MV Caledonian Isles as she prepared to dock at Brodick.
Here is another Ceilidh Dance newsletter for you all to enjoy with jokes, pictures, news, etc. If you don’t want to continue (how could you even consider it!) to receive this newsletter simply unsubscibe on the main page.
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The next Ceilidh dance is a week this Friday – November 29 – the last Friday of the month. It will be the nineth one of the year, and the last one in 2024 so come and enjoy a great evening of dancing, fun and social interaction.
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.
If you are interested in moving to the next level up from Ceilidh dancing you should try Scottish Country dancing which is more refined than Ceilidh dancing but still lots of fun. Weekly classes have started up again but come along give it a try, you will be made very welcome. 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.
2024-25 Class List – more details at www.rscdsvancouver.org
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The annual Lady Aberdeen Tea Dance was held on November 11 as it has been done sice 1934. This year the proceeds went to Honour House which is a temporary home for veterance, first reponders etc. who have hospital or other appointments. It is a very worthy cause. It was the White Rock Scottish Country Dance Club’s turn to host and they are very pleased to be able to send onver $2,700 to the Honour house. Congratulations White Rock and many thanks to all who helped in any way.
sunrise from North Kessock
Tunes for your listening pleasure
Never Again Colin Dewar & his SDB Ruthver Collection – Black Watch Edition
Quite a ventriloquist this man. No dog talks. Watch his mouth the second time you run this video. A very good show.
You won’t believe this dog.
a lugworm cast on Culla Bay Beach on Benbecula
His owner is 21 years old and had never trained a dog before; lives in Litchfield Park near Phoenix, Arizona.
http://www.youtube.com/embed/PztO-OvzRyg?rel=0
a clear night in Hoswick Shetland.
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Newmarket near Stornoway. The hill in the far distance is Beinn-Mholach
Here is another tune for you to enjoy
Saint Andrew’s Day Muriel Johnstone & her SD Band RSCDS Bok 24
Boats at Arisaig with Eigg in the background
Regular monthly Ceilidh Dances are held on the last Friday of the month (except December) with the same admission prices $15 students $10) but Remember it is Cash Only both for admittance and do not forget to bring extra 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 Ceilidh Dance dates are all on the last Friday of the month –
2024
November 29
2025
January 31
February 28
March 28
April 25
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.
The Falls of Rogie
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an ott umnal shot on the Water of Leith
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Another good tune
Merry St. Andrew’s Marian Anderson & her Band Sunday Class 2
Inchcolm Island in the Firth of Forth
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The 2024/25 season for Ceilidh Dances are scheduled (all on Friday evenings) as follows:-
2024
November 29
and the 2025 season is almost all on the last Friday of the month (except October)
January 31
February 28
March 28
April 25
September 26
October 24
November 28
Mark your calendars now!
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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
Worth the time to listen and learn