Nev McLachlan, Guest Caller Weekend - October 2025

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Cane Country Squares Guest Caller this year was Nev McLachlan, Calling for the Suncoasters Square Dance Club for 54 years and operating the Sunshine Coast Square Dance Centre, with Bev McLachlan, for over 40 years.


We started our dancing with a Plus Session at our home hall, The Rum City Silver Band Hall at 89 Targo Street, with more than two squares of people attending. Visitors came from the Sunshine coast and Hervey Bay.

The main event was the evening Mainstream Session in the Targo Street Hall, with more than enough for two squares of dancing. 


Along with a night of dancing we had a raffle and a lucky door prize. Our special supper included a variety of savoury and sweet treats.

Some of our newer dancers had other commitments Saturday night but managed to get to the Sunday Mainstream Session at the Kepnock Hall, 42 Totten St.


Since we last danced at the Kepnock Hall, for our Club 40th, much appreciated, air-conditioning has been installed. We had a rolling supper for morning tea and a large kitchen area to make tea or coffee.


It was great to see new dancers coming out to a first dance with a guest Caller. It can be a challenge listening to an unfamiliar Caller with different ways of combining movements. Square Daning is all about keeping you engaged, both mentally and physically. 


Being a bigger hall, it was an opportunity for the donated Square Dance clothing to be displayed for anyone looking for outfits. We have a good range of ladies skirts and tops, including a few petticoats, petti pants and belts. 
Choices for Men is still limited but a few members are happy to give you a hand with patterns for ties or make some for the collection if there is enough interest. 


Thanks to Nev McLachlan for being our feature caller and to all the members that assisted to make this a special weekend. More photos of the event are on our websites 2025 photo gallery and links to our YouTube videos can be found on our 2025 video page.

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