Trentham Irish Set-Dancing Weekend 2017: 20 - 22 January
Friday Night: Meet and greet with informal set dancing
in one of the local pubs
Saturday and Sunday: Set Dancing Workshops with
Matt Harriage, Rachel McKintosh and Adam Purcell,
Ina Bertrand, Kirsty and Richard Greenwood
at the Mechanics’ Institute Hall, 66 High St, Trentham
Two Set-Dance Ceilis at the Mechanics' Institute Hall:
Saturday night with the marvellous Paddy Fitz & friends
Sunday afternoon with the brilliant Borderline Kaylee
in one of the local pubs
Saturday and Sunday: Set Dancing Workshops with
Matt Harriage, Rachel McKintosh and Adam Purcell,
Ina Bertrand, Kirsty and Richard Greenwood
at the Mechanics’ Institute Hall, 66 High St, Trentham
Two Set-Dance Ceilis at the Mechanics' Institute Hall:
Saturday night with the marvellous Paddy Fitz & friends
Sunday afternoon with the brilliant Borderline Kaylee
Program details for 2017 will be available soon
Friday, 15th January:
Meet and Greet at the Pig and Whistle Hotel, 705 James Lane, East Trentham (cnr. James Lane & Pearsons Road).
Pig & Whistle, intersection Pearsons Rd and James Lane, East Trentham (Google Maps)
Street view of Pig & Whistle from Pearsons Rd (Google Maps)
7.00-10.00pm: Informal set-dancing;
please note that a synthetic dance floor is being trialled to provide total dancing space for three to four sets.
Dinner available from 6.00-9.00 pm; PLEASE BOOK, tel. 0354 241 213
(Dinner and drinks not included in weekend fee.)
Saturday, 16th January:
Dancing at Trentham Mechanics' Institute, 66 High St Trentham (opposite Bowen St).
Mechanics Institute 66 High St, Trentham (Google Maps)
Street view of Trentham Mechanics Institute
09.00 am Registration
09.30-10.00am Easy warm-up workshop with Kirsty and Richard.
10.00-1.00pm Workshop with Paul Carr. (Includes tea break.)
1.00-2.00 Lunch. (Provide your own or explore the local cafes/foodstores.)
2.00-4.00 More complex workshop with Kirsty and Richard.
Or choose other options for Saturday afternoon:
One-hour historical Trentham walk guided by Ina; or try other walks, eg Trentham to Lyonville track; Wombat Forest; Trentham Falls; visit local shops, cafes and gourmet establishments, gourmet treats such as Daylesford Chocolate Mill, the Daylesford-Hepburn Springs Spa resorts, or enjoy a local wine at the nostalgic `Radio Springs’, Lyonville.
5.30pm Drinks (buy your own) then group dinner at the Restaurant Viande (formerly the Tylden Harvester),
43 Trentham Road, Tylden
Viande Restaurant, 43 Trentham Road, Tylden (Google Maps)
Street view of Viande Restaurant
Drinks can be purchased at bar. Dinner details: 2 courses, alternate plate drop of chicken or fish, plus dessert & tea or coffee; or (if pre-ordered); vegetarian (may include eggs/dairy) or vegan main and dessert (vegan option will be free of all animal products and also free of gluten and nuts). Cost included in all-weekend fee. The venue is limited to 65 people, so be quick if you’d like to be included in the group dinner.
8.00-12.00am Mechanics’ Institute Hall: Set Dance Ceili with music by the Melbourne Ceili Band.
Sunday 17th January:
Dancing at Trentham Mechanics' Institute, 66 High St Trentham (opposite Bowen St).
10.00-1.00pm Workshop with Paul Carr. (Includes tea break.)
1.00-2.00 Lunch (provide your own or see attached local information for local cafes/foodstores)
2.00-4.00 Set dance ceili with music by Borderline Kaylee
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
$85 Complete weekend: all workshops, Saturday night Viande dinner & both ceilis
$70 Saturday all day (workshops, group dinner at the Viande & ceili)
$55 All workshops and both ceilis (does not include group dinner)
$45 Saturday dinner and ceili only
$35 Saturday workshops and ceili (does not include group dinner)
$30 Sunday workshops and ceili
$15 Saturday night ceili only
$10 Sunday ceili only
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
House-sharing: Contact Jo early for the possibility of sharing a cottage.
Jo – ph/SMS to 0428 564 266; email [email protected]
Billeting: Interstate visitors are invited to contact Ina directly about the possibility of billeting with local people.
Phone 03 5424 1449 or email [email protected] .
Camping: Blackwood Caravan Park (full camping facilities), 41 Golden Point Road, Blackwood, tel. 03 5368 6539. 14 km (15 mins) south of Trentham. www.blackwoodcrownreserves.websyte.com.au
B&B: Range of local B&Bs and cottages available.
MORE INFO:
Jo O'Reilly, tel or SMS 0428 564 266; email [email protected]
George Ansell, tel. 03 9890 5650; email [email protected]
Mary Reilly, tel. 03 9499 5965; email: [email protected]
Friday, 15th January:
Meet and Greet at the Pig and Whistle Hotel, 705 James Lane, East Trentham (cnr. James Lane & Pearsons Road).
Pig & Whistle, intersection Pearsons Rd and James Lane, East Trentham (Google Maps)
Street view of Pig & Whistle from Pearsons Rd (Google Maps)
7.00-10.00pm: Informal set-dancing;
please note that a synthetic dance floor is being trialled to provide total dancing space for three to four sets.
Dinner available from 6.00-9.00 pm; PLEASE BOOK, tel. 0354 241 213
(Dinner and drinks not included in weekend fee.)
Saturday, 16th January:
Dancing at Trentham Mechanics' Institute, 66 High St Trentham (opposite Bowen St).
Mechanics Institute 66 High St, Trentham (Google Maps)
Street view of Trentham Mechanics Institute
09.00 am Registration
09.30-10.00am Easy warm-up workshop with Kirsty and Richard.
10.00-1.00pm Workshop with Paul Carr. (Includes tea break.)
1.00-2.00 Lunch. (Provide your own or explore the local cafes/foodstores.)
2.00-4.00 More complex workshop with Kirsty and Richard.
Or choose other options for Saturday afternoon:
One-hour historical Trentham walk guided by Ina; or try other walks, eg Trentham to Lyonville track; Wombat Forest; Trentham Falls; visit local shops, cafes and gourmet establishments, gourmet treats such as Daylesford Chocolate Mill, the Daylesford-Hepburn Springs Spa resorts, or enjoy a local wine at the nostalgic `Radio Springs’, Lyonville.
5.30pm Drinks (buy your own) then group dinner at the Restaurant Viande (formerly the Tylden Harvester),
43 Trentham Road, Tylden
Viande Restaurant, 43 Trentham Road, Tylden (Google Maps)
Street view of Viande Restaurant
Drinks can be purchased at bar. Dinner details: 2 courses, alternate plate drop of chicken or fish, plus dessert & tea or coffee; or (if pre-ordered); vegetarian (may include eggs/dairy) or vegan main and dessert (vegan option will be free of all animal products and also free of gluten and nuts). Cost included in all-weekend fee. The venue is limited to 65 people, so be quick if you’d like to be included in the group dinner.
8.00-12.00am Mechanics’ Institute Hall: Set Dance Ceili with music by the Melbourne Ceili Band.
Sunday 17th January:
Dancing at Trentham Mechanics' Institute, 66 High St Trentham (opposite Bowen St).
10.00-1.00pm Workshop with Paul Carr. (Includes tea break.)
1.00-2.00 Lunch (provide your own or see attached local information for local cafes/foodstores)
2.00-4.00 Set dance ceili with music by Borderline Kaylee
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
$85 Complete weekend: all workshops, Saturday night Viande dinner & both ceilis
$70 Saturday all day (workshops, group dinner at the Viande & ceili)
$55 All workshops and both ceilis (does not include group dinner)
$45 Saturday dinner and ceili only
$35 Saturday workshops and ceili (does not include group dinner)
$30 Sunday workshops and ceili
$15 Saturday night ceili only
$10 Sunday ceili only
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
House-sharing: Contact Jo early for the possibility of sharing a cottage.
Jo – ph/SMS to 0428 564 266; email [email protected]
Billeting: Interstate visitors are invited to contact Ina directly about the possibility of billeting with local people.
Phone 03 5424 1449 or email [email protected] .
Camping: Blackwood Caravan Park (full camping facilities), 41 Golden Point Road, Blackwood, tel. 03 5368 6539. 14 km (15 mins) south of Trentham. www.blackwoodcrownreserves.websyte.com.au
B&B: Range of local B&Bs and cottages available.
MORE INFO:
Jo O'Reilly, tel or SMS 0428 564 266; email [email protected]
George Ansell, tel. 03 9890 5650; email [email protected]
Mary Reilly, tel. 03 9499 5965; email: [email protected]
