Bridge of Connel
The fall rains have arrived in Vancouver though there are dry spells between the showers. I ventured into the big smoke (Vancouver) travelling by bus and Skytrain. It was dry with a bit of watery sun when I left, it rained while I was in the bus but when I got off the Skytrain in the city it was dry while I walked the 7 blocks to my meeting. I could see the rain during the meeting but managed to walk back the 7 blocks between showers. I had to make a detour and while waiting for a bus it rained but the rest of the trip I was sheltered by the bus and the walk home was fine and dry. A typical October day in Vancouver!
Brig o’ Doon – not Burns time yet but it is a nice picture.
We hope all those who came out to the September ceilidh will come again on October 25 (next Friday) and bring some of their friends and those that were unable to join us last month will come back again. We need at least 72 paying attendees just to break even so we really need everyone’s support. Tell people about the ceilidh dances, how much fun they are, how reasonable, the fact that you don’t need to know anything or need a partner, how patient the teacher is and what a great band we have. Word of mouth really is the best form of advertising and we ask you all to help us. This newsletter is being sent to over 390 subscribers, some of whom are not in the Vancouver area, so surely we can get 20% to come dancing. I know it is the Halloween weekend but what a good way to send a night – you are welcome to dress up.
The hall has been booked for another season of Ceilidh Dances. The dates are:
October 25; November 29; January 10; February 28; March 27 & April 24 that is the last Friday of the month except for December and January.
You can help by coming along, by bringing friends (and enemies!) by telling people about the Ceilidh Dances, by bringing a group of 8 or more so that you all qualify for a discount of $1 each. No partner or experience required and remember if you claim to have two left feet we’ll show you how to use the right one!
Broughty Ferry Castle
The next Ceilidh Dance is not until the last Friday of October (25th) – that is next Friday. The dances will follow the usual format with the “class” from 7 – 8 pm and the dance, with Calanais providing the music, from 8 – 11 pm. Mark your calendars NOW! Even if you can’t make it in time for the class; come to the dance, it is lots of fun.
If you have a group of 8 or more, then 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 the Wednesday preceding the class that way you do not all have to arrive together.
There are refreshments/drinks (including beer, cider, juice, etc.) available for a donation So apart from the fun, exercise and great music 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. You will be a star before the night is out. Make it a date – it will be a night you won’t forget.
Burghead harbour
For those new to ceilidh dancing the class is a great introduction to Scottish Country dancing 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.
Caisteal Maol
The next Ceilidh dance is on Friday, October 25, 2019 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
- October 25
- November 29
- 2020
- January 10
- February 28
- March 27
- April 24
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 but we have one in early January) and January (because of Burns.)
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Corrour Station on the Royal Deeside Railway
Scottish Country dance classes have started up again for a new season. Now would be a good time to come to one and see what all the fuss is about. Why not give us a try – you never know it just might be the fun exercise class that you have been looking for. Music, movement, memory, camaraderie, laughter and a sense of achievement are all things you will experience. Come on – what have you got to lose, most first classes are free. Look under the “classes” tab for a class near you.
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A RIDDLE FOR SMART PEOPLE!
A RIDDLE FOR SMART PEOPLE
Only 5% of Stanford University graduates Figured it out!
Can you answer all seven of the following questions
With the same word?
1. The word has seven letters….
2. Preceded God…
3. Greater than God…
4. More Evil than the devil…
5. All poor people have it…
6. Wealthy people need it….
7. If you eat it, you will die.
Did you figure it out?
Try hard before looking at the answers
Did you get it yet?
Give up?
Brace yourself for the answer….
The Answer is:
NOTHING!
NOTHING has 7 letters.
NOTHING preceded God.
NOTHING is greater than God.
NOTHING is more Evil than the devil.
All poor people have NOTHING.
Wealthy people need NOTHING.
If you eat NOTHING, you will die..
Send this brain-teaser to your smart friends
And see if they can answer it……..
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The next regular Ceilidh Dance is the Last FRIDAY of the October – October 25, 2019
I sure hope you can come and bring lots of friends.
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The lawyer says: “I have some good news and some bad news”
The CEO replies: “I have had an awful day, let’s hear the good news first.”
The lawyer says: “Your wife invested $20,000 in five pictures that are worth a minimum of $2 million ……”
The CEO replies enthusiastically: “Well done, very good news indeed ! You’ve made my day; now what is the bad news?”
The lawyer answers: “These pictures are of you in bed with your secretary…..”
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Craigellachie Bridge over the Tay
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Luigi to his son: ‘I want you to marry a girl of my choice.’
Son: ‘I will choose my own bride!!!’
Luigi: ‘But the girl is Bill Gates’ daughter..’
Son: ‘Well, in that case… ok’
Next Luigi approaches Bill Gates.
Luigi: ‘I have a husband for your daughter…’
Bill Gates: ‘But my daughter is too young to marry!!!!!’
Luigi: ‘But this young man is a vice-president of the World Bank’
Bill Gates: ‘Ah, in that case…ok’
Finally Luigi goes to see the president of the World Bank.
Luigi: ‘I have a young man to be recommended as a vice-president.’
President: ‘But I already have more vice-presidents than I need!’
Luigi: ‘But this young man is Bill Gates’ son-in-law.’
President: ‘Ah, in that case…ok’
And that, my friends, is how Italians do business.
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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 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 Scottish Cultural Centre Society (SCCS) which is a charitable society. Donations, bequests are welcome and a tax deductible receipt will be issued for gifts of more than $25.
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The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, October 25, 2019. That will be the second one of the season and the sixth of 2019. 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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Crovie
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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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The Cuillins
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A Newfie was stopped by a game warden in Northern Labrador with two ice chests full of live fish in water, leaving a river well known for its fishing.
The game warden asked the man, “Do you have a license to catch those fish?”
“Naw, my friend, I ain’t got no license. These here are my pet fish.”
“Pet fish?”
“Yep. Every night I take these fish down to the river and let ’em swim ’round for a while. Then I whistle and they jump right back into this ice chest and I take ’em home.”
“That’s a bunch of BS! Fish can’t do that!”
The man looked at the game warden for a moment and then said, “It’s the truth. I’ll show you. It really works.”
“Okay, I’ve GOT to see this!”
The man poured the fish into the river and stood and waited.
After several minutes, the game warden turned to him and said, “Well?”
“Well, what?” said the man.
“When are you going to call them back?”
“Call who back?”
“The FISH!”
“What fish?”
Those Newfie’s may not be as smart as some, but they ain’t as dumb as most.
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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:
There is music …. turn on your speakers …. beautiful !!
Watch some stunning film — turn on your full screen for a greater ride. At times, you feel like you are actually in the helicopter…. Pictures of a BC Ferry coming into Horseshoe bay, the West Coast of Vancouver Island, the Wind Turbine on top of Grouse Mountain and looking down to the City of Vancouver, the Cruise Ship Centre, Stanley Park – the Seawall…
A beautiful part of the world!
Do you know these folk?
watch these kids dance
how to deal with people cutting in line
a man and his dog
Doritos dog
COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS: Note – please check the Branch website www.rscdsvancouver.org for and last-minute changes.
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| Oct 25 | 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) |
| Oct 26 | Lecture featuring Douglas Gibson (Order of Canada), former president and publisher at McClelland and Stewart, for his literary stage show: “GREAT SCOTS: Canadian Fiction Writers With Links To Scotland, From 1867 To Today.” 2p.m SFU Harbour Centre Labbatt Hall (room 1700) |
| Oct 26 | Gleneagles Fall Afternoon Tea Dance in Christ the Redeemer Church, 599 Keith Road (just east of Taylor Way). West Vancouver at 2 pm $15 Raffle tickets $10 Simon – 604-306-8031 |
| Oct 27 | White Rock workshop for intermediate and advanced dancers – Sullivan Hall, 6306 152nd Street, Surrey 9:30 – 1:30 Teacher Maureen Lyon Cost $15 Info 604-944-6678 |
| Nov 9 | Soft Shoe Step dance class – with live music led by Janet Wright. Teacher Kay Sutherland – a series of 3 classes at a cost of $45 (Nov 9, 16 & 30) Scottish Cultural Centre 1-3 pm for info: 604-929-2745 or email kay_sutherland@hotmail.com |
| Nov 11 | Lady Aberdeen Tea Dance hosted by Glenayre club – 1:15 pm at the Scottish Cultural Centre, admission $10 (Children $5). A donation of a plate of food would be gratefully received. Net revenue in aid of Honour House and Kidney Foundation. |
| Nov 16 | Soft Shoe Step dance class with live music led by Janet Wright. Teacher Kay Sutherland – a series of 3 classes at a cost of $45 (Nov 9, 16 & 30) Scottish Cultural Centre 1-3 pm for info: 604-929-2745 or email kay_sutherland@hotmail.com |
| Nov 26 | Fort Langley St. Andrew’s Dance, 9167 Glover Road, Fort Langley at 7:30 pm with music by Mary Ross |
| Nov 29 | 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) |
| Nov 30 | Soft Shoe Step dance class – with live music led by Janet Wright. Teacher Kay Sutherland – a series of 3 classes at a cost of $45 (Nov 9, 16 & 30) Scottish Cultural Centre 1-3 pm for info: 604-929-2745 or email kay_sutherland@hotmail.com |
| Dec 8 | 56th annual Gleneagles ball at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver at 1:30 pm – $135 Music by Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra |
| Dec 10 | Glenayre Christmas party |
| Dec 28 | Betwixt & Between Dance |
| 2020 | |
| Jan 10 | 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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A new business was opening and one of the owner’s friends wanted to send him flowers for the occasion.
They arrived at the new business site and the owner read the card,
“Rest in Peace.”
The owner was angry and called the florist to complain.
After he had told the florist of the obvious mistake and how angry he was, the florist replied, “Sir, I’m really sorry for the mistake, but rather than getting angry, you should imagine this … somewhere there is a funeral taking place today, and they have flowers with a note saying, ‘Congratulations on your new location.”
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The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, October 25, 2019 – that is this Friday! 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.
Dunfermline
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What a great gift this newsletter would make (and it is free!!) Please pass along the website to your friends and ask them to subscribe. www.vancouverceilidh.org
Please keep opening the newsletter!! Any and all comments and suggestions are welcome.
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Dysart harbour
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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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A Perfect Husband
Several men are in the locker room of a golf club. A cellular phone on a bench rings and a man engages the hands-free speaker function and begins to talk. Everyone else in the room stops to listen.
MAN: “Hello”
WOMAN: “Hi Honey, it’s me. Are you at the club?”
MAN: “Yes.”
WOMAN: “I’m at the shops now and found this beautiful leather coat. It’s only $2,000.
Is it OK if I buy it?
MAN: “Sure, go ahead if you like it that much.”
WOMAN: “I also stopped by the Lexus dealership and saw the new models.
I saw one I really liked.”
MAN: “How much?”
WOMAN: “$90,000.”
MAN: “OK, but for that price I want it with all the options.”
WOMAN: “Great! Oh, and one more thing. I was just talking to Janie and found out that the house I wanted last year is back on the market. They’re asking $980,000 for it.”
MAN: “Well, then go ahead and make an offer of $900,000. They’ll probably take it. If not, we can go the extra eighty-thousand if it’s what you really want.”
WOMAN: “OK. I’ll see you later! I love you so much!”
MAN: “Bye! I love you, too.”
The man hangs up. The other men in the locker room are staring at him in astonishment, mouths wide open.
He turns and asks, “Anyone know whose phone this is?”
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The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, October 25, 2019 (i.e. the last Friday of the month) with live music by Calanais. This is the second dance of the season. We would like another good attendance with everyone coming along for a really fun evening
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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Just letting you know that the book,”Understanding Women” is now out in paperback vol. 1
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Scottish Country Dance (SCD) classes are a place where you will be made very welcome. Try the link to “classes” or go to www.rscdsvancouver.org and check for a class near you or one that has a convenient time and try it out.
Come to a class soon – 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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Eildon Hills
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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 Friday, October 25th, 2019 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 —
2019
October 25
November 29
2020
January 10
February 28
March 27
April 24
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.)
Ecclesmachan, West Lothian
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.
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.
Edinburgh skyline
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 392 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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rain squall at Eilean Donan castle
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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
May your troubles be one, may your blessings be more,
and may nothing but happiness come through your door.
Duncan MacKenzie ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org