Once Bittern
Ceilidh Band for all occasions! Available for hire for birthdays, weddings and other celebrations.
18/02/2024
We are looking forward to playing for this fund raiser for Reydon Village Hall. It's going to be a fun evening of dancing and music with a buffet supper 😃. See details on poster for booking your tickets.
A wonderful evening playing at Clopton Ceilidhs on the move. Fantastic turn out, and a warm welcome from Julie Gittoes who works amazingly hard to pull together these events. Caller Pam Ross guiding the dancers throughout the evening.
20/01/2024
We're not shy, Once Bittern will be playing some great dance tune sets and Pam Ross will guide you through the moves. Looking forward to seeing everyone for an evening of fun dancing, music and food 😀
04/08/2023
Fabulous evening of fun and frolics at the Bacton barn dance. The dancers were enthusiastic and Heather Bexon our caller for this evening had them promenading, waltzing, galloping and skipping about the tent in no time 🙂
22/07/2023
Celebrating Jude's birthday at the Alderton Swan. Wind and rain didn't stop the party, we brought the party indoors and the band played unplugged. Our caller for the night Liz Whatling had the dancer's up and grooving on the dance floor.
08/07/2023
What better way to spend a gloriously sunny summers day. Lots going on at the Fete in Alderton, something for everyone, food,dogs, cars, crafts, stalls and music and dancing in the park. Our caller today is the wonderful Liz Watling and she'll teach everyone the moves. Come and give it a go 😀
04/07/2023
A beautiful day on Saturday celebrating a wonderful wedding.
26/06/2023
A bit of fun on a summers day, come along and enjoy a traditional village fete. Lots of things to see and do 🙂
02/06/2023
Hollesley Coronation Ceilidh 08.05.2023 👑 👸 🤴 👑
Wonderful photography by Emily Fae
(Emily has a beautiful page featuring more of her photography).
30/05/2023
Tonight, Saturday of 10th June come and celebrate that summer weather has arrived and have fun dancing. Hollesley Community Ceilidh. Doors open 7pm, dancing 7:30 - 10pm. Last Community Ceilidh before a summer break! £7 adults, £3 children. Tickets on doors. All ages and abilities welcome, come along and have some fun 😀. Drinks available to purchase and raffle prizes to be won. Caller Liz Watling will guide you through the moves.
14/05/2023
Fantastic Fundraiser Ceilidh in support of Hollesley Primary School. The friends put on a tasty supper and a well stocked bar. Lots of happy faces and enthusiastic dancing 😀
08/05/2023
Hollesley villager's coming together in a great community event 🥰
The King has a new hat and we are celebrating at Hollesley Village Hall tomorrow @ 3-5pm as part of Hollesley village celebrations. We'll be in the hall for the Ceilidh. There's plenty of other fun including archery, cakes, BBQ, treasure hunts..axe throwing..and line dancing! Our guitarist is on holiday so we have the multi-talented Lindsay joining us 😀
Loving the joy in people's dancing, lots of laughter too. Great set of dancers in April's Ceilidh. Lead by caller Poppy Price-Dowhan.
23/04/2023
Come along and support the local school; eat, drink and be merry! The music and dancing will be sure to put a spring in your step and a smile on your face! And you'll be supporting the local school too. Friends of Hollesley Primary School. To book tickets in advance phone 07849146288 (number incorrect on poster)
16/04/2023
Come along to Hollesley Village Coronation event - Monday 8th May 2023.
Children’s crown competition and children’s treasure hunt will be taking place with FREE lunch for all children 👑
Once Bittern - a ceilidh band for all occasions are performing!
Plus have a go at axe throwing and archery with East Coast Adventures!
Lots more fun entertainment to enjoy. Funded by Hollesley Parish Council, Mrs G Bathe, Village Voices and Hollesley Bowls Club.
15/04/2023
What a fabulously fun evening of dancing, lead by our experienced Caller Poppy Price-Dowham. Some wonderful new dance sets, mixed in with a few that our regulars have tried and mastered! The band spotted some cracking dance moves tonight!
14/04/2023
Hollesley Community Ceilidh at Hollesley Village Hall Saturday April 15th. Wonderful caller Poppy price-Dowham will have you up and dancing to jigs and reels with a smile, fun and laughter. £7 adults £3 children. Dancing 7:30=10pm all welcome. Drinks and refreshments available to purchase in the interval and/or bring your own. Raffle Prizes to be won 😃
07/04/2023
Come along to support our local Primary School in Hollesley. A fantastic fundraiser evening planned and tickets (£9 adult and £4 children) will include a delicious ploughman's lunch. There will also be a bar. At Hollesley Village Hall, dancing starts a little earlier at 7pm so there is time for dancing and an interval for eating 😃. Pre-book or pay on the door 😀
Hollesley Community Ceilidh 💃🕺
Saturday 13th May, 7pm
To raise funds for the school the PTA is organising a great evening of fun and dancing. With the wonderful Once Bittern - a ceilidh band for all occasions.
There will be a raffle and a bar! Tickets £9 adults, £4 children. Includes a delicious Ploughman’s Lunch. Payment in cash in the door or buy tickets from Lizz or PTA members.
The caller is Poppy Price-Dowham.
Saturday April 15th, we look forward to you joining us for the Hollesley Community Ceilidh at Hollesley Village Hall. Doors open at 7pm, dancing 7:30pm - 10pm. All ages and abilities welcome. Our caller this month is Poppy Price-Dowhan who specialises in accessible calling so don't be shy to come and give dancing a try 😀. Payment in cash on the door, refreshments and raffle tickets available to purchase too.
11/03/2023
What a fantastically joyous night. The dancing was fabulous, the caller Liz was on top form with some great twists to some classic dances. So lovely to see the community coming together ❤️. If you feel like you've missed out, or came and want to do it again, the next Ceilidh is on Saturday the15th of April at Hollesley Village Hall 😀
Hollesley Community Ceilidh 11th March 2021. Looking forward to welcoming you all from near and far to dance the night away! Doors open 7pm. £7 adults, £3 children. Drinks and raffle tickets available to purchase in the interval. Fun and laughter for all ages. Fabulous caller Liz Watling, back by popular request!
A little video of the wonderfully enthusiastic and joyous dancing at Hollesley Community Ceilidh next dance Saturday March 11th, be there and be a square..set! 😉
11/02/2023
Fantastic Saturday night fun at Hollesley Community Ceilidh. Smiles and laughter all round.
11/02/2023
It's tonight! Dust off those dancing shoes and skip on down to Hollesley village hall to join in with the fun. Doors open 7pm, dancing starts at 7:30pm £7 adults, £3 children. Bring drinks or buy some in the interval. Bring friends, or make new ones here! Experience, or no experience, everybody is welcome! Caller Shirley Harry!
A wonderful evening celebrating Lizzie's 30th birthday. A fantastic and enthusiastic party with smiles and laughter all round. . Video courtesy of Paul Calvesbert-Rearden. Once Bittern are available for Weddings, Birthdays, fete's and more. If you fancy giving dancing a go, come and join us at our regular Hollesley Community Ceilidh at (see our pinned post for dates this year).
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