There are just 2 rooms available still at the Old-time dancing week at the Kensington Hotel. If interested in last minute booking please contact Fred ASAP, thank you.

The first Traditional Old-time Dance holiday of 2026 will be held at the Kensington Hotel, Llandudno, from Monday 20th till Friday 25th April and there are still a few rooms available. 4 days half board and dancing each evening to David Ingley plus some morning teaching sessions. Just £315 for members & £335 for non-members. Full details from Fred 07484698112 or on ENOTDS website.

I have agreed with the Hotel that we can take 2 or 3 night bookings as they have rooms available. 2 nights @ £160 and 3 nights @ £235 half board & dancing - ring Fred ASAP if interested. 07484698112.

'Traditional & popular' Old-time dancing break; 6th-10th October; North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood; half-board & dancing each evening to DAVID LAST; still time for last-minute bookings; £305 each in sea view room. Full details from Fred 07484698112.

Their Dance Holiday in October has still got places available. 6th - 10th at The North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood, Lancs. 4 nights half board with dancing every evening to the great music of DAVID LAST. Morning sessions with instructions if weather inclement. From just £305 each when sharing a twin or double room. Singles welcomed at a small supplement. Non-refundable deposit (unless room resold) of £30 per person. Cheque to ENOTDS and sent to Fred or by BACS (contact Fred for details). 07484698112. Fred. 

Di Edwards is organizing her Tea Dance in aid of Wiltshire Air Ambulance on Sunday 6th April - 3 - 6 pm - at Kington Langley Village Hall, Wilts, SN15 5NJ. Tickets are £10, which includes refreshments, and are available from Di on 01264 850383 or famed125@outlook.com. Fred

Obituary – Frank Dry of Droylsden, Manchester, died in Manchester Royal Infirmary on 25^th March aged 82. Frank was driving the day before to visit his wife Jean in the local Hospice when he had a minor accident then a heart attack, he was taken to the local hospital and then transferred to the Royal where he passed away before they could operate on him.

Frank & Jean were founder members of our Society (English National Old Time Dance Society) and had been members of OTS for many years. They were great supporters of our Society dances and holidays as well as my Old Time Sunday dances in Cheshire for the 20 or so years we were there. They also attended my and other old time dancing holidays and were always keen to lead off a Tango or two.

            Secretary of ENOTDS Mike & Jan, Bernard & Dilys and Sonia & myself travelled to Dukinfield Crematorium on Friday 20^th September to represent our Society at the funeral. Very unfortunately Jean was too poorly to attend and she had been moved to Moss Cottage Nursing Home in Ashton-under-Lyne that day. Her brother John organised the funeral and just 17 mourners attended. It was disappointing that no dancers from local or OTS attended. Our thoughts are very much with Jean at this sad time. President Fred

There are still a few rooms available for the Old-time dancing (Old & Popular dances) holiday at the Paddocks Hotel, Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye, 30th September - 4th October, 4 nights half board and dancing each evening to the great music of DAVID LAST plus morning sessions if the weather is inclement - from £385 per person. Full details from Fred. Evening visitors welcomed @ £4 each.

Pleased to say that sales of the accommodation have gone very well and that we only have 4 rooms now available. If interested please get in touch with Fred very soon. £30 deposit. £345 per person. Usual programme of popular old & newer sequence dances. Fred.