Woodsiders Barn Dance Band Recommendations

Woodsiders Barn Dance & Ceilidh Band

Saturday 24th October 2009 with caller Mike Whitford

Hi there

Thank you so much for providing such fantastic entertainment on Saturday night for our 40th birthday party at the Royal British Legion hall in Ferndown.

Mike managed to get everyone in the swing of things and it was great to see family members dancing with old friends and work colleagues. Most people had tears of laughter in their eyes at some point in the evening.

The band were brilliant and Tracy and I were able to relax and enjoy ourselves.

Thank you so much for everything.

Kind regards

Julie

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Saturday 5th September 2009 with guest musicians and caller Charles Haskell

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Saturday 1st August 2009 with caller Mike Whitford

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Tuesday 21st July 2009 with caller Mike Whitford (for year 9 pupils at Thornden School)

Hi Mike

Just a quick note (it's end of term tomorrow!) to say thank you so much for helping to make our Celtic Day such a success. My kids were buzzing when they left and I know they really appreciated your workshop. I am truly grateful for your contribution - beware, we may want you again next year!

Jack

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Saturday 11th July 2009 with caller Charles Haskell

Dear Mike and band (and Charles!)

Thank you all so much for a fantastic evening to celebrate the 18th Birthday of our son, Joe. We all had a brilliant time - you allowed me to relax (well, once we'd found the bread knife!) and dance with all our guests and leave the music and organisation to you. Joe was delighted with it all - his friends all said it was the best party ever - and the family really enjoyed the mix of ages. Success!! Thanks again - we will recommend you to everyone!

Alison

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Saturday 4th July 2009 with guest musicians and caller Barbara Garfath

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Saturday 27th June 2009 with caller Mike Whitford

Dear Mike

Lee and I would like to say a massive thank you to Woodsiders for playing at our party on Saturday night. Everyone had a great time and by the end of the set there were lots of people joining in. Those that didn't join in had just as much fun watching!

Best regards

Anna and Lee Webber

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Saturday 6th June 2009 with caller Mike Whitford

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Friday 22nd May 2009 with caller Mike Whitford

Dear Mike
Thank you so much for a wonderful evening of Music and Dance,
I really enjoyed my evening and am sure that every one else did too!
I am looking forward to the next one.
Thank you
Frances

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Saturday 9th May 2009 with caller Barbara Garfath

Hi Mike,

We just wanted to say a big thank you to you and your band and caller playing at our wedding reception on the 9th May, we had a great day and a good time was had by all, nothing but smiles in the photos, Thanks you so much!

All the best

Sian and Martin

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Saturday 2nd May 2009 with caller Charles Haskell

Dear Mike

We just wanted to say a big thank you for playing at out wedding. Everybody absolutely loved the music and the way the set was conducted, it was exactly how we wanted it. Could you please pass on our gratitude to all the band and especially to Charles who did an amazing job getting everyone up and dancing, leading by example all the way!! It really was fantastic.

Many many thanks and we wish you all well

Jez and Kate Birds

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Friday 1st May 2009 with caller Mike Whitford

Dear Mike,

I just wanted to thank you, the rest of the band and the caller for making our barn dance last night such an enjoyable and successful event. The music was marvelous and even though the dancing was creative at times that added to the fun! The feedback has been great and there is already talk of a repeat event next year!

It was a real pleasure to meet you all. Have a lovely weekend

Best wishes

Angela

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Saturday 4th April 2009 with caller Charles Haskell

Hi mike,

Just writing on behalf of mother. She asked me to tell you that everyone enjoyed very much you playing at her anniversary on sat 4th at Hobbs Farm. The feed back received from all guests was very positive and you may even find that you receive a few bookings soon... once again thanks for making it such an enjoyable night..

Jason Green

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Saturday 14th February 2009 with caller Mike Whitford

Thanks for your playing on Saturday. Everyone really enjoyed it, especially me!

Elizabeth

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Saturday 20th December 2008 with caller Mike Whitford

Hi Mike

Just want to say big thank you for making my party so special - everybody is still talking about the dancing and lovely music. Please thank the rest of the group and wish them merry Christmas and happy new year,

Carol

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Saturday 13th December 2008 with caller Charles Haskell. A 10th wedding anniversary party (we played for their wedding celebration in 1998). A great Oxford venue to

Dear Mike

Thank you for a fantastic evening last night. We really had the best time ever, mainly due to your excellent playing and Charles' brilliant calling. All the friends I've spoken to have said how good the band was, so thank you very, very much.

Damion and I enjoyed ourselves hugely and I think I danced every dance - I didn't want to miss any!! My favourites were the special dance where I got to hug everyone, the' slapping your knees one' and 'stripping the willow'.

Thank you SO much for helping the party go so well.

Cid

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Saturday 25th October 2008 with caller Mike Whitford

Dear Mike,
Please can you say a very big thanks to your band for their performance last Saturday at West End. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but I thought they were brilliant and we all had a fantastic time. I have received many compliments from my guests and they all enjoyed the music. Well done to your caller for all his hard work.
Thanks again for such a great evening.
Regards
Andrea

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Saturday 11th October 2008 with caller Colin Andrews & guest musicians

Dear "Woodsiders,"

Just a note to say a huge thank-you for such an enjoyable evening last Saturday. We had started the week very worried that we hadn't sold enough tickets and ended up almost turning people away ! Thank you very much for providing such wonderful music. The feedback has been fantastic - every one had a marvelous time.

Best wishes Fiona Thompson.

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Saturday 27th September 2008 with caller Mike Whitford and guest musicians

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Saturday 20th September 2008 with caller Mike Whitford

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Saturday 16th August 2008 with caller Graham Taylor

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Saturday 5th July 2008 with guest musicians and caller Barbara Garfath

Follow this link to the Band4U website for a customer comment on this booking

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Saturday 5th July 2008 (afternoon) with caller Barbara Garfath

Mike,

We do want to thank you and your colleagues most warmly for your contribution to our party in Littleton on Saturday. Universally, people appreciated the barn dance throughout, and some who are seasoned barn dance goers thought the band and the caller were second to none. So thank you. And please pass on our thanks to Colin and Luke and Babs as well - she is tremendous!

Richard Lindley

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Saturday 27th June 2008 with caller Mike Whitford for the Jigsaw appeal :-

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Saturday 10th May 2008 with caller Barbara Garfath:-

Dear Mike and fellow band members,

Thank you so much for a great evening last Saturday. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and we had many compliments from friends and family saying what a great time they had. A Barn Dance is truly for all ages- everyone enjoyed the dancing. Thank you for helping us celebrate our wedding with family & friends.

Best wishes

Jac & Mike

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Saturday 26th April 2008 with caller Mike Whitford:-

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Saturday 1st March 2008 with caller Mike Whitford and guest musicians:-

Hello Mike and the Band,

Just a quick note to say a huge thank you for the terrific music and dancing which you provided for our wedding barn dance. The evening was enjoyed by all, young and old, and many have commented to us that they want us to do it all over again!!

We'll definitely be booking you again for a big birthday party next year, and will have to do it soon as we see that you are already taking bookings for 2010 - just have to find a bigger hall so that more of us can dance together.

Thanks again for giving us all such a fun time.

Ceara and Trevor Watson

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Saturday 2nd February 2008 with caller Barbara Garfath and guest musicians:-

Mike,

Sorry for the delay in sending this. I just wanted to say a huge thank you to the band and Barbara. The band played just the type of music we had requested to a very high standard. Barbara was wonderful, she got everyone (even all the men!) dancing in a gentle and warm way. The feedback from all the attendees has been really positive - they are trying to persuade me to have a party every year!
Regards,
Mairead

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Saturday 12th January 2008 with caller Barbara Garfath:-

Mike, I know we said all this on the night, but..........it bears repeating, that we thoroughly enjoyed your band and Barbara as caller on Saturday. The whole event was a resounding success and a lot of that credit goes to the band.

Many many thanks.
Annie Woodward

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