Stonesfield Folk Dance
Folk Dancing in Oxfordshire
STONESFIELD 55th Folk Dance Weekend - Friday 11th June to Sunday 13th June 2027.
We warm up for the weekend on Wednesday 9th June 2027 when we have Trevor Monson calling with The Donkey House Band. This is at Stonesfield Village Hall from 8pm. Free admission for everyone booking our Folk Dance Weekend.
This year we have Brian Stanton and Victoria Yeomans calling and Dave Yeoman's Band as our musicians.
The cost for the full weekend is £80 per dancer ☆. For the use of the Playing Field from 10am Friday 6th to 10am Monday 9th June the cost is £25 per unit (Caravan, Mobile home or tent).
Friday & Saturday Evening Dance 7.30 to 10.30pm
Saturday & Sunday Workshops 10am start.
Sunday Tea Dance 2.30 to 4.30pm. Tea to follow.
We have local outside Caterers to provide us with delicious food on Saturday & Sunday. Please see separate Booking Form.
This is a popular event and places are in demand - early booking is advised.
You will find the booking form for tickets on our Home Page.
If you wish to speak to someone please phone Stewart Nicholls 01295-730271 or 07301046514
or if you prefer, email r.stewart.nicholls@gmail.com
☆ 2 for the price of 1 - any dancer with a partner who does not wish to dance may bring that partner without any charge. This excludes any food ordered. We have a quiet room available throughout the weekend.
Programme for the Weekend.
Friday 11th June 7.30pm to 10.30pm A mixed programme of Folk Dance. Brian Stanton & Victoria Yeomans calling.
Saturday 12th June 10am to 11.15am. Workshop: Victoria Yeomans
11.15am Coffee
11.45am to 1pm Workshop: Brian Stanton
1.15pm to 2.15pm Lunch
2.15pm to 3.30pm Workshop: Victoria Yeomans
3.30pm Tea
4pm to 5.15pm Workshop: Brian Stanton
5.45pm to 7.15pm Evening Meal
7.30pm to 10.30pm Evening Dance with Victoria Yeomans & Brian Stanton.
Sunday 13th June 10am to 11.15am- Workshop: Brian Stanton
11.15am Coffee
11.45am to 1pm- Workshop: Victoria Yeomans
1.15pm to 2.15pm Lunch
2.30pm to 4.30pm - Farewell Dance with Victoria Yeomans and Brian Stanton
4.30pm Tea with a selection of Scones.
NOTE FOR OUR CAMPERS - the Folk Dance Weekend is always a popular event with Folk Campers. Camping is on a spacious Playing Field adjacent to the Village Hall. Access is permitted at around 10am on Friday 11th June and is available for 3 nights leaving Monday 14th June by 10am and all this for £25.00 per unit! ASSISTANCE DOGS are welcome in the VILLAGE HALL & on the PLAYING FIELD if their owner keeps them on the lead when moving between camping area and Hall. We regret that other dogs are not permitted at the venue.
When any game is in progress it will not be possible to get vehicular access in either direction without the permission of the Captain.
The shower block beside the Hall will be available for Campers.
CATERING - Throughout the weekend the Club will provide Tea & Coffee at the appropriate break times.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments may be purchased from the adjacent Sports and Social Club which is generally open all day over the weekend.
We have the excellent EP Caterers for 2027 to supply sandwiches for Saturday lunchtime and a hot evening meal between 5.45pm & 7.15pm.
On Sunday they will supply a hot lunch between 1.15pm & 2.15pm. A Food Booking form is below and all food is to paid for in advance. The Caterers will provide for any dietary needs if the booking form is clearly annotated.
Below is the Food Booking Form for the 2027 Folk Dance Weekend,11th to 13th June. The total price of £45.00 covers the selection of sandwiches provided at Saturday lunchtime AND a hot evening meal on Saturday AND a hot meal at Sunday Lunchtime together with a selection of desserts; Tea & Scones on Sunday afternoon are also included. If you wish to book please complete the booking form.
Booking Form - please complete if food required -
Name.......................................................................Address
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Saturday
Sandwiches
Choose on the day from a choice of Tuna Mayonnaise with sweetcorn: cheese & homemade chutney: smoked salmon with cheese & cucumber: roast beef with horseradish, mayonnaise & lettuce.
PLEASE HELP YOURSELF TO THE QUANTITY YOU WOULD EXPECT TO FIND IN A SANDWICH PACKET FROM A GARAGE OR SUPERMARKET - THANK YOU
Fruit Bowl/Cake
Saturday Evening All meals freshly cooked on the day.
Beef Lasagne
Warm Veggie quiche
A selection of summer salads
Choice of desserts
Sunday Lunchtime
Chicken breast in creamy mixed mushroom & pancetta sauce
Potato topped lentil & Veggie cottage Pie
A selection of vegetables.
Choice of desserts
* menu may change
TOTAL @ £45 per person £....................
Those booked for the day on Saturday OR on Sunday may book food as appropriate; please enquire about prices.
Any special dietary requirements? ............................................................................................................................................................
Please make your cheques payable to Stonesfield Folk Dance Group and post to Stewart Nicholls . Please let us know if you pay online (Lloyds Bank, Leamington Spa Branch, Sorting Code 30-94-93. Account Number 00412557)
email - r.stewart.nicholls@gmail.com Address - Sun-Dial Cottage, Balscote, Banbury, Oxfordshire. OX15 6JJ
ACCOMMODATION: Here are some local B&Bs, in no specific order. In the box at the bottom of the list, I have included some reasonably-priced hotels etc. in nearby Woodstock.
| Crofters B&B 29 Oxford Hill, Witney OX28 3JU |
01993-778165 www.bedandbreakfastwitney.co.uk |
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| Potters Hill Farm, Leafield, Burford OX29 9QB |
01993-878018 www.pottershillfarm.co.uk |
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| Laurels B & B. 53 Burford Road, Witney OX28 6DR |
01993-702193 www.thelaurelsguesthouse.co.uk |
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| Middle Farm B & B, Taston, Charlbury OX7 3JL |
01608-811072 www.middlefarmtaston.co.uk |
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| Hawthorn House, 7 Burford Road, Witney OX28 6DR |
01993-772768 www.hawthornhousewitney.co.uk |
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| Banbury Hill Farm B&B / Caravan & Camping, We are pleased to recommend the facilities here. Charlbury, Oxon OX7 3JH |
08000 853474 www.gfwiddows.f9.co.uk |
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| Hamilton House B&B, 43 Hill Rise, Woodstock OX20 1AB |
01993-812206 www.hamiltonhousewoodstock.co.uk |
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| Gorselands Hall, Boddington Lane, North Leigh, Witney OX29 6PU |
01993-882292 www.gorselandshall.com |
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| The Town House, 15 High Street, Woodstock OX20 1TE |
01993-810843 www.woodstock-townhouse.com |
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| Green Close, Coombe OX29 8NS |
01993-891223 www.greenclose.net |
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