Pardlestone Farm Jig

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1- 8 1s cross RH, cast (2s step up); 2s+1s dance Allemande Right (Adv for 2, give RH to partner and Lady turns under Man's arm, Lady dances back to place as Man retires)
9-16 1s cross RH, cast up to 1st place (2s step down); 1s+2s dance Allemande Left (as for Allemande Right but giving Left hands)
17-24 1s dance down middle (to 2nd place in set below if present) and cast back up behind own lines to 2nd place own side (2s step up 19-20)
25-32 2s+1s dance R&L

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

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The inspiration for this particular dance came from a week spent at Pardlestone Farm, a characterful bed and breakfast in Somerset, the home county of Damon, the author's companion on the trip.

The farm is set in peaceful countryside and offers facilities for guests to bring their own horses and ride on the nearby Quantock Hills. It is also not far from Kilve Beach, a location well known to fossil enthusiasts for its prehistoric discoveries, including dinosaur remains.

The stay at Pardlestone Farm was made especially enjoyable thanks to the hosts. Each morning, Mark rose early to light the fire in the dining room, ensuring it was warm and inviting for breakfast. The jams, including one made from gooseberries, were all prepared on the premises. At the end of each day, Ann would ask after their explorations, always taking time to listen with genuine interest.

Fields Below Lower Pardlestone Farm, Somerset

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