Dedication from the dance instructions:

> This dance was devised for Lord and Lady Ridley.
> The dance was a small thank you for their support of Scottish Country Dancing.
> The [Newcastle] branch regularly danced at functions organised by Lady and Lord Ridley
> at Blagdon Hall in aid of various charities, in particular the Red Cross.
> While the weather could not always be relied on, the welcome to the demonstration team
> by Lady and Lord Ridley was always very warm and visits to Blagdon Hall were always
> one of the most enjoyable events of the year.