Sheffield University Ceilidh Society is one of a large number
of clubs run under the umbrella of the Sheffield
Union of Students.
We organise regular ceilidhs, usually one every two or three
weeks, as well as a regular programme of workshops, music
events, sessions and trips to other festivals and ceilidhs.
Music is also an important part of the society so if you would
like to play (at any skill level) come along to a session.
Regular Sessions
The regular Ceilidhsoc session is now at the University Arms pub on
Wednesday. See below for more details. If you like the music at ceilidhs and
want to hear more or play some then this is the place to be.
Mailing List
Ceilidhsoc have a mailing list
that you can join where we send announcements of ceilidhs, events
and other folky related information.
Tunes and Music
There is an extensive collection of music (dots) available in our online tunes database. Here
you can find many of the tunes that are played at our ceilidhs and sessions. During term time we also run regular Ceilidh
Music Workshops where you can learn to play some of these tunes if you're not confident enough to play in a session yet.
There is a new compilation CD called Forged in Sheffield available featuring several bands spawned who met through Ceilidhsoc. It can be bought online or from the front desk at our ceilidhs.
Your Society Needs You!
Those ceilidhs don't run themselves you know. Ceilidhsoc is alway looking for people who want
to get a bit more involved or just to help out. If you would like to do more than just dance,
then talk to one of the current committee.
Another ceilidh at Croft House with a fantastic Ceilidhsoc Scratch Band and one of our fine callers making sure we all know what to do.
Note - Croft House does not have a bar, but you can bring your own so long as you take your empties away
Ceilidhsoc Ceilidh
8:30 - late Sat 6th December
Another ceilidh at Croft House with a fantastic Ceilidhsoc Scratch Band and one of our fine callers making sure we all know what to do.
Note - Croft House does not have a bar, but you can bring your own so long as you take your empties away
Ceilidhsoc Christmas Ceilidh
8:30 - late Sat 20th December
Another ceilidh at Croft House with a fantastic Ceilidhsoc Scratch Band and one of our fine callers making sure we all know what to do.
Note - Croft House does not have a bar, but you can bring your own so long as you take your empties away
End of Exams Ceilidh
8:30 - late Fri 13th February 2009
Celebrate finishing the exam season in style with Ceilidhsoc at Loxley's (University Food Court) with a wonderful band and caller. A bar will be available with bottled ales (we'll try and make sure there's enough)
Bellowhead!
late - late Fri 20th February 2009
If you didn't come with us to see Bellowhead in Manchester you can see them in our very own Union. Tickets will be available from the box office. (This isn't a ceilidhsoc event as such, but you'll be sure to spot a lot of familiar faces)
IVFDF!!!
Fri 27th February 2009 - Sun 1st March 2009
IVFDF, the folk festival for students (that we ran in Sheffield last year) is down in Exter this year and of course, we are going. More details of transport nearer the time, but for now see http://events.exeter.ac.uk/ivfdf2009/events.php for details.
Ceilidh
3rd -2nd April 2009
One last ceilidh before the Easter hols, in Loxley's (University Food Court) again with a splendid Ceilidhsoc Scratch Band and Ceilidhsoc scratch caller leading us through the night. As previously there will be a bar and there should be sufficient ale to go around.
Yes you can spare a bit of time for dancing, it's good to get away from your revision occasionally! We're in Loxley's (University Food Court) with a Ceilidhsoc Scratch Band and a Ceilidhsoc scratch caller. The bar will be present with ale and beer etc.
End of Year Ceilidh
13th -12th June 2009
Another year past! We'll be inviting a fantastic guest ceilidhband and caller to join us for one last fling this year. We're in Loxley's (University Food Court) again and we'll be sure the bar is well stocked.
Regular
Events
Ceilidh Music Workshop
8:00 - 9:00 pm
Every Wednesday during term time
Sarah our music officer or guest teachers will be running regular workshops in the University Arms before the session helping people learn some of the tunes that are played at Ceildihs and
at the University Arms sessions. It is intended for people who are new to folk music or not confident
enough to play in sessions yet. Basic knowledge of your instrument is helpful, but no experience of folk music
is required! There are also some tune books available for purchase for you to take away and practice in your own time (while stocks last).
University Arms Session
9:00pm onwards
Every Wednesday
The regular Ceilidhsoc session is now held at the University Arms pub (opposite the Chemistry Department)
every Wednesday. Musicians and non-musicians are all welcome.
The session is a great opportunity for those new and old members of the society to get together to chat, play music and swap tunes.
