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January |
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| Sunday 3rd |
The Club is on
as usual this Sunday |
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| Each Sunday |
10.15 to 10.45
Learn a dance - This months dance is the Riverside
Rhumba |
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(learn the
steps on end
ice, skate hire end,then practice as the first dance in the dance
intervals) |
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11.00 to 11.30 Group Tuition
- Entrance end of the rink |
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Basic forward and backward
skating. (Not using toe pick and knee bend exercise)
Working on check position to help with landing positions, 3 turns etc.
Forward and backward curves (Outside and inside edge). Forward run. |
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| Sunday 17th |
Closing date for
entries to skate in the Club Exhibition Show. |
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Members who wish to skate in
the clubs Exhibition Show on Sunday 7th February 2016 must have their
completed forms in to-day.
Exhibition Show application form |
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February |
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| Each Sunday |
10.15 to 10.45
Learn a dance - This months dance is the Riverside
Rhumba |
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(learn the
steps on end
ice, skate hire end, then practice as the first dance in the dance
intervals) |
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11.00 to 11.30 Group Tuition
- Entrance end of the rink |
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Step sequences, 3 jumps
from backward crossovers, salchow from backward crossovers, toe loop
loop (for some),
Upright spin with correct entry and exit then introduce change foot to a
back spin, forward and backward crossovers in a figure of eight, pivots
forward and backwards, backward crossovers with and outside and inside
landing position. |
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| Sunday 7th |
Murrayfield Ice Skating Club's Exhibition
Show.
10.00am -11.45am |
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'The
MUSICALS' |
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Advanced Booking
Adults - £4.50
Children Under 16 and Concessions - £3.50
Family Ticket - £12.00 (2 adults & 2 Children or 1 adult and 3
children) |
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At the door on the day
Adults - £5.50
Children Under 16
and Concessions - £4.50
Family Ticket - £15.00 (2 adults & 2 Children or 1 adult and 3 children) |
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Exhibition Show Photographs |
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Tuesday 16th |
Sheena MacMenzie, Honorary President
It is with deep regret that we must advise of the passing of our
Honorary president Sheena MacKenzie on Tuesday 16th February 2016.
Sheena who was a founding member of Murrayfield Ice Skating Club was
only 11 days short of her 98th birthday. |
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Our thoughts and
condolences go to her family. |
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Sheena's funeral
will be at Warriston Crematorium on Tuesday 1st March 20016 at 12.30pm
for any members who would like to attend. |
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March |
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| Each Sunday |
10.15 to 10.45
Learn a dance - This months dance is the 14 Step |
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(learn the
steps on end
ice, skate hire end, then practice as the first dance in the dance
intervals) |
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11.00 to 11.30 Group Tuition
- Entrance end of the rink |
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Basic forward and backward
skating. (Not using toe pick and knee bend exercise)
Working on check position to help with landing positions, 3 turns etc.
Forward and backward curves (Outside and inside edge). Forward run. |
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| Wednesday 2nd |
MISC OPEN Competition paperwork has been
approved by NISA | |
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| Sunday 13th |
Sunday Club on
as usual however there is restricted parking |
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The SRU has
advise the ice rink that because of the Scotland v France rugby match on
this Sunday, and no parking at the front of the ice rink. There is
limited parking at the back of the curling rink but it is limited and
they have asked member to share transport where possible on this day |
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| Sunday 27th |
Easter Bonnet Parade.
Prizes for the best Bonnet
/ Fancy Dress
On ice games and perhaps a visit from the Easter Bunny. |
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Summer Time - Clocks GO FORWARD 1 Hour.
So change your alarm on Saturday or you will be
late for the club. | |
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Easter at the club |
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| Monday 28th |
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April |
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| Each Sunday |
10.15 to 10.45
Learn a dance - This months dance is the The Swing Dance |
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(learn the
steps on end
ice, skate hire end, then practice as the first dance in the dance
intervals) |
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11.00 to 11.30 Group Tuition
- Entrance end of the rink |
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Step sequence
(basic), Interlinked 3 turns (outside and inside), 3 jump (correct entry
and exit), Upright spin (correct entry and exit) backwards run. |
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| Monday 4th |
Closing Date
for entries to the MISC Open Competitions. |
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| Friday 22nd |
Electronic draw
for the MISC open Competitions. | |
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April-May |
MISC OPEN Competition - 29th April - 4th May
2016 |
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| MAY |
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| Sunday 1st |
NO CLUB -
Murrayfield Open Competitions. |
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| Each Sunday |
10.15 to 10.45
Learn a dance - This months dance is the Rhythm Blues |
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(learn the
steps on end
ice, skate hire end,then practice as the first dance in the dance
intervals) |
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11.00 to 11.30 Group Tuition
- Entrance end of the rink |
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Right foot Inside 3 turn
forward cross the left foot inside 3 turn forward cross (replaces bunny
hop), Salchow
Introducing toe loop for some loop, Back spin Forward Chasses |
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| Sunday 15th |
Closing Date
for entries to the MISC UK Skate Competitions. |
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| Saturday 21st
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MISC UK Skate
Electronic draw for skating order |
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Saturday 28th
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It is with
regret that we have to advise of the death of the oldest member of the
club Jack (John) Stoddart who died peacefully to day 28th May 2016, in
Ferryfield nursing home.
Our thoughts and condolences go to Jacks wife Irene and to his family.
We will let members know about the funeral arrangements as soon as we
have the details
The service for Jack will be on Friday 10th of June at 2pm in Warriston
Crematorium followed by a celebration of his life at Murrayfield Ice
Rink from 3.30pm onwards. In
memory of Jack's sunny personality please wear bright colours rather
than black.
Irene requests family flowers only for Jack's funeral.
A link for donations to prostate cancer will be posted soon.
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| JUNE |
2016 |
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| Each Sunday |
10.15 to 10.45
Learn a dance - This months dance is the Foxtrot
(still the Rhythm Blues on 5th June) |
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(learn the
steps on end
ice, skate hire end then practice as the first dance in the dance
intervals) |
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11.00 to 11.30 Group Tuition
- Entrance end of the rink |
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Outside and Inside 3 turns,
Forward skating 2 foot turn to Backwards then Backwards turning to
Forwards continuous on circle, 2 Foot Slalom, Forward outside and inside
Curves. 2 foot spin. |
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| Sunday 5th |
MISC UK Skate Competitions.
4.30pm |
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Spectators
Adults £2.00
Children/Concessions £1.00
Murrayfield
ISC members enter free when signing in | |
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| Friday 10th |
In Memory of Jack Stoddart
The service for Jack will be on Friday 10th of June
at 2pm in Warriston Crematorium followed by a celebration of his life at
Murrayfield Ice Rink from 3.30pm onwards.
In
memory of Jack's sunny personality please wear bright colours rather
than black.
Irene requests family flowers only for Jack's funeral.
A link for donations to prostate cancer will be posted soon.
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| JULY |
2016 |
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| Each Sunday |
10.15 to 10.45
Learn a dance - This months dance is the Prelim Waltz |
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(learn on end
ice, skate hire end then practice as the first dance in the dance
intervals) |
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11.00 to 11.30 Group Tuition
- Entrance end of the rink |
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Change of edge, Backward
crossovers with a sustained back outside edge/back inside edge, Backward
outside and inside Curves. Crossrolls, Forward and Backward. 1 foot
spin. |
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| AUGUST |
2016 |
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| Each Sunday |
10.00 to 10.30
Learn a dance - This months dance is the Canasta Tango |
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(learn the
steps on end
ice, skate hire end then practice as the first dance in the dance
intervals) |
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10.45 to 11.15
Group Tuition - Entrance end of the rink |
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Mohawks, Step Sequence with
three turns, Mohawks, Chasses, Crossrolls, 3 jump, upright spin correct
entry, Forward Spiral, Drag. |
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11.30 to 12.00noon
Edge Class main area of ice |
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General
Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink |
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| Monday 1st |
Congratulations
to Ann Findlay, our chairman who successfully past the ISU exam as an
International Technical Controller in Frankfurt. Ann is one of only two
UK controllers on the ISU lists. |
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7th |
Club Times are
changing as of 1st August 2016 |
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As of Sunday 7th
August the times of the Club are changing and will be from 10.00am to
12.00 noon.
This is an increase of 15 minutes bring the club session back up to 2
hours.
The additional 15 minutes means there is an increase in the amount the
Club has to pay for each Sunday session and is resulting in an increase
in the weekly
entry fee. There are also changes to the different elements of the
Club sessions. -
Typical Club session |
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Voting
for next exhibition/Show theme now open. | |
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All members are
invited to make suggestions for the theme of the next MISC Exhibition
Show which will be held early in 2017.
When making suggestions remember it is not just for one number but for
all of the programs that will make up the event which will include group
numbers as well as individual performances
When making your suggestions remember there can be only one theme for
the event.
The theme for the 2106 show was MUSICALS so that is not an option
available for the theme for the 2017 exhibition show. Closing date for
suggestions is Sunday 11th September 2016
Forms are available from the desk at the club. |
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SEPTEMBER |
2016 |
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| Each Sunday |
10.00 to 10.30
Learn a dance - This months dance is the Blues |
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(learn the
steps on end
ice, skate hire end then practice as the first dance in the dance
intervals) |
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10.45 to 11.15
Group Tuition - Entrance end of the rink |
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Linking elements, making a
small routine using all Badges 1 - Passport, A start, steps, jumps,
spins and a finish. Along with figure 8 Forward and Backward crossovers.
(Thinking and Linking) some fun. |
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11.30 to 12.00noon
Edge Class main area of ice |
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General
Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink |
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| Sunday 11th |
Closing Date
for suggestions for MISC Exhibition Show | |
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All members are
invited to make suggestions for the theme of the next MISC Exhibition
Show which will be held early in 2017.
When making suggestions remember it is not just for one number but for
all of the programs that will make up the event which will include group
numbers as well as individual performances
When making your suggestions remember there can be only one theme for
the event.
The theme for the 2106 show was MUSICALS so that is not an option
available for the theme for the 2017 exhibition show. Closing date for
suggestions is Sunday 11th September 2016
Forms are available from the desk at the club. |
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| Sunday 25th |
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| Monday 26th |
Voting now
closed | |
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Murrayfield Ice Skating Club Annual General Meeting
The Murrayfield
Ice Skating Club Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 23rd October
2016 in the SISA outer office at
12.15 pm. | |
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| Thursday 29th |
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OCTOBER |
2016 |
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| Each Sunday |
10.00 to 10.30
Learn a dance - This months dance is the Prelim Waltz |
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(learn the
steps on end
ice, skate hire end then practice as the first dance in the dance
intervals) |
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10.45 to 11.15
Group Tuition - Entrance end of the rink |
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Backward curves, Change of
edge, Outside to inside and introduce inside to outside, Backward spiral
- Higher skaters backward catch. |
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11.30 to 12.00noon
Edge Class main area of ice |
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General
Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink |
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| Sunday 16th |
Closing Date
for entries to the
MISC UK Skate Competitions. |
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| Monday 24th |
MISC UK Skate
Electronic draw for skating order | |
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| Sunday 23rd |
Murrayfield Ice Skating Club Annual General Meeting 12.15pm SISA outer
office. | |
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The Murrayfield
Ice Skating Club Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 23rd October
2016 in the SISA outer office at
12.15 pm. | |
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| Sunday 30th |
Halloween Party
on ice
See
Halloween 2015 for last years photographs
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Games on Ice -
(starting 11.15)
Prizes for best costume (judging starting 11.50) |
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Winter Time -
Clocks GO BACK 1 Hour.
So change your alarm on Saturday or you will be early for the club and
the games |
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NOVEMBER |
2016 |
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| Each Sunday |
10.00 to 10.30
Learn a dance - This months dance is the Foxtrot |
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(learn the
steps on end
ice, skate hire end then practice as the first dance in the dance
intervals) |
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10.45 to 11.15
Group Tuition - Entrance end of the rink |
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Forward cross swing leg
into Mohawk change feet into backward landing position. Repeat. Then
same exercise alternate way. Continuous outside 3 turns, Continuous
inside 3 turns, Depending on level introduce backward outside/inside 3
turns. Spins. 2 foot, 1 foot and back spins. |
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11.30 to 12.00noon
Edge Class main area of ice |
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General
Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink |
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MISC
UK Skate Competitions. 5.30pm |
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| Sunday 6th |
MISC UK Skate Competitions. 5.30pm
Spectators
Adults £2.00
Children/Concessions £1.00
Murrayfield ISC members enter free when signing in |
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| DECEMBER |
2016 | |
| Each Sunday |
10.00 to 10.30
Learn a dance - This months dance is the Palais Glide |
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(learn on the
steps end
ice, skate hire end then practice as the first dance in the dance
intervals) |
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10.45 to 11.15
Group Tuition - Entrance end of the rink |
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Salchow, Sit spin, 3 jump
combination, (3 jump-3jump), Forward Spiral into bunnyhop into a drag,
pivots forward and backwards, 2 continuous forward outside 3 turns and
inside 3 turns.. |
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11.30 to 12.00noon
Edge Class main area of ice |
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General
Skating on end ice at the entrance end of the rink |
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| Sunday 18th |
Christmas Party
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Club as usual
schedule 10.00am to 11.15am |
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On Ice, Games(starting
11.15) |
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Fancy Dress
judging (11.45) |
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Visit from Santa
(he is expected about 11.50) |
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| Sunday 25th |
No Club This
Week - Christmas Day | |
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We hope you all
have an enjoyable Christmas (click the picture brlow) | |
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