Hi All,
Quick update on business in case you missed it.
1. Crawl
2. Mabel Day
3. Kit
4. Sign-ups
1. Crawl on Thursday - see Katherine's email for more info. Meeting in the Duke of Somerset at 7pm (Aldgate East nearest tube), ready to dance by 7.30. For those of you sharing kit, pleas remember who you are sharing what with and please try to keep change overs as smooth as possible. Kit info below...
2. Mabel Day - 4th December. Meeting in the Royal Blenheim from 11 onwards. I'm not sure whether the dancing is starting at 12 like last year or if it will be earlier. The easiest way is the Oxford tube which takes about 1hr 40 from London Victoria - stops at various other places in London and costs £18 return for an adult ticket with discounts available for students etc. (probably need to be the 0925 from Victoria - TBC). Trains are £25 return without a railcard, there are some cheap singles available at the moment as well which would make it about £18.50 without a railcard, though the return would probably fit better with the train times. The train station is about 10-15 minute walk from the pub and you would probably have to get the 0935 from Paddington. I will confirm times when I've double checked what time we start dancing - all estimated departure times based on on an assumption that we can arrive at 11.30.
3. For those that don't yet have kit:
- T-Shirt: H&M £3.99 Black short-sleeved/capped sleeves, figure-fit top in soft, stretch jersey - basics range with round neckline (not the high neck, the more scoopy one (technical term that);
- Tights: black 40 or 60 dernier (though you might want thicker ones as it's winter..)
- Shoes: There are some 3's, 4's, 8's and huge sizes here in the following location. I suggest those that have little feet snap them up if you need them. I'll try and find out if there will be any more of the other sizes, otherwise we'll find another supplier and let you know.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Mens-Black-Leather-Oxford-Cadet-Parade-Capped-Formal-Shoes-Size-3-14-UK-/371200743865
4. Thanks for a sterling effort at signing up for stuff to the end of the year - next things to check your diaries for are: Silver Flames dance out - would be good to give them an answer on this soon, so please check your diaries. Also, have a think about Chippenham Folk Festival and Carshalton Day of Dance (I know they are along time away, but we'll have to give an answer one way or the other soon.
See you all Thursday!
Hannah :)