Some two and a half years ago, Fran Smith undertook to compile a book of hitherto unpublished dances pertaining to the Herefordshire Branch of the RSCDS and its affiliated clubs.  This proved to be a somewhat time consuming task, but in spite of many trials and tribulations along the way, Fran's persistence has paid off and we are fortunate to be able to produce this little collection.  There are dances for all grades of Scottish Country dancers from beginners to the more advanced.  

Our thanks and congratulations to Fran for her efforts and her success in compiling this booklet in time to help us celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Herefordshire Branch of the RSCDS.  

Nigel Carter  
President  

Compiled by Fran Smith  

All of the dances in this book have some connection with RSCDS Herefordshire. Some were devised by members, some for members, or for special occasions. Two of the dances, Jonathan’s Jig and Ross in Bloom appear in a Limited Edition booklet produced by Ross Reel Club but the rest are unpublished even though they may have been around for a while.  
  

First Published April 2008  
This edition Published 2014  
   
   
   
There are a number of other dances with a connection to Herefordshire RSCDS. Those I know of are listed below. The source is given using best information available but I cannot guarantee all the publications can still be purchased.  


The Black Mountain Reel	Derek Haynes    	Carnforth Collection of SC  
The Blue Mess Jacket	        Douglas Henderson  
Connie’s Jig	                Steve Goulden           RSCDS Book 41  
Ewan Telford’s Strathspey  	Alison Telford	        Casnewydd Collection  
The Festival Fancy	        Abergavenny Children’s Class   	Casnewydd Collection  
Flora Inglis’ Strathspey	John Drewry              Greenburn Book 2  
Henderson in Hereford 	John Drewry	        Winter Collection 1988  
The Hereford Rant	        Douglas Henderson  
Hereford Silver Jubilee 	Douglas Henderson	Scottish National Dance Company  
Over the Moon	                John Drewry              Greenburn Book 2  
Rings Around the Moon	John Drewry              Greenburn Book 2  
Wormbridge House	        Derek Haynes        	Scottish Dance Archive  

