Kirkton Old Tyme Dance Group

17/09/2026

NEWBIES WELCOMED TO TONIGHTS CLASS AT KIRKTON

It was pleasing to welcome Moira and Audrey to our dancing group at Kirkton tonight Thursday 17th September.
A quieter night with 34 dancers present, but what we lacked in quantity we certainly made up for in quality and enthusiasm.

Willie McRobert was our lone musician tonight, playing some fine music and as always, excellent tempos for dancing.

Along with Moira and Audrey the dancers had to look twice to check if we had ‘twins’ with us.
Sisters Margaret and Maureen arrived wearing identical dresses.
Margaret and Maureen are great supporters and are ever present at our group dances. We still think they are twins! But they insist they’re just ‘sisters’ (ha!)
You were both looking great ladies and dancing as well as ever.
Thanks for your support.

We tried the old original Circassian Circle (2 facing 2) which we eventually mastered, then formed the ‘circle’ for the second time through. I was left red faced when I started them ‘on the wrong side’ three starts later we done it!!

Tonight’s Kirkton Dance Group Programme Thursday 17th Sept:

Marine Four Step
Waltz of the Bells
Circassian Circle (2 facing 2 / Circle )
White Heather Fox Trot
Kirrie March
Old Oxford Waltz
Kelvingrove Two Step
Eva Three Step
Duke of Perth
New Hesitation Waltz
FlirtationTwo Step
Square Tango
Jazz Twinkle
Lomond Waltz
Jessie’s Polka

Pictured are Margaret and Maureen ‘sisters or twins?’

Next week the group will dance dances of the ‘ladies and gentlemen’ of dance!
Yeah, we will dance dances with names in the title.
At present we count roughly 25 such dances, we’ll dance as many as we can during the next couple of weeks.

Can you name the twenty five?

Happy dancing !!
Dancing is fun !!

John M Caskie MBE

16/09/2026

‼️‼️LOCHARBRIGGS COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION‼️‼️

MID SUMMER AFTERNOON OF MUSIC SONG AND DANCE

LOCHARBRIGGS COMMUNITY CENTRE
SUNDAY 27th SEPTEMBER
2pm-4.30pm

Enjoy an afternoon of music, sing and dance with John Caskie and William McRobert with guest artiste ‘Button Key Accordionist’ Mark Crawford.

Admission £7.50
Includes refreshments along with halftime tea, cakes and biscuits.

We will be hosting our raffle during the afternoon.

Music, Song and Dance from John, and Willie with guest artiste Mark Crawford from Ayrshire.
Mark is a great button key player and we’re delighted he can join us for our afternoon on Sunday 27th September.

Contact John Caskie to reserve your seats.

All welcome.

10/09/2026

THURSDAY NIGHT IS KIRKTON DANCE NIGHT

Over forty dancers in the hall tonight and a great night of dancing and fine music enjoyed by all.

William McRobert was in his usual place on accordion joined by George Meikle who provided harmonies and great playing to complement Willie’s music.
Well done guys, loved the tunes.

One tune Willie and George played was a waltz ‘Miss Caryn Goodfellow’ a tune recently composed by up and coming local accordionist Matthew Murray. Matthew was with us tonight to hear the tune, which was admired by us all. Nice one Matthew!

Tomorrow (11th September) is accordionist George Meikle’s birthday and Saturday (September 12th) is group leader John’s and also dancer Rosie’s birthdays, the company sang happy birthday, not once, not twice but THREE times for the birthday cohort!!
Happy birthday to all three.

A varied and lively programme again tonight, with the mix of old and newer dances.

Kirkton Old Tyme Dance Group dance programme Thursday 10th September:

Gay Gordon’s Two Step
Viennese Swing
Tiger Two Step
Memory Waltz
Sutherland Accordion and Fiddle Club Reel (3x32 bars)
Millennium March
Pinewood Two Step
Call of the Pipes
Mississippi Dip
Jessie’s Waltz (Waltz for Jessie)
Dundee Reel (3x40bars)
Jazz Twinkle
Britannia Two Step
Medley: White Heather Fox Trot / Southern Rose Waltz / Eva Three Step
Jessie’s Polka

(Is it Jessie’s Waltz or Waltz for Jessie?)

Great night, here’s to next Thursday, and we’ll do it all over again.

Happy Dancing !!
Dancing is Fun !!

Pictures of the dancers dancing the Dundee Reel along with Willie , George and Matthew Murray.

03/09/2026

KIRKTON OLD TYME DANCE GROUP NEW SEASON
THURSDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER

KIRKTON FALLS SILENT FOR IAN

The new season of the Kirkton Old Tyme Dance Group commenced on Thursday 3rd of September with thirty six dancers present.
Group organiser John Caskie started the new season by paying tribute to the groups regular drummer Ian McRobert who had sadly passed away at the end of August.
John reminded all that Ian, brother of regular accordionist Willie McRobert, was not only the groups drummer, he was a valued and respected friend of the group over many years.
The assembled gathering offered their condolences to Willie and observed a minutes silence in memory and respect for Ian, our drummer and our friend.

The dance programme was a mix of favourites from over the years with one new dance on the programme ‘The Sutherland Accordion and Fiddle Club Reel’ a 3 x 32bar reel devised by Sarah Horne.
Nice dance Sarah, and one we picked up pretty well.

Late on in the evening ‘it leaked’ that 3rd September was the Golden Anniversary of Robert and Shirley Haining.
Congratulations were accorded to Robert and Shirley with Shirley picking ‘The Four Hand Star’ as their anniversary dance.

Special mention to Willie McRobert who played exceptionally well for us again and treated us to great tunes and tempos for the dancing.
Alison and Bill were on tea duties and a great first night was over all to soon

Dance programme
Thursday 3rd September:

Lilac Waltz
Edinburgh Mixture
White Heather Fox Trot
Sutherland Accordion and Fiddle Club Reel (3x32bars)
Waltz of the Bells
Marine Four Step
Welcome (32bar reel)
Dinky One Step
Jazz Twinkle
Mayfair Quick Step (2nd half 6/8 marches)
Ruby Waltz
Shiftin Bobbins
Palais Glide
Eva Three Step
Four Hand Star
Gay Gordon Two Step
Jessie’s Polka

Pictures from our first night back are attached, along with picture of the late Ian McRobert

Happy Dancing!!
Dancing is fun!!

03/09/2026

ST JOHN SCOTLAND DUMFRIES BRANCH

A Celebration of Scottish Music and Song featuring Champion Accordionist Liam Stewart and Kirkton Dance Organiser John Caskie MBE
Saturday 3rd October
Assembly Rooms
George Street
Dumfries
7pm

Liam and John join together for an evening on Scottish music and sing raising funds for St John Scotland Dumfries Branch

Buffet and raffle

Tickets £20
Details on attached poster.

Saturday 3rd October 7pm

02/09/2026

‼️‼️REMINDER NOTICE‼️‼️
KIRKTON OLD TYME DANCE GROUP

DANCING RESTARTS
THURSDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 7.30pm

The Winter session of the Kirkton Old Tyme Dance Group will recommence on Thursday 3rd September from 7.30pm

A warm welcome awaits old and new dancers for the lively Thursday night dancing.
Live music will again be provided by William McRobert with dance instructions by John Caskie.

Waltzes, Marches, Jigs, Two Steps, Reels, progressive dances, round the room dances, set dances will all be included.

£4.00 per night included half time refreshments.

What dances do you want in the programme? Add the suggestions below.

Happy Dancing!!

KIRKTON Old TYME DANCE GROUP
THURSDAY 3rd September 7.30pm

13/08/2026

KIRKTON OLD TYME DANCE GROUP

DANCING RESTARTS
THURSDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 7.30pm

The Winter session of the Kirkton Old Tyme Dance Group will recommence on Thursday 3rd September from 7.30pm

A warm welcome awaits old and new dancers for the lively Thursday night dancing.
Live music will again be provided by William and Ian McRobert with dance instructions by John Caskie.

Waltzes, Marches, Jigs, Two Steps, Reels, progressive dances, round the room dances, set dances will all be included.

£4.00 per night included half time refreshments.

What dances do you want in the programme? Add the suggestions below.

Happy Dancing!!

KIRKTON Old TYME DANCE GROUP
THURSDAY 3rd September 7.30pm

04/06/2026

🎶‼️GUID NYCHBURRIS SENIOR CITIZENS CONCERT‼️🎶

TUESDAY 16th JUNE

‼️📣REMAINING TICKETS UPLIFT
NEW DATE📣‼️

Thanks to all who attended the Senior Citizens Ticket uplift at Morrisons Cafe today Thursday 4th June.
Thanks also to The Manager, Myra Smith Morrisons Community Champion, Cafe Staff along with Jo and Isabelle from Dumfries Town Board who assisted in the process of distributing tickets.

After today’s uplift there are a few tickets remaining (approx 40)

These FREE tickets can be uplifted in a first come first served basis of ONE TICKET per person at:
The Dumfries Town Board Office
The Hub
24-26 Friars Vennel
On TUESDAY 9th JUNE between 9.30am (no queueing necessary) and 11am

We look forward to welcoming ticket holders to the concert on Tuesday 16th June 2pm-4.30pm

Thanks to The Wallace Family and Staff at Cairndale Hotel for sponsoring and hosting the Concert.

27/05/2026