AFROBEAT, DANCEFLOOR LATIN, BRAZILIAN BEATS, WORLD BREAKS, MIDDLE EASTERN AND NU-JAZZ BIZNIZ

It was the day when village life in many agricultural areas in East Anglia focused on the dragging of a decorated plough by bands of young men who would knock on doors and ask for money, food and drink. They were usually accompanied by someone acting the Fool.

The Straw Bear is an ancient custom that was revived in 1980 & the procession now contains over 250 dancers, musicians and performers from various parts of the British Isles performing traditional ´Molly´, ´Morris´, ´Clog´ and ´Sword. There is also American style ´Appalachian´ dancing, street performances and Mummers plays.

Events include: concert on Friday night, ´Bear´ procession & other events on Saturday, ´Bear Burning´ on Sunday. See website for further details - http://www.strawbear.org.uk

Other celebrations include Mepal Molly and Friends at the Three Pickerels at Mepal, CB6 2AR on Monday the 12th January. Final dance spot at the end of the day long tour of Fenland villages in celebration of Plough Monday. Molly Dancing followed by a music session. Musicians are welcome to this unique event in the Fenland calendar. (Ring 01353 666441 for details)

See http://www.ploughmonday.co.uk/ for more info.

It was the day when village life in many agricultural areas in East Anglia focused on the dragging of a decorated plough by bands of young men who would knock on doors and ask for money, food and drink. They were usually accompanied by someone acting the Fool.

The Straw Bear is an ancient custom that was revived in 1980 & the procession now contains over 250 dancers, musicians and performers from various parts of the British Isles performing traditional ´Molly´, ´Morris´, ´Clog´ and ´Sword. There is also American style ´Appalachian´ dancing, street performances and Mummers plays.

Events include: concert on Friday night, ´Bear´ procession & other events on Saturday, ´Bear Burning´ on Sunday. See website for further details - http://www.strawbear.org.uk

Other celebrations include Mepal Molly and Friends at the Three Pickerels at Mepal, CB6 2AR on Monday the 12th January. Final dance spot at the end of the day long tour of Fenland villages in celebration of Plough Monday. Molly Dancing followed by a music session. Musicians are welcome to this unique event in the Fenland calendar. (Ring 01353 666441 for details)

See http://www.ploughmonday.co.uk/ for more info.

It was the day when village life in many agricultural areas in East Anglia focused on the dragging of a decorated plough by bands of young men who would knock on doors and ask for money, food and drink. They were usually accompanied by someone acting the Fool.

The Straw Bear is an ancient custom that was revived in 1980 & the procession now contains over 250 dancers, musicians and performers from various parts of the British Isles performing traditional ´Molly´, ´Morris´, ´Clog´ and ´Sword. There is also American style ´Appalachian´ dancing, street performances and Mummers plays.

Events include: concert on Friday night, ´Bear´ procession & other events on Saturday, ´Bear Burning´ on Sunday. See website for further details - http://www.strawbear.org.uk

Other celebrations include Mepal Molly and Friends at the Three Pickerels at Mepal, CB6 2AR on Monday the 12th January. Final dance spot at the end of the day long tour of Fenland villages in celebration of Plough Monday. Molly Dancing followed by a music session. Musicians are welcome to this unique event in the Fenland calendar. (Ring 01353 666441 for details)

See http://www.ploughmonday.co.uk/ for more info.

It was the day when village life in many agricultural areas in East Anglia focused on the dragging of a decorated plough by bands of young men who would knock on doors and ask for money, food and drink. They were usually accompanied by someone acting the Fool.

The Straw Bear is an ancient custom that was revived in 1980 & the procession now contains over 250 dancers, musicians and performers from various parts of the British Isles performing traditional ´Molly´, ´Morris´, ´Clog´ and ´Sword. There is also American style ´Appalachian´ dancing, street performances and Mummers plays.

Events include: concert on Friday night, ´Bear´ procession & other events on Saturday, ´Bear Burning´ on Sunday. See website for further details - http://www.strawbear.org.uk

Other celebrations include Mepal Molly and Friends at the Three Pickerels at Mepal, CB6 2AR on Monday the 12th January. Final dance spot at the end of the day long tour of Fenland villages in celebration of Plough Monday. Molly Dancing followed by a music session. Musicians are welcome to this unique event in the Fenland calendar. (Ring 01353 666441 for details)

See http://www.ploughmonday.co.uk/ for more info.

Fancy trying your hand (& feet) at morris dancing or playing a musical instrument for a morris side? No dance experience is necessary & all ages are welcome. Best of all, it's free.

 Venue just announced:  Centre E (The Forum) Barton Road, Ely.

Call 01353 615503 for more information.

Join us for our weekly jazz club on Monday nights - The Speakeasy. You'll be transported to the rich atmosphere of a 1930s Speakeasy, complete with a beautiful dance floor.

Enjoy the swingin' sounds of local jazz talents Colin Hazel, The Rob James Trio, and special guests, and you can even learn how to trip the light fantastic yourself with a fun absolute beginner's swing dance class at 7.30pm, no experience required, these classes are self-contained and do not run in blocks. Drop in whenever you like!

7:30pm - 8:15pm: Taster class in swing dance/jazz step routine
8:30pm - 10:30pm: The Speakeasy: social dancing to live band

Booking Info:
Door charge: £4 Members, £5 Non-members.
See www.cambridgelindy.com or email info @cambridgelindy.com for details

Join us for our weekly jazz club on Monday nights - The Speakeasy. You'll be transported to the rich atmosphere of a 1930s Speakeasy, complete with a beautiful dance floor.

Enjoy the swingin' sounds of local jazz talents Colin Hazel, The Rob James Trio, and special guests, and you can even learn how to trip the light fantastic yourself with a fun absolute beginner's swing dance class at 7.30pm, no experience required, these classes are self-contained and do not run in blocks. Drop in whenever you like!

7:30pm - 8:15pm: Taster class in swing dance/jazz step routine
8:30pm - 10:30pm: The Speakeasy: social dancing to live band

Booking Info:
Door charge: £4 Members, £5 Non-members.
See www.cambridgelindy.com or email info @cambridgelindy.com for details

Join us for our weekly jazz club on Monday nights - The Speakeasy. You'll be transported to the rich atmosphere of a 1930s Speakeasy, complete with a beautiful dance floor.

Enjoy the swingin' sounds of local jazz talents Colin Hazel, The Rob James Trio, and special guests, and you can even learn how to trip the light fantastic yourself with a fun absolute beginner's swing dance class at 7.30pm, no experience required, these classes are self-contained and do not run in blocks. Drop in whenever you like!

7:30pm - 8:15pm: Taster class in swing dance/jazz step routine
8:30pm - 10:30pm: The Speakeasy: social dancing to live band

Booking Info:
Door charge: £4 Members, £5 Non-members.
See www.cambridgelindy.com or email info @cambridgelindy.com for details

Join us for our weekly jazz club on Monday nights - The Speakeasy. You'll be transported to the rich atmosphere of a 1930s Speakeasy, complete with a beautiful dance floor.

Enjoy the swingin' sounds of local jazz talents Colin Hazel, The Rob James Trio, and special guests, and you can even learn how to trip the light fantastic yourself with a fun absolute beginner's swing dance class at 7.30pm, no experience required, these classes are self-contained and do not run in blocks. Drop in whenever you like!

7:30pm - 8:15pm: Taster class in swing dance/jazz step routine
8:30pm - 10:30pm: The Speakeasy: social dancing to live band

Booking Info:
Door charge: £4 Members, £5 Non-members.
See www.cambridgelindy.com or email info @cambridgelindy.com for details