Did you remember to put your clocks back 1 hour?
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The St. Andrew’s Ball has been held in Vancouver for many years. It is not organized by the Vancouver Branch RSCDS but by the Saltire Society. This year the committee is a new and younger group who are enthusiastically working to provide a great evening of entertainment and fun. Of course there will be some dancing but the dances are more the Ceilidh style of dances and the dance programme does not vary much from one year to the next. There are classes for the dances and these are listed on the events list below and under “Events” on the webpage www.vancouverceilidh.org
This year the ball is being held in the Hellenic Community Centre, 4500 Arbutus Street, Vancouver from 6 — 11 p.m. with the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra. Tickets $99 (30 & under $75) — info at standrewsball@shaw.ca It is unfortunate that the Ball conflicts with Delta’s Dance but this could not be avoided.
An article in this weekends 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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Local news — New Dance Competition for Book 49 Have you written a dance? Do you fancy trying your hand at writing a dance? The Vancouver Branch has been invited to submit one (1) dance into the world-wide competition for dances to be published by the RSCDS in Book 49.
If you wish to submit a dance into the competition it must be emailed to book49@rscdsvancouver.org not later than December 10, 2013. To enter the competition you must be a member of the Vancouver Branch. A Vancouver Branch jury will review the submissions and submit the winning dance to headquarters in Scotland. Submissions must never previously have been published in electronic or paper form or submitted for Books 47/48. They should follow RSCDS terminology as closely as possible. Devisors may make only one submission.
Full instructions and guidelines can be found at www.rscdsvancouver.org We hope to have a lovely lot of dances from which to choose THE Vancouver Branch Submission. If you have any concerns or questions do not hesitate to contact Fran Caruth at dancing@rscdsvancouver.org
Good luck — We could get some great dances out of this!
Fran Caruth, On behalf of the Branch
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The Branch Demonstration Team will be dancing at the Christmas Market on the QE Theatre Plaza on December 7. Normally admission to the market is $6 but we have been able to get free vouchers for that day only. Download the vouchers at:
GB Invitation – Nation Day at VCM 2013 Voucher – GB Nation Day at VCM 2013
The Team will be dancing at noon and again at 2 p.m. Come along and give them your support and enjoy the Market as well.
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At our recent meeting of the Highland Games Committee we identified some areas that we need volunteers for next year. Overall, the Games went very smoothly last year with a large number of new recruits to help us run the show. So going forward, we have identified a few areas that we really need help with – can you please ask your contacts and organizing committees and members as we need to fill these positions:
Children’s Events Co-ordinator – organizing the line-up of events which is pretty easy to do, and day of just making sure everything runs smoothly
Programs – this job takes more work in the last couple of months prior to the games, making sure all copy is submitted, having it put into a program and submitted to a printer.
Sponsorship/Advertising and promotion – Cher is going to do the social media aspect, Mary Jane may be around to help out again for sponsorship and advertising, but we need extra help. Someone to develop an advertising plan, to find new advertisers and sponsorships, and to be responsible for writing requests for grants and sponsorships from a list that the City of Coquitlam has provided.
So could you please circulate and any volunteers can contact Jim – james.e.bain@gmail.com Joan – jdrabyk@shaw.ca
or myself. Glenna Urbshadt – gurbshadt@shaw.ca
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Hello Teachers,
I am moving and needing to clear out some school items.
I have a ladies long black and white tartan (Menzies?) ladies skirt. Waist size 27 inches. great for evening ball or entertaining and a ladies grey dress Stewart tartan walking kilt or skirt Aljean = I think about size 12/14.
If you can use them, please let me know and if a small donation for them can be given to the school, that would be great, otherwise please just take and put to use if you can.
Sandra Crosby – inverglendance@shaw.ca
PS – Also have 40 girls white dresses sizes 8 — ladies M these were sewn by CFB Chilliwack for their 50th Anniversary Tattoo. I can no longer store them, like new, hoping a children’s group can use them.
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WIFE FROM HELL
A police officer pulls over a speeding car.
The officer says,’ I clocked you at 80 miles per hour, sir.’
The driver says, ‘Gee, officer, I had it on cruise control at 60; perhaps your radar gun needs calibrating. ‘
Not looking up from her knitting the wife says:
‘Now don’t be silly, dear — you know that this car doesn’t have cruise control.’
As the officer writes out the ticket, the driver looks over at his wife and growls,
‘Can’t you please keep your mouth shut for once !! ?’
The wife smiles demurely and says,
‘Well dear you should be thankful your radar detector went off when it did or your speed would have been higher.’
As the officer makes out the second ticket for the illegal radar detector unit, the man glowers at his wife and says through clenched teeth,
‘Woman, can’t you keep your mouth shut?’
The officer frowns and says,
‘And I notice that you’re not wearing your seat belt, sir.
That’s an automatic fine.’
The driver says,
‘Yeah, well, you see, officer, I had it on, but I took it off when you pulled me over so that I could get my license out of my back pocket.’
The wife says,
‘Now, dear, you know very well that you didn’t have your seat belt on. You never wear your seat belt when you’re driving.’
as the police officer is writing out the third ticket, the driver turns to his wife and barks,
‘ W ILL YOU PLEASE SHUT UP??’
The officer looks over at the woman and asks,
‘Does your husband always talk to you this way, Ma’am?’
(I love this part)
‘Only when he’s been drinking
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Managed to spray the shed roof to try to get rid of the moss earlier this past week and hope it was dry enough. Maybe you don’t remember that far back but we did get some nice sunny days at the start of the week. Now today is much more like Vancouver with heavy rain which is forecast as showers but the showers stop as a new one begins!! I remember a few years ago some new friends arrived from somewhere in the USA just at the start of 40 consecutive days of rain!! Just normal we said!! I think they nearly moved back.
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Yet another of these pictures of Scotland that I have been sent without any note as to where they are. Last week’s picture brought a few guesses. One was the Sligachan bridge on Skye and another “ancient bridge over water and mountain landscape.” Can anyone else confirm it is Sligachan Bridge? It is a very striking view. So here it is again – I am sure one of you can place it. Send your guesses to ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org You can look back at prior newsletters and see previous mystery pictures etc.by going to our website www.vancouverceilidh.org.
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The next Ceilidh Dance is the last Friday in November – the 29th so please call all your friends and arrange to bring them along to the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver with 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). No partner or experience necessary – just bring your smiles and I would suggest flat, comfy shoes.
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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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SFU’s Tartan Day celebrations featured the launch of the long-awaited “Scots in BC” website with information on how you can add your family history to the site. The website can be accessed at: https://www.scottish.sfu.ca/scots_in_bc_project It is well worth a visit.
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Some fun and interesting sites:
https://www.spoon-tamago.com/2012/09/18/deep-sea-mystery-circle-love-story/
https://www.youtube.com/embed/V_gOZDWQj3Q?rel=0
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These are genuine answers from some of our 16 year olds…………and they WILL breed.
Q. How can you delay milk turning sour?
A. Keep it in the cow (Simple, but brilliant)
Q. How are the main 20 parts of the body categorized (e.g. The abdomen)
A. The body is consisted into 3 parts – the brainium, the borax and the
abdominal cavity. The brainium contains the brain, the borax contains the heart
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Auld Country Tours are a big supporter of our Ceilidh Dances James Johnson [auldcountrytours@gmail.com]
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Autumn colours – Princess Street, Edinburgh
The next Ceilidh Dance will be held on Friday, November 29. 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. 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.
Suilven from Achmelvich
To remove ink from clothes :
Put toothpaste on the ink spots generously and let it dry completely,
then wash.
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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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Fantastic – subscriptions are over the 400 mark at last. This newsletter will go out to 422 people in many cities, provinces & countries. Now my goal is to get to 500!! Please pass along the website to your friends and maybe they will subscribe – www.vancouverceilidh.org
The new mailing system comes with some interesting reports. I can see who opens the newsletter and who doesn’t and how many reach different countries round the world. You would be surprised that no newsletter goes to Myanmar but 1 goes to India, 5 to Hong Kong and 6 to Japan. Just over 50% (last week’s newsletter was 53.7%) open the e-mail so I will have to do a study to see if most of those who do not open the e-mail each week don’t open it any week.
Note: the Celtic Treasure Chest has closed the White Rock store. For information on specials etc. call one of the stores – Vancouver 604-261-3688; Delta 604-940-5366 www.celtictreasurechest.ca.
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An online contact for dance and marching shoes (ghillies, pumps, brogues, etc.) is Bruce Griffith at www.avriel.com
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No dancing this weekend and my feet are thankful for it. We had planned on starting the fall cleanup of our garden yesterday. There is much to prune, remove, dig over, rake, etc. but luckily it rained very heavily. Margaret then switched gears to cleaning up the house and I tried my best to work hard on the computer getting the newsletter started etc. I argued that then I would be able to garden today!! I did take my wife shopping yesterday so I do have some Brownie points.
You see what good planning will do – it is dry and there is even some sunshine so definitely out in the garden this afternoon. The bonus is also that the newsletter can go out early so maybe more of you will open it.
Schiehallion
Events happening in the immediate future include the Lady Aberdeen Tea Dance on November 11 and the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra’s Concert on the 16th. – see website www.rscdsvancouver.org for date, time and location.
Please see “Coming Events” below for all information.
The Trossachs
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COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS: Note: Please check list of classes for all start times and locations.
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| Nov 6 | 4th class for the dances at the St. Andrew’s Ball — Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver — 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov 11 | Lady Aberdeen Tea Dance at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver BC this year hosted by the Demonstration Team. |
| Nov 12 | 5th class for the dances at the St. Andrew’s Ball — Wescot Elementary School, 760 Wescot Road, West Vancouver (near corner of Upper Levels and Taylor Way) — 7:00 p.m. |
| Nov 16 | Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra Concert Welcome Everyone to an Evening of Scottish Music and Dance, 7:30 pm Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont , North Vancouver with the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra, Vancouver Branch Demonstration Team, De Danaan Irish Dancers, Ceilidh dancing and more… Tickets $15 604-980-6071, or from VFO members. Doors open at 7 pm. Come early! |
| Nov 16 | Concert with Kiérah on Fiddleand Adam Dobres on guitar 8 p.m. in the Blue Frog Studios, 1328 Johnstone Road, White Rock. Tickets $24 604-538-9271; information at www.irishmadness.com |
| Nov 20 | 6th class for the dances at the St. Andrew’s Ball — Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver — 7:30 p.m. |
| Nov 26 | Fort Langley St. Andrew’s Dance, Fort Langley Community Hall, 9167 Glover Road — 7:30 – $10. Music by Mary Ross |
| Nov 26 | Last class for the dances at the St. Andrew’s Ball — Wescot Elementary School, 760 Wescot Road, West Vancouver (near corner of Upper Levels and Taylor Way) — 7:00 p.m. |
| Nov 29 | 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 |
| Nov 30 | Children’s & Family Christmas party, Capilano Room, Harry Jerome Memorial Centre, 123 East 23rd Street, North Van 2:30 p.m. Adults $5 Children FREE!! Info 604-922-4406 or delbrookdancers@yahoo.ca |
| Nov 30 | Delta Borderers’ Dance, KinVillage Community Centre, 5430 10th Avenue, Tsawwassen with Don Bartlett on keyboard. 7:30 p.m. — Tickets $20 from Mairi 604-946-2448 or Ruth 604-594-6807 |
| Nov 30 | St. Andrew’s Ball in the Hellenic Community Centre, 4500 Arbutus Street, Vancouver from 6 — 11 p.m. with the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra. Tickets $99 (30 & under $75) — info at standrewsball@shaw.ca Dance classes 7:30 at Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street Vancouver on Wednesdays, October 16, 23 & 30, November 6 & 20 and 7:00 at Wescott Elementary, West Vancouver on Tuesdays, November 12 & 26. $6 drop in |
| Dec 7 | Vancouver Branch Children’s Party changed to November 30 |
| Dec 7 | The Vancouver Branch Demonstration Team will be dancing at the German Christmas Market, on the plaza of the Queen Elizabeth theatre at noon and again at 2 p.m. Free admission to the Market is available with voucher available on home page www.vancouverceilidh.org |
| Dec 8 | Gleneagles 50th Annual Grand Ball in the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Tickets (maximum 160) @110 from Susan or Norm 604-984-7458 or normhaug@shaw.ca Music by the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra |
| Dec 9 | Vancouver Branch Party & Ceilidh Night 7:30 p.m. in the Scottish Cultural Centre – $6 |
| Dec 10 | Glenayre Christmas Party, St. Laurence Church Hall, 825 St. Laurence St., Coquitlam – $8 |
The calendar of events is always being updated so you should check it out from time to time on our website at www.vancouverceilidh.org
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Judy Wallman, a professional genealogy researcher in southern California , was doing some personal work on her own family tree. She discovered that Senator Harry Reid’s great-great uncle, Remus Reid, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Montana in 1889. Both Judy and Harry Reid share this common ancestor. The only known photograph of Remus shows him standing on the gallows in Montana territory.
On the back of the picture Judy obtained during her research is this inscription: ‘Remus Reid, horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial Prison 1885, escaped 1887, robbed the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted and hanged in 1889.’
So Judy recently e-mailed Senator Harry Reid for information about their great-great uncle.
Believe it or not, Harry Reid’s staff sent back the following biographical sketch for her genealogy research:
“Remus Reid was a famous cowboy in the Montana Territory . His business empire grew to include acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with the Montana railroad. Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to government service, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with the railroad. In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. In 1889, Remus passed away during an important civic function held in his honor when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed.”
NOW THAT’s how it’s done, Folks! That’s real POLITICAL SPIN !!!
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Sunset over the Ayr Maidens
The Deaf Wife Problem
Bert feared his wife Peg wasn’t hearing as well as she used to and he thought she might need a hearing aid. Not quite sure how to approach her, he called the family Doctor to discuss the problem.
The Doctor told him there is a simple informal test the husband could perform to give the Doctor a better idea about her hearing loss. ‘Here’s what you do,’ said the Doctor, ‘stand about 40 feet away from her, and in a normal conversational speaking tone see if she hears you. If not, go to 30 feet, then 20 feet, and so on until you get a response.’
That evening, the wife is in the kitchen cooking dinner, and he was In the den. He says to himself, ‘I’m about 40 feet away, let’s see what happens.’ Then in a normal tone he asks, ‘Honey, what’s for dinner?’
No response.
So the husband moves closer to the kitchen, about 30 feet from his wife and repeats, ‘Peg, what’s for dinner?’
Still no response.
Next he moves into the dining room where he is about 20 feet from his Wife and asks, ‘Honey, what’s for dinner?’
Again he gets no response.
So, he walks up to the kitchen door, about 10 feet away. ‘Honey, what’s for dinner?’
Again there is no response.
So he walks right up behind her. ‘Peg, what’s for dinner?’
(I just love this)
‘For goodness sake, Bert, for the FIFTH time, CHICKEN!’
B709 in Moorfoot Hills
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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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Bearsden
The next Ceilidh Dance is on Friday, November 29, 2013 with live music by Calanaish. You 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=0MvUwZnY9MsThe 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.
Beinn Alligan
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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Riddles (answer next week)
last one: I drift forever with the current down these long canals they’ve made Tame, yet wild, I run elusive Multitasking to your aid. Before I came, the world was darker Colder, sometimes, rougher, true But though I might make living easy, I’m good at killing people too.
Answer: Electricity or lighting
This week:
Reaching stiffly for the sky,
I bare my fingers when it’s cold
In warmth I wear an emerald glove
And in between I dress in gold
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For upcoming events see www.vancouverceilidh.org and www.rscdsvancouver.org.
Ben Chonzie
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: November 8
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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=164741310207760Suggestions 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 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. However if attendance remains as low as this season’s first two Ceilidh dances then either the price will go up and/or the dances will have to be cancelled.
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 2012/13 season shapes up as follows:
All on Fridays of course –2013
November 29
2014
January 10
February 7
February 28
March 28
April 25
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 UBC, SFU and all the other colleges and universities. 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.
Remembering Tommy Cooper:
1. Police arrested two kids yesterday, one was drinking battery acid, and the
other was eating fireworks. They charged one and let the other one off.
2. You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen. It said, ‘Parking Fine.’ So that was nice.’
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 422 subscribers (at long last we are over the 400 mark!) 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.
Ben Ledi to Loch Lubnaig
These fit so well they should be in a dictionary.
ADULT:
A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle.
BEAUTY PARLOR:
A place where women curl up and dye.
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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
May your troubles be one, may your blessings be more, and may nothing but happiness come through your door.
Duncan ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org