Finding fellowship with a country dancing ceilidh at Taunton Baptist Church, Somerset

Taunton Baptist Church

Country dancing and ceilidhs are very much about inclusion and fellowship. So it is not surprising that many Barnbuskers Ceilidh Barn Dance Band bookings are for church socials as was last night’s at Taunton Baptist Church. Ceilidhs are such a great way of people of all generations and abilities getting together and having fun, and that is something that churches like to do too.  Of course churches frequently have limited funds which is why Barnbuskers Ceilidh Barn Dance Band provides the Duo option with caller as the perfect choice for many church ceilidhs. The bouncy tunes are the same, Barnbuskers powerful amplifiation still fill the hall with great sounds and the caller still organises great dances. The evening is still full of fun and fellowship but on a more limited budget.

Another big advantage churches have is that they often already have a hall that is ideal for country dancing and ceilidhs and the Taunton Baptist Church Hall was no exception!

Taunton Baptist Church Hall
Taunton Baptist Church Hall – a great place to hold a ceilidh

Last night’s Barnbuskers Duo featured Barnbuskers band leader and organiser Judy on accordion and her brother Rob on fiddle with Simon Maplesden organising the dancing. It was a lovely evening including right hand stars, left hand turns, galloping between the lines, do-si-dos and more, all to the cheerful quips that are such a trademark of caller Simon. It was lots of fun for the dancers and the band alike.

Barnbuskers Ceilidh Barn Dance Band Duo
Barnbuskers Ceilidh Barn Dance Band Duo Rob and Judy on fiddle and accordion with dance caller Simon on the right

So, if you’re are thinking about holding a church social ceilidh in Devon or Somerset then Barnbuskers Ceilidh Barn Dance Band would love to hear from you.

Whatever your budget, it’s Barnbuskers aim to bring you music and dancing that will thrill and entertain you as much as it does us. We hope to hear from you soon. Check us out on Barnbuskers social media to keep up with what we are doing or message us if you want further information about holding your own event.

You can contact Barnbuskers band leader and organiser Judy through Barnbuskers contact page or directly via the WhatsApp button below.

Whatever is your requirement for your country dancing event, barn dance, ceilidh or perhaps a dancing exercise meetup for a few friends, Barnbuskers Ceilidh Barn Dance Band looks forward to hearing from you!

Judy Mapledoram
Band leader and dance caller Judy Mapledoram

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