EASTER...DON'T EAT TOO MANY CHOCCIE EGGS!!!

AND YET ANOTHER NAPPY EVENT: Congratulations to Di G. Her second grandson was born on 6th April, and has been named Dexter. Mum and baby doing well,

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Gwen, Gloria, Julia, Val H, Jean W

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Christine S no 45 (£49), Brenda J no 15 (£43), Kayleigh no 42 (£44), Sue no 3 (£31), Janice (yes me) no 21 (£9)

EVENTS:
2nd April: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

A great time was had by all on our linedance weekend to the IOW. We had Plain Loco on the friday evening and Natalie saturday evening both acts were GREAT to both watch and dance too. Michelle Risley taught 4 dances on the saturday morning and Peter and myself taught on the Sunday morning. We couldn't have had a better time, it was perfect we had the sun great live acts and even if I do say so myself the teaching was pretty good as well!!! See pics below.
Booking for 2012...places going fast...ONLY 12 SPACES LEFT...once places have gone they have gone so get your deposits in soon to secure your place...see 2012 Linedance Weekends page for more information.

Snaps from our 2011 linedance weekend


MARCH 2011

CLASS CLOSURE: No class on friday 25th March at the Irish Club due to HotShots & Sundowners Linedance Weekend on the IOW.

BACK TO NORMAL: Just this minute hotfooted it back from Vegas...ALL CLASSES BACK TO NORMAL FROM WED 2nd MARCH...Pat and I had a GREAT time...flew over the Grand Canyon in a helicopter...we choose the only day that it rained but hey it was still an AWESOME sight to see....we landed had champagne and a picnic...but was it cold!!! Got back to the Strip and the sun had come out. We also went to see the show Cirque de Soleliel Mystere...it was brilliant, you must go and see it. The hotels are out of this world, it's like being in a grown up 'Disneyland'...we had a bit of a flutter on the slots (didn't win we have both come back)...the only winner is the machines and the casino's...see below for pics.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Barbara P, Teresa, Janet, Jean F, Marjorie, Margaret, Rene

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Dave no 49 (£26), Pat (yes the old dear herself) no 21 (and that isn't her age) (£49), Carol no 34 (£49), Hazel no 38 (£23), Dave no 47 (£27)

EVENTS:
5th MARCH: HotShots & Sundowners Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.
25th-27th MARCH: HotShots & Sundowners Linedance Weekend at the Trouville Hotel, IOW.

Pics from Vegas 2011


FEBRUARY 2011

CLASS CLOSURES:
Feb 23rd: St Marys Church Hall (Wed)
Feb 25th: The Irish Club (Friday)
Feb 28th: St James Church Hall (Monday)
Mar 1st: The Hook Centre (Tuesday)
Mar 1st: St Helier Community Assocn (Tuesday)

Peter will be taking the Monday evening session (28th Feb) at the Sunray.

EXTRA SESSION: Due to popular demand there is another beginners session at The Hook Centre (see where to linedance page for more details)...10am to 11am or 11.15 to 12.15...£4 for one session or stay for both £5.50.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Margaret C, Jackie H, Joyce S, Warren, Zann, Doris, Dave,

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Marion no 44 (£29), Katie no 29 (£37), Shirley no 49 (£33), Eilene no 33 £10

EVENTS:
5th FEBRUARY: HotShots & Sundowners Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

NEW BEGINNERS CLASS: The new beginners class that started in January at The Hook Centre, Chessington is going really well...we are brimming at the rafters. It is great seeing so many wanting to learn line dancing...so to make it even more enjoyable and to ease the overcrowding from the 8th Feb there will be two beginner sessions...10am to 11am and from 11.15 to 12.15.

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HotShots & SUNDOWNERS TROUVILLE HOTEL LINEDANCE WEEKEND: Thank you all for paying the balance so quickly...there are a couple of twin rooms still available if anyone is now wishing that they were coming with us...so get in first. Open to everyone regardless of whether you dance with us or not.


JANUARY 2011...HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL

CHANGE OF VENUE: Don't forget Wednesday evening class is now going to be held at the Irish Club in Wimbledon...see where to dance page.
PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT HAVE THE IRISH CLUB ON THE 26th JAN (hall already pre booked for that date) SO WE WILL BE AT PELHAM SCHOOL AT THE SLIGHTLY LATER START TIME OF 6.40.

Just added a new page to the website...Beginners Guide to Linedancing...giving tips and info plus dance etiquette...have a browse. Sorry to Chris, Brenda and Frances...I just couldn't resist the caption.


BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Eileen L, Diane G, Brenda J, Thelma, Eileen S (90 years young), Joan

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Denise no 6 (£30), Brenda no 37 (£35), Dave no 25 £35, Kayleigh no 15 (£42)

EVENTS:
8th JANUARY: HotShots & Sundowners Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.
22nd JANUARY: LIVEWIRE...linedance duo appearing at the Sunray...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details...if you haven't seen them before then come along they are brilliant...they sing both old and new linedance songs also your requests...book a table now!!!

PRICE INCREASE: There will be a slight increase of 20p for three of the classes....sorry.

On a sad note...condolances to Teresa, whose husband passed away over the Christmas period...we are all thinking of you.

LOCKED OUT: Locked out of the hall and nowhere else to dance...turned up at my hall tuesday night...building open...hall door locked...one other group in the building having a committee meeting...to be informed that the caretaker has said that the "linedancers are not coming in tonight" (don't know where he got that from)..caretaker not answering his phone. Still that didn't stop us...we danced in the corridor...plugged equipment into the electric sockets in the small kitchenette and off we went...dancing very quietly (so as not to disturb the committee meeting)...the corridor isn't very wide and it is a funny shape but we had 'fun'.

90th BIRTHDAY: My mum is 90 years young on monday (she still comes to three of my classes)...my sister, brother and myself held a surprise birthday party for her on friday evening...in her words she said that she felt like "royalty" and in my words she was totally "gobsmacked" by it all. Everyone had a great time and my mum was thrilled to bits and can't get over the fact that all her friends from the different clubs she belongs to were there along with family. This cheered her up as she had an accident last monday...4 days before the party and was feeling very sorry for herself...but with a lot of foundation and the miracle the dentist performed...all turned out well in the end and a GREAT time was had by all.

LIVEWIRE: If you haven't seen this duo perform then you must make it a must for 2011...they are a boy/girl linedance duo who sing a mixture of both old and new songs and your requests. They were brilliant at the Sunray last saturday, every one had a fantastic time regardless of whether they were dancers or non dancers.


DECEMBER 2010

CHRISTMAS CLASS CLOSURES: NO CLASSES FROM TUESDAY 21st DECEMBER...ALL CLASSES START AGAIN TUESDAY 4th JANUARY 2011.
THERE WILL BE LINEDANCING ON MON 27th DEC & MON 3rd JAN AT THE SUNRAY, TOLWORTH 7.30 TO 10.30pm ALSO THURS 30th DEC AT THE SURBITON BRITISH LEGION...COME AND JOIN US.

CHANGE OF VENUE: FROM WED 5th JANUARY THE WEDNESDAY EVENING CLASS WILL BE HELD AT THE IRISH CLUB, HARTFIELD RD, WIMBLEDON.


MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all...thank you for all my presents...smellies, wine, chocies, gift vouchers and flowers. I hope you surivived Christmas sane and intact and haven't taken a tumble in the snow or been ill...I have been fighting a throaty chesty bug since tuesday before Christmas...don't know who's winning at the moment...sometimes me and somethimes the 'bug'. Still not to worry nothing will keep me down for too long. See you on the dance floor soon...Janicexxx

CHRISTMAS SOCIAL: A GREAT BIG 'THANK YOU' to the six hardy linedancers that managed to trundle their way through the snow and ice to our Christmas Social...the snowy six were Chris, Frances, Jean W, Lin, Little Pauline and Val. We had a very intimate social with lots of dancing and nibbles. If you haven't been to one of our socials then do come and give it a try for 2011...we are a very friendly bunch of dancers...all dances played are from your requests.

Six turned up for Monday's linedancing at the Sunray, in the snowstorm. What a hardy bunch some of us are...Brenda, Chris, Judy, Marion, Pauline and Zan. Lets hope that the snow lets up a bit over the weekend...see you all there after Christmas on the 27th to dance away those 'Christmas blues'.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Shirley, Christine, Denise T, Pauline L, Kayleigh

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Chris no 48 (£18), Eilene no 41 (£23)

EVENTS:
18th DECEMBER: HotShots & Sundowners CHRISTMAS Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

Pictures from USA trip

Just got back from America...if you think it's cold here you don't know cold...cold is where it hurts your whole head...and I really do mean hurts...we made it walking (about 5 minutes) to Denny's Diner but had to get a cab back...temperature was minus 20 fahreinheit. Hope you like the pics...top left to right: Pat and myself outside the Mall of America at some unearthly hour in the morning...the three of us (the blonde one is my sister) standing by the giant Christmas tree in the MOA...visiting Father Christmas at Walmart (we were actually singled out by him...just happened to be minding our own business walking by...then he realised we were British...we had a nice long chat and told him what we wanted for Christmas...unfortunately he said he couldn't give us it....we're all a bit upset now....thought he could perform miracles!!!). Bottom left to right: Outside our motel...can you read the sign on the door?...trying to pack our cases...the theme park inside the MOA.

NOVEMBER 2010

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I said "step touch, step kick......" to my wednesday evening dancers...you had to have been there to appreciate this!!!

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Filomena, Maria, Kathleen, John

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Denise no 6 (£25), Chris no 36 (£8), Margaret no 8 (£49), Brenda no 37 (£32)

EVENTS:
13th NOVEMBER: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

I was sad to hear that, Nan, one of my wednesday afternoon dancers had passed away after a short illness. All the class send kind thoughts to her close family and friends.

OCTOBER 2010

As you know I went to Portugal to take part in 'The Golden Age Festival' with a fitness display team that I am part of....we are a national display team that take part in various events...recently appearing at the Royal Albert Hall (three times this year). I don't very often 'blow my own trumpet' but I thought you might like to see the letter we received from the Gymnastics Federation of Portugal who were the the organisers of the Portugal Festival and the video footage of the team in action.

"Thank you for actively making part of the 2010 Golden Age Gym Festival held in Portimao from October 3rd to 8th 2010.

We have registered with delight your Group presence and was without doubt one of the top exhibitions in this Festival. Thank you!

Your work together with the other 67 Festival participant groups has resulted in a positive contribution for the development of the “+50 gymnast” framework within our borders and we strongly believe that it will surely cause some impact in many other National Federations – specially in their perspective of the active aging trough gymnastics.

Having said this and taking into account that in the last days we have been experiencing some technical problems (in our web servers) that have prevented us from delivering in due time some post event information and “Thank You” notes and since these problems were solved today we would like to send you now the link for the clip that we have uploaded in the Golden Age official website concerning the Gala performance of the Medau Movement group.

Just click on the following link and you will be able to access to our video done under budget constraints but aimed to give an “youtube” glimpse of this evening unique scent and spectacle.

Link vídeo: see below for video link

Thanking you for your presence and warm friendship, hoping to meet you in a near future.

Best regards,
Gymnastics Federation of Portugal
Media Officer
Nuno Cabrita"

Video footage at the Gala Performance...can you spot me!!!

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Val, Penny, Rose, Pat L, Julie, Pat H, Sheila J

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Margaret W no 8 (£27), Jackie no 26 (£37), Jackie (yes...Jackie again) no 32 (£31), Kayleigh no 11 (£14)

EVENTS:
9th OCTOBER: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

A BIG 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' to Pat (back Pat)...I suppose every birthday is BIG when you reach a ripe age!!!Only joking.

SEPTEMBER 2010

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Frances, Les, Jane, Peter (Sundowners)


BONUS BALL WINNERS: Denise no 6 (£44), Val no 19 (£49), Pat no 5 (21), Kathy H no 14 (£31)

EVENTS:
11th SEPTEMBER: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

Best wishes and a speedy recovery to Pauline, one of our Monday evening linedancers.

I really must find myself a 'proper' job again...only been redundant a few days...I'm clearing out cupboards and drawers and finding those little things that you put away in a safe place then can never find again...well I'm finding all of mine!!!...still the novelty will wear off soon.

AUGUST 2010

A big THANK YOU to everybody for all my birthday cards, flowers, choccies and gift cards. I had a very poignant birthday as I, along with a group of friends/colleagues from 'my proper job' were made redundant and yesterday (on my birthday' we had a farewell party...it was very sad after being there for 29 years. I couldn't get into the swing of my birthday so I opened my cards this afternoon....again thank you...some where very cheeky and they did make me laugh.

AND YET ANOTHER NAPPY EVENT: Congratulations to Jean W. Her daughter Ashley gave birth to her first child on 8th August. He is a beautiful baby boy, and they have named him Jack David...see pics below of baby Jack with granny Jean. Congrats to Ashley and Jez.

Pics of Baby Jack with Granny Jean.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Nan B, Isabella, Marion S, Judy B, Kathy D, Judi O, Denise, Jacqui S, Katie

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Kathy H no 16 (£23), Pat no 21 (£17) Kathy D no 45 (£21), Dave no 1 (£23), Dave (yes, Dave again) no 27 (£39)

EVENTS:
14th AUGUST: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

Annabell's flower display and some of the monday class

There was a church 'Fiesta'/bar-b-que at St James at the end of July and the church was decorated with floral arrangements depicting the various groups that use the hall. Annabell, one of our monday linedancers, is a dab hand at floral displays etc and did an arrangement called 'Linedancing' (as you can see in the picture above all the flowers and stems are in a straight line...just as we are when we dance!!!.

JULY 2010

A POIGNANT THOUGHT: Live life to the full, don't moan about things little or small as life is too short. This isn't a practice we are only here once...so please LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH...just found out that one of my linedancing ladies has just been diagnosed with a brain tumour.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Rose, Pauline M, Gladys, Blanche, Marion

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Kathy no 22 (£49), Kathy D no 16 (£41), Hazel no 27 (£43)

EVENTS:
17th JULY: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.
23rd JULY: Alan Gregory is at the Long Ditton Branch of the British Legion...doors open 7.30...contact me for more details.

A big 'THANK YOU' to those of you that gave up your saturday afternoon to give a display of linedancing at Sutton Court Care Home's Garden Party/Barbeque. It was a great success, Melinda who organised the day, has emailed and said "thank you so much for coming down today, It was a great turnout and everyone loved your dancing. I think it was the highlight of the day..." so well done to you all.
I think 3 have already pre-booked their places at the home!!!

Sutton Court Care Home

JUNE 2010

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Brenda R, Maggie, Heather, Emma, Frances C

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Denise no 1 (£30), Pat no 30 (£29), Barbara no 16 (£31), Eileen no 30 (£30)

EVENTS:
18th JUNE: Plain Loco live at the Long Ditton Branch of the British Legion...8pm.
19th JUNE: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

It was good to see Doug, who is recovering from his hip replacement, he popped in to bring cakes as it was his birthday...HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Here's hoping that he will soon be joining us all on the dance floor again.
HIP HIP HOORAY......Doug is back dancing again....grief it's noisy....but I wouldn't have it any other way!!!

ANOTHER NAPPY EVENT: Congrats to Brenda who became a granny last week. Her daughter, Chloe, had a little girl they have named her Lilly Isabel.


MAY 2010

HAVE A GREAT BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Brenda M, Diane, Sally, Vanessa, Doug

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Kayleigh no 10 (£22), Margaret no 16 (£18), Marion no 44 (£38), Pat no 21 (£31)

EVENTS:
15th May: Alan Gregory live at the Sunray...SOLD OUT.
22nd May: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

TROUVILLE LINEDANCE WEEKEND 2011: Book now...places going fast...only 20 spaces left...see linedance weekends 2011 page for more details.

CONGRATULATIONS TO EMMA who gave birth to a baby girl on Friday 14th May....pictures of Baby Beth with mum below.

Baby Beth and mum Emma

APRIL 2010

Don't forget Linedancing at the Surbiton British Legion this month is on thursday 1st, 15th and 29th April.

WISHING YOU ALL A GREAT EASTER...DON'T EAT TOO MANY CHOCCIE EGGS!!!

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Gwen, Gloria, Val H, Jean W

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Dave £21 (no 49), Joan £11 (no 27), Liz £49 (no 30), Eileen no 34 (£39)

EVENTS:
10th April: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

A great time was had by all on our linedance weekend to the IOW. Alan Gregory was on top form, don't forget he is live at the Sunray on 15th May and 23rd Oct 2010, also appearing was 4 Card Trick with front man Glenn Rogers. There was plenty of variety to keep everyone happy...good food, fine weather, brilliant teaching, great acts, fancy dress (loved the drag Queens) and a raffle in aid of Spina Bifida...total raised for the raffle was £336. More photos to follow.

Booking for 2011...places going fast...over 100 have already rebooked and paid deposits...once places have gone they have gone so get your deposits in soon to secure your place...see 2011 Linedance Weekends page for more information.

Photos from the IOW linedance weekend

MARCH 2010

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Barbara, Janet, Jean F, Marjorie, Margaret, Rene

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Molly £49 (no 23), Eilene £42 (no 46), Margaret £28 (no 41), Eileen £29 (no 13)

EVENTS:
6th March: Plain Loco Live at the Sunray - only a few spaces left...contact Peter for details 07885 543886.
20th March: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.
26th to 28th March: Club linedance weekend with the Sundowners at the Trouville, IOW. Might be a couple of spaces still available...contact for details...all are welcome regardless of where you dance.

PLAIN LOCO at the Sunray: It was a brilliant evening...full house...dancers from Sundowners, Hotshots and elsewhere...Plain Loco were on top form as usual...a full floor for all the evening dancing to both new and old dances...they will be one of the acts appearing at our next linedance weekend away in 2011 along with Natalie and guest choreographer Michelle Risley from Peace train.

DOUG: Doug had his hip replacement op last friday and is OK...it's going to be quiet till he is back on the scene...make the most of it!!!!!!!!!!! Joking aside...everyone sends best wishes and a quick and speedy recovery. Doug update: Doug is out of hospital (they couldn't 'stand' his quips any more) and doing well.

Welcome Back: It's nice to see Nan back on the dance floor after her recent foot operation.

FEBRUARY 2010

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Joyce S, Zann, Doris, Dave

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Dave £29 (no 31), Margaret £28 (no 3), Joan £34 (no 19)

EVENTS:
6th Feb: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

NEW CLASS - SURBITON BRITISH LEGION: first class went really well....lots turned up for the beginners session then stayed for the rest of the session where I played from the dancers requests...a mixture of old and new dances...as none new 'Chica Boom' I taught that...they also wanted to revisit 'Wave On Wave'...a great time was had by all...just a reminder if you are coming you must purchase all drinks from the bar.

NAPPY EVENTS: Congratulations to Emma who is expecting her first in the summer. I'm also granny again my daughter gave birth on the 31st to a little girl weighing in at 7lb 8ozs...yet to be named but known as 'piglet'...UPDATE: now named Lilly Nicolle but will always be known as 'piglet'...poor child!!!

***There are a few spaces left for our joint linedance weekend (Sundowners and HotShots) at the end of March at the Trouville on the IOW due to a couple of cancellations - open to everyone. Look on our weekends away page for more details.***

My granddaughter Lilly Nicolle

Marions Grandson Dexter

HANDY HINT: Have you smelly dance trainers? If the answer is yes try the following...sprinkle bi carb of soda inside the trainers leave for 24 hours...hoover them out and repeat the process then spray the insides with fabreeze...this should get rid of the smell.

JANUARY 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone and thank you for all my lovely prezzies. Classes start again Monday 4th January...all trying to shift some of those xmas pounds!!!

Be extra careful out there in all the snow and ice.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Nan E, Diane G, Brenda J, Thelma, Eileen, Joan

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Alison £25 (no 23), Valerie...thur eve £19 (no 25), Eileen £27 (no 43), Valarie (again) £39 (no 22)

EVENTS:
9th Jan: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

NAPPY EVENTS: Congratulations to two new dancing grannies. Over the weekend Marion become Granny again to a baby boy, Dexter, weighing in at a whopping 8lb 8ozs and to Linda a baby girl, weighing a dainty 5lb 8ozs.

Went shopping to the big Tesco's at New Malden...minding my own business...as one does...and you wouldn't guess who I bumped into???...Betty and Kenny (all the way from Scotland) and no they were not doing there weekly shop!!! Down for a few days to do some DIY for their daughter...but they are going to have a late start on friday so they can come to class.

Which reminds me I have just been contacted to say that we have to finish at midday as there is a funeral and they are having the wake at the Irish Club...so just one price for the session £3.50.

DECEMBER 2009

WISHING YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS...CLASSES START ON MONDAY 4TH JANUARY 2010...SEE YOU ALL THEN.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Shirley, Christine, Pauline

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Eileen £13 (no 12), Shirley £30 (no 49)

EVENTS:
5th Dec: Blanche & Pauline have their Christmas Linedance Social at the United Reform Church, New Malden High St...all are welcome...contact Blanche on 020 8942 7616 for more details.
19th Dec: HotShots & Sundowners CHRISTMAS Dance Night...all are welcome...see Saturday Night Socials page for more details.

CHRISTMAS CHARITY RAFFLE IN AID OF THE SHOOTING STAR CHILDRENS HOSPICE: We raised £93...combined total ticket sales was £222...the hamper was won by one of Peters linedancers...WELL DONE AND A BIG THANK YOU.

Just returned from a shopping trip to America with my sister and Pat...at the moment I'm all shopped out...got some great bargains...on the first day we woke up at 3am and was shopping from 5am...yes in the middle of the night...we also make good plumbers...don't ask!!!!!!!!!!

NOVEMBER 2009

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Kathleen, Maria, John

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Shirley £36 (no 49), Pauline £20 (no 5), Katie £33 (no 29), Brenda £42 (no 35), Marion £22 (no 44)

EVENTS:
6th to 9th: IOW Tours Linedance Weekend at the Ocean View Hotel IOW.
14th Nov: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray.
21st Nov: Cabaret Evening at the Sunray featuring James Brandon and vocal duo Venus...contact Peter for details of this event...see contacts page.

LINEDANCE WEEKEND OCEAN VIEW HOTEL - SHANKLIN NOVEMBER 2009

OCTOBER 2009

Weymouth 2009 Linedance Weekend at the Riviera

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Val, Penny, Rose, Pat (is it a special one!!!), Julie

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Sue £31 (no 5), Val £31 (no 20), Pat (yes the birthday girl) £30 (no 20)

EVENTS:
2nd to 5th Oct: IOW Tours Linedance Weekend at the Riviera in Weymouth.
10th Oct: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray.

BIRTHDAY MESSAGE FROM PAT: I have just had a great birthday. Thank you all for making it so "special" on my 'special birthday' A BIG THANK YOU to all who contributed towards my beautiful earrings, flowers and chocolates, and of course for all the lovely cards and individual gifts and good wishes. I will always remember this day and the fun we had in the class. Thanks again HotShots, not forgetting our wonderful teacher, Janice.

Just returned from DJ'ing and hosting the Weymouth Weekend for the IOW Tours...hopefully all of you that went had a great time...feedback seemed that way...all I can say is that the DJ and instructor was 'simply the best' (I have to blow my own trumpet at times!!!) even though I was called 'brillo pad' by Pete from Texas Tornados - do you think it had something to do with my hair!!!!! and last but by no means least...my mother, who is 89, doing 'The Beast' with Pete...if you have a video of this please email it me. Watch out for the photo's!!! THANK YOU for all your lovely comments and your cards xxx

ARGOS UPDATE: No one was called back to appear in the TV ad...never mind FAME could be just round the next corner!!!

FAREWELL TO BEA: Bea, one of our longstanding dancers, has moved out of the area. All the friday morning dancers wish you well and hope you find the 'right' house for you...we hope to see you when you 'pop' back to visit friends and family.

SEPTEMBER 2009

Just returned from holiday in Ibiza...chilled out and all relaxed...and what am I now doing...looking for dances to teach in September...still no peace for the wicked and I must have been that in a previous life!!! Also a big THANK YOU to Pat for looking after the classes in my absence.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Frances, Les, Jane, Peter (Sundowners)

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Back Pat the Tag Lady £34 (no 21), Eilene £13 (no 39), Denise £39 (no 6), Joan £31 (no 27), Jackie £32 (no 8).

EVENTS:
5th Sept: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Linedance Social at the Sunray.
12th Sept: Alan Gregory live at the Sunray...Jive Dance and Linedancing...contact Peter on 07885 543886 to reserve your table at this event.

A speedy recovery to Jean and Jill and not forgetting Val who has just had her other hip replaced...hope to see you all back on the dance floor soon.

Marion's Birthday at Fanny's Farm

Natalie (from Calico) played at the Sunray on Saturday...it was a good evening with lots of dancing...good singing...entertaining banter...Natalie kept everyone up on the dance floor all evening...she included the classic floor fillers through to the more upto date dances with plenty in between.

Hopefuls for the Argos TV ad

AUGUST 2009

CALLING ALL WOULD BE FILM STARS!

We have been approached by a casting company for people to take part in the Argos catalogue Christmas advert. They will be coming to our Tuesday class on 18th August at 7pm to interview and photograph people interested. The shooting will take place between 14th-17th September for one day. If you are interested please contact Pat (see Contact Details)

A big thank you to all those who turned up to be interviewed. Watch this page to see if anyone gets picked !

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Marion S, Judy B, Kathy D, Denise, Jacqui S, Katie,

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Monica £34 (no 6), Barbara R £34 (no 49)

EVENTS:
8th August: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Social at the Sunray.
29th August: Natalie (from Calico) at the Sunray contact Peter on 07885 543886 to reserve a table.

AUGUST HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Bank Holiday - Monday 31st August ... closed


JULY 2009

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Rose, Pauline M, Gladys, Marion

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Eileen £25, Kayleigh £36, Brenda £24, Pat (St Marys) £37, Dave £32

EVENTS:
4th July: Club display at Christchurch School, Pine Gdns, Berrylands/Surbiton, KT5 8LJ
11th July: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Social at the Sunray.
12th July: Maggie Gallagher Linedance Workshop & Disco at The Concorde Club near Heathrow Airport - details and tickets contact - 020 8513 2000.

We have been invited to give a linedance display at Christchurch School...at their school fair/fete...on Sat 4th July at 12 o'clock...if you are interested in coming let me know.

A BIG THANK YOU to the 'DIRTY DOZEN' for giving up your saturday afternoon to support the club and give a linedance display...Christine, Doris, Frances, Gladys, Jane, Jean, Jean F, Kayleigh, Les, Marg, Pat...I know that makes eleven but with me it is twelve!!!!

I know it's really windy but talk about look what the wind has blown in (friday 17th)!!! Lesley who I haven't seen for about 5 years, is now back dancing, also Betty and Kenny from Scotland.

JUNE 2009

The Weymouth linedance weekend, 2nd to 5th Oct, that I am hosting for the IOW Tours has limited spaces....so book now if you are interested in coming.

Dance Wize event

Just after this picture was taken and we were finishing up after 3 1/2 hours the gazebo 'took off'...we were nearly decapitated!!!

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Tall Brenda, Maggie, Heather, Emma, Frances (Tuesday)

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Julie £49, Liz £31, Eileen £33, Sherry £35

EVENTS:
6th June: 'Dance Wize' at Glenthorne High School, Sutton Common Rd, Sutton, SM3 9PS 11am to 3.30pm.
13th June: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Social at the Sunray.

I have been asked to do a linedance family workshop on 6th June, from 11am to 3.30pm, at Glenthorne High School, Sutton Common Rd, SM3 9PS where you can 'come and try' linedancing or as they say 'dip in and out'...you are all welcome to come along. If enough of you are interested in supporting me at this event we can include some demo's throughout the day. The event is called 'Dance Wize'.






MAY 2009

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Little Brenda, Diane, Sally, Doug

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Pat (St Marys) £35, Sue £39, Back Pat £12, Brenda (Sunray) £27

EVENTS:
9th May: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Social at the Sunray.

Just returned from a brilliant Kate Sala linedance weekend in Holland. Also teaching were two of Hollands top instructors Ria Vos and Daan Geelen. It was a very small event, which was so friendly, with only 14 resident dancers for the whole weekend and about 30 to 40 day tickets. We were lucky enough to have included in our package personal guided tours. One to a little harbour village, Volendam, and the other was to Amsterdam where we went on a canal trip and had a tour through the red light district...which was quite an eye opener. When we got back Pat sat in the window of our hotel but she didn't have takers except for the frogs, which, at night they sounded like ducks quacking!!! The dancing was good as well...we learnt some good dances...there were dancers from England, Holland and Denmark.

It is great seeing Doug back on the floor again after so long ... keep it up Doug ... we have missed your heckling...I had forgotten how peaceful it was without you (only joking) I wouldn't have it any other way!!!

Best wishes goes to Nan who fell off a wall and broke both arms whilst gardening...what we want to know is why was she on the wall in the first place...did Nan think she could fly...was she away with the fairies!!!

APRIL 2009

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Anne, Val

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Julie £46, Back Pat £10, Dave £47

EVENTS:
4th April: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Social at the Sunray.
18th April: Alan Gregory at the Sunray. Reservations only. Contact Peter: 07885 543886.
24th to 27th April: Linedance weekend to the IOW.

CLUB LINEDANCE WEEKEND TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT...A great weekend was had by all...good food...good dancing...great live acts - Gemini and Calico...and even if I do say so myself great hosts and DJ's...also a big thanks to Peter who had done all the behind scenes stuff organising the coaches...hotel...groups etc...and for our sins we are doing it all again next year...if you are interested in coming contact Pat or Peter...pictures will follow...there were some funny people there!!!

Baby Isaac

MARCH 2009

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Barbara, Teresa, Janet, Jean, Marjorie

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Brenda £37, Chris £32, Pam £43, Hazel £15

EVENTS:
8th March: Peter Metelnick & Alison Biggs - Linedance Workshop & Disco at The Concorde Club near Heathrow Airport - details and tickets contact - 020 8513 2000.
14th March: HotShots & Sundowners Monthly Social at the Sunray.
27th to 29th March: Club weekend to the IOW.

Get well to Jill (wed morning) who is recovering from a DVT...hope to see you on the dance floor soon.

Don't forget 'P Bay' corner - now is the time to have a good sort out!!!

ANOTHER NAPPY EVENT...congratulations to Heather & Doug on being first time grandparents...the new arrival weighed in at 6lb 15ounces and the proud parents have called him Isaac...picture to follow.

If you like the dance Humandancer then have a look at this...courtesy of our Scottish dancers Betty and Kenny. You Tube Humandancer - killer reindeers!!!

Pat in wheelchair

FEBRUARY 2009

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Zann, Doris, Dave, Bea

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Brenda £32, Marion £25, Pat £24

MEDICAL CORNER: If you have soft corns between the toes to relieve pressure and rubbing then I can recomend 'ProFoot Softgel' multi-use gel padding with self adhesive backing that you cut to size they also do tubing which you can slip over the toe. I brought mine in Tesco's.

Baby Ruby

It was lovely to see Marion back in action again, looking so well. Also wishing a speedy recovery to Denise, who has fractured a bone in her foot and to Rose, who was bitten by a dog.

HOTSHOTS HAS A NEW BEGINNERS LINEDANCING CLASS - WHICH STARTED ON MONDAY 9TH FEBRUARY AT THE SUNRAY COMMUNITY CENTRE -SEE DETAILS ON 'WHERE TO DANCE' PAGE.

PETER (contact no: 07885 543886) FROM THE SUNDOWNERS, ALSO AT THE SUNRAY, HAS TWO NEW BEGINNERS SESSIONS ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY.

All snowed in

We are starting a 'Patbay' corner this month, PBay for short. If you have any items you would like to sell, bring them to the class with your name on, and how much you would like for them. Unlike 'Ebay' there will be no commission, you keep the full amount. Unfortunately, we are not able to store any unsold items, so you would need to take them home and bring them back again if you wish...Now is the time to have a good sort out and make a bit of money!!

JANUARY 2009

This is my first venture into website design...any comments gratefully received.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: Joan, Eileen, Brenda, Diane, Thelma

BONUS BALL WINNERS: Kathy £23, Pat £7, Eileen £27, Christine £35, Val (Keep Fit) £43

Happy New Year to all my dancers and a big thank you for your continuous support...and also not forgetting Pat AKA Back Pat the Tag Lady...where would I be without her!!!!!!

Wishing a speedy recovery to Marion, Anne and Angela....we hope to see you back on the dance floor soon. Also not forgetting Doug who has been out of action for a few months...lets hope we see you on the floor creating havoc and not giving me grief from the sidelines.....Good to see Ted back after his illness - we have missed his heckling!!!

It was also a nice shock last week to see Betty and Kenny, our Scottish dancers just turn up. They came down a day earlier so they could attend Hotshots friday morning class before they flew out to Gran Canaria on holiday...thats what you call dedicated linedancers.

A big thank you to Kim, who brought in spring rolls and Chinese cookies to celebrate Chinese New Year.

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