Lichfield Folk Festival 21st to 23rd June 2013 A weekend of dance and music in this lovely cathedral city. English Country dancing at its best!   Dances - Displays - Workshops - Morris Tours

Lichfield Folk Festival's base plus it's adjacent caravan site are located on Borrowcop Hill, which is one of three, which overlook this attractive cathedral city .The camp site itself is adjacent to the extensive playing fields of the old King Edward VI Grammar School. As such, it offers a near rural setting, within the city, on its south side, and faces towards the vale of the river Trent.

"Extending the weekend"

Want to make it an even longer weekend? On Thursday 20 June Colin Hume is calling at Stafford Club to the music of David Bradley. Just drop in... http://www.staffordfolkdanceclub.co.uk/.

On Monday 24th June , Madeleine Smith is calling at the Lichfield Folk Dance Club to music of Rod & Francis Stradling.

Just drop in :- entrance £1.50

There's plenty to see in Lichfield and Staffordshire: http://www.visitlichfield.co.uk/ plus Cannock Chase and Shugborough Hall too.

CALLERS & BANDS FOR 2013

Callers:-

Philippe Callens, David & Kathryn Wright, Madeleine Smith,
Mark Elvins, Colin Hume, Andrew Shaw.

Bands:-

Anita Anderson (USA) & Paul Hutchinson, Chris & Julie Dewhurst ,
Folkus Pocus, Pic 'n' Mix Contra Dance Band, Stradivarious,
The Night Before, Weston Country Dance Band.

Post Code of the Event is:

WS14 9DE

All dances and workshops have a caller to teach the dances.

 

Callaround

A chance to call or dance to new callers – see note below if you want to be on the list of callers. The caller’s workshop will offer you an unfamiliar dance to prepare (optional)

 

Music

There are 3 music sessions on Saturday* (2 workshops and a workshop band event) and similar on Sunday. Music for sessions will be available before the Festival - please visit the website for more details or call Gordon on 01785 662398. The second music session offers a chance for you to lead the band in a tune which you can discuss with Gordon. Impromptu music sessions may be held in KELC Seymour Suite/Activity room when not otherwise in use.

Suggestions

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Last years comments were very helpful!

Free Car Parking

This will be plenty of car-parking - please note that no car park barriers will come down during the Festival (except to secure the campsite at night), so you can use any of the car parks without fear of being stranded.

Future Festival Dates

20^th to 22^nd June 2014