1-8
1L followed by 1M casts & dances across to 2nd place opp side (2s step up 3-4); 1s turn 1.3/4 LH
9-16
1L+2s also 1M+3s dance RH across; 1s pass RSh to dance LH across with other couple
17-20
1s pass LSh into 1s+1st corners dance 1/2 diag reel of 4, 1s pass RSh & 1M curves round to follow 1L
21-24
2nd corners+1L+1M in tandem dance 1/2 diag reel of 3 (RSh to 3M)
25-28
1st corners (pstn)+1L+1M in tandem dance 1/2 diag reel of 3 (RSh to 3L place), 1s separate, 1L curves right to face 2nd corner (pstn)
29-32
1s+2nd corners (pstn) dance 1/2 diag reel of 4. 1s end in 2nd place own side. 2 1 3
Note: Ian Brockbank devised this modified version of “The Gloomy Winter” (bars 9-16 amended)