Dear Friends
BIG NATIONAL CEILIDH : 18 October
2008
supported by FolkArtsEngland, EFDSS and Foundry
Media
The Big National Ceilidh is now just six months away.
Over 30 events are already registered – stretching from Somerset to Scotland
and Scarborough to West Wales, but some areas are not particularly well
represented, and it would be great if we could double or even treble that
number – or get up to the hundred, even!
Please would you help by
either:
- Forwarding this
message to any ceilidh bands, ceilidh dance fans, venues or others who might
want to organise a ceilidh on that night;
- or Sending us
email addresses or contact lists for any bands etc. in your
region;
- or Simply
encouraging any likely participants to sign up for an event
now.
This is a great chance for us to make a national
impact and raise the profile of our Traditional Music and Dancing. Please do
give a few minutes of your time to help it grow!
The Big National Ceilidh is a night when, in cities,
towns and villages all over the country, thousands of people will
simultaneously be dancing to the music of live
bands.
The night is 18 October
2008.
Each event will be locally organised and distinctive,
but two main elements will bind them together:
· the proceeds from all the events will be given to a
single, hugely worthwhile, charity, WaterAid;
· and at 10.00 all the bands will be playing the same tune
Jamie Allen) and as many people as possible will be dancing The Circassian Circle.
Don't worry if you think your event might not raise
much money: the important thing is to be involved!!
To find out more, or to register your event, go
to:
Thank You!!
David and Joey
Oliver