Kirkton Old Tyme Dance Group

10/09/2026

THURSDAY NIGHT IS KIRKTON DANCE NIGHT

Over forty dancers in the hall tonight and a great night of dancing and fine music enjoyed by all.

William McRobert was in his usual place on accordion joined by George Meikle who provided harmonies and great playing to complement Willie’s music.
Well done guys, loved the tunes.

One tune Willie and George played was a waltz ‘Miss Caryn Goodfellow’ a tune recently composed by up and coming local accordionist Matthew Murray. Matthew was with us tonight to hear the tune, which was admired by us all. Nice one Matthew!

Tomorrow (11th September) is accordionist George Meikle’s birthday and Saturday (September 12th) is group leader John’s and also dancer Rosie’s birthdays, the company sang happy birthday, not once, not twice but THREE times for the birthday cohort!!
Happy birthday to all three.

A varied and lively programme again tonight, with the mix of old and newer dances.

Kirkton Old Tyme Dance Group dance programme Thursday 10th September:

Gay Gordon’s Two Step
Viennese Swing
Tiger Two Step
Memory Waltz
Sutherland Accordion and Fiddle Club Reel (3x32 bars)
Millennium March
Pinewood Two Step
Call of the Pipes
Mississippi Dip
Jessie’s Waltz (Waltz for Jessie)
Dundee Reel (3x40bars)
Jazz Twinkle
Britannia Two Step
Medley: White Heather Fox Trot / Southern Rose Waltz / Eva Three Step
Jessie’s Polka

(Is it Jessie’s Waltz or Waltz for Jessie?)

Great night, here’s to next Thursday, and we’ll do it all over again.

Happy Dancing !!
Dancing is Fun !!

Pictures of the dancers dancing the Dundee Reel along with Willie , George and Matthew Murray.

03/09/2026

KIRKTON OLD TYME DANCE GROUP NEW SEASON
THURSDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER

KIRKTON FALLS SILENT FOR IAN

The new season of the Kirkton Old Tyme Dance Group commenced on Thursday 3rd of September with thirty six dancers present.
Group organiser John Caskie started the new season by paying tribute to the groups regular drummer Ian McRobert who had sadly passed away at the end of August.
John reminded all that Ian, brother of regular accordionist Willie McRobert, was not only the groups drummer, he was a valued and respected friend of the group over many years.
The assembled gathering offered their condolences to Willie and observed a minutes silence in memory and respect for Ian, our drummer and our friend.

The dance programme was a mix of favourites from over the years with one new dance on the programme ‘The Sutherland Accordion and Fiddle Club Reel’ a 3 x 32bar reel devised by Sarah Horne.
Nice dance Sarah, and one we picked up pretty well.

Late on in the evening ‘it leaked’ that 3rd September was the Golden Anniversary of Robert and Shirley Haining.
Congratulations were accorded to Robert and Shirley with Shirley picking ‘The Four Hand Star’ as their anniversary dance.

Special mention to Willie McRobert who played exceptionally well for us again and treated us to great tunes and tempos for the dancing.
Alison and Bill were on tea duties and a great first night was over all to soon

Dance programme
Thursday 3rd September:

Lilac Waltz
Edinburgh Mixture
White Heather Fox Trot
Sutherland Accordion and Fiddle Club Reel (3x32bars)
Waltz of the Bells
Marine Four Step
Welcome (32bar reel)
Dinky One Step
Jazz Twinkle
Mayfair Quick Step (2nd half 6/8 marches)
Ruby Waltz
Shiftin Bobbins
Palais Glide
Eva Three Step
Four Hand Star
Gay Gordon Two Step
Jessie’s Polka

Pictures from our first night back are attached, along with picture of the late Ian McRobert

Happy Dancing!!
Dancing is fun!!

03/09/2026

ST JOHN SCOTLAND DUMFRIES BRANCH

A Celebration of Scottish Music and Song featuring Champion Accordionist Liam Stewart and Kirkton Dance Organiser John Caskie MBE
Saturday 3rd October
Assembly Rooms
George Street
Dumfries
7pm

Liam and John join together for an evening on Scottish music and sing raising funds for St John Scotland Dumfries Branch

Buffet and raffle

Tickets £20
Details on attached poster.

Saturday 3rd October 7pm

02/09/2026

‼️‼️REMINDER NOTICE‼️‼️
KIRKTON OLD TYME DANCE GROUP

DANCING RESTARTS
THURSDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 7.30pm

The Winter session of the Kirkton Old Tyme Dance Group will recommence on Thursday 3rd September from 7.30pm

A warm welcome awaits old and new dancers for the lively Thursday night dancing.
Live music will again be provided by William McRobert with dance instructions by John Caskie.

Waltzes, Marches, Jigs, Two Steps, Reels, progressive dances, round the room dances, set dances will all be included.

£4.00 per night included half time refreshments.

What dances do you want in the programme? Add the suggestions below.

Happy Dancing!!

KIRKTON Old TYME DANCE GROUP
THURSDAY 3rd September 7.30pm

13/08/2026

KIRKTON OLD TYME DANCE GROUP

DANCING RESTARTS
THURSDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 7.30pm

The Winter session of the Kirkton Old Tyme Dance Group will recommence on Thursday 3rd September from 7.30pm

A warm welcome awaits old and new dancers for the lively Thursday night dancing.
Live music will again be provided by William and Ian McRobert with dance instructions by John Caskie.

Waltzes, Marches, Jigs, Two Steps, Reels, progressive dances, round the room dances, set dances will all be included.

£4.00 per night included half time refreshments.

What dances do you want in the programme? Add the suggestions below.

Happy Dancing!!

KIRKTON Old TYME DANCE GROUP
THURSDAY 3rd September 7.30pm

02/08/2026

New Season for Dumfries Accordion and Fiddle Club commences Tuesday 1st September.

Crichton Golf Club

All welcome!!

‼️‼️ REMINDER NOTICE ‼️‼️

DUMFRIES ACCORDION AND FIDDLE CLUB 2026/2027 SEASON

The new season of the Dumfries Accordion and Fiddle Club resumes on Tuesday 1st September.

Mark your diaries with the Clubs meeting dates and Guest Artistes for the season ahead.

Tuesday 1st September:
Crichton Golf Club
Clappy Doo Ceilidh Band
7.30pm

Admission for season 2926/2027 remains at £5.00 with local and supporting players admitted FREE.

Never been before? Come give us a visit, you’ll be made most welcome.
Enjoy the best of Accordion and Fiddle Music from musicians from all over the Country.

08/07/2026

04/06/2026

🎶‼️GUID NYCHBURRIS SENIOR CITIZENS CONCERT‼️🎶

TUESDAY 16th JUNE

‼️📣REMAINING TICKETS UPLIFT
NEW DATE📣‼️

Thanks to all who attended the Senior Citizens Ticket uplift at Morrisons Cafe today Thursday 4th June.
Thanks also to The Manager, Myra Smith Morrisons Community Champion, Cafe Staff along with Jo and Isabelle from Dumfries Town Board who assisted in the process of distributing tickets.

After today’s uplift there are a few tickets remaining (approx 40)

These FREE tickets can be uplifted in a first come first served basis of ONE TICKET per person at:
The Dumfries Town Board Office
The Hub
24-26 Friars Vennel
On TUESDAY 9th JUNE between 9.30am (no queueing necessary) and 11am

We look forward to welcoming ticket holders to the concert on Tuesday 16th June 2pm-4.30pm

Thanks to The Wallace Family and Staff at Cairndale Hotel for sponsoring and hosting the Concert.