I have been busy selling daffodil pins for cancer all afternoon out in Langley and then I had some work to get done before I have time to sit down and work on this week’s newsletter. I want to try to get it completed sometime tonight although it may be early tomorrow morning before I am done. I want to remind everyone about the party tomorrow (Monday) night at the Scottish Cultural Centre where they are celebrating the stat of the 50th year for the Vancouver Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
The party starts at 7:30 and it is FREE! Come along and join in the fun.
The next Ceilidh Dance is on Friday, April 25, 2014 – in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. That is just one week on Friday so please make plans to come along as we really need all of you. This is a fun and inexpensive way to have an enjoyable evening out with family and friends. Tell at least 2 friends to join you, forward this e-mail to more friends and encourage them to sign up for the newsletter and to come to the Ceilidh Dance. Think of the great exercise you get as well.
Even though it was good attendance at the last Ceilidh Dance we still need an even larger attendance as numbers have been low and that means we are not covering our costs. Please help by spreading the word, rounding up as many as possible to come along – it really is lots of fun and very inexpensive. Remember if you have a group of 8 or more call or e-mail me and I will arrange for a discount of $1 for each of your group but you must contact me in advance – ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org
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Dean Village & Water of Leith
A note from the Celtic Treasure Chest that they have quite a few specials but most importantly the two stores are not for sale, nor are there any pans to close either store.
There is one more Scottish Country Dance workshop coming up around the Province this one to be held in Vernon on April 26. Check out the information listed under Upcoming Events
Dunbar Castle
My short-term memory is not as sharp as it used to be. Also my short-term memory is not as sharp as it used to be.
In just two days from now, tomorrow will be yesterday.
A bartender is just a pharmacist with a limited inventory.
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Punography
All the toilets in New York’s police stations have been stolen . Police have
nothing to go on .
I got a job at a bakery because I kneaded dough .
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Loch Lomond from Ben Lomond
An article in a recent edition of the National Post is applicable to the Ball and to Scottish Country Dancing in general. Check out https://life.nationalpost.com/2013/11/02/jane-macdougall-it-battle-of-fun-vs-the-gym-scottish-dancing-wins-every-time/ Thanks Gill for the tip.
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Thanks to many of you who have helped by sponsoring my son Ian who is, once again, planning to join the Ride to Conquer Cancer. This will be his fifth year and in the 4 years he has raised a total of $44,280 – how good is that? He would like to get that total over the $60,000 mark this year and he just needs another $5,695 to do so. If you can spare a few dollars for this excellent cause please go to his web page at
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What a simply gorgeous weekend and I did not manage to pull even one weed! Our garden waste cans are almost empty this week as we have both been super busy. It is, of course, tax time and that has not helped even though I am supposed to be retired! I also had three days when I drove cancer patients to their appointments which, as I wait to take them home again eats up quite a few hours. I do bring some work with me or a book but that doesn’t always work out well. Then it was the big Easter dinner at the soup kitchen run by our church and I was asked to help after which we cleaned up and set out the chairs, helped put up the sound system etc. to prepare for a Ceilidh in the Church Hall in the evening.
Our church is celebrating its 75th Anniversary so this was to be a fund-raiser to help with the celebrations. We had 113 paying customers plus quite a few children who were admitted free. We were well entertained by some very cute wee highland dancers, an accordion player, a young duo on ukulele and singing and the Tam O’Shanter Dancers. We also had a sing-a-long and some Ceilidh dancing and we ended up the evening with some refreshments. It all seemed to go very well and we had lots of compliments. Of course we had to stay behind and clean up so it was another late night.
Yesterday I was asked to call some Ceilidh dancing at a birthday party and I had hoped to be finished early enough to get to the Deep Cove dance but it was after 9:30 by the time I got away and I was too tired to drive over to the North Shore so I returned home. I am sure I missed a great dance.
Birds eye view of Edinburgh Castle
BRAINS OF BRITAIN (these are real) UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE (BBC2) UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE
THE VAULT
Melanie Sykes:
What is the name given to the condition where the sufferer can fall asleep at any time?
Contestant:
Nostalgia.
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Hello everyone. The Highland Games will be on Saturday June 21st this year. Anyone that would like to volunteer again please let me know. I know a lot of people compete and have set schedules for the day, so let me know the times you would be available and I will try to make a schedule for the day that will suit. Thank you very much Duncan Campbell — 604-944-2977 DCampbell@designroofing.ca
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Forth bridges at sunrise
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 . Any person may join USCS and Scottish 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. At the present time we need to replace the roof which will be a major expense and quotes will be requested from roofing contractors. Upgrades to the Centre are also being considered so it is particularly appropriate that dancers join USCS. No final decisions on these upgrades will be made before Members of USCS are fully informed.
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No More Mosquitoes
Place a dryer sheet in your pocket. It will keep the mosquitoes away
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The next Ceilidh Dance is on Friday, April 25th, 2014 and there will be a short performance by the Branch Demonstration Team. Please call all your friends and arrange to bring them along to the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver to the class from 7 – 8 p.m. and the dance following from 8 – 11 p.m. with the live music of Calanais. Admission at the door is only $10 (students etc. $8) but unless we get a big increase in attendance the price will have to go up. No partner or experience necessary – just bring your smiles and I would suggest flat, comfy shoes.
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 new link has been added to the contacts page – Scottish Canadian Business Association of British Columbia. ScotCanBC seeks to expand trade and investment between Scotland and B.C. The website is www.scotcanbc.org where you can find details about the organization, membership etc.
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There were some very good pictures taken at the January 4, 2013 Ceilidh Dance which have been posted on the RSCDS Vancouver Branch Facebook page. If you do not want your picture on that page please contact web@rscdsvancouver.org. The link for the pictures is: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.316825198419573.56421.149674745134620&type=3
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I have a little Satnav
It sits there in my car
A Satnav is a driver’s friend
it tells you where you are
I have a little Satnav
I’ve had it all my life
It does more than the normal one
My Satnav is my wife
It gives me full instructions
On exactly how to drive
“It’s thirty miles an hour” it says
“And you’re doing thirty-five”
It tells me when to stop and start
And when to use the brake
And tells me that it’s never ever
Safe to overtake
It tells me when a light is red
And when it goes to green
It seems to know instinctively
Just when to intervene
It lists the vehicles just in front
It lists those to the rear
And taking this into account
It specifies my gear
I’m sure no other driver
Has so helpful a device
For when we leave and lock the car
It still gives its advice
It fills me up with counselling
Each journey’s pretty fraught
So why don’t I exchange it
And get a quieter sort?
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Fraserburgh Harbour
Some fun and interesting sites: – note if you have a link to something you think others would enjoy please forward them to me.
https://www.servicecentral.com.au/article/the-best-card-trick-that-you-will-see-this-year/2226/
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There will be a raffle at the Gleneagles Spring Dance on April 26 with the proceeds going to help support young people to attend the Gleneagles Ball in December. The Fairmont Vancouver Hotel has again very kindly donated an “Art of Romance Package” at their hotel. The raffle tickets can be purchased even if you cannot attend the dance by contacting Simon at simon.scott43@me.com
Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20
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Hielan’ Coo
The next Ceilidh Dance will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014. Same time, same place, same price (so long as there is a big attendance), 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.
Linlithgow Palace
Shampoo Warning:
I don’t know WHY I didn’t figure this out sooner! I use shampoo in the shower! When I wash my hair, the shampoo runs down my whole body, and printed very clearly on the shampoo label is this warning,
“FOR EXTRA VOLUME AND BODY.”
No wonder I have been gaining weight!
Well! I have gotten rid of that shampoo and I am going to start showering with Dawn dish soap instead. Its label reads,
“DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.”
Problem solved!
If I don’t answer the phone, I’ll be in the shower!
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A new website for kilts and accessories. Prices seem excellent, no idea of quality or trustworthiness though: www.aglowmusichouse.com
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Subscriptions are still fairly stable with a few new additions but some also unsubscribing. This newsletter will go out to 388 people in many cities, provinces & countries. This is only 12 short of my goal to get back to 400!! Can you help to find these 12 people to make my total? If only everyone who says they will sign up (including relatives!) would do so we would be there. Please pass along the website to your friends and ask them to subscribe – it is free!! www.vancouverceilidh.org
At time of writing this last week’s newsletter was opened by some 225 subscribers or 58.7% of the total list which is lower than recent weeks. I know some of you prefer to go to the website and open the newsletter from there so the number is even higher. Please keep opening the newsletter!! Any and all comments and suggestions are welcome.
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Events happening in the immediate future include the Branch Party tomorrow night, the Ceilidh Dance on the 25th and Gleneagles Dance on the 26th . Please see “Coming Events” below for all information.
North Berwick – old pier
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If anyone has any suggestions or complaints regarding the newsletter, please let me know – ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org Please do not complain to your server that this is junk mail. There is a link on the e-mail should you wish to unsubscribe.
COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS: Note: Please check list of classes for all start times and locations.
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| Apr 14 | We’re Celebrating and everyone is invited for the start of our 50th anniversary celebrations. Vancouver Branch Party & Ceilidh night at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver 7:30 — 10:30 p.m. — Free admission!! For details go to www.rscdsvancouver.org |
| Apr 25 | Monthly Ceilidh Dance of the season at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. Class at 7 p.m. and dance following from 8 — 11 p.m. and all for the fantastic price of $10 (students $8) — info 604-536-9481 |
| Apr 26 | Gleneagles Spring Dance in Christ the Redeemer Church, West Vancouver at 7:00 p.m. – $10 |
| Apr 26 | Vernon Scottish Country Dancers Annual Workshop with guest teacher Maureen Lyon from White Rock with music for the dance by Kristi and Friends. For more information contact Ruth Hurst at kenhurst@shaw.ca or 250 545 2626 |
| May 2 | White Rock Ceilidh featuring Marian Anderson and many other performers at 7:30 in Elgin Hall, 14250 Crescent Road, Surrey Tickets $15 (Students $8) from Gerda 604-531-4595 or Margaret 604-536-9481 |
| May 2-4 | Youth Weekend West at Western Washington University for those 18 — (Under 18 with adult supervision) Teachers Eileen Hsu, Jim Maiolo & Katherien Shearman and music for the Ball by Calum MacKinnon & his Ceilidh Band — see www.youthweekendwest.com for all information. |
| May 3 | White Rock 60th Anniversary Dance with Marian Anderson’ s Scottish Dance Band. Star of the Sea Hall, 15262 Pacific Avenue, White Rock at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; Wine & appetizers at 6:30 — a late buffet will follow the dance. Tickets $40 from Laurie 604-944-6678 ljreel@telus.net or Gerda 604-531-4595 gerdab@shaw.ca or by PayPal at www.wrscdc.org |
| May 5 | Burnaby Spring session, Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby at 7:30 p.m. – $6 |
| May 10 | Bellingham social |
| May 12 | Burnaby Spring session, Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby at 7:30 p.m. – $6 |
| May 25 | Fort Langley Whisky Tea Dance |
| May 28 | Last Programme class |
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HELGA’S DIARY ON A CRUISE SHIP
DEAR DIARY – DAY 1
All packed for the cruise ship — all my nicest dresses, swimsuits, short sets. Really, really exciting. Our local Red Hat chapter – The Late Bloomers, decided on this “all-girls” trip. It will be my first one, – and I can’t wait!
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DEAR DIARY – DAY 2
Entire day at sea, beautiful. Saw whales and dolphins. Met the Captain today — seems like a very nice, handsome man.
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DEAR DIARY – DAY 3
At the pool today. Did some shuffleboard, hit golf balls off the deck. Captain invited me to join him at his table for dinner. Felt honoured and had a wonderful time. He is very attractive and attentive.
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DEAR DIARY – DAY 4
Won $800.00 in the ship’s casino. Captain asked me to have dinner with him in his own cabin. Had a scrumptious meal complete with caviar and champagne. He asked me to stay the night, but I declined. Told him I could not be unfaithful to my husband.
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DEAR DIARY – DAY 5
Pool again today. Got a bit sunburned, and I went inside to drink at piano-bar, stayed there for rest of day. Captain saw me, bought me several large drinks.
Really is quite charming. Again asked me to visit his cabin for the night. Again I declined. He told me, if I did not let him have his way with me, he would sink the ship… I was shocked.
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DEAR DIARY – DAY 6
Today I saved 2600 lives.
Twice.
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North West Sutherland
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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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Portencross Castle
The next Ceilidh Dance is on Friday, April 25, 2014 with live music by Calanaish. There will be a short performance by the Branch Demonstration Team about 9 p.m. 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. The price is only – $10 or $8 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 www.andysceilidh.co.uk/ this is a radio programme that you can get sent to you and listen any time you want. Andy is asking everyone to send in their requests so if you have a favourite Scottish tune, song, recitation, band, performer, choir or whatever send an e-mail to andyrossbw@aol.com
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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 well any time is a great time to do it. 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 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 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 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 below. 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 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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For upcoming events see www.vancouverceilidh.org and www.rscdsvancouver.org.
Wild ponies on Traprain Law
Other announcements etc: Seattle Branch – info at www.rscds-seattle.org A monthly Challenge Class is held on the 2nd Friday each month in the upper building, Room 7, Phinney Neighbourhood Association, 4532 Phinney Avenue, North Seattle at 7:30 p.m. Info at www.rscds-seattle.org Next class: May 9, 2014
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The next regular monthly Ceilidh Dance will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014 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 12 or more and we can give them a discount!!! This will be the Eighth and last regular Ceilidh Dance of the 2013/14 season and it would be great if we could double the attendance of the last dance on March 28.
We Really NEED YOUR HELP to advertise the Ceilidh Dances!!!!
It only costs $10 ($8 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.
Thanks to good attendances last year the finances for the 2012/13 season will still allow the cost to be the amazingly low price of $10 or $8 for students and we provide refreshments although we do ask for your donations towards their cost. But low attendance this season might mean we have to look at increasing the admission in future. We always need your support both by coming along and by helping us to advertise these dances by whatever means you use to communicate with your friends be it e-mail, Face-Book, Twitter, Text or even telephone!
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 2013/14 season shapes up as follows:
All on Fridays of course —
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April 25
Then the 2014/15 season will start on September 26
Come along and get some great exercise while also having lots of fun. We are still working on improving the strength of the smile muscles as well as the bows and curtsies!
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 need to attract students from Universities and all colleges. Somehow we have to get word out to these students. 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 ($10 or $8 for students.)
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.
Largs
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. This newsletter reaches out to some 388 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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They’re back! Those wonderful Church Bulletins! Thank God for church ladies with typewriters. These sentences (with all the BLOOPERS) actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services:
The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment and gracious hostility.
Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM – prayer and medication to follow
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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
Oban from McCaig’s Tower
May your troubles be one, may your blessings be more, and may nothing but happiness come through your door.
DUNCAN ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org