Well I was about to write that March has come I like a lamb only to wake up this morning to about 3″ of snow. It is raining now but who knows it mat turn to snow again tonight if the temperature drops. This has been a crazy winter with a long cold snap – enough to freeze the local ponds and lakes so that people could skate thereon – and lots of snow. The Vancouver area is not used to this and it must be creating havoc with the cities budgets. Pretty but enough is enough.
I did have another quiz for you but I seem to have lost it!
Don’t forget to put the Ceilidh Dances on your 2017 calendars – March 31 and April 28 (the last Friday of each month). Come to the Ceilidh a week on Friday, March 31, to welcome Spring and have lots of fun for next to nothing!
Calgary Bay, Mull
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The Clyde at Glasgow
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Some facts you may not know about Canada
In 2010, a Canadian man rescued a newborn baby from a dumpster, only to find out he was the father.
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It is not too late to buy a Heather Ball ticket or even a Luke Brady concert ticket.
March 18 – Heather Ball in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver with music by Luke Brady’s Dance Band from Scotland. Reception 5:45; Supper 6:15; Tickets – $80
March 19 Luke Brady Concert in Holy Trinity Anglican Church at 3 p.m. – $20
Combined tickets are only $95!
Gordon Street, Glasgow
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For sale: Long skirt and matching sash from Claire Charles of Pitlochry. Ancient Douglas tartan (blue and green). Length 31.5”. Size “Easyfit.” Perfect for Heather Ball and TAC balls. Brand new. Please contact Rosemary at 604-298-6552 or rcoupe@shaw.ca
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Caledonian Canal & Ben Nevis
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The next regular Ceilidh Dance is the Last day of the month and the last Friday too!! – That is Friday, March 31, 2017 and I sure hope you can come.
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I have updated the calendar with known dates at this time including Vancouver Celticfest events – see the Upcoming Events tab.
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Canada has the largest coastline in the world.
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Thanks to Steve at 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 has new owners. Come and meet the new owners and stock up on all your favourite foods. I hear they have just received new stock from Marks & Spencers.
Celtic Fashions on E-Bay – go to https://www.CelticFashions.com
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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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Black Hill near Earlston
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On the outskirts of a small town, there was a big old pecan tree just inside the cemetery fence. One day, two boys filled up a bucketful of nuts and sat down by the tree, out of sight, and began dividing the nuts. ‘One for you, one for me, one for you, one for me,’ said one boy. Several dropped and rolled down toward the fence. Another boy came riding along the road on his bicycle. As he passed, he thought he heard voices from inside the cemetery, so he slowed down to investigate. Sure enough, he heard, ‘One for you, one for me, one for you, one for me…’
He just knew what it was. He had been going to Sunday School all his life. He jumped back on his bike and rode off. Just around the bend he met an old man with a cane, hobbling along. ‘Mister, come here quick,’ said the boy, ‘you won’t believe what I heard! Satan and the Lord are down at the cemetery dividing up the souls!’
The man said, ‘Beat it kid, can’t you see it’s hard for me to walk.’ When the boy insisted though, the man hobbled slowly to the cemetery. Standing by the fence they heard, ‘One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me.’ The old man whispered, ‘Boy, you’ve been tellin’ me the truth. Let’s see if we can see the Lord!’
Shaking with fear, they peered through the fence, yet were still unable to see anything. The old man and the boy gripped the wrought iron bars of the fence tighter and tighter as they tried to get a glimpse of the Lord. At last they heard, ‘One for you, one for me. That’s all. Now let’s go get those nuts by the fence and we’ll be done…’
They say the old man had the lead for a good half-mile before the kid on the bike passed him.
Ben Chonzie
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The next Ceilidh Dance is on Friday, March 31, 2017 – that is the last Friday of this month. That will be the sixth one for the season and the third one of 2017. 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’s be the only newbie!
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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Sometimes in Newfoundland the Atlantic Ocean freezes so people play hockey on it.
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You can join the e-mail list of the SFU Scottish and Celtic Society; the club connecting you to all things Scottish and Celtic at SFU and the community. As members of this mailing list, you will receive updates on events and learning opportunities. All are welcome to participate and enjoy. Facebook Group: As of today, our new Facebook Group is launched and available to join. It is an ‘Open’ group. Anyone can join and invite their friends. We will create Facebook ‘Events’ for all our occasions. Join today at this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/451447541666799/
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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 Page:-
Interesting exercises
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rKIGystgThc
AMAZING….How Does Big Ben Keep Accurate Time?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/ Qad6Q_RbQQ0?rel=0
Snowy day at the zoo
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The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, March 31st, 2017. Same time, same place, same price, 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. We need to improve the attendance to make the dances financially viable. Please do your best to spread the word. Let me know if you would like a poster to put up.
Pentlands National Park
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Please keep opening the newsletter!! Any and all comments and suggestions are welcome.
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COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS: Note: Please check list of classes for all start times and locations.
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| Mar 10 | Irish Sports Personality Night – St. Mary’s Ukrainian Hall – $75 includes a 3 course meal, live music etc. www.celticfestvancouver.com/event-list/ |
| Mar 12 | Sharon Shannon at St. James Hall – from $40 – www.celticfestvancouver.com/event-list/ |
| Mar 14, 16, 18 | “Almost a Stepmom” at Havana Theatre – from $15 – with Keara Barnes – www.celticfestvancouver.com/event-list/ |
| Mar 15 | Heather Ball walkthrough at the Scottish Cultural Centre with Luke Brady – $8 |
| Mar 17 | Welsh Men’s Choir at Christ Church Cathedral with guests Julie Begg & Tim Fanning – 604-878-1190 |
| Mar 17 -18 | Celtic Village ($10 cover charge after 7 pm) Robson Square & Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza – Mini Highland Games, pipe bands, dancers, street performers, face painting and Much more. |
| Mar 18 | Irish Ceili at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Hall – $25 – www.celticfestvancouver.com/event-list/ |
| Mar 19 | Heather Ball in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver with music by Luke Brady’s Dance Band from Scotland. Reception 5:45; Supper 6:15; Tickets – $80 |
| Mar 19 | Luke Brady Concert in Holy Trinity Anglican Church at 3 p.m. – $20. Luke Brady is a skilled and versatile young Scottish accordionist and keyboarder. Growing up with Scottish music, he began playing for a dance class at age 15. His music soon made him popular among dancers everywhere. Luke’s band issued five CDs with a blend of traditional and modern tunes, many composed by Luke himself. He is a full-time musician, playing for different forms of dance including ballet. Luke travels with his band to events throughout the UK and beyond. Luke’s concerts highlight musicians who have inspired him and reflect events and travels in his life as a musician. Dancers and non-dancers alike love listening to Luke’s variety of music genres and styles as well as his lively Scottish tunes. Tickets available online at www.rscdsvancouver.org/calendar-events/ or at the door while they last. |
| Mar 25 | Vancouver Island SCDS Workshop and Ball |
| Mar 29 | White Rock St. Patrick’s party – wear green |
| Mar 31 | 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 $12 (students $10) |
| Apr 1 | Glenayre Spring Dance – St. Laurence Church Hall, 825 St. Laurence Street, Coquitlam at 7:30 _ $12 (Students 18 & under $5) |
| Aor 7 | Carlos Nunez at the Vogue Theatre. If you thing Spain is just Flamenco, you are about to make an amazing discovery. Tickets start at $37.50 www.celticfestvancouver.com/event-list/ |
| Apr 8 | Children’s Easter Party CANCELLED |
| Apr 19 | White Rock AGM |
| Apr 22 | Deep Cove Spring Dance with music by Mary Ross – St. Catherine’s Anglican Church, 1058 Ridgewood Drive, North Vancouver – $20 7:30 |
| Apr 22 | Change of date — see April 29 |
| Apr 22 | Vancouver Island Spring Fling |
| Apr 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 $12 (students $10) |
| Apr 29 | NEW DATE — Nanaimo Spring Dance |
| Apr 29 | Vernon One Day Workshop & Dance with teacher Bernadette Thill, Edmonton and musician Mary Ross, Victoria. Information and registration from kenruthhurst@gmail.com |
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Findlochty Harbour
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 next week – Friday, March 31, 2017 with live music by Calanaish. This is the third dance of the year and we need a huge attendance with everyone coming along for a really fun evening.
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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 – $12 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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Scottish Country Dance (SCD) classes started up again for another session in January but it is never too late to join in. Check out the class locations and come along – see the “Classes” tab.
Come to a class in February – 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 in the new year. There are classes all around and on different nights so GIVE IT A GO! Make it a New Year’s resolution. 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).
Until 1999, the Guinness Book of World Records considered Yonge Street in Ontario as the longest street in the world at 1,896 km (1,178 mi).
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, 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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Culross
!!! BRAIN PAIN: How did you do? I’ll run it again:-
This is a test to gauge your mental flexibility and creativity. In the 3+ years it has been developed, it has been found that few people could solve more than half on the first day. Many reported getting answers long after the test had been set aside, at unexpected moments when their minds were relaxed and some reported solving over a period of days.
Example: 16 = O in a P Answer: 16 = Ounces in a Pound
- 26 = L of the A
- 7 = D of the W
- 1001 = AN
- 12 = S of the Z
- 54 = C in a D (with J)
- 9 = P in the SS
- 88 = PK
- 13 = S on the AF
- 32 = DF at which WF
- 18 = H on a GC
- 90 = D in a RA
- 200 = D for PG in M
- 8 = S on a SS
- 3 = BM (SHTR)
- 4 = Q in a G
- 24 = H in a D
- 1 = W on a U
- 5 = D in a ZC
- 57 = HV
- 11 = P on a FBT
- 1000 = W that a P is W
- 29 = D in F in a LY
- 64 = S on a CB
- 40 = D and N of the GF
- 76 = T in the BP
- 50 = W to LYL
- 99 = B of B on the W
- 60 = S in a M
- 1 = H on a U
- 9 = J on the SC
- 7 = B for SB
- 21 = D on a D
- 7 = W of the AW
- 15 = M on a DMC
Scoring:
1 – 6 questions = average
6 – 12 questions = somewhat intelligent
12 – 18 questions = intelligent
18 + = Genius!
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For upcoming events see www.vancouverceilidh.org and www.rscdsvancouver.org.
Other announcements etc:
Seattle Branch
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The next regular monthly Ceilidh Dance will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 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 $12 ($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 2016/17 season shapes up as follows:
All on Fridays of course —
2017
March 31
April 28
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 ($12 or $10 for students.)
Holy Isle, Arran
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.
Elie Harbour
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 366 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 and come to the Ceilidh Dance on Friday, March 31!!
May your troubles be one, may your blessings be more,
and may nothing but happiness come through your door.
Duncan MacKenzie ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org