Dance held at The Commodore Hotel 31st March 2023
46 members and 4 non-members attended the March dance at the Osprey Suite in the Commodore.
Attendance was up on last month’s event and one couple attended as a result of picking up a leaflet
from our stall at the recent Clubs and Societies event in Hermitage Academy.
Music was provided by the James Coutts on accordion and Ian Adamson on drums. The duo
provided great music and some fantastic tunes for the dances.
President Neil MacLeod welcomed the dancers and the dance started with the ever popular Gay
Gordons. The floor was full for most of the dances although only a few couples got up to dance less
well known dances and there was just one set for some of the set dances. The floor was very sticky;
clearly the floor had been mopped but not buffed therefore dancing smoothly proved a challenge.
Moreover the stage lighting was not working. Both issues to be discussed with hotel manager.
Tea and coffee was served at half time followed by the raffle which raised the sum of £155. Many
thanks to those who purchased tickets and donated raffle prizes. Although numbers attending was
up on last month’s dance, the income from the raffle is heavily subsidising the cost of the dances
which would otherwise show a loss. In this instance total ticket sales (including a £10 donation)
amounted to £418 while expenditure on the hall, band etc. was £498.50. Clearly without raffle
income we would not have the slight profit of £74.50.
The evening ended about 11.15 pm with closing remarks by the President followed by the last waltz
and Auld Lang Syne.
The next dance will take place on Friday the 28th April in the Osprey Suite with music provided by
the Roy Hendrie Duo.