A very Happy New Year to You and Yours, may it bring peace, happiness and good health to all.
The next Ceilidh Dance is one week today, the date is Friday, January 12 at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. It is a great way to work off those extra few pounds (kilograms for the younger generation) and a fun evening to boot. I am sure we will get a big crowd, tell your friends to come too.
Groups of 8 or more qualify for a $1 discount so long as you warn me in advance. The “leader” chooses a password that the group knows. You tell me the password; I inform those that are collecting the admission and everyone in the group gets admitted for $1 less than the normal rate. For the dance on January 12 you have until Wednesday (10th) to contact me with the password and the number in your group.
It is a great way to celebrate the season – and cheap too! Arrange to meet all your friends at the Ceilidh dance rather than have them come to your place. Entertainment, food and drink included!
If you are a bit wary come along to the Ceilidh dance on Friday, January 12 at 7 p.m. in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. The class, which is free, will give you an idea of what we do as we teach all the dances the same way at the class and at the dance. I am sure you’ll want to stay and enjoy the dance.
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.
I hope you all had such a pleasant holiday season as we enjoyed. Christmas brunch and Boxing Day dinner at my son’s, then, New Year’s Day dinner here. Then there was a very enjoyable Betwixt & Between dance a wedding and a Hogmanay dinner and dance (which I missed as I had a bad cold). All in all a very nice season and lots of food (I got to enjoy the Hogmanay meal later as my wife brought it home!!)
Inverary
Don’t forget the Branch Burns Supper on Saturday, January 20 in the Scottish Cultural Centre. Tickets which can be bought online at https://www.rscdsvancouver.orgare $60 for which you get a full dinner, great speeches and a dance. More info e-mail burns@rscdsvancouver.org
I was due to run a ceilidh at a wedding in Abbotsford on December 29. The TV was warning of ice storms, power outages, trees down, etc. I set off early to give myself lots of time and the roads were fine until about 2/3 miles from the hotel but I managed to get off the freeway and into a parking space outside of which there were very few available. It was raining and freezing at the same time. Crossing the lot was treacherous with my equipment. When I entered the hotel the lighting was subdued – that was because it was candle light, the power was out and had been for some time.
250 guests were eating a buffet dinner. I don’t know how they had cooked it or kept it hot. There were some battery operated Christmas lights, candles everywhere, the servers and kids had light sticks, cell phones were used also. It was very romantic and not something the bride and groom will forget.
Of course the DJ was useless with no power. There were no microphones for the speeches, no music, nada. But good old boy scout Duncan had a battery operated player and with some cables I had brought we were able to patch in an IPhone. The DJ looked up some dance tunes, not the right ones but they would do, and I was able to get them dancing Strip the Willow, Gay Gordons, Virginia Reel, etc. My voice lasted well enough and they were all good sports. Of course I should have brought my IPod with all the Scottish dances but it was at home charging. We are resilient we Scots!
Loch Dubh, Easter Ross
The next Ceilidh dance is on Friday, January 12, 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 – $12 ($10 for students). Tell your friends etc. about the dances, they are lots of fun.
- The other dates for this season are:-
January 12
February 23
March 30
April 27
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. Alison and I will be rested and ready to start the New Year with a bang so all we need is you! Come and welcome the New Year with your friends. Hope to see you next year on January 12.
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I changed my car horn to gunshot sounds. People get out of the way much faster now.
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Lochgelly near Kirkaldy
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The next regular Ceilidh Dance is the 2nd FRIDAY of the New Year – January 12, 2018!! – I sure hope you can come and bring lots of friends.
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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 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 – stock up on all your favourite foods.
Celtic Fashions on E-Bay – go to https://www.CelticFashions.com
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Gone are the days when girls used to cook like their mothers. Now they drink like their fathers.
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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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A young man named Gordon bought a donkey from an old farmer for £100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. When the farmer drove up the next day he said ‘Sorry, son, but I have some bad news. The donkey is in my truck but he’s dead.
Gordon replied ‘Well, give me my money back then.’
The farmer said ‘Sorry I can’t do that as I’ve already spent it.’
Gordon sighed ‘O.K. then, just unload the donkey anyway.’
The farmer asked ‘What are you going to do with him?’
Gordon replied ‘I am going to raffle him off.’ To which the farmer exclaimed ‘You can’t raffle off a dead donkey!’
But Gordon, with a big smile on his face, said ‘Sure I can. Watch me. I just won’t tell anyone he’s dead.’
One month later the farmer met Gordon and asked ‘What happened to that dead donkey?’
Gordon replied ‘I raffled him off , sold 500 tickets at £2 each and made a huge profit.’
Totally amazed, the farmer asked ‘Didn’t anyone complain about your taking their money because you failed to tell them that the donkey was dead?’
Then Gordon replied ‘The only guy who found about the donkey being dead was the raffle winner. When he came to claim his prize, I gave him back his £2 ticket money plus £200 extra which was double the market price of a donkey, so he thought I was a great guy. That still left me nearly £700 ahead.’
Gordon grew up and eventually became Chancellor of the Exchequer. No matter how many times he failed to tell the whole truth or how much money he took from the British voters, so long as he gave back some of their money, most of them thought he was a great guy.
He then became Prime Minister!!!
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The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, January 12, 2018. That will be the fourth one for the season and the first one of 2018. 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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Paris at New Year
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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 wild night at our house.
Another year has passed and we’re all a little older.
Last summer felt hotter And winter seems much colder.
I rack my brain for happy thoughts, To put down on my pad,
But lots of things, that come to mind Just make me kind of sad.
There was a time not long ago When life was quite a blast.
Now I fully understand about ‘Living in the Past’
We used to go to friends homes, baseball games, and lunches.
Now we go to therapy, to hospitals, And after-funeral brunches.
We used to have hangovers, From parties that were gay.
Now we suffer body aches And sleep the night away.
We used to go out dining, And couldn’t get our fill.
Now we ask for doggie bags, Come home and take a pill.
We used to travel often To places near and far.
Now we get backaches From riding in the car.
We used to go out shopping For new clothing at the Mall
But, now we never bother… All the sizes are too small.
That, my friend is how life is, And now my tale is told.
So, enjoy each day and live it up…
Before you’re too darn old!!
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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.
Revellers in Edinburgh
El Divo
Records show King James IV allowed the production of ‘aqua vitae’ at Lindores Abbey.
Read more here: https://i.stv.tv/2yJCWLL
Precision driving in Mexico. They’ve never heard of stop lights?
COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS: Note – please check the Branch website www.rscdsvancouver.org for and last-minute changes.
| 2018 | |
| Jan 10 | Bellingham social dance – Fairhaven Library |
| Jan 12 | 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 |
| Jan 13 | Nanaimo New Year’s Ball |
| Jan 19 & 20 | Delta Police Pipe Band Burns Supper – 6 pm Sacred Heart School, 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner- Tickets $60 at grapes4u@telus.net |
| Jan 20 | Branch Burns Supper, Scottish Cultural Centre – Bar 6 pm; Diner 7 pm – $60 music by the Tartan Players Info and tickets at www.rscdsvancouver.org |
| Jan 28 | Ben Miller, Scottish Border pipes, Anita MacDonald, Cape Breton Fiddler in concert 7 pm in the SimonHolt Restaurant 6584 Applecross Road, Nanaimo. Music & Dance workshops will precede the concert during the day. Call 250-758-0208 or e-mail info@celtfest.ca |
| Feb 2 | Ceilidh/Tympath at the Cambian Hall, 215 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver 7:30 to 10:30 with the Rattlebone Band and caller JD Erskine. Admission 13 + $10; 6-12 $5; Info – 604-536-9556 or druidsgreen@gmail.com |
| Feb 14 | Bellingham social dance – Fairhaven Library |
| Feb 16 – 18 | Annual Aloha Winter Weekend with teacher Mary Murray and the Humuhumunukunuhuapua’a and Stathspey Society Band. Info: www.rscdshawaii.org |
| Feb 16 – 18 | Edmonton Caledonian Country Dance Society’s 47th Annual Workshop and Ball, Chateau Lacombe Hotel. Teachers are Jean Wagstaff, B.C., Elaine Brunkin, Missouri, and Tim Wilson, California. Our musicians are Kathy and Fred Collins, Ontario, Judy Nicholson, Texas and Neil Barron, Great Britain. For more information please go to rscdsedmonton.com. |
| Feb 17 | Love to Dance workshop & Tea dance, Scottish Cultural Centre – Call Jean 606-371-1939 or Fran 604-922-6842 for info. Teachers Kay Sutherland & Simon Scott and music by Tartan Players |
| Feb 23 | 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 |
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The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday, January 12th, 2018. 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. Please do your best to spread the word. Let me know if you would like a poster to put up.
Near Scone
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A SWEET HOILDAY
There was a man that worked for the post Office whose job it was to process all the mail that had illegible addresses. One day a letter came addressed in a shaky handwriting to God with no actual address. He thought he should open it to see what it was about.
The letter read. Dear God, I am an 83 year old widow, living on a very small pension. Yesterday someone stole my purse, it had $100.00 in it, which was all the money I had until my next pension check. Next Sunday is Christmas and I had invited two of my friends over for dinner. Without that money I have nothing to buy food with, I have no family to turn to and you are my only hope. Can you please help me? Sincerely Edna
The postal worker was touched He showed the letter to all the other workers , Each one dug into his or her wallet and came up with a few dollars, by the time he had made the rounds, He had collected $96.00 which they put into an envelope and sent it to the women.
The rest of the day all the workers felt a warm glow thinking of Edna and the dinner she would be able to share with her friends.
Christmas came and went.
A few days later another letter came from the old lady to God. All the workers gathered around while the letter was opened .
It read. Dear God, How can I thank you enough for what you did for me? Because of your gift of love, I was able to fix a glorious dinner for my friends, We had a very nice day and I told my friends of your wonderful gift.
By the way, there was $4 missing. I think it must have been those bastards at the post Office
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New Cumnock
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, January 12, 2018 (i.e. the second Friday of the New Year) with live music by Calanaish. This is the first dance of the year and the fourth of the new season. We need huge attendance with everyone coming along for a really fun evening.
Paisley Abbey
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
Scottish Country Dance (SCD) classes are in full session so plan to join a local class or one that suits your schedule. Check out the class locations and come along – see the “Classes” tab.
Come to a class – 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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Rannoch Moor
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. You know that “thingy” little feeling you get when you really like someone? That’s common sense leaving your body.
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For upcoming events see www.vancouverceilidh.org and www.rscdsvancouver.org.
Other announcements etc:
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The next regular monthly Ceilidh Dance will be held Friday, January 12th, 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 $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 2017/18 season shapes up as follows:
All on Fridays of course and, except for January, it is the last Friday of the Month —
2018
January 12
February 23
March 30
April 27
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.)
River Dee at Crathie Bridge
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.
I decided to stop calling the bathroom the “John” and renamed it the “Jim” I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.
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 376 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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River Etive and Buachaille Etive Mor
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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
Seilebost Beach
Sconser
May your troubles be one, may your blessings be more,
and may nothing but happiness come through your door.
My best wishes for a very Happy New Year.
Duncan MacKenzie ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org