The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society -
South Wales Branch

The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society is based in Edinburgh and consists of 169 branches worldwide. The South Wales Branch was formed in 1969, although individual groups have been providing Scottish country dancing in the area for some years before then.
The Branch covers a wide geographical area stretching from Newport to Fishguard, up to Aberystwyth and across to Builth Wells. Of the 97 UK branches, it probably covers the widest geographical area.

The Branch organises various functions throughout the year: Annual Ball; Day School; Festival of Dancing staged in Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre; newcomers’ dance; and a residential weekend at a country house hotel. It also organises a haggis supper and dance for St. Andrews Night and dances specifically for the children of the area.
RSCDS teachers currently run classes in Cardiff, Barry, Milford Haven, Fishguard and Aberystwyth. The Branch is also involved in training new teachers to a standard set by the Society and currently eight trainees are undergoing instruction.
Further details of membership and activities are available from the Branch Secretary Williams@mathry.freeserve.co.uk and for those not yet into the internet Mrs Irene Williams, Waverly, Maes Ernin, Mathry, Near Haverfordwest, SA62 5HA. Telephone number 01348 837532<