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(Melbourne) Social Dance,17 Feb 2007. Ashburton Uniting Church Hall, 3 Ashburn Gr, Ashburton (Melways 60 D10). 8-11pm, bring a plate to share. Organised by TSDAV.

(Melbourne) BRUNSWICK FESTIVAL BALL, March. Organised by Folk Song & Dance Society of Victoria and TSDAV.

(Melbourne) WOOLSHED BALL, Sat 24th May (2008), St. Brigids 378 Nicholson Street, Nth Fitzroy. Band: Blackberry Jam. Organised by Victorian Folk Music Club

(Portarlington)National Celtic Festival June long weekend, 6-9 June 2008. www.nationalcelticfestival.com E-Mail Phone (02) 5241 2499

(Melbourne) WINTER BALL, Sat 12 July (2008) [usually 4th Saturday of June] 8pm - 12.30 Theme: to be announced. Town Hall, Gower & High Sts, Preston. Music by Blackberry Jam (v dark). Organised by Melbourne Colonial Dancers

(Melbourne) OLD TIME TEA DANCE, Sat 28th July (2007) 4.30 to 9.30pm. Music by The Gay Charmers. St Ambrose Hall, 2-4 Dawson St, Brunswick. $17 pre-paid, $20 at door. Tea & coffee provided, pls bring 'tea-time goodies' to share. Enquiries: (03) 9878-6267 , 9885 5756, 5446 3100

(Melbourne) Social Dance,8 Sep 2007. Ashburton Uniting Church Hall, 3 Ashburn Gr, Ashburton (Melways 60 D10). 8-11pm, bring a plate to share. Organised by TSDAV.

(Bendigo) DINKY DI OLD TIME BUSH BALL, EagleHawk Town Hall, September 15th 2007. 7pm until late. Music by Emu Creek Bush Band, Wedderburn Old Timers and Gay Charmers. Dress: formal, semi-formal or period. $15 advance, $20 at the door. Supper provided. Enq: (03) 5442 1153 or e-mail Organised by Bendigo Bush Dance & Music Club.

(Melbourne) WOOLSHED BALL, Sat 13th October (2007), St Brigids Hall, 378 Nicholson Str, Melways 2C A4, 8pm-12.30, hall open 6pm, music by Blackberry Jam, $25/$20 advance. Bring supper to share. Dance programme based on an 1950's Stawell Dance. Organised by Victorian Folk Music Club

(Melbourne) CONTRA DANCE 17 October 2007 called by Duncan Smith. St. Michael's Hall, cnr McPherson & McIllwraith Sts, Carlton North. Organised by Melbourne Colonial Dancers [8/07]

(Portarlington)TSDAV SPRING DANCE WEEKEND 2nd weekend of November. 7-9 Nov, 2008. Enquiries: Marion (03) 9439 7100 or George 9890 5650

(Melbourne) SUMMER BALL, Sat 24th November (2007), Preston Town Hall, cnr High and Gower Sts. Enquiries: Robin 0413 209 334. Organised by Melbourne Colonial Dancers

NARIEL CREEK FOLK FESTIVAL, Boxing Day to New Year, at historical Nariel Creek, near Corryong, Northern Victoria. Lots of music and dancing, in a relaxing location. Most events are informal sessions. The few formal events are mainly dances, which feature mostly local performers and their guests. There is a formal concert on New Year's Day afternoon. Enq: Jamie, (02) 6076-2432. E-mail