The notes explain that:

>Patricia Cass played piano for the Newcastle Branch and Ladies Step classes for many years. 
> Deb Lees wrote this dance for Patricia together with members of the Newcastle upon Tyne and District Branch class in appreciation of her skill and commitment over the years.
> It includes a reference to the dance John Cass written for her husband, but with the lady leading into the tandem reels.

> Patricia played a key role in the development and organisation of the Newcastle Festival, held in February each year.
> The tune February Frost was written by Kevin Lees, who enjoyed playing with Patricia for the Newcastle RSCDS teams in the Festival.