We have many years of experience between us dancing, calling, playing and organizing local dances and major events. We ran highly successful dance weeks in Ely in April 2004 with Nightingale and Cis Hinkle calling, in 2005 with Wild Asparagus and George Marshall calling, and in 2006 and 2007 with Airdance and Lisa Greenleaf calling. After a hiatus we ran this event in 2015 to a sell-out crowd with Wild Asparagus playing with George Marshall calling. We followed this with three sold out camps: in 2017, 2019 and 2023 with the Stringrays and Lisa Greenleaf calling. The camp capacity varies according to available rooms and is expected to be about 150 this time.
This event is being co-ordinated by Gwyn and Jennifer Williams, and Judy McDowell. We are responsible for making arrangements with the venue and with the performers. We are further assisted by our committee members Bill Bunch, Rima Forrest, Adam Hughes, Ruth Hawksley, Alison & Peter Giles, and for 2025 we welcome Brian Hamshar and Aimee Steussy. Additional local help will come from dancers in the UK.
In Ely, where Gwyn was born, we are joined by many friends and volunteers who heartily welcome this group to their beautiful City of Ely and lend rich local knowledge. The title “City” in the UK is used for any town with a cathedral.
We are always available and eager to answer your questions. For more information please e-mail us by clicking here or in the USA call Jennifer or Gwyn at 757-867-6807.
