Barra
Well we had a great ending to the Ceilidh Dance season thanks to all those who attended. We acknowledged the amazing contribution of the members of Calanais, those who helped at the door and did many other jobs and, of course, Alison without whose energy and enthusiasm the ceilidhs would not be the same and might not have survived. We gave each one a fuchsia hanging basket as a taken of our appreciation. We had a wonderful night of lively dancing with some great music.
The dances resume in September with a surprise guest musician from Scotland so you don’t want to miss this one. It is on September 28 so mark your calendars NOW! If you have a group of 8 or more everyone in your group qualifies for $1 discount off the amazingly low admission price of $15 ($10 for students).
You have to let everyone in your group know the password you have chosen which you then relay to me (ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org) before midnight on Wednesday, September 26. So get busy, put a group together be it student friends or a faculty celebration, or an office get together, or a bunch of friends, or a birthday/anniversary/start of a new semester celebration, or whatever, we ‘d love to have you.
There are refreshments/drinks (including beer, cider, juice, etc.) available for a donation So apart from the fun and great exercise of Scottish Ceilidh dancing there is all the ingredients for a great evening.
No need to be scared if you don’t know how – we will teach you and you won’t be the only newbie. Two left feet? we will show you how to use the right one – it doesn’t matter, no ones watching anyway! You will be a star before the night is out. Make it a date – it will be a night you won’t forget.
Ben Ledi
There is a “class” at 7 pm where we go over a few of the dances. The class is free as you don’t pay until the dance starts at 8! For those new to ceilidh dancing the class is a great introduction and you will soon find out you are not the only one who does not know their left from right or back from front!! We teach everything and the dance follows the same format. Everything is very relaxed so you don’t have to worry about anything. If you can walk; you can dance. Wear flat comfy shoes and loose, layered clothing as it is warm work reeling and spinning.
What is a Ceilidh dance? It is informal, easy Scottish Country dancing in a relaxed style for all ages. We teach everything, no experience or partner required just a desire to have fun an ability to move to the wonderful beat of the lively music and to enjoy the company of other like-minded folk.
Bluebells at Kinclaven
Teacher Debbie Moon’s first graders were
discussing a picture of a family. One little boy in the picture
had a different hair color than the other members. One of her
students suggested that he was adopted.
A little girl said, ‘I know all about
Adoption, I was adopted..’
‘What does it mean to be adopted?’, asked
another child.
‘It means’, said the girl, ‘that you grew
in your mommy’s heart instead of her tummy!‘
All those who are 30ish and under – don’t forget the Youth Weekend West next weekend in San Francisco. It is a great event and well worth the effort.
There is no Ceilidh dancing over the summer but there is still dancing events you can attend. There are the BC Highland Games and Scottish Festival on June 16 at Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam (it is within walking distance of the Skytrain station at Lafarge Lake.) There will be some Ceilidh dancing there along with a multitude of events. Check out the website at www.bchighlandgames.com
Of course you can be a part of the Games and get admission at a reduced price by joining in the massed demonstration of Scottish Country dancing. This is scheduled for 11 a.m. on June 16 but there are 3 practices on Monday evenings May 28, June 4 & 11 from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St. Vancouver. It is recommended that you come to all these practices, which will be led by Mary Murray, but if you have to miss one then that is OK. Mary chooses easy, beginner dances so you wont have a hard time but you have to learn how one dance flows into the next.
It is a lot of fun, so please come and be part of this colourful display of dancing. Sign up in person on Monday, May 28 or in advance by contacting Jean: jeanwag@shaw.ca – 604-371-1939 or Fran: fran.hillier1242@gmail.com – 778-285-1242.
Col Mor with views of Cul Beag Stac Pollaidh the Summer Isles
Then there is Dancing in the Park – DITP – which is held every Monday evening from 7 – 9 pm at Ceperley Playground (near the fire engine & 2nd Beach) in Stanley Park starting June 18 until August 13 – no dancing if wet at 5.00 p.m. (if in doubt call 604-922-6842 or 604-224-6751. Beginner/Tourist friendly dances are included in each nights programme along with favourites for more experienced dancers. DITP has been held every summer for over 60 years. This is friendly, social dancing that we enjoy sharing with everyone – watch & listen, or get up and try it out. No fancy footwork required – if you like the music, we’ll help you dance. Bring your families and visitors – the more the merrier. Remember that, unfortunately, the is Pay Parking throughout Stanley Park, otherwise DITP is FREE!
Dollar
The next Ceilidh dance is on Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver with the usual class at 7 pm and the dance following from 8 – 11 pm. Pay at the door – $15 ($10 for students). Tell your friends etc. about the dances, they are lots of fun.
- The other dates are:
- September 28
- October 26
- November 30
- January 11
- February 22
- March 29
- April 26
The dances are all held at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver (73rd and Hudson which is between Granville and Oak Streets). They are all held on Friday evenings and where possible the last Friday of each month – the exceptions are December (as we never schedule one) and January (because of Burns.)
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A sign on the lawn at a drug rehab center said: ‘Keep off the Grass.’
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Little Ross Island, Kirkcudbright
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The next regular Ceilidh Dance is the 4th FRIDAY of the September – September 28, 2018. – I sure hope you can come and bring lots of friends.
On my way home one day, I stopped to
watch a Little League base-ball game that was being played in a
park near my home. As I sat down behind the bench on the first-
base line, I asked one of the boys what the score was
‘We’re behind 14 to nothing,’ he answered
with a smile.
‘Really,’ I said. ‘I have to say you
don’t look very discouraged.’
‘Discouraged?’, the boy asked with a
puzzled look on his face…
‘Why should we be discouraged? We haven’t
been up to bat yet.’
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I have updated the calendar with known dates at this time – see the Upcoming Events tab.
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Thanks to the Celtic Treasure Chest there is now an online list of all the Celtic societies as well as a calendar of events:
List https://www.celtictreasurechest.com/links/index.php
Calendar https://www.celtictreasurechest.com/celticevents/index.php
The Celtic Treasure Chest on Dunbar is open 7 days a week and stock includes haggis imported from Scotland and many of your favourite foods.
Celtic Fashions on E-Bay – go to https://www.CelticFashions.com
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The midget fortune-teller who escaped from prison was a small medium at large.
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The Scottish Cultural Centre is a pretty unique and wonderful asset and space is available for rent to anyone or any group. The Centre does not run itself but is actually run by the United Scottish Cultural Society (USCS). Memberships in this Society are for individuals only and presently cost $10 annually. Membership Application Forms may be obtained either at the Centre or on the USCS website – www.scottishculturalcentre.com . The cost is only $10.
Any person may join USCS and Scottish Country & Ceilidh Dancers are encouraged to show their support by doing so. If any USCS member would like to be more involved, then, Darryl Carracher, the Manager at the Centre, will be pleased to give you further information.
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The soldier who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.
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The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, September 28, 2018. That will be the First one of the season with a surprise musician from Scotland. There is lots of time for you all to get yourselves and your friends organized to come along for another fun, filled evening. Come and dance, it is lots of fun and really easy. Everything is taught from scratch – you won’t be the only newbie!
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Michelle has very kindly made up a Facebook event page for the Ceilidh but you need to “Search for Vancouver Ceilidh on Facebook and “Like” us to receive updates on upcoming Ceilidhs and other events”. Then, if you “Like” the Vancouver Ceilidh FB page (do as described above), you too will receive updates AND be able to share those updates and events on your personal Facebook page to your friends and ask that they “Like” and “Share”, etc. Ceilidh Dances are great ways to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries etc. Invite all your friends to come and join you at the Ceilidh. You are welcome to bring your own cake and we’ll even sing for you!!
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A backward poet writes inverse.
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As a bagpiper, I was asked by a funeral director to play at a grave-side service for a homeless man with no family or friends. The funeral was to be held at a cemetery in the Oklahoma back country.
As I was not familiar with the backwoods, I got lost; and being a typical man didn’t stop for directions. I finally arrived an hour late. I saw the backhoe and the crew. The funeral guy had evidently gone, as the diggers were eating lunch and the hearse was nowhere in sight.
I felt badly about this. I apologized to the men for being late. I went to the side of the grave and looked down. The vault lid was already in place. I started to play and the workers gathered around. I played out my heart and soul for this homeless man. And as I played Amazing Grace, the workers began to weep. I played like I’d never played before. Then I finished and started for my car.
As I was opened the door, I heard one of the workers say, “Sweet Mother of Jesus, I never seen nothin’ like that before. And I’ve been putting in septic tanks for twenty years.”
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Some fun and interesting sites: – note if you have a link to something you think others will enjoy send me the link. Sound on, full screen:
A Man’s version of the Antique Road Show
Clever feet
How they play!
An amusing version
A new Julie Andrews
Self explanatory
COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS: Note – please check the Branch website www.rscdsvancouver.org for and last-minute changes.
Addendum: The early bird pricing for the TAC Summer School has been extended to June 20, 2018 so take advantage!!
| 2018 | |
| May 25 – 27 | Youth Weekend West hosted by the Youth of San Francisco Branch RSCDS to be held in Santa Rosa and Petaluma for ages 12 to 35ish. Teachers Linda Henderson & Marjorie McLaughlin. Website: yww2018.wordpress.com and for more info sryouthworkshop@gmail.com |
| May 27 | Fort Langley Whisky Tea dance Ft. Langley Community Hall, 9247 Glover Road, Ft. Langley 2:00 p.m. – $20 music by Susan Worland Bentley and Lyle Ramshaw from San Francisco |
| May 30 | Mass dancing practice for the BC Highland Games at Scottish Cultural Centre |
| Jun 6 | Mass dancing practice for the BC Highland Games at Scottish Cultural Centre |
| Jun 8 | annual recital – Inverglen Scottish Dancers present Home to the Highlands – 7.30 p.m. at the Scottish Cultural Centre. Piping, Highland Dancing, Scottish Country Dancing, Gaelic Song and Fiddle all performed by young dancers ages 5 – 18 Adults: $15.00 Seniors and Children 12 & under $10.00 |
| Jun 13 | Mass dancing practice for the BC Highland Games at Scottish Cultural Centre |
| Jun 16 | B.C. Highland Games – Percy Perry Stadium, Coquitlam |
| Jun 18 | Dancing In the Park, 7 – 9 pm in Ceperley Playground, Stanley Park – hosted by Burnaby Club |
| Jun 25 | Dancing In the Park, 7 – 9 pm in Ceperley Playground, Stanley Park – hosted by Vancouver Branch with the Vancouver Police Pipe Band and the Branch Demonstration Team |
| Jun 30 | Ceilidh Dance in Lions Bay with Live music – info at https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/tamara-leger-8312106282 |
| Jul 2 | Dancing In the Park, 7 – 9 pm in Ceperley Playground, Stanley Park – hosted by Deep Cove Club |
| Jul 8 – 15 | Australian Winter School hosted by RSCDS Hunter Valley Branch at Shoal Bay, NSW. Come and enjoy a fun filled week of SCD with great Teachers and Musicians. For more information – https://hvws2018.com |
| Jul 9 | Dancing In the Park, 7 – 9 pm in Ceperley Playground, Stanley Park – hosted by Vancouver Branch |
| Jul 16 | Dancing In the Park, 7 – 9 pm in Ceperley Playground, Stanley Park – hosted by Kerrisdale Class |
| Jul 23 | Dancing In the Park, 7 – 9 pm in Ceperley Playground, Stanley Park – hosted by Dundarave Dancers |
| Jul 27 – 29 | TAC Teachers Conference, University of MinnesotaTwin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA https://tac-rscds.org/index.php/tac-summer-school/ss-registration-info-2018/se-registration-form-2018 |
| Jul 29 – Aug 5 | TAC Summer School, University of MinnesotaTwin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA https://tac-rscds.org/index.php/tac-summer-school/ss-registration-info-2018/se-registration-form-2018 |
| Jul 30 | Dancing In the Park, 7 – 9 pm in Ceperley Playground, Stanley Park – hosted by Glenayre Club |
| Aug 6 | Dancing In the Park, 7 – 9 pm in Ceperley Playground, Stanley Park – hosted by West End Club |
| Aug 13 | Dancing In the Park, 7 – 9 pm in Ceperley Playground, Stanley Park – hosted by Gleneagles Club |
| Sep 28 | Ceilidh Dance at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver – no partner or experience required – live music with Calanais – refreshments available – class from 7 – 8 p.m. followed by dance from 8 – 11 p.m. – all dances walked, talked and called – admission at the door $15 (students $10) |
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Whenever I’m disappointed with my spot
in life, I stop and think about little Jamie Scott.
Jamie was trying out for a part in the
school play. His mother told me that he’d set his heart on being
in it, though she feared he would not be chosen.
On the day the parts were awarded, I went
with her to collect him after school. Jamie rushed up to her,
eyes shining with pride and excitement.. ‘Guess what, Mom,’ he
shouted, and then said those words that will remain a lesson to
me….’I’ve been chosen to clap and cheer.’
The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, September 28th, 2018. Same time, same place, same amount of fun and entertainment. Now it is up to you all to help by planning on coming along and bringing loads of friends, family, acquaintances, etc. Please do your best to spread the word. Let me know if you would like a poster to put up.
Plockton
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Ratagan Pass
Come Scottish Country Dancing – it is lots of fun. Just ask anyone who came along to the Dancing in the Park. We had great audience participation so I hope you will all come along and join one of our great classes or at least come to one of the Ceilidh Dances.
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The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, September 28, 2018 (i.e. the last Friday of the month) with live music by a Scottish Accordionist. This is the first of the season. We need huge attendance to welcome our guest musician with everyone coming along for a really fun evening.
Road to Applecross
You still have time to spread the word about all the Ceilidh Dances as that is the best (and cheapest) form of advertising. It is great exercise and fun, for all ages, too. Here is a link where you can watch a short video of a Ceilidh Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MvUwZnY9Ms and here is a link to the Facebook advert: https://www.facebook.com/events/597360563665264/597360566998597/
The format for all of the regular monthly Ceilidh Dances will be the same with the class from 7 – 8 p.m. and the dance from 8 – 11 p.m. and all dances will be walked and talked through.
They are all held at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. The price is only – $15 or $10 for students which, for what you get is a super bargain – everyone is welcome. No partner is required and you should wear FLAT, comfy shoes and loose clothing. Children are also welcome but should be prepared to dance with other people as some of the dances require a change of partner. Don’t forget to bring a few extra $$$$ to help defray the cost of the refreshments which are otherwise free.
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The Branch has opened a Facebook Page at “RSCDS-Vancouver” – check it out there are some good pictures etc. www.facebook.com/rscdsvancouver. There is a link on both our website www.vancouverceilidh.org and the Branch website www.rscdsvancouver.org
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Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge.
The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child.
The winner was:
A four-year-old child, whose next door
neighbor was an elderly gentleman, who had recently lost his
wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old
gentleman’s’ yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there.
When his mother asked him what he had
said to the neighbor, the little boy just said, ‘Nothing, I just
helped him cry.’
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Scottish Country Dance (SCD) classes have ended another season but it won’t be long until Dancing in the Park (DITP) starts again. These are Beginner/Tourist friendly nights with favourites for more experienced dancers held at Ceperley Playground in Stanley Park. DITP is held, weather permitting on Monday evenings from 7 – 9 pm starting June 18 through August 13.
Come to a class in September – You will be made very welcome. Many classes have a policy that the first night is FREE! Plan to come along to try out a class. There are classes all around and on different nights so GIVE IT A GO! Go to either www.rscdsvancouver.org or www,vancouverceilidh.org for a list of class locations and times.
For those who don’t know SCD is a fabulous pastime (much better and lots more fun than golf!!) and is super exercise for body and mind. SCD is, naturally, rooted in Scotland but there are groups in almost every country so you can learn here and then dance with other groups when you vacation or travel. SCD is not to be confused with Highland Dancing which is more solo dancing. SCD is usually done with a partner in groups or sets however you do not need to come with a partner. It is more akin to Square Dancing.
It takes a year or two of classes, workshops, etc. to learn the basics then you can hone your skills in advanced classes. You start by learning the steps and formations. Dances (of which there are over 13,000) are made up of these formations so a good grounding will give you the ability to learn a new dance fairly quickly. SCD has its HQ in Scotland and is known as the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) and there is a Vancouver Branch of the RSCDS under which there are many clubs throughout the Province (there is also a Branch in Seattle).
There are a great many classes and the ones in the Vancouver area are listed on the website. Come along – check us out – the first night is usually free and thereafter it will average about $6 a night and that’s for a 2 hour class! You will find many friendly people who will be eager to help you and welcome you to their club. You never know you actually might like it!! Check the list of classes at either at www.vancouverceilidh.org or www.rscdsvancouver.org. Note that the latter website has the latest updates to temporary changes to times and locations.
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as well there are classes all up and down Vancouver Island, a number of the Gulf Islands, the Cariboo, Okanagan, Sunshine Coast, etc. etc. and there are various groups all over this great Province, Country, World and who knows where else! Check the Branch website for all these details – www.rscdsvancouver.org
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In a democracy it’s your vote that counts. In feudalism it’s your count that votes.
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For upcoming events see www.vancouverceilidh.org and www.rscdsvancouver.org.
Other announcements etc:
Seattle Branch
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An eye witness account from New York
City , on a cold day in December,
some years ago: A little boy,
about 10-years-old, was standing before a shoe store on the
roadway, barefooted, peering through the window, and shivering
with cold.
A lady approached the young boy and said,
‘My, but you’re in such deep thought staring in that window!’
‘I was asking God to give me a pair of
shoes,’was the boy’s reply.
The lady took him by the hand, went into
the store, and asked the clerk to get half a dozen pairs of socks
for the boy. She then asked if he could give her a basin of water
and a towel. He quickly brought them to her.
She took the little fellow to the back
part of the store and, removing her gloves, knelt down, washed
his little feet, and dried them with the towel.
By this time, the clerk had returned with
the socks.. Placing a pair upon the boy’s feet, she purchased him
a pair of shoes..
She tied up the remaining pairs of socks
and gave them to him.. She patted him on the head and said, ‘No
doubt, you will be more comfortable now.’
As she turned to go, the astonished kid
caught her by the hand, and looking up into her face, with tears
in his eyes, asked her.
‘Are you God’s wife?’
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The next regular monthly Ceilidh Dance will be held Friday, September 28th, 2018 in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, (73rd & Hudson which is between Oak & Granville), Vancouver,
We need everyone to help us get as many new comers (as well as former Ceilidh Dancers) as possible to come and join us. The Ceilidh Dances are a great way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Invite all your friends along. Contact me if you will have a group of 8 or more and we can give them a discount!!!
We Really NEED YOUR HELP to advertise the Ceilidh Dances!!!! It only costs $15 ($10 for students) – it is worth so much more in fun, exercise and camaraderie. Use any access to free adverts etc. You can also use things like the YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh2HV3OPBgw or the Face-book page https://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=116203315&k=Z5C5Y4TZPT6G6BD1PKZZTWQQQ6BAW26L34AV&oid=164741310207760 https://www.facebook.com/events/597360563665264/597360566998597/
Suggestions to improve our advertising are always welcome. Don’t forget to tell them about the website www.vancouverceilidh.org and get them to “subscribe” to the newsletter.
Most of you have been to at least one Ceilidh Dance so you know how it goes. You don’t need a partner; you don’t need any experience; you should wear FLAT soft soled shoes; we walk, talk, and call every dance and you should come to have fun and have a good evening of exercise and entertainment and maybe even to learn!
There is a FREE class from 7 – 8 p.m. and the dance from 8 – 11 p.m. with music by Calanais. Remember to bring some extra cash so you can make a donation towards the cost of the refreshments. Without these donations we will have to increase the price of admission again!!
The schedule for the 2018/19 season shapes up as follows:
All on Fridays of course and, except for January, it is the last Friday of the Month —
2018
September 28
October 26
November 30
2019
January 11
February 22
March 29
April 26
Come along and get some great exercise while also having lots of fun. We hope to have lots of new Ceilidh dancers. Remember to bring your smiles and wear flat shoes.
Please do your best to assist us in letting as many people know as possible. Use Face-book, e-mail, telephone or even word of mouth and tell everyone you know what a fun night it is.
We would like to attract more young adults and students from Universities and all the colleges. Somehow we have to get word out to these students etc. Please do all you can to help us. Come one, come all to the same place (Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver) and the same time (7 p.m. for the class and 8 – 11 p.m. for the dance) and the same amazing price ($15 or $10 for students.)
Sandwood Bay, Cape Wrath
You should check the website – www.vancouverceilidh.org – from time to time as you can find various pages listing “Ceilidhs and Events;” Classes:” Duncan’s List;” etc. On these pages you can check all the upcoming events, where all the classes are located, times, etc. and some places to find Scottish things or some local trades, etc. I will continue to highlight the more current events in each week’s newsletter but, as stated, the calendar of all events will be available on the website.
You should also have a look at the Vancouver Branch website from time to time – www.rscdsvancouver.org – as there is always useful information on it and it is a very good-looking site.
If you have any questions regarding the Ceilidh Dances send them to me at ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org Please check the website – www.rscdsvancouver.org for updates, pictures and news.
Dance – it is good for your health.
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Keep sending jokes, pictures and info you wish to have included. Don’t forget to look at our web pages at www.vancouverceilidh.org If you know of anyone who would like to be on the mailing list please send them the web address – www.vancouverceilidh.org and ask them to subscribe.
If anyone has good pictures from the Ceilidh Dances please send them to me so I can put them on the web page. If you have any announcements please send them to me preferably in Word; Times New Roman 12pt format with a layout similar to the one used in this newsletter. I occasionally hear of an event somewhere in our beautiful Province, on the Island or in the Interior, but don’t know all the details.
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This newsletter reaches out to some 381 subscribers from all over the Province, Country and to many other countries as well, so please send me the details of your event and I will only be too happy to include them.
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Enjoy yourselves – come Scottish Country Dancing – for it is good for your health and you never know you just might …..!
See Coming Events on the website for info – www.vancouverceilidh.org
Turnberry Lighthouse & Ailsa Craig
May your troubles be one, may your blessings be more,
and may nothing but happiness come through your door.
Duncan MacKenzie ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org