Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Farnham Maltings

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE FARNHAM MALTINGS (R32) Round The Room Bob Beattie Ness House 1
Round the room dance, 3 facing 3

1- 8 All circle 6H round and back
9-16 Middle persons petronella turn and set twice to change places
17-24 Middle persons turn their original partner to their right RH, pass each other RSh and turn other partner LH
25-32 Middle persons dance ½ reels of 3 giving RSh to their original partner to their right and all chase ½ way round clockwise to meet new threesome

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)


Dance Information

Farnham Maltings, in Surrey, played a vital role when Farnham produced hops for making beer up until 1956. It was saved from demolition in 1969 when it was bought by the community and transformed into a community Arts Centre.

Farnham Maltings
Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey


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