Back for the Autumn and 2025 season...
Saturday 28 September
7.30 - 10.30 pm*
Oscina
Anna Pack, Chris Walshaw & Frances Watt
three accomplished musicians to create their unique sound - weaving tantalising tunes and spellbinding songs,
together they create mesmerising dance music to lose yourself in.
Oscina have played at Sidmouth Festival, Shrewsbury Festival and the Bagpipe Blowout ... and now first time in Patcham!
Dance and listen to lovely live music - our house band Jeudi Matin warms us up
and our guest band plays for two long dancing spots,
with other local musicians in the interval...
Doors open for 7.30 start*. Entrance is £10, cash on the door
* We're trying out an earlier start in the evening for the Autumn/Winter season.
and our guest band plays for two long dancing spots,
with other local musicians in the interval...
Doors open for 7.30 start*. Entrance is £10, cash on the door
* We're trying out an earlier start in the evening for the Autumn/Winter season.
We don't have a licensed bar, so please bring your own drinks, free tea and coffee is available.
L' Auberge Espagnole - 6.30 til 7.15 - Optional shared buffet supper - if you would like to eat with us first, please bring buffet-style food to share, and your own plate & cutlery, a glass and your own drink. A Co-op shop is just up the road.
L' Auberge Espagnole - 6.30 til 7.15 - Optional shared buffet supper - if you would like to eat with us first, please bring buffet-style food to share, and your own plate & cutlery, a glass and your own drink. A Co-op shop is just up the road.
Autumn 2024 programme
Saturday 12 October - special special extra!
Planchée from Brittany and Mike James
Afternoon dance workshop (tbc)
Evening bal and Fest Noz
followed by the more usual last Saturdays of the month
26 October Duo Mistral On Bouge comes South of the River!
30 November BOF! East Anglian pioneers
28 December Another New Year Party!
with les Étoiles de Brighton & invitées
2025 ... we think it's our 25th anniversary at last!
Saturday 12 October - special special extra!
Planchée from Brittany and Mike James
Afternoon dance workshop (tbc)
Evening bal and Fest Noz
followed by the more usual last Saturdays of the month
26 October Duo Mistral On Bouge comes South of the River!
30 November BOF! East Anglian pioneers
28 December Another New Year Party!
with les Étoiles de Brighton & invitées
2025 ... we think it's our 25th anniversary at last!
Patcham Memorial Hall
3 Old London Road, Brighton BN1 8XR
Fabulous polished wooden ballroom floor, just perfect for French dancing!
Wear flat-soled shoes, trainers are not recommended, and no stiletto shoes please.
Accessible entrance and facilities, seating and refreshments.
We're just off the A23 as you enter Brighton, near the junction with A27.
Old London Rd is behind the Esso garage, at the entrance to Patcham Village.
Public transport: B&H bus 5A stops at the Hall, or the 5 stop at Carden Avenue. Metrobus 272 & 17 stop at Ridgeway Ave, The Big Lemon 52 at the Coop. Preston Park railway station is 15 mins walk south.
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Other French and European music and dance sessions nearby
2nd Sunday 3-5pm in Shoreham by Sea
French/Euro acoustic music session (Maxine, Bill & Jim) at the Crabtree pub, Buckingham Rd, Shoreham by Sea BN43 5UA https://www.facebook.com/groups/crabtreefrenchsession
3rd Sundays 1-5pm in Kent
Les Batons at Hollingbourne, Kent: afternoon French & Breton dance session, with a guest and local musicians Hollingbourne Village Hall. ME17 1TR. https://www.lesbatons.org/
2nd Sunday 3-5pm in Shoreham by Sea
French/Euro acoustic music session (Maxine, Bill & Jim) at the Crabtree pub, Buckingham Rd, Shoreham by Sea BN43 5UA https://www.facebook.com/groups/crabtreefrenchsession
3rd Sundays 1-5pm in Kent
Les Batons at Hollingbourne, Kent: afternoon French & Breton dance session, with a guest and local musicians Hollingbourne Village Hall. ME17 1TR. https://www.lesbatons.org/
