My son tells me I need to give a warning at the start of any newsletter where I talk about a game which some may have recorded but not watched yet. He hadn’t seen all of the Australia v Scotland rugby match and of course I spoilt it all for him and maybe some others – sorry.
No results this week, at least not right now when I am starting to plan the newsletter although as we are off to visit our daughter in LA I may have to delay finishing it & have to send it a bit late.
Dusk over Linn of Dee
Well many asked for a change and we sure got it. Quite the swing in the polling and now we wait to see how this new Government will handle our Country’s affairs.
A good Ceilidh dance last Friday with about 70 in attendance. I was hoping for more but maybe next time. Thanks to Calanais for another great evening of music; and to all the wonderful helpers including Francis, Bonnie, Richard and Gill and, of course, to all those who came to the dance. I hope they will all come again and bring more friends with them.
I was honoured to be asked to run a Ceilidh for a birthday party in Ferndale last night. There must have been about 60 young girls perhaps ranging from grades 4 to 8 plus maybe 8 boys. It was a lovely all though space for that many was tight to say the least. The girls were all dressed up to come to a Ball and they were very good and danced for about 3 hours. Must see if there is anyone in Bellingham who might try starting a SCD class in Ferndale.
That prevented me attending the Bellingham Ball which I am sure would have been another big success. It also meant I was home late and as we had to be up at 4:45 in order to catch the bus and Skytrain to get to the airport. e are now watching a recording of the Australia v Argentina game in Los Angeles – well actually Studio City. No I won’t mention the score!! Quite a change in temperature as it is about 28C here but I am tired so sitting watching the game is just fine.
Must get this on its way. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra’s concert on November 7 in Highlands United Church. It is always a great show and this year they have two of the Blackthorn Band, Michael & Rosie, as guests as well as Shot of Scotch and the Vancouver Branch Demonstration Team. See below for more details and where to order tickets which are only $15.
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New seat belt laws
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Ian Rankin will be in Vancouver on November 16 as a pre-festival event for the CUFFED Vancouver Crime Fiction Festival. Tickets are available for the Ian Rankin pre-festival event through Tickets Tonight https://www.ticketstonight.ca/
Check https://www.cuffedfestival.com/ for more information
A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering.
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Rain squall approaching Eilean Donan.
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The next regular Ceilidh Dance is Friday, November 27, 2015 (the last Friday of the month) which is just before St. Andrew’s Day so lets all wear blue. I look forward to seeing you there. Remember if you have a group of 8 or more and you contact me no later than November 25 then everyone in your group will get a $1 discount.
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Flying Truths (including a few repeats)
- You know you’ve landed with the wheels up when it takes full power to taxi.
- Those who hoot with the owls by night, should not fly with the eagles by day.
- A helicopter is a collection of rotating parts going round and round and reciprocating parts going up and down – all of them trying to become random in motion.
- Helicopters can’t really fly – they’re just so ugly that the earth immediately repels them.
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Fairy Pools, Skye
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32 Strange Things You Likely Didn’t Know
22. Roses may be red, but violets are indeed violet.
23. By raising your legs slowly and lying on your back, you cannot sink into quicksand. 24. Celery has negative calories. It takes more calories to eat a piece of celery than the celery has in it to begin with.
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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
There are always some specials at The Celtic Treasure Chest’s stores. Check them out at www.celtictreasurechest.com Note: The Delta Store will close at the end of October – specials on now.
Celtic Fashions on E-Bay – go to https://www.CelticFashions.com
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Glen Etive
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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The next Ceilidh Dance is on Friday, November 27th, 2015. I am hoping Louise (and friends) will be there to help me again. Time for you all to get yourselves and your friends organized to come along for another fun filled evening.
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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“FLU UPDATE “
What is the difference between Bird Flu and Swine Flu?
For bird flu you need tweetment and for swine flu you need oinkment.
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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 would enjoy please forward them to me.
No kilts!!
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-33569027
A story re Scapa Floe
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-33152438
Here’s one way to spend a quiet summer afternoon in Whistler:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPpV3hKMCEE
Now for a little bit more excitement, go to Gloucestershire, find a steeper hill and then chase the cheese without a helmet or padding:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IITAJ6NDlo
Argentinian video with an important message:
https://www.facebook.com/star1045/videos/10152871613882066/
The next Ceilidh Dance will be on Friday, November 27th, 2015. Same time, same place, small increase in 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.
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Please pass along the website to your friends and ask them to subscribe – it is free!! www.vancouverceilidh.org
Please keep opening the newsletter!! Any and all comments and suggestions are welcome.
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Please see “Coming Events” below for all information.
COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS: Note: Please check list of classes for all start times and locations.
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| Oct 26 | Branch Halloween party |
| Oct 28 | 3rd class for the St. Andrew’s Ball in Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver from 8 – 10 pm. Come for a fun evening and learn the dances for the Ball which will make the Ball even more enjoyable. |
| Oct 28 | White Rock Halloween party |
| Oct 28 | lecture: Dr. Katie McCullough — Rescuing from Oblivion: The Highland Society of London and the Preservation and Promotion of
Highland Culture in the British Empire sponsored by St. Andrews and Caledonian Society — 7:00–9:00 pm, free room 1440, SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver registration: eventbrite.com/e/ lecture-meet |
| Oct 31 | Vancouver Soft Shoe Step Dance class |
| Nov 1 | White Rock Fall workshop and dance wear sale – Sullivan Hall, 6306 152nd Street Surrey BC – Advanced 10 – 12:30 then join us for lunch (tea, coffee provided) followed by Beginner & Intermediate levels at 1:00 – 3:00 – Fee $10 There will also be a dance wear sale so bring any extra togs along!! |
| Nov 4 | 4th class for the St. Andrew’s Ball in Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver from 8 – 10 pm. Come for a fun evening and learn the dances for the Ball which will make the Ball even more enjoyable. |
| Nov 7 | Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra concert – Highland United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd. North Vancouver at 7:30 p.m. – (Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $15 available at the Church 604-980-6071; VFO members; Gliga Violins Canada 778-386-0209 or (if any left!) at the door. Info at www.vancouverfiddleorchestra.ca |
| Nov 10 | 5th class for the St. Andrew’s Ball in Wescot School, 760 Wescot Road, West Vancouver from 8 – 10 pm. Come for a fun evening and learn the dances for the Ball which will make the Ball even more enjoyable. |
| Nov 11 | Lady Aberdeen Tea Dance 1:15 p.m. in the Scottish Cultural Centre hosted by the Burnaby SCDC – $10 |
| Nov 13 – 15 | The San Francisco RSCDS Branch is gearing up to launch our upcoming 2015 Asilomar Weekend registration. We, of course, would love to invite your members to come dance down & at Asilomar this Fall! Join us for a magical weekend of Scottish Country Dancing on the spectacular Monterey Peninsula with world class teachers and outstanding musicians. Workshops and Ball at Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, CA, USA Teachers – Jimmie Hill, Ruth Jappy, Elaine Brunken, Jeff Corrigan, Alan Twhigg – Musicians – Fiddlesticks & Ivory, Judi Nicolson & Andy Imbrie The Asilomar Conference Grounds and State Beach are renowned as the Monterey Peninsula’s ‘Refuge by the Sea’. If you are travelling from afar or nearby, there is no better time to start planning a memorable and unique autumn trip & come enjoy the magic that is Asilomar! Follow us on Pinterest for trip ideas https://www.pinterest.com/SFRSCDSDance/. More details & registration information available at www.asilomar.rscds-sf.org Questions? Please contact: Asilomar Weekend Chairman: Patti Cobb pkcobb23@gmail.com Registrar Julee Montes julm-hcs@pacbell.net |
| Nov 14 | Vancouver Soft Shoe Step Dance class |
| Nov 18 | LAST class for the St. Andrew’s Ball in Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver from 8 – 10 pm. Come for a fun evening and learn the dances for the Ball which will make the Ball even more enjoyable. |
| Nov 21 | St. Andrew’s Ball with the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra to be held in the Hellenic Centre, 4500 Arbutus Street, Vancouver. Reception at 6 pm; Grand March at 6:45 pm followed by Banquet with Scottish fare, Scottish Country dancing, entertainment, etc. Highland, formal or business attire; tickets $110 ($85 for 30 and under) at class or online https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/st-andrews-ball- You can also order drinks. Come join one of the classes and learn the dances to make the evening even more enjoyable – 8 – 10 pm in Scottish Cultural Centre on October 21, 28; November 4 & 18 or in Wescot School, 760 Wescot Road, West Vancouver (NW corner of Upper Levels and Taylor Way) on October 13 and November 10 |
| Nov 21 | Vancouver Soft Shoe Step Dance class |
| Nov 21 | Vancouver Island SCDS St. Andrew’s Social |
| Nov 21 | Seattle RSCDS Dance Party & pot luck |
| Nov 24 | Fort Langley St. Andrew’s Dance |
| Nov 25 | White Rock St. Andrew’s Social |
| Nov 27 | 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) |
| Nov 28 | Vancouver Soft Shoe Step Dance class |
| Nov 28 | Delta Borderer’s Dance – Kinsmen Centre, Tsawwassen |
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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. This is the first year in quite some time that there were no cancellations of Dancing in the Park
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The next Ceilidh Dance is on Friday, November 27, 2015 with live music by Calanaish.
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
November is still a really good time to come along and join in one of many Scottish Country Dance (SCD) classes as they will be starting up again. 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 (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.
Classes will have started up again at various locations throughout the Lower Mainland and beyond but it is never too late to come along and join in the fun. Check for location, start date and time at www.rscdsvancouver.org
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, 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.
Other announcements etc:
Seattle Branch
New Challenge Class season
1st Sunday of the month from 1 – 3 p.m. at University Heights, 5031 University Way N.E., Seattle, 98105 – Room 109
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The next regular monthly Ceilidh Dance will be held on Friday, November 27, 2015 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.
Innerleithen
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 2015/16 season shapes up as follows:
All on Fridays of course —
2015
November 27
2016
January 8
February 5 & 26
March 25
April 29
Come along and get some great exercise while also having lots of fun. We hope to have lots of new Ceilidh dancers and we might even have Louise and maybe Daniel and/or Michelle to help with the calling. 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.
Inverary
We would like to attract more 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 ($12 or $10 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.
Isle of Colonsay
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.
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I love this Doctor Dingum
Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?
A: Can’t think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain…Good!
This newsletter reaches out to some 338 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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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
Kenmore
May your troubles be one, may your blessings be more, and may nothing but happiness come through your door.
Killin
Duncan ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org