Yeovil and South Somerset | St Michael's Scottish Country Dancing Club

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Happiness is Scottish Country Dancing

About Us

Jubilee Toast to the Queen June 2nd 2022

Platinum Jubilee Dance 2nd June 2022

We are a group of dancers in the Yeovil, South Somerset and Dorset area, who meet weekly and enjoy Scottish Country Dancing.

Dancing is an excellent exercise, and it always cheers you up- the dances are varied, and learning them exercises the brain as well as the body- the recent lockdowns have proved to all of us the value of exercising and meeting and interacting with people who share the sheer JOY of dancing.

We welcome new beginners, (come along and give it a try- your first two visits are FREE), local dancers and those on holiday in the area.

"Happiness is Scottish Country dancing" is so true

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We dance at the Davis Hall, West Camel, BA22 7QX on Thursday evenings 7.30 - 9.30pm.

The Hall has a large car park and a beautiful sprung floor perfect for dancing...

We meet every Thursday from 7.30-9.30pm from September 8th 2022 to December 15th then January 5th 2023 to June 29th 2023 Our AGM will be held on 11th May 2023

We also have two or three Social dances at Christmas, Spring and Summer

Platinum Jubilee Dance 2nd June 2022

Membership: £5 per annum: payable in September

Weekly fee £1.50 members ; £2 for visitors...and this includes a drink & biscuits. Your first visit is free

In Spring 2022 we danced to the music of Chris and Julie Dewhurst (below) and had a wonderful time.

Spring dance with Chris and Julie Dewhurst. April 2022 Photo by T& I Stokes

Weekly Meetings

Spring Dance 2022 Photo by T& I Stokes

Howell Hill Closures 2022

At present there is no access to the village from the A303 via Howell Hill. Currently you can come into the village via the other A303 exit. Subject to further road closures the options will be:
If travelling West on the A303(from London). Take the next left after the usual exit for West Camel. Follow this road through the village then turn left by the pub. Alternatively, Come off at Queen Camel roundabout and drive through Queen Camel before turning right at the mini roundabout.
If travelling East ( from Devon direction). Turn right off the A303 at the crossroads exit. This is before the Howell Hill exit. This is first right after the cafe and there is a crossroads sign. Alternatively come off at Podimore Roundabout and head through Podimore and Bridghampton villages. This does not affect anyone arriving from the A359 (Yeovil to Queen Camel Road)

Omicron Virus Update

The club advice is to take a lateral flow test only if you have symptoms.We will continue to keep the doors and windows open to allow plenty of ventilation - so please be prepared. Hand sanitising will also be available to keep us all safe

Our next meeting will now be after our summer break on Thursday September 8th 2022 at 7.30pm until 9.30pm This will be our first dance of our 40th Anniversary Year!

However we will have a Social dance on Saturday 20th August 2022.