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FRIDAY April 16 2010: 7.45/8 - 00.00. SWING INTO SPRING. DJ Paul 'Zoot' Thornton playing those Hot Swing tunes from the Golden Age of Swing to the present plus Blues and some Rock 'n' Roll.  Plus continuous showing of vintage swing film clips. 8pm-00.00. Wear something BRIGHT. £6 before 8.30. £7 afterwards. Short warm-up class from 8pm.

FRIDAY MAY 21: 7.45/8 - 00.00. Guest DJ: Duncan Anderson of 'Mad About Swing' (Plymouth). All welcome. Do your own thing.

FRIDAY JULY 16:  7.45/8 - 00.00. Live Band THE ROOSTERS. Dance the night away to this popular Devon swing band. Plus DJ: Paul 'Zoot' Thornton. An evening of Swing, Blues and some Rock 'n' Roll. All welcome. Do your own thing.

PARKING:

On Road Parking: On the other side of the river turn left at the traffic lights into Haven Rd (there's a Maplin electrical shop on the corner), you carry along Haven Rd, go past The Harvester Malthouse pub/restaurant, turn left into Haven Banks, park by side of Children's playpark (Single yellow line or slightly further along in parking bay. FREE after 6pm). Walk across Cricklepit Bridge. Havana is in front of you (this is the back of the building, no entry). Walk down well lit alley on the left, turn right. Walk about 20m. Havana main entrance is on your right opposite a Londis store. Not far from The Customs House.

There is also some limited parking along Commercial Road. Free after 6pm

Other Parking: Carry along Haven Banks until you see a hard standing for boats on your left (it's not far), take the turning on your right (which leads to a small industrial estate) & on your right after approx 100m is a car park. NO CHARGES AFTER 6pm. Take footpath that leads from corner of car park to Quay area.

Magdalen Street Car Park: Opposite the Barcelona Hotel on Magdalen St. at the big traffic light junction of Magdalen St. Holloway St. South St. and Western Way. Entry on Magdalen St. NO charge after 6pm. A couple of minutes walk away (but there is a hill to climb from the quay!).

*Please note: The Cathedral/Quayside Multi-Storey car park closes at 11.30pm. 

NEW FEBRUARY/MARCH COURSES (6 weeks):-

EXETER: Venue  Alphington Community Centre, Church Road, Alphington, EXETER EX2 8TA (next to the New Inn pub, opposite Alphington Church). Go through green door on the left. Follow path to corner of the building (playground is in front of you) turn right, follow side of building, entrance is at the far end. On road parking along Dawlish Road.

Dates - Mondays: New 6 week course for Beginner's/Improver's. Starting  Feb 22. March 1. 8. 15. 22. 29. Time - 7.50/8-10pm

Cost - £36

TOTNES: Venue - The Mansion, 36 Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5RP (opposite Lloyd's Bank)

Course Dates - Tuesdays: 6 weeks: March 2. 9. 16. 23 (PLEASE NOTE: Venue change for this night only: Berry Pomeroy Village Hall, Berry Pomeroy,TQ9 6LH. Next to Primary School ). 30. April 6.

Times - Beginner's/Improver's: 7.15/7.30-8.30pm. Intermediate's 8.45-9.45pm. Prompt start.

Cost - £39

SUNDAY SWING TIME WORKSHOPS: with Derek & Jane. 2010 dates to be confirmed.

Venue: St James' Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Rd. EXETER EX 4 7BZ. 1.45/2-6pm. 3 classes:- 2-3. 3.15-4.15. 4.30-5.30. Times and details may vary. PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED. 1 CLASS £7. 2 CLASSES £12. 3 CLASSES £15. All abilities welcome. Ideal for Beginner's and Improver's who want to be stretched!  Classes will cover 6 beat, 8 beat and Charleston. Refreshments provided. On-site parking. Great venue - sprung floor and lots of room to dance.

No need to bring a partner