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Taught/practised on:
Devised by John Brenchley in 1989 and first danced at Fairbridge, near Pinjarra in south west Western Australia,
it was originally published in the Swan River Selection (Western Australia RSCDS).
The recommended tune is ‘The Lonach Gathering’ by David Gordon and there is a recording by Scottish Fare to
accompany the original book. There are 2 versions on the RSCDS Book 45 CD by George Meikle & the Lothian
Scottish Dance Band.
THE FAIRBRIDGE REEL
(R3x48)
John Brenchley RSCDS Book 45
1- 8
2s petronella turn & set, all petronella turn & set
9-16
1s+3s dance RSh reel of 4 up/down ending with 1M+3L ½ turning RH
to face opposite sides
17-24
2s+1M+3L set, dance RH across, 1M+3L ½ turn RH to face own sides
while 2s set
25-32
2s+1M+3L dance RSh reel of 4 across, 1M+3L end in middle facing
partners
33-40
1s & 3s set & ¾ turn RH to 1s facing up & 3s in 3
rd
place opposite
sides, 1s lead up to top, cast on opposite sides & into middle 1M
facing up & 1L facing down
41-48
1s circle 3H round to left (1M+2s & 1L+3s), 1M leads 2s down Ladies
side as 1L leads 3s up Men’s side, all circle 6H round to left part way
to own sides & set. 3 1 2
