Details of the Ball 2023
The RSCDS Breton Branch (RSCDS-BB) is organising their first international ball in Josselin (Morbihan) from Friday 15th until Sunday 17th September 2023:
Venue:
Centre Culturel L'Ecusson de Josselin,
Details:
| Date | Timing | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 15th | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Ceilidh for the children of Josselin. |
| 4:00pm-6:30pm | Walk through. | |
| 7:00pm-10:00pm | Ceilidh open to all. There will be a paying bar during the evening and the food truck Ker Nilou will be selling galettes and crêpes to take away. | |
| From 2:00pm | Choice between
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| Saturday 16th | Before 10am | It will be possible to visit the Josselin Saturday market which begins early. |
| 10am-1:00pm | Day School, teacher William Williamson. | |
| 1:00pm-2:00pm | Break for lunch when there will be sandwiches from the bakery available for participants. | |
| 2:00pm-4:00pm | Day School continues. | |
| 6:30pm | Ball and apéritifs at the Centre Culturel. | |
| 7:00pm | Grand March, with piper. | |
| 8:30pm | Break for dinner. | |
| 9:30pm-11:30pm | Ball continues. | |
| Sunday 17th | Morning | Visit to the chateau in Josselin, followed by a walk along the Nantes to Brest Canal. |
| 12:30pm | Lunch at Chez Simon, renowned restaurant in the town centre, limited to 36 people. Bill to be paid directly with the restaurant on the day. Cost around 30€, excluding drinks and coffee. |
Teacher:
William Williamson, RSCDS Chairman
Band:
Strathallan Scottish Country Dance Band
Ball Programme:
| 1. | Joie de Vivre | J32 | 3/4L | Maarseveen: RSCDS XXXIX |
| 2. | A Castle in the Air | R32 | 2/4L | Bänninger: RSCDS XLIII |
| 3. | Miss Ogilvie's Fancy | S32 | 3/4L | Campbell: RSCDS XX |
| 4. | The Argyll Square | J96 | 4S | Goldring: RSCDS XLIII |
| 5. | Miss Johnstone of Ardrossan | R32 | 5/5L | Goldring: RSCDS 30 popular, Vol 2 |
| 6. | Mist o'er the Loch | S32 | 3/4L | Short: QE Diamond Jubilee |
| 7. | Mrs Gibbs of Josselin | J32 | 3/4L | Telle |
| 8. | City of Belfast | S32 | 3/3L | Mulholland: RSCDS XLVIII |
| 9. | The Aviator | J32 | 3/4L | Fischer: RSCDS LII |
| 10. | The Irish Rover | R32 | 3/4L | Cosh: 22 SCD |
| Break | ||||
| 11. | MacDonald of Keppoch | M128 | 4S | Ronald: RSCDS XLIX |
| 12. | City Lights | J32 | 3/4L | Scott: RSCDS LII |
| 13. | Anna Holden's Strathspey | S32 | 2/4L | Drewry: RSCDS XLII |
| 14. | The Sailor | R32 | 3/4L | RSCDS XXIV |
| 15. | Cape Town Wedding | S32 | 3/4L | Kerr: RSCDS XXXIX |
| 16. | The First Rain of Spring | J32 | 3/3L | Joubert: RSCDS XLIX |
| 17. | Alison Rose | S32 | 4/4L | Ivory: Imp 1-3 |
| 18. | The Deil amang the Tailors | R32 | 3/4L | RSCDS XIV |
| Extra | ||||
| 19. | Shiftin' Bobbins | R32 | 3/4L | Clowes: RSCDS 30 popular, Vol 2 |
| 20. | The Waternish Tangle | J32 | 3/4L | Barfoot: Skye 2 |
Price list:
| Date | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 15 | Visit to the La Mine d'Or Distillery in Ploërmel | Free |
| Craft Workshop Karton de Breizh | 15 € for materials | |
| Friday night Ceilidh | Free | |
| Saturday 16 | Day School + lunch | 30 € |
| Ball + dinner | 40 € | |
| Dinner for non dansers | 25 € | |
| Sunday 17 | Walk | Free |
| Guided visit to the château | Free | |
| Lunch Chez Simon limited to the 36 people on a first come first served basis. | Payment on the day with the restaurant. |
How to pay:
- By bank transfer in euros to the RSCDS-BB Crédit Agricole account
- download the RSCDS-BB Rib by clicking here,
- please confirm the payment in writing to Mrs Gibbs:
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- By French bank cheque in euros paid to the order of the RSCDS-BB and sent to Mrs Gibbs (14 rue Saint Jacques 56120 Josselin, Brittany, France)
- Using Currencies direct (https://rscds-bb.fr/en/ball-2023/sponsors-en) which will not incur any charges when opening the account nor when making the transaction.
Time limit and refund:
- Until the 1st of July, Early Bird reduction of 10%,
- Refund before the 1st of July: less 20 € - between July 1 and August 15: 50% - no refund after August 15.
Accommodation:
- Before reserving, check the distance between the accommodation and the Centre culturel,
- Visit the Josselin Tourist Office site at (https://www.broceliande-vacances.com/preparer-vacances/ou-dormir/ and choose the type of accommodation and the area (in and around Josselin),
- Look at https://www.abritel.fr/ or https://www.booking.com/ or https://www.tourismebretagne.com/destinations/les-10-destinations/destination-broceliande/josselin/
Transport:
- By sea (https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/). Brittany Ferries sails to Saint Malo, Roscoff and Caen. It takes one and a half hour to get to Josselin from Saint Malo by road,
- By air:
- Rennes airport (https://www.rennes.aeroport.fr/), then by bus to Josselin changing at Rennes station,
- Nantes and Paris airports, then by train to Rennes (direct) and bus (see above).
Registration:
To register, complete a form by clicking here.