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Ilfracombe Red Petticoats
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Welcome to Ilfracombe Red Petticoats! We are a team of lady clog-dancers who - supported by our musical backers - perform a variety of traditional Morris dances from the North West of England (although we do dance some from other parts of the Country). Thursday night is dance night throughout the year - Winter for practice and Summer for performing - although other days and nights are sometimes used. We have a full programme of events which see us travelling all over North Devon as well as venturing into Somerset as well as joining in the annual festivals at Sidmouth and Swanage. We dance at Christmas time in Ilfracombe (at the Lighting of the Lights) and for the last three years have danced at Dunster by Candlelight - a wonderful setting and atmosphere. The Band consists of melodeons, an accordian, trombone, tin whistle and drum with accompaniment from tambourines and bells. The resulting sound is "music to the ears".
Come and watch and enjoy - you may even be asked to join in!
You will also see one or two of the girls roaming amongst you with post-cards and badges for you to buy. Every year we give a lot of money to local charities. After the 2006 season, we gave away £1,000 all of which was donated to the side by members of the public.
If you fancy joining us either as a dancer,(you don't have to have any dancing experience) or as a musician (some musical experience preferred) then contact any member of the team or ring our Squire (Janet) on 01271 342351 - you will be welcomed.
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