Country Roots Linedance Club  

Country Roots was formed as a result of several friends from one of the local villages mentioning that there were problems getting transport to Bedford in the evenings, and as a result they were missing out on being taught the latest dances etc.

Mike was asked to consider teaching in Bletsoe, and after much consideration, agreed to start a class at the village hall. Advertising and word of mouth meant that the first night guaranteed a full house, so sure enough one Thursday evening in May 2003, COUNTRY ROOTS was born.

Two years later the class had gone from strength to strength, so on this note Mike decided to start a second class, this time in Bedford.
The venue was Goldington Green Lower School on Wednesday evenings, and  so, our second class was formed!. **

Mike has been linedancing for about 15 years, and is also a Fully Qualified B.W.D.A. Linedance Instructor.
 

In 2006, my friend Isla agreed to join Country Roots, and together with Mike is teaching and generally helping the classes. 

Isla has a 'knack' of putting new dancers at ease! and is also a Fully Qualified B.W.D.A. Linedance Instructor and has been dancing for about 12 years. 

As the name implies, we prefer Country music, but if it fits to other music and it is popular, then we will endeavour to teach it. The only thing that we insist upon, is that everybody has fun. Life is too short to be miserable and enjoying your hobby is of paramount importance.
 

** From 24th July 2007 this class change to Tuesday evenings and moved to Pavenham Village Hall, Oakley Road, Pavenham,

Nr. Bedford.

2007 saw us start a brand new TOTAL beginners class (started on 9th January) on Tuesday  mornings 10 - 11.30 am.

Isla is your instructor, and if you have never danced before then this is the class for you !

We are at Bedford Athletic Rugby Clubhouse, Wentworth Drive, Bedford where there are ample and free car parking facilities.

2009 - New Total Beginners class start on 6th January 2009 at the Bedford Athletic Rugby Clubhouse in Wentworth Drive.

Time - 9.30am - 10.30am (this class will precede the improver level class which now starts at 10.30am until 12.00 noon.) 

2012 - Following Mike's move from Bedford to Lowestoft, Mike started a new Beginners class at the Gunton Estate Community Hall

Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft on Wednesday mornings 10.15am - 11.30am. ( Isla is still with Country Roots and teaching in Bedford)

We also hold linedance social discos during the year, during which, we hold raffles to support charitable organizations.  For 2005 we were able to support the Neonatal Unit at Bedford Hospital and 2006 supported The Cystic Fibrosis Trust.   

During the following years we also supported various local organizations and charities. 

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