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Friday 17 February, Ide Village Hall nr Exeter 7 - 8 pm - dance workshop concentrating on Avant Deux de Travers and Bourree variations, as well as Breton basics 8 - 9 pm - Local musicians showcase - music and dancing 9 - finish - Poisson Rouge d'Accord! Extra Tuesday 21 February is Pancake Day! Lunchtime. Meet some of our musicians and dancers at CAFE GOURMANDINE, Exeter's one and only authentic

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SUNDAY 29TH APRIL | Departs from Exmouth at 11:00 am & proceeds up River Exe | £15 per head (to include boat-trip and buffet lunch) | pre-booked only | bring instrument, dancing shoes and binoculars!The d'Accord! music boat departs from Exmouth at 11:00 am for a trip on the River Exe. We plan to chug up the Exe (spectacular bird-life), with live music and dancing downstairs, a session, bar and

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We are welcoming in the New Year with a cornucopia of delights.... d'Accord! French and Breton DanceFriday 20th January | Ide Village Hall | nr Exeter7 - 8 pm dance workshop concentrating on some or all of the following:- dans kef, 3 x bourree and waltz (breton and french)8 - 8:30 pm | Local Musicians Showcase with music for dancing from Colin, Barbara, Pete and Wendy8:30 - late | Poisson Rouge

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To celebrate the festive season, we are planning a short interlude mid-evening to go skiing... Yes, you did read it right - skiing!  With a special bourree known as the 'ski-lift ' dance, or more properly, La Montagnarde. This one is for everyone - music, dancing and even singing. All the dots are below - so if you play or sing, please get a handle on these and we'll sing our way into the festive

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Get set for a buzzing, bustling and beautifully uplifting winter warmerIde Village Hall, Ide, nr Exeter 7 - 8 pm | Workshop featuring the Tanrantelle (Jura), Kas ar Bah (Brittany), 3 x Bourree (France)8 - 9 pm | (Pre-booked) Open Mic spots with live music and plenty of dancing (Contact Martin)9 >>>>  | Bal/Fest Noz with music from Poisson Rouge, + special guest appearance from Rory

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We are all set for a blisteringly hot session on 21st October!!Ide Village Hall, Ide, nr Exeter 7 - 8 pm | Workshop featuring the Bal de Rhuys, Schottiche and Bourree variations8 - 9 pm | Open Mic Session with live music and plenty of dancing9 >>>>  | Bal/Fest Noz with music from Poisson Rouge, and Phil Parnham, Steve Turner, Lou and Helena TorpySee you there. Regular Music SessionAnd we have

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We're back! Poisson Rouge play for a Fest Noz at Sarzeau, Brittany Every THIRD Friday, starting Friday 16th September at Ide Village Hall, nr Exeter. 7:00-8:00pm Workshop with dances taught by Carrie and friends - New dances freshly brought back from our wonderful visit to SARZEAU with POISSON ROUGE where we were made very welcome by the wonderful Prouten family at their campsite at LANN HOEDIC

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Stop Press - Put 22nd October 2011 in your diaries Poisson Rouge will be headlining at a fundraiser for the Winsford Trust in October -watch this space

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d'Accord! South Brent Fest Noz and Bal a Huit are taking a break for the summer, but there is dancing still to be had... At the Plough Arts Centre, Torrington | Saturday August 13th | Dance with LEVRIADLevriad are | Jonathan Shorland (flute, oboe, bagpipes) | Liz Nabb (fiddle) | Sonny Davidson (guitar) Workshop 7:30 - 8:30 with Jenny Dodwell. Dance 8:30 - 11:00 pm Contact the Plough Arts Centre

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And a goodleigh Gidleigh it was. Great music, great dancing, good to see old friends and newAnd then it was a bumper serving of d'Accord! with many old friends and new Mike Gulston and Blanche Rowan Helena Torpy, Phil Parnham, Steve Turner and Lou Phil, Sarah, Louise, Liz and Martin - Poisson Rouge play at Dartington Music and Cake - the perfect combination! Lovely....

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JUNE Saturday 11th/Sunday 12thPray for sunshine, pack the picnic, bring something to drink, bring something to play, look out those dancing shoes, and a tent if you want - It's that time of the year again....  d'Accord! is happy to present their Summer Bal and Picnic on Dartmoor with Special Guests PIBAU PLANED - Peni Edeker (Pibau Planed, Mandrake, Mordekkers) and Stephan Belesi (Pibau Planed,

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MAY 20th May is here - along with the April Showers, but no amount of rain is going to dampen our enthusiasm for the next d'Accord! @ Ide Village Hall on Friday 20th May. Workshop from 7 - 8:   Suite de Loudeac, some bourees with variations, Laride 8 times, with variation. Dance - 8 - late Tickets for the Summer Bal will be available - (advance tickets £12) JUNE 11/12thSummer Bal and Picnic

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APRIL 9thStop Press! - d'Accord / Bal a Huit and friends get-together planned for this month is POSTPONEDWe are re-scheduling for the autumn - so keep visiting the diary page APRIL 15th Our next Ide night will be on Friday 15th April. Workshop from 7-8 followed music and dance with special set from Katy Marchant, Steve Tyler and Jonathon Shorland trio. MAY 20THRegular d'Accord! session at

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Next d'Accord! is all set for Friday 18th March ..... red nose dayIde Village Hall, 7 - 8pm workshop followed by 8 - late fest-noz/bal~ Workshop will cover a Bourree, Kost ar Choat, Waltz~With music from Poisson Rouge and friends with a special guest set froma Trio of EelgrindersSteve Turner (Accordion), Helena Torpy ( Violin, percussion, voice) and David Faulkner (English bagpipes, whistles,

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Two new bourees and 2 branles (thank-you Jenny)Join us on Friday 18th March for more dancing, more music, more fun.....And Gavotte Bigouden? Dans Leon? Avant Deux de Travers? Stop Press!Saturday 9th April POSTPONEDd'Accord / Bal a Huit and friends get-together Sandford Village Hall, nr Crediton, 6:00 pm - 11:30 pmMore news to come - music, dancing, bring and share french themed supperWatch this

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A dazzling night!Thanks to all that played, all who danced and to Bruce for the lighting and stepping up at the seventh hour with a PA, January's d-Accord! set a great benchmark for an action packed year of dance and music. Can't wait. Our next 'Ide' will be on Friday 18th February. And some more dates for the diary JUNE:  Summer Bal and Picnic - Gidleigh V Hall (tbc) - Sat/Sun June 11/12th -

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HEAVY SNOW FORECAST FOR TONIGHT WE ARE CANCELLING :-(Just in case anyone was planning to set out tonight, fully kitted up with snowshoes, shovels and a warm duvet.... we have reluctantly decided to cancel our regular Ide meeting scheduled for tonight. (Friday 17th December). So wishing one and all a VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS and looking forward to another year of sizzling music, stunning dancing and

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The memories of Kerry Fletcher's wonderful teaching and the dreamy dancing to the music of Angles and Poisson Rouge are slowly receding - but put on your dancing shoes and take a stroll (or even Mazurka) down Memory Lane as we have a chance to practice those lovely dances at South Brent, Huntshaw and Ide this month. It may be chilly outside, but this is all enough to warm the cockles of our

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November holds the promise of wonderful music and wonderful dancing with a DOUBLE HELPING of dance and music the third weekend! Friday 19th November - our usual 3rd Friday workshop and bal/fest noz at Ide, 7:00pm - 11:30 with Poisson Rouge and a host of excellent musicians and at 7:00pm a chance to practice those new dances from Yves at the pre-bal workshop! Saturday 20th November - French Dance

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YVES LEBLANC What a brilliant night! Yves thanked all those present for such a great evening, but really; the thanks is all ours! New Dances Bal de Rhuys Kejaj En Dro - Hanter Dro Gavotte Bigouden Laridee de Kervignac Valse Ecossaise Lovely!

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It's September! d'Accord! is back with the first of our regular sessions:  Friday 17th September at Ide Village Hall, Nr Exeter Start at 7:30 with a short workshop/dance-share and then on with the show. Dances and music from Brittany and France musical contributions from Chabote and all our regulars, and - of course, the inimitable and ever more impressive Poisson Rouge!!!

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Wow! We have been treated to brilliant gigs by Poisson Rouge at Sidmouth and this last weekend with Truffetete at the Plough in Torrington - but it's not over yet! Poisson Rouge will be playing for workshops with Carrie Atkinson and at 2 dances at Wadebridge Folk Festival on Saturday and Sunday during the late summer bank holiday - check out the festival website for details.Sat 28th 12 noon -

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d'Accord! Abroad! has been and we're home inspired and exhausted. We had fabulous music, fabulous company and a fabulous time. We met old friends (Yves & Arvest), Thomas (of Duo Vincendeau-Felder), made new ones, and needless to say - all those who went danced themselves off their feet. Pictures to come. d'Accord! steps out at Sidmouth Looking forward now to our (official) spot at Sidmouth on

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Duo Vincendeau/Felder playing a set at Exeter Respect Festival the day after d'Accord! Summer Bal and Picnic at Gidleigh - pictures below.To see the full album, follow the Picassa Link on the right of this screen

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What with Gidleigh and South Brent and Exeter Respect Festival, this looks to be a sizzling weekend. At Gidleigh expect Twenty-four hours of music, dancing and good company.(click the poster and print for details)Open music and dance session in the afternoon, with members of Chabote and you....! Duo Vincendeau/Felder will need no introduction to visitors to St Chartier (Chateau d'Ars) festival

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This Friday - South Brent!This Sunday - Huntshaw!!Friday 21st - d'Accord! @ Ide!!!  Remember - D'Accord! has a NEW LOOK (no need to dress up in a ball-gown like this!)  We have a danceshare/workshop from 7-8 and then the bal 8 - late (with wonderful live music, tea and scrummy biscuits as usual). LIFT SHARE - In these times of very expensive fuel and green-mindedness, if you are coming to

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"Cracking ....!"Thanks to the organisers for the warm welcome (and tea!), Cyser for the PA, Daniel for the sound balancing (to perfection), and the crowd for the dancing - it was a smashing day with some hard dances learnt and later executed with aplomb,,,,, and even panache!

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Responding to feedback and requests from you - Formal Dance Teaching is back! From 7 - 8 there will be a dance workshop/dance share sessionThis is an opportunity for people new to fest noz and french dance to get to grips with the dancing and for seasoned dancers to bring and share new dances (with the music, please). Two or three dances will be covered during this session - they will be

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A wealth of musicians are lined up to play for d'Accord! tonight - including Truffetete from North Devon.... Can't wait!it was BRILLIANT! with many new (to us) faces on stage playing lovely tunes for some excellent dancing. THANKS to Truffetete, Tim, Mike, Roger Webster, Roger Scammell, Liz, John, Les, Pete, Wendy, Poisson Rouge, and all the dancers and Jenny for teaching us some new dances... it

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Wow! What a day we had!Follow the links on the right hand side to Picassa Albums for more pictures. We would like to hear your comments - click the 'comments' link at the bottom of the post.

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We really have had some brilliant music and dance in recent weeks. The winter has been packed full with opportunities to hear and dance to some great music down here in the Peninsular Counties.From The Barbarellas at the Fal Bal to Truffetete at Bal a Huit, nr Torrington and regular spots with Poisson Rouge at South Brent and Ide. And now a french flavoured session led by Chabote at Ley Arms,

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Dances from Gascony Workshop and BalAfternoon workshopTeaTeadance - with Dani and Poisson RougeThis is a real coup, dear dancers, the first time Dani has taught in the UK, an...d we are so looking forwar...d to it.... and musicians - come and get into the groove of these southern rhythms!!Dani is a major dance teacher at French dance festivals - Gennetines' Grand Bal de l'Europe, Anost's Festival

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French Dance Workshop (Dani) - Dances from Gascony - and Bal with Dani & Poisson Rouge Sunday 28th March 2010 | Longdown Village Hall, nr Exeter, EX6 7JS

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d'Accord! as usual tonight Friday 15th January, Ide Village Hall, 8 - late

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"Caudan: 1600 personnes sont venues danser" - and some d'Accorders were there -as this paper cutting from Le Télégram, Lorient confirms!Christine, Martin, Jenny, David, Claude & Annick - stepping it out in BrittanyCheck before setting out on a journey - snow and ice abound!Next dance South Devon - South Brent - this FridayNext dance North Devon - Bal a Huit - this Sunday, Huntshaw CrossNext dance

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Featuring Phil Wilson, Roger Scammell, Louise Scammell, Jonathan Shorland, Sarah Mitchell, Martin Henning.Jonathan Shorland's Biniou - made for Liz Nabb

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Dani Detammaecker, 'the amazing guy from Gascony' is coming to Exeter! All the way from Toulouse! To run a workshop and play for dancing. With rodeaus and other dances from the Occitane and Gascony - prepare to be amazed. Poisson Rouge will be there as well. What better way to bring in the new season? see you there.....SUNDAY 28TH MARCH 2010Workshop and Teadance. Doors open 2.00 pm.more details

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* A right bobby-dazzler! *A French and Breton Music and Dance Gathering fitting for the last session of 2009FRIDAY 18th DECEMBER, Ide Village Hall, 8pm to 11.30d'Accord! is pulling out all the stops to put even more sparkle into the festive season. We will present glittering artistes, music to dazzle and some nibbles to delight the eye and put a glow into the gloomiest of tums. (Bring something

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Truffetête...North Devon's answer to having to travel huge distances to enjoy French and Breton music and danceTruffetête are meeting again in early Decemnber 2009, 7 - 10pm, Huntshaw Village Hall. Ring 07966 521348 for details

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Excellent...... ambiance, music, atmosphere,tea, chat and dancing. What could be more perfect?

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We've been and gone and set the ideas spinning for this seasonHere's the (very tentative) jistEvery THIRD Friday - d'Accord French and Breton Music and Dance at Ide Village HallDecember 09 - christmas do at BowhillApril 2010 - Spring Bal - with guest musicians (tbc) and bourees / mazurka workshopMay 2010 - d'Accord Abroad - to La Mans! (Workshops/sessions/bals)June 2010 - Summer Bal and Picnic -

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d-Accord! @ Ide is back!Friday September 18thWith all the usual suspects - lots of dancing - lots of music - lots of friends.Here's some of the things we've been up to this summer....Visigoths and Spooky Meninvading the town of sidmouthSidmouth with Dalla - a wedding party - a Side Helping of d'Accord! @ Sidmouth (lovely lights)

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We're taking a break for the rest of the summer - back again on the third Friday of September Here's Poisson Rouge meanwhile - taken at Sidmouth Folk Festival during their gig on Sunday 2nd August with Dalla from CornwallPoisson Rouge play regularly at the Fridays at Ide - and feature Phil Wilson - cittern & guitars; Roger Scammel - pipes, whistle, chinese flute & mandolins; Louise Scammell -

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French Session at Sidmouth Folk Festivald'Accord! is stepping out in style during this year's festival at All Saints Church Hall on Tuesday evening with a french/breton music and dance session. Lots of dancing, lots of music. With Poisson Rouge leading the session, members of Chabote and a bucket load of our regular and talented musicians for starters - who could ask for more? Bring your dancing

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You've heard of the caption competition? Well, this is different. Can you supply a picture (photo, drawing, cartoon, for this? Email pics to d-accord@talk21.com and we will put them up hereVote for your favourite using the 'comment' box

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It rained, but we had a fabulous time anywayHave a look at the albumAbout: This is the n'th d'Accord! annual summer bal and picnic on Dartmoor. Running from 2 to 2, there will be sessions the picnic and the bal. Bring food to share for the picnic and breakfast.Stephen Tyler and Anne Marie Summers / The Wendigo DuoThe Venue: Gidleigh is a remote and picturesque village on the eastern edge of

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What did we do on the trip!?Thanks to Liz, Louise. Russell, Bruce & Martin for the photos. eating, playing, dancing listeningsightseeing see the whole album

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Open afternoon session Click on the poster to download full detailsEvening Bal with the Wendigo Duo and Poisson Rougeas well as camping, picnic-ing, looking at the views..., singing, dancing - all is possibleAbout Gidleigh

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Ooooh la la! d'Accord Abroad! has inspired, influenced, invigorated, involved...... all that were able to go. Expect the music and dance session at Ide to gear up a notch what with all those new tunes and a new bourree to boot (from Tim).Friday May 15th, 8pm, Ide Village Hall, nr Exeterwith Poisson Rouge, Chabote, Pete and Tim, and many more talented folk too numerous to mention, playing and

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Back in May. See you then!

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But we'll be back in MAY and meanwhile, there is lots of other good stuff going on........For instance, Friday 03rd April is HARBERTONFORD French dance night with Poisson Rouge and friends. Louise has said "use it or lose it" so what's stopping us!Harbertonford Village Hall from 8 to late.And on Saturday 04th April, there's brilliant dancing to be had Just outside Bridport at Salway Ash Village

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Pop Friday 20th March in the diary for next 'Ide'We'll have to dance and play EXTRA HARD to compensate for April when d-Accord! goes abroad but that shouldn't be a problem - the last one was a sizzler - and March should be better still what with the evenings drawing out and summer on the wayAnd on the horizon - The Wendigo Duo is booked for the d'Accord Picnic and Bal on Dartmoor (with camping) -

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Shake off the snow, stamp out the cold - it's d'Accord! @ Ide this Friday. with all the usual panache and pizzazz - if you don't fancy driving to Hereford, remember, there's French dancing nearer to hand!

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Happy New Year to one and all. Here's to lots of music and great dancing in 2009

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The next sizzling session of french and breton dance and music is on Friday 21 November @ Ide Village Hall, 8pm to lateWith all their customary panache and pizazz, members of Poisson Rouge, Chabotee and a plethora of other talented musicians will be playing for dancing. As for the dance - we will be having a go at the Gavotte Pourlet (See the picture below!!!)- and anything else you'd like. Use

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FRIDAY 17th OCTOBER was d'ACCORD! NIGHTand it was a special night - with guests Stephen Tyler and Mike Eaton who most definitely swept us off our feet with whirling waltzes, mesmerizing mazurkas, beautiful bourrees and fantastic fest-noz dancesbrilliant!

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Yippee! It's September!Yes, we are back - refreshed - rearing to go and full of ideas for this year. A tantilising glimpse of what is in store is below, but most important - our first meeting of this season is on Friday 19th September @ Ide Village Hall @ 8pm. We have a plethora of talented musicians including members of Poisson Rouge and Chabote, new dances, new tunes as well as all the

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Our next 'Ide' is on 19th SeptemberFeaturing a wealth of music and oodles of dancing with members of Poisson Rouge, Chabote, and many, many other musicians of talent and untiring enthusiasm. Watch out for some new dances too!Click on the image(s) for a larger version

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How was it for you? We really liked Gidleigh, and the hall. If you enjoyed it, or if you didn't (no! surely not possible?!), please leave a comment.Here are a few reminders of the day Outside.......Inside...We liked the flowers (thank you Jane) and er it's a Compte de Montfortand the lights (thank you Bruce)and the music and the dancing! and the washers-up...and ..........................

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d'Accord! SUMMER BAL AND PICNIC ON DARTMOORAfternoon session | Picnic | Bal and Fest NozSaturday 7th JuneGidleigh Village Hall, DartmoorwithThe Eelgrinders Trio and Poisson RougeThis year sees a change of venue which is bigger, spectacularly placed (the views!!!), and offers overnight camping in the hall for free, or field camping for a small charge - book in advance.What's happening? Music and

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