Last night, 9th May 2026, The Charltons Community Centre in South Somerset was packed with happy mums, dads and some children walking, skipping and dancing around in circles to the left, circles to the right, do-si-dos, right hand stars, left hand stars, some significant galloping between the lines and lots more. As always with country dancing at ceilidhs and barn dances, there were lots of whoops, smiles and laughter. Brilliantly organised by the Charlton Mackrell Parent Teacher Association (PTA), known as the Friends of Charlton Mackrell School Committee, or just ‘Friends’, it was a great night out and a wonderful Somerset Day Celebration fund raiser for Charlton Mackrell Primary School.
The Charltons Community Centre certainly proved to be a great hall for a barn dance. There was easy access from the car park to get Barnbuskers Ceilidh Barn Dance Band equipment into the performing area and it was in a lovely setting with the playing fields next door.
Lying conveniently between Charlton Mackrell and Charlton Adam in South Somerset, The Charltons Community Centre is also convenient for surrounding villages such as Keinton Mandeville, Kingsdon, Babcary and the towns of Somerton, Street and Glastonbury. Based on Barnbuskers Ceilidh Barn Dance Band’s experience last night, if you are looking for a nice barn dance hall, The Charltons Community Centre is well worth checking out.
And, if you are thinking of holding a barn dance or ceilidh, for your birthday, anniversary or special event in the South Somerset area, The Charltons Community Centre is available to hire. Naturally, it is best to check out the facilities yourself to see if they suit your needs but, based on Barnbuskers experience last night, the hall proved excellent for a ceilidh or barn dance.
Of course, if you are looking for a band to provide the music and caller, we at Barnbuskers Ceilidh Barn Dance Band would love to hear from you! We provide traditional country dance folk music and a caller for lots of special occasions in Somerset and Devon throughout the year. Our musician line up for a fun ceilidh or barn dance can vary from a four musicians with caller for very large events or to a low cost duo with caller for smaller budget events ideal for fund raisers. It all depends on your needs. For more information and our availability from Judy, our band leader, simply follow the link to our Barnbuskers ceilidh and barn dance band contact page.
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