WELCOME to our 33rd Year of Sequence Dancing at Brisbane the Sunday Social Dance Club Inc. (BSSDC) in 2026.

Next program: 8th February 2026 – St Valentine’s Day White & Red theme (optional), 5.20pm DANCING at Holland Park SHS (entry opposite 118 Bapaume Rd.) “CD” Music with Elaine Brown

PLEASE NOTE: dancing starts @ 5.20pm as there will be NO LESSON on 8th February.

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CLUB NEWS: The new Expanded LINKS page listings – see directly below, now include more Brisbane & Surrounds, Gold Coast / Scenic Rim, Sunshine Coast & Wide Bay Burnett plus Central & Far North Queensland along with interstate dance contacts. For SPECIAL EVENTS.

New – LINKS pages INDEX:

NOTE: Due to any unforeseen or unknown venue maintenance & closure, we recommend contacting venue operator/s prior to attending. Also for more information search online: Social Ballroom Dance venues, lessons etc.

Brisbane Social Ballroom Dance Venues – Dance Teachers, Musicians & Special Events information:

NOTE: Due to any unforeseen maintenance OR other unknown venue closures, we recommend contacting venue operator/s prior to attending.

Abbreviations:  LAT – Latin   SEQ – Sequence   MOD – Modern   E/S – English Sequence   B/R – Ballroom   STD – Standard   N/V – New Vogue   S – Summer   O/T – Old Time   W – Winter

• Alan & Lynelle Armitage: offer private dance lessons at Richlands – by Appointment Only. Enquiries call or message Lynelle M: 0438 159 761.

• Beenleigh Lifestyle Centre: 20 Alamein St, Beenleigh. Marilyn Ferguson runs & provides CD music for OT/NV & ES dances on Wednesdays weekly, practice/walkthrough 8.15am – 8.55am dancing from 9am – noon. Click here to view program & dance pool, enquiries call Marilyn M: 0422 685 758‬ or E: neetfeet54@gmail.com

• BeLeste Dance Studio: Entry via Goodlife Health Studio 1^st Floor, DFO 19 Amazons Place, Jindalee. Weekly Sunday Social Dance – 5pm intermediate / advanced class, followed by 6pm – 8.30pm beginner class & Social Dance for all ages & levels, bookings preferred, private lessons also available, enquiries info call Belinda on M: 0412 494 750 or E: info@belestedance.com.au FB: https://www.facebook.com/BeLesteDance

• Brisbane Sunday Social Dance Club Inc. (BSSDC): 126 Bapaume Rd. Holland Park SHS, 2^nd & 4^th Sundays monthly (No 4^th Sunday Dec.) 5:20pm start with a lesson (when available by Alan & Lynelle) *5.30pm start without lesson – LIVE music by Walter Willans with occasional Guest Musicians. Enquiries call Jessie M: 0418 796 802 or E: webmaster@brisbanesundaydance.com Click here to visit website.

• Carol’s Dance Studio: Nundah Memorial Hall, Cnr. Boyd & Bage Streets, 2^nd Saturdays monthly, 7pm – 9.30pm. M/NV/MS/L Great CD music, $15 entry with tea & coffee supplied, BYO cup & supper. Enquiries call Carol M: 0423 829 549 or E: c.reberger@bigpond.com

• Carol, Tony & Trish – Twilight Dance: Burnie Brae Hall, 60 Kuran St, Chermside 1^st Sundays monthly, 5pm – 8pm. M/NV/MS/L. Great CD music, $15 entry, tea & coffee supplied, BYO cup & supper. Enquiries call Carol M: 0423 829 549 or Tony 0407 872 509‬ E: c.reberger@bigpond.com or anthony.moore4@bigpond.com

• City Sequence Dancers: dance in the Brisbane City Hall (Brisbane Square 266 George Street) Mondays weekly, 10:30am with CD music, for program & enquiries Click here to visit website or call Geoff Newman C/- Geoff Barke call on M: 0411 040 904.

• Cleveland – Donald Simpson Centre: 172 Bloomfield St, Elaine & Doreen run Tuesday weekly social dances at 1pm – 3.45pm, $5 members, $10 non-members, & 2^nd Saturdays monthly at 7pm $10 entry. Enquiries Click here to visit website or call Elaine on M: 0413 686 962 or Doreen M: 0407 157 556.

• Dance Magic – Eagleby Community Centre: Following Gary Coppock’s sad & sudden passing on Sat. 10/02/24, Maureen held a Dance Magic FAREWELL dance on 17/02/24. To view Gary & Maureen’s choreographed & inaugural 2015 Dance Magic Classic Waltz (DMCW) VIDEO Click here to download the official DMCW SCRIPT Click here & scroll down… Enquiries call Maureen on M: 0413 711 315.

• Delma & Graham’s Burnie Brae dances: 2^nd Friday 7pm – 10pm & 3^rd Sunday 2pm – 5pm monthly, air-con’d, ideal parking at 60 Kuran St, Chermside. Enquiries call Delma M: 0431813100 or Graham 0419678274, E: delma.norman@yahoo.com.au

• Delma & Graham’s Redcliffe Senior Citizens Centre: 401 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe air-con’ (permanently re-located from Woody Point) Tuesday weekly dances 7.00 – 9.30 pm with practice dancing & walk throughs from 6.00pm – 7.00 pm. Also Thursday weekly dance classes 3.00 pm – 9.00 Entry $8 per person. Enquiries call Delma M: 0431 813 100 – Graham M: 0419 678 274 or E: delma.norman@yahoo.com.au

• Doug’s Dances: Enquiries call M: 0407 248 969 or E: dougsdance@gmail.com  Burnie Brae: 60 Kuran St, Chermside.1^st, 3^rd & 5^th Saturdays monthly 7pm – 10pm Salisbury Senior Citizens: 87a Cripp St, Salisbury 2nd & 3rd Mondays monthly 7pm- 9.30pm includes 2 revision dances.

• Eagleby Community Centre: 94 Fryar Road Eagleby. Elaine runs weekly Friday dancing: $12 entry, from 9am – 11:45am, entry $12 BYO everything, enquiries Click here to view program or call M: 0413 686 962.

• Eagleby Community Centre: 94 Fryar Road Eagleby, 1^st Saturdays monthly,Elaine Brown runs the dance & provides CD music, $10 entry from 7 – 10pm (Walk-throughs when available from 6:30pm – 6:55pm). Enquiries call M: 0413 686 962 Click here to view program.

• Hedges Over 50’s Resort: formerly known as Sapphire Gardens:196 Logan Rd Eagleby, OT/NV (some partner / line dancing) air / con, CD music, limited off road parking – entry via front pedestrian gate from 6pm – 7pm. 4^th Saturdays monthly 7pm – 10.30pm. $5 entry BYO supper, tea/coffee provided. Enquiries call Roy on M: 0408 652 881 or E: roymargk@bigpond.com

• Mount Pleasant: 352 Mount Pleasant Rd, (6k west of Dayboro) 4^th Saturdays monthly at 7pm-11pm, entry $12, LIVE music, enquiries call Julie M: 0414 336 891.

• Mt Cotton Hall: Corner Seaview & Mt Cotton Roads, 3^rd Saturdays monthly, 7pm – 10.30pm, LIVE OT/NV. Music by Mike Woollett – $10 BYO CUP – includes light supper & tea/coffee, enquiries call Laurie 07) 3206 7617

• North Ipswich Bowls Club: Cnr. Pine & Canning Streets, 3^rd Fridays monthly, George Frampton runs NV dancing with LIVE Music (this dance commenced to replace Peak Crossing dances). Entry $10.00 please bring a plate to share at supper. Multi-draw raffle & a night of music, dance & friendship. Net proceeds go to Ipswich Hospice, enquiries call George Frampton M: 0423 849 002 or E: gjpm.frampton@outlook.com

• Nundah: Tony & Trish: Memorial Hall, Cnr. Boyd & Bage Streets, NV Tuesdays weekly classes, 7pm – 9.15pm. CD music, $13 entry, bring a plate to share, tea & coffee provided, enquiries call Tony M: 0407 872 509‬ E: anthony.moore4@bigpond.com

• Nundah: Richard & Sue: Memorial Hall, Cnr. Boyd & Bage St’s, NV 3^rd Wednesdays monthly (March – October) 10am – 11.30pm & 4^th Saturdays monthly 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Enquiries call Richard M: 0408 413 638 E: richardssaturdaydance@gmail.com

• Orchard’s Dance Studio: 4/12 Selhurst St. Coopers Plains, Ballroom & Social dancing. Monday & Friday beginners, intermediate & advanced group classes, with NV Friday social classes & a lot more – enquiries call Bec on M: 0422 967 267 E: info@orchardsdance.com W: orchardsdance.com FB: Orchard’s Dance Studio

• Pullenvale Hall: 302 Grandview Road, OT/NV 3^rd Saturdays monthly, 7pm – 11pm, LIVE Music with One Cappuccino, $15 p/p (under 15’s $7.50) good supper provided, enquiries SMS Karen 0418 731 855. 

• Phdeliah’s Dance Dance Dance newsletter: is a comprehensive dance venue list of What’s on Where & When. Enquiries E: dancedancedance@bigpond.com or call M: 0428137962.

• Redcliffe Social Dance Club CWA Hall: OT/NV 189 Redcliffe Parade, Wednesdays weekly 7pm – 10pm LIVE Music alternates between One Cappuccino, Chattanooga & Lindsay Norm, $12.50 members, $15 non members includes tea/coffee, BYO cup & supper. Enquiries call Debbie on M: 0434 113 103 or Lyn on M: 0414 267 200, W: redcliffesocialdanceclub.weebly.com

• Salisbury Senior Citizens Club: 87a Cripp St, Salisbury, provide weekly OT/NV/ ES dances with light refreshments on Monday & Friday 1pm – 3:30pm, with CD music & LIVE Music on occasions. Our venue is ideal for dancing with a completely refurbished dance floor, air-con’d with easy off-road rear parking. Enquiries call the office on 07) 3275 3218

• University of the Third Age – U3A Redlands: Research Facility, Admin. Block, 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland. NV/OT – Members only, Mondays weekly 6.30pm – 8pm. Prior to attending call Geoff or Ursula M: 0403 703 251.

• Westside HQ Dances: (formerly Sherwood RSL sub branch) 4 Clewley St. Corinda, enquiries call Fay M: 0417 752 306. – Tuesday weekly group class, 2pm – 5pm – Sunday dances 1^st & 3^rd in the month from 3pm – 6pm.

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  Brisbane & Surrounds Sequenced Social Ballroom Dance Musicians:
• Honky Tonk Man: unique style of OT/NV/SEQ LIVE sequenced music for social ballroom dancing, enquiries call Mike Woollett M: 0447 765 303 E: mikewoollett@protonmail.com
• Kevin & Janet provide NV/SEQ recorded dance music with LIVE vocals enquiries call M: 0415 755 899 or E: lenthorpe2@gmail.com
• Mystique: OT/NV LIVE music, enquiries David Muller M: 0459 228 882 E: mullerd774@gmail.com
• One Cappuccino: provides OT/NV/SEQ LIVE Music & vocals, enquiries call Walter M. on M: 0419 743 158 or E: wmorella@gmail.com
• The Tony Gilbert Sound: Patti & Tony provide LIVE NV/SEQ dance music, with vocals, booking enquiries call Patti M: 0409 391 526 or E: newvoguemusic@bigpond.com CDs available to buy & download via their website Click here
• Walter Willans: provides LIVE social ballroom dance music for NV/SEQ styles. CD’s also available, enquiries call M: 0438 432 854 or E: musicmanwalter@bigpond.com

 

Annual Event: SocialFEST Queensland: Established in 2013 by Owen Oxley, as a low-cost & low-stress event for Social Sequence & Ballroom dancers to compete, without DSA registration: open to all levels of experience from juniors – seniors, dress-code normal Streetwear. Events are held in FEBRUARY by Bronwyn Molly in Nambour, in MAY with Owen Oxley in Buderim & MID-YEAR in Brisbane by Lester Skorka. All enquiries call Owen on M: 0417 722 763 or E: oxleydancec@gmail.com Note: Up to 85% of participants are social sequence dancers, with a number of interstate attendees.

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Special Events 2026

• Clifton Hall – 31 January 2026: 7pm – 11pm NV/OT LIVE music with Fortunato $15 entry, BYO drinks & supper, tea / coffee provided. Enquiries M: 0434 263 231
• Owen Oxley – 5th Saturday, 31st January 2026: 7pm – 10pm @ Buderim Square Dance Centre: 260 Dixon Road, Buderim. Enquiries call M: 0417 722 763 E: oxleydancec@gmail.com W: oxleydancecentre.yolasite.com/ballroom-dancing/

• SocialFEST Queensland – Saturday 28th February 2026: (see header below) Established in 2013 by Owen Oxley, as a low-cost & low-stress event for Social Sequence & Ballroom dancers to compete, for more info call Bronwyn on M:0418 884 005 E: bronwyn_molloy@hotmail.com

• Bundaberg April Showers 2026 Charity Ball weekend Fri. 10th – Sun. 12th April: Bundaberg Civic Centre 190 Bourbong St. Enquiries call Jan Rimmington M: 0418 983 415 or Delma M: 0431 813 100.  

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Queensland What’s On Where & When:

• Dance Dance Dance Newsletter: Phdeliah runs a very comprehensive list of What’s On Where & When. Enquiries E: dancedancedance@bigpond.com or call M: 0428137962.

• 4 Ballroom Dance Co-op: facilitate Dance – Music (library & licensing) – Operations & History (archive resources) in the partnered dance community. For more info Click here to visit their website.

• Pauline’s Dancer’s Gig Guide: Enquiries contact (editor) Pauline Schafer on M: 0410 29 1173 or E: dancerpauline@me.com Private dance lessons also available. W: dancersgigguide.com.au

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Gold Coast & Scenic Rim Social Ballroom Dance Venues:

• Coolangatta Senior Citizens Club: 2 Gerrard St, NV weekly dancing: Monday beginners with Dianne 1.30pm – 2.30pm, Tuesday social dance 12.30pm – 3.30pm, Thursday social dance 9.30pm – 12.15pm, Friday sequence dance/lessons with Ken Churchus 12 – 1pm & Saturdays social 6.30 – 9.30pm. Enquiries call 07) 5536 4050 or M: 0400 706 329 E: info@coolangattaseniors.com.au

• Palm Beach Care & Share: 10^th Avenue, sequenced weekly dancing, CD music: Monday 11:30am – 3:00pm, Tuesday & Friday from 5:30pm – 9pm. Includes light refreshments & CD music. Enquiries E: hermjo07@gmail.com or call Josephine M: 0433 162 846 or Graham M: 0457 170 406. W: palmbeachshareandcare.com.au/

• Roadvale School of Arts Hall (Scenic Rim) 314 Roadvale Road, OT/NV 2^nd Fridays monthly, 7pm – 11pm, LIVE music by The Coachman, $12.50 includes awesome supper enquiries call Karen Wenzel M: 0427 635 943.

• Tamrookum: (Scenic Rim) 9205 Mt Lindsay Hwy, Tamrookum (Caravan friendly parking). OT/NV $10 entry, BYO cup & supper, tea/coffee available. Monte Carlo, lucky spot & multiple raffles, 1^st Saturdays 7pm – 11pm, LIVE Music by Mike Woollett – 3^rd Saturdays 1pm – 5pm, LIVE Music by Chattanooga & 4^th Sundays 1pm – 4.30pm LIVE Music by Matt the Moonlighter. Enquiries call Lani on M: 0488 785 325 or E: tamrookumhall@gmail.com

• Twin Towns: Wharf St, Tweed Heads, FREE social ballroom dancing 1^st Wednesdays monthly, 1pm – 4pm, LIVE Music by The Tony Gilbert Sound with Patti & Tony, enquiries call Patti M: 0409 391 526 or E: newvoguemusic@bigpond.com

• Upper Coomera School of Arts: 641 Reserve Rd, Upper Coomera – OT/NV 2^nd Saturdays monthly, LIVE Music by Mike Woollett, 7pm – 10.30pm, $10 entry, multiple raffles, tea/coffee & biscuits supplied, enquiries call Nik M: 0439 390 469 E: nikandmerilyn@bigpond.com

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Gold Coast: Durrant Dance Shoes (Made in Australia) Esquires call Josephine M: 0433 162 846 or E: hermjo07@gmail.com W: durrantdance.com.au

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Sunshine Coast & Wide Bay Burnett Social Ballroom Dance Venues:

• Buderim Square Dance Centre: 260 Dixon Road, Buderim:

• Merrymakers Social Ballroom Dancing: NV Wednesdays weekly $5 entry & 4^th Saturdays monthly at 7pm, $12 entry includes supper, enquiries contact Deborah Scurr via E: merrymakersdance@yahoo.com

• Oxley Dance Centre: 2^nd Saturdays monthly NV at 7pm – 10pm, group classes Enquiries call M: 0417 722 763 E: oxleydancec@gmail.com W: oxleydancecentre.yolasite.com/ballroom-dancing/

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• Kawana Community Hall: 30 Nanyima St, Buddina (behind library) Dance Life: Peter & Christine Dore 2^nd & 4^th Fridays NV monthly @ 7pm, for more info call M: 0438 116 539. Please note: 4^th Fridays monthly re-located to Palmwoods in 2026.
• Dedicated Dance Workshop: Shirley & Paul, every Friday except 2^nd Friday of the month. Informal teaching M/NV/MS/L 5.30pm – 6pm as requested. Teaching as per program 6pm – 6.30pm. Dance 6.30pm – 8.30pm advertised program with requests & walkthroughs, enquiries call M: 0407 620 412 or E: suncoastsocialdancers@gmail.com programs on website W: dedicateddanceworkshop.com

• Suncoast Social Dancers: Shirley & Paul, every Monday including public holidays 6.30pm – 9pm M/NV/MS/L enquiries call M: 0407 620 412 or E: suncoastsocialdancers@gmail.com view programs on website W: dedicateddanceworkshop.com

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• Kilcoy Social Dance Group: Memorial Hall, Kennedy St, OT/NV Mondays weekly, 6pm Beginners, 7pm – 9.30pm includes walk-throughs, $5 entry, 3^rd Sundays monthly 1.30pm – 5.30pm, $10pp, students $5pp, enquiries call Rebecca M: 0437 050 770 or E: dancing@kilcoysocialdancegroup.com.au alternatively call David Dunn on M: 0438 927 964.
• Kingaroy – Inverlaw Farmers Hall: Burrandowan Rd, Kingaroy. OT/NV LIVE music by Mystique (& occasionally – Chattanooga) enquiries call David Muller M: 0459 228 882. Note: Programs TBA in early 2026.
• Palmwoods Memorial Hall: 1 Main Street, Palmwoods. Dance Life NV with Peter & Christine Dore – 4^th Fridays & 3^rd Saturdays monthly @ 7pm, CD music, requests accepted. For more info call M: 0438 116 539.
• Pomona Memorial Hall: 4 Reserve Street, Pomona. Andrew’s Classic Dance, NV – 1^st Fridays monthly, beginners 6.30pm – 10pm, Advanced dance, 3^rd Fridays monthly 7pm 10pm, NEW easy Beginners dance, please bring a plate to share. Enquiries call M: 0429 829 328 W: andrewsclassdance.com/dance
  
• Tewantin Masonic Hall: Corner Moorindal & Toolar St’s. Tewantin. Andrew’s Classic Dance NV Sundays weekly, Beginners 12.30pm – 1pm Intermediate 1.30pm – 4pm, enquiries call M: 0429 829 328 W: andrewsclassdance.com/dance
• Warana: Level 1, 3 Technology Drive, Dance Obsession 3^rd Sundays monthly NV from 2pm – 5pm, enquiries call Dayle M: 0459 493 701 E: danceobsession@live.com

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     Woombye School of Arts: Corner, Hill & Blackall St’s, Woombye;

• Andrew’s Classic Dance NV Thursdays weekly, General 9:30am – 1:00pm, Advanced 10:30am – 1:00pm, enquiries call M: 0429 829 328 W: andrewsclassdance.com/dance
• Oxley Dance Centre: 1^st Saturdays monthly @ 7pm – 10pm, NV dancing run by Owen Oxley, enquiries call M: 0417 722 763 E: oxleydancec@gmail.com W: oxleydancecentre.yolasite.com/ballroom-dancing/

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    Interstate Dance Directories & Venues:

• Canberra Ballroom / Social Dance Directory: (Since 2010). Enquiries E: Marcia at canberradance1@gmail.com W: canberradance.weebly.com
• Northern Territory – Darwin Ballroom Dancers: Malak Community Centre, Malak Crescent. NV Wednesdays weekly $8 entry 2pm – 4pm, 3^rd Sundays monthly 1.30pm – 4pm. Enquiries call Maree or Evelyn M: 0437 163 224 or E: darwinandntballroomdancers@outlook.com
• NSW – Dorothy’s Dance Venue Booklet: 15^th edition $9 includes postage, all profits go to Hope Community Church, Newcastle. FREE advertised dance club & venue information, enquiries M: 0478 181 621 E: dorothyahudson@hotmail.com
• South Australia – South Australian & Environs Dance Program (Dance Book): Enquiries call Andrew & Wanita Gregory M: 0477 010 085 or Pete Pawelski on M: 0419 819 904 / 08) 8832 2236. E: sadancebook@gmail.com Address: 24 Osmond St, Maitland SA 5573.
• Stepp’n Out ‘n’ About: provide a wide & comprehensive East Coast newsletter with FREE advertised dance club & venue information, published by Russ & Les Edwards (LREDANCE) enquiries E: lredance1@gmail.com M: 0412 995 590.
• Tasmanian contact: TBA
• Victorian contact: TBA
• Western Australia – Sue & Ross Kramer: run the Ballroom Moves studio Click here to visit their website.

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    Dance Sequence Walk-through DVD’s:

• Alexandria’s Dance Site provide walk-through DVDs. Click here to visit their website.
• Sequence Dance UK are online based Click here to visit their website.

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MEMBERSHIP FEE RENEWALS – direct-deposit payment on-line *please add your full name for reference:

BSB 014 295 (ANZ Mt Ommaney)   Account 1828 85072

To View & Print our Dance Pool, CLICK here

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    BSSDC Previous Events:

 27th October 2024 HOWL-O-WEEN SPOOKTACULAR with Orange & Black theme (optional) or Dress in Costume – Guest Music by The Tony Gilbert Sound with Patti & Tony – was a SCARY SUCCESS!

BIG Thanks to Prof. Guest Teachers John & Loreen Batterham for the much appreciated Zena’s Waltz lesson at our 9/6/24 Tribute to Queensland Day & State of Origin dance, which featured 19 Qld. Choreographed dances & “LIVE” Music by Walter  Willans.

*25th ANZAC Remembrance Ball on 28th of April 2024 was a huge success, with a $550 donation shared between Legacy & SOLDIER ON charities. Special thanks & appreciation to: Amazing Teen Bugler: Mitchell Stewart for playing the Last Post & Reveille, Life Members: Ed Evans who recited the ‘ODE’ & President Jessie who sang the National Anthem of New Zealand in Maori & English then the Australian National Anthem, accompanied by Walter Willans. Lastly but not least Lynelle for the program, Walter for his wonderful music, Gayle & Jessie for the decorations & tribute wreaths, along with ALL the many willing helpers, that make our dances & special occasions a reality.

24th ANZAC Remembrance Ball on 23/04/23 was a GREAT Event! The Ode was presented by Ed Evans with Special guest: “Amazing Teen Bugler, Mitchell Stewart” playing the Last Post & Reveille – LIVE Music was provided by Walter Willans.

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