The Pickaquoy Reel
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THE PICKAQUOY REEL (R5x32) 5C Set Jessie Stuart Orkney Dances1- 8 1s and 3s lead down (2 bars), turn ¾ RH and set to partner Lady pulls back RSh to face up, Ladies followed by partners dance up (2s and 4s step up 1-2)
9-16 Tandem reels across, (1s RSh to 2L, 3s RSh to 4L). 1s and 3s finish in centre facing up (Men behind Ladies)
17-24 1s and 3s dance up and cast 1 place own sides; 1L+2s, 1M+3L+4s and 3M+5s dance RH across
25-32 ½ Figs 8, 1s down round 4s, 3s down round 5s); 1s and 3s cross RH with partner and cast 1 place (4s and 5s step up 31-32). 24153
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
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The Pickaquoy Centre, commonly referred to as the Picky Centre or simply Picky, is a versatile multi-use leisure facility in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland.As the largest leisure centre in the Northern Isles, it features a flexible arena with 1,600-seat stands that can be adapted for various purposes, including functioning as a sports hall accommodating two five-a-side football pitches. The venue hosts Orkney F.C. of the North Caledonian Football League and serves as the home ground for the Orkney official football team.
Additionally, the centre boasts a 247-seat cinema, two swimming pools, multiple meeting rooms, a health spa, gym, indoor and outdoor children's play areas, and a café and bar.
Outdoor amenities include an All-Weather Pitch for football and hockey, several grass pitches for football and rugby, and an athletics track. Within the centre's grounds, there is also a campsite available.
Olympic Torch Relay, Pickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, Orkney
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