Harlequin

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1-12 1s+2s+3s dance R&L for 3 couples
13-16 1s+2s+3s circle 6H ½ round to left. (3)(2)(1)
17-24 2s+1s dance ½ R&L; 3s+1s dance ½ R&L
25-32 3s+2s dance ½ R&L; 1s+2s dance ½ R&L. 21(3)
33-40 2s+1s+3s dance mirror reels of 3 on sides (3s cross up, 1s out/down, 2s in down). 213

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

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Harlequin was the in-house magazine of the Harwell Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE), which played a leading role in Britain's nuclear research following the Second World War. Launched in 1948, the magazine served as a communication channel and creative outlet for the diverse group of people working at the site, including scientists, engineers, administrators and technical staff.

By 1955, Harlequin was being published three times a year. It was produced by an editorial team made up of volunteers from within the Harwell community and operated as part of the AERE Recreational Association. This association was responsible for organising social, sporting and cultural events for staff and their families, and the magazine reflected that wider sense of community life.

Rather than focusing solely on technical developments, Harlequin covered a broad mix of content. Articles included general news from around the site, personal contributions such as short stories and poems, satirical pieces, cartoons and photography. The tone was often light and engaging, intended to bring people together and offer a more personal view of life at Harwell.

In addition to providing entertainment and information, the magazine became a valuable record of everyday life at the establishment. Through its pages, readers could trace the evolution of Harwell as it grew from a newly formed research centre into a key part of the UK's atomic energy programme. Harlequin remains a reflection of the human side of scientific progress during a formative period in British history.