Ceilidh Newsletter – 2026 #10

next Ceilidh Dance –  Friday, November 13, 2026  — tickets go on sale online on Monday, November 9 at 10 a.m.: 

https://rscdsvancouver.org/events/vancouver-ceilidh-2026-nov/

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Irvine harbour

 

TWO DIFFERENT DOCTORS OFFICES Two patients limp into two different medical clinics with the same complaint?Both have trouble walking and appear to require a hip replacement.The FIRST patient is examined within the hour, is x-rayed the same day and has a time booked for surgery the following week. The SECOND sees his family doctor after waiting 3 weeks for an appointment, then waits 8 weeks to see a specialist, then gets an x-ray, which isn’t reviewed for another week and finally has his surgery scheduled for 6 months from then.Why the different treatment for the two patients? The FIRST is a Golden Retriever. The SECOND is a Senior Citizen.Next time take me to a vet!

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10 Wise quotes:  https://biggeekdad.com/2018/03/10-meaningful-quotes/#.XlwmVj6MPs8.mailto

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Some music for you to enjoy

Pearie   Jig  Sandy Nixon & his Band  Highlander 1

 

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COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS –

 

See the Coming events tab on the home page

 

 

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More music for your listening pleasure

Phoenix Rising  – Strathspey   – – Scotch Mist  —  Coast to Coast

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The next Ceilidh Dance is on Friday, November 13, 2026 – again this is NOT the last Friday of the month.
Please help spread the word about all the Ceilidh Dances as that is the best (and cheapest) form of advertising. Here is a link where you can purchase a ticket online starting Monday, November 9 at 10 am

https://rscdsvancouver.org/events/vancouver-ceilidh-2026-nov/

80 tickets will be sold online then another 80 at the door.

The format for all of the regular monthly Ceilidh Dances will be the same with the class from 7 — 7:45 p.m. and the dance from 8 — 10:30 ish. and all dances will be walked and talked through. The price is only – $20 or $15 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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For those who enjoy listening to Scottish music, song, banter etc. try https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07y72yv/episodes/guide this is a radio programme hosted by Gary Innis.

 

 

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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

 

 

It really is never too late to come along and join in one of many Scottish Country Dance (SCD) classes and NOW is a great time to do it as all the classes have just started up again. 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 next week. There are classes all around and on different nights so  GIVE IT A GO!   Go to  www.rscdsvancouver.org  for a list of class locations and times.

 

 

For those who don’t know SCD is a fabulous pastime which 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 get the basics learnt 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 also are Branches in Victoria and Seattle).

There are a great many classes and the ones in the Vancouver area can be found at  www.rscdsvancouver.org

Come along — check us out — the first night is usually free and thereafter it will average about $10 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!!

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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Peggy Rose  —  Reel  —  Colin Dewar & his Band  —  Ruthven Collection

 

The next regular monthly Ceilidh Dance will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026 in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, (73^rd & 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.

We Really NEED YOUR HELP to advertise the Ceilidh Dances!!!!     We had a low attendance in October so get busy passing the word around.   It really is good exercise as the some young men found out last Friday.   Come to the next dance AND  bring all your friends, spouses, partners, etc.  It only costs $20 ($15 for students) – it is worth so much more in fun, exercise and camaraderie. Get your tickets online to be sure you get in!

https://rscdsvancouver.org/events/vancouver-ceilidh-2026-nov/

Don’t forget to check out our website www.vancouverceilidh.org and get them to “subscribe” to the newsletter-it is free!     

 

The schedule for the 2026 and 2027 season shapes up as follows:
All on Fridays of course —

2026
November 13
2027
January 29
February 26
March 26 – Easter Friday
April 30.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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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. This newsletter reaches out to some 473 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. 

Thanks hope to see you at class or somewhere nice. Enjoy yourselves – come Scottish Country Dancing – for it is good for your health and you never know you just might …..!

 

 

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May your troubles be one, may your blessings be more,
and may nothing but happiness come through your door.