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Wales, here we come!

Posted on 19th July 2019 by sword

Last year, the Blaenavon Dance on the Mountain Festival invited us to cross the icy waters of the Severn and penetrate the spectacular valleys and mountains of South Wales to join them in a joyous day of dance. And what … Continue reading →

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Poor Timing Means We’ll Miss Eurovision

Posted on 18th May 2019 by sword

About a year ago, we were approached by someone who’d just watched us dancing at a ceilidh spot, and asked if we’d dance at her wedding. We said yes on the spot, of course. However, we neglected to check the … Continue reading →

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Northgate Rapper do well at DERT 2019, and announce the date of Bath Time

Posted on 11th April 2019 by sword

After literally hours of practice, the plucky Northgate Rapper throng teamed up with new kids on the block, Sulis Rapper, to take the South West Fun Bus up to the home of rapper. Newcastle. The event? DERT 2019. The foolhardy … Continue reading →

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Bristol Crawl tonight!

Posted on 8th March 2019 by sword

We’ve been a bit quiet lately, but that’s because we’ve been putting a lot of effort into our pool playing practise in our new home pub. Indeed, we’ve been so very busy that we forgot to tell you that we’re … Continue reading →

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We have a new home!

Posted on 18th January 2019 by sword

We have a new home, and it really is a proper, local boozer! It is the Devonshire Arms on Wellsway in Bath, and it has an excellent floor, decent beer and very friendly staff. The only issue we have is … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on 24th December 2018 by sword

Merry Christmas! We’re taking a little break to eat mince pies, watch Die Hard and generally enjoy the hell out of Yuletime. See you in the new year!

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Mabel Day today: Oxford, lock up your lighbulbs

Posted on 2nd December 2018 by sword

This is just a very quick update because we’re getting ready for our yearly trip to Oxford for the amazing Mabel Day. This year will be different though: we have been practising hard. Not the dances, oh no, but by … Continue reading →

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Bath Time 2018 – it’s here!

Posted on 27th October 2018 by sword

Finally, it’s here! Bath Time 2018 kick off today in The Bell at noon, before heading out into a plethora of perfect pubs this afternoon. Come along, gasp in amazement at the flashing blades of death and splattering blood, and buy … Continue reading →

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Bath Time – “Final” plan revealed! And it’s tomorrow!

Posted on 26th October 2018 by sword

  Oh, how very exciting: Bath Time is tomorrow, and here is the “final” map showing the crawls! And more than that, we’re even giving you a list of who is dancing where. We’re spoiling you, you know that right? … Continue reading →

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Bath Time 2018 – The countdown continues!

Posted on 25th October 2018 by sword

Bath Time 2018 is nearly upon us, with just two days to go until six teams come up to three hundred miles to dance in eleven pubs over seven hours. The countdown continues! And that gives us the chance to … Continue reading →

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