RSCDS Brighton Branch
Scottish Country Dance Events Coming up Soon
Scottish country dances and other events run by or sponsored by RSCDS Brighton Branch in Sussex. See also our past events.All branch dances are now being held in the afternoon, as agreed at the AGM in May 2025.
Dances from RSCDS Book 54, Sunday 7 September 2025, 2-5pm
An introduction to the the dances from the latest RCSDS book of dances RSCDS Book 54 at Rawson Hall, Bolney, RH17 5PF. Entry £8, sponsored by the Branch. Contact Fran by the end of June to reserve a place - see Book 54 Flyer.Hallowe'en dance, Saturday October 25th 2025, 2:15pm
An informal, themed dance to recorded music with Rod Burrows as MC, held at the Rawson Hall, Bolney, RH17 5PF.(On Saturdays, Bus 273 from Brighton leaves Old Steine at 1:20pm and should reach Rycroft Road, a 10-minute walk from the hall, at 2:03pm. The last bus back leaves at 4:40pm.)
Tickets on the door, price £7 (non-dancers £3. Please bring your own mug and (if you wish to eat) food,cutlery etc.
A costume suggestive of Hallowe'en is optional, but if you wear one, please make sure you can dance in it!
Tap on the links for our spooky printable flyer, a crib for Dancing Memories (not on my-strathspey),
Beginners and Improvers' Afternoon of Dance, Sunday November 30th 2025, 2-5pm
Brighton Branch are pleased to sponsor this Scottish country dance class taught by Mervyn Short.
It is aimed at people who know the basic steps and figures and wish to improve their technique, ability and knowledge in a fun and friendly atmosphere. More expereinced dancers also welcome.
At the Rawson Hall, The Street, Bolney RH17 5PF. Hot drinks supplied but please bring your OWN MUG. Cost £8 at the door.
Tap to see the Flyer for Mervyn's Improvers' class. Please let know you are coming.
Valentine Dance, 14th February 2026 at 2:15pm
Our Brighton Branch Valentine Dance with Rod Burrows will be in the afternoon.
Tickets £7 (non-dancers £3) at the door.
Tea, coffee and squash provided; please bring your own cup and if you wish to eat please bring your own food, cutlery etc..
Annual General Meeting, one Friday in May, 2026 7:30pm
RSCDS Brighton Branch AGM will be held at the
Patcham Memorial Hall at 7pm.
It will be followed by a free evening of social dancing.
Please pay your annual subs at the AGM if you can - tap to open our renewal form but if your contact details have changed, please use the new membership form.
Strawberry Tea Dance, Sunday 14th June 2026, 3pm (Angmering) 
This is a cheerful afternoon Scottish country dance at Sunday tea-time with a light tea of scones and jam with fresh strawberries and cream. All are welcome.
Dances will be recapped. Please bring your own mug. Tickets at the door, £8 (children and students £4).
The venue is Angmering Community Centre in Foxwood Avenue, Angmering, BN16 4FU.
Angmering railway station and bus stops for the Stagecoach Coastliner 700 bus (half hourly to East Preston) are just the other side of the A259 - see my map.
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More Scottish dance events ...
To see what we have been doing up to now, you can reminisce with this list of Brighton Branch past events.
The Sussex Association of Scottish Societies (
SASS) is an umbrella group we belong to which co-ordinates local Scottish dance events run by clubs throughout Sussex.
See RSCDS London for the South-East Dance Diary of Scottish country dancing events in the south-east of England.
