Glen Coe in the sunlight
The next Ceilidh dance is next Friday February 23. It is the second one of the year so you will all want to come and enjoy a great evening of dancing, fun and social interaction after all the fun that was had at the January dance where we had 154 noisy revelers dancing to the great music provided by our own Calanais.
The dances are held in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver which is a block north of SW Marine between Granville & Oak in Marpole. The evening starts with a free class from 7 – 7:45 and the dance with the live music of Calanais follows from 8 – 10:30. Admission is $15 (students $10) and there are refreshments available but remember it is CASH ONLY. Remember to bring some extra cash so you can donate towards the cost of the beer/cider/soft drinks/cookies etc.
This latter sentence was something that many forgot about in January. Usually the cost of the food and drinks is covered by donations but in all the fun and excitement of a busy dance many must have forgotten to make a donation or maybe you did not have cash? Please remember to bring some extra cash. We try to provide a variety of drinks pop, coolers, non alcoholic beer, juice, cider and beer along with crips, cookies and other goodies.
Most Scottish Country dance classes will be starting up again – why not give one a try, you never know you might enjoy it. You’ll be made welcome wherever you go and it is good exercise too!
To help everyone find a convenient class here is a link to all the classes in and around Vancouver and the start time if known;
My electric car would not start today so I had to call Emergency Roadside Assistance. They arrived about an hour later but too late to give Margaret a ride to her bridge game. She had to call a lady we were supposed to be picking up to pick her up instead. The fault was in the 12 volt battery which apparently had run low. I had to take it in to the dealership in Richmond and they have kept the car overnight as they were too busy and they also did not have a spare car so I had to call my son for a ride home. That means we are carless and will not be able to get to class tonight.
Between the rain showers I managed to rake the lawn(?) of leaves, twigs and other cedar droppings Now I am stiff and have a blister on my hand! The joys of having a garden.
A tune to chase the blue away
Father Connelly’s Jig Marian Anderson & her Band Highlander Scottish Dances 12
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The sun setting on an icy Castle Semple Loch in Lochwinnoch.
Farewell to Balfour Road Jim Lindsay RSCDS Book 52
Just in time for Chinese New Year
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A grand evening was held last Saturday night to celebrate the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland’s poet of the common folk. The hall was filled with 182 people for the annual Burns Supper which began with the Toast to the Haggis and followed by an amazing dinner of haggis, roast beef, bashed neeps and tatties along with many other choices.
Then came the speeches – The Immortal Memory, the Toast to the Lasses and Reply. The hall was cleared of tables etc. and there was a demonstration of both Scottish Country & Highland dancing and the rest of the programme was taken up with everyone enjoying some easy Scottish country dances. All in all a very enjoyable evening. Tickets for the 2005 Burns Supper will go on sale on November 11, 2004 – get yours early!!
Here is some Burns tunes to enjoy
Ae fond Kiss Marian Anderson & Her Band Burns Songs
Glen Quoich
Life summed up in a short video
We don’t have to wait too long for the next Ceilidh dance as February is the shortest month – it will be help on Friday, February 23rd. The same admission prices but Remember it is Cash Only both for admittance and for the refreshments.
Ceilidh dances are held in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. There is a free class at 7 pm then the dance follows from 8 – 10:30 pm with live music by Calanais. All easy dances that are taught and called and everyone has lots of fun and great exercise. Tell your friends and make it an outing – it only costs $15 ($10 for students) and there are refreshments (including cider & beer) for a donation. Remember it is “cash only” both for admittance and the refreshments. Mark your calendars now and make plans to join the fun. Check the website rscdsvancouver.org for more details.
The 2024 Ceilidh Dance dates are all on the last Friday of the month –
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February 23
March 22 — note the change the last Friday is Easter!
April 26
September 27
October 25
November 29
If you have a group of 8 or more then the cost is $1 less for each of you. You have to choose a password, make sure everyone in the group knows what it is then contact me at duncanmackenzie@telus.net at least two days before the dance & let me know you have a group and what the password will be, then you do not need to all arrive together.
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These short ones are always hard.
Glen Feshie
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Another good tune
Farewell to Balfour Road Jim Lindsay RSCDS Book 52
Largs as the sun was coming through the clouds
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The 2024 season for Ceilidh Dances are scheduled (all on Friday evenings) as follows:-
2024
February 23
March 22 – note change
April 26
September 27
October 25
November 29
Mark your calendars now!
The dances will be will be held at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. The class will be held in the large hall from 7:00 – 7:45 then we will all exit to give the band a chance for a sound check etc. and the dance class will run from 8:00 – 10:30 with live music by Calanais. Alison will continue to be your teacher/caller so you are guaranteed to have a great evening. No change to the admission – still $15 with students $10.
Help us spread the word – I am not into social media but I am sure somebody can promote the Ceilidh Dance(s) there for me especially out at the Colleges and Universities. Tell all your friends to come along – it really is a fun (and cheap!) evening. DON’T FORGET IT IS CASH ONLY.
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May your troubles be one, may your blessings be more,
and may nothing but happiness come through your door.
Duncan MacKenzie
ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org