Sheffield University Ceilidh Society is one of a large number of clubs run under the umbrella of the Sheffield Union of Students. We organise regular ceilidhs, usually one every two or three weeks, as well as a regular programme of workshops, music events, sessions and trips to other festivals and ceilidhs. Music is also an important part of the society so if you would like to play (at any skill level) come along to a session.
The regular Ceilidhsoc session is now at the Red Deer on Wednesday. See below for more details. If you like the music at ceilidhs and want to hear more or play some then this is the place to be.
Ceilidhsoc have a mailing list that you can join where we send announcements of ceilidhs, events and other folky related information. |
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There is an extensive collection of music (dots) available in our online tunes database. Here you can find many of the tunes that are played at our ceilidhs and sessions. During term time we also run regular Ceilidh Music Workshops where you can learn to play some of these tunes if you’re not confident enough to play in a session yet. There is a compilation CD called Forged in Sheffield available featuring several bands who met through Ceilidhsoc. It can be bought onlineor from the front desk at our ceilidhs.
Those ceilidhs don’t run themselves you know. Ceilidhsoc is alway looking for people who want to get a bit more involved or just to help out. If you would like to do more than just dance, then talk to one of the current committee.
We would like to thank the University of Sheffield Alumni Foundation for supporting CeilidhSoc. |
What’s On (more)
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First ceilidh of 2012! (with RSCDS) The Edge 8:30 PM 10 Feb 2012 | For all those who have been missing our Ceilidhs over Christmas and or need to unwind after exam stress, this is our first ceilidh of this year. As usual please don’t BYOB, the Edge bar will serve drinks and provide water free of charge! Tickets £4, £3 members before 9pm. For anyone who hasn’t been before, membership is £4 and entitles you to your first Ceilidh FREE! We also have an interval spot with the Sheffield branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS). For all of you going to IVFDF in Aberdeen this year it will be a taster of some Scottish dancing, and for those who haven’t got tickets yet, this should persuade you! | ||
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Ceilidh and 'William Morris' Cotswold Morris Dancing The Edge 8:30 PM 24 Feb 2012 | For this week’s Ceilidh we have an interval session by a Cotswold Morris Dancing side from Sheffield called ‘William Morris’. They will also be running a FREE workshop before the Ceilidh starting at 7:30 for anyone wanting to learn some Cotswold style dances (that’s the style with the handkerchiefs and sticks for anyone who’s uninitiated). As usual the Ceilidh will be £4, £3 members before 9pm and please don’t BYOB. | ||
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Regular Events
| Ceilidh Music Workshop 8:00 – 9:00 pm Every Wednesday during term time |
Ben our music officer or guest teachers will be running regular workshops in the Red Deer before the session helping people learn some of the tunes that are played at Ceildihs and at the Red Deer sessions. It is intended for people who are new to folk music or not confident enough to play in sessions yet. Basic knowledge of your instrument is helpful, but no experience of folk music is required! There are also some tune books available for purchase for you to take away and practice in your own time (while stocks last). | ||
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| Session 9:00pm onwards Every Wednesday |
The regular Ceilidhsoc session is now held at The Red Deer (just off Mapin Street) every Wednesday. Musicians and non-musicians are all welcome. The session is a great opportunity for those new and old members of the society to get together to chat, play music and swap tunes. | ||
