{"id":13553,"date":"2021-08-19T17:40:22","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T21:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=13553"},"modified":"2021-08-19T18:17:18","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T22:17:18","slug":"ceilidh-dance-newsletter-2021-22-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=13553","title":{"rendered":"Ceilidh Dance Newsletter – 2021\/22 #1"},"content":{"rendered":"

NOTICE RE CEILIDH DANCES:-<\/strong>.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

We are still planning on re-starting the Ceilidh Dances with the first one scheduled for Friday, September 24, 2021.\u00a0 This will still be subject to Provincial guidelines etc. but all, despite the Delta variant, is looking positive.\u00a0 We will have to wait for Bonnie Henry’s and the Provincial Government’s announcement on September 8 to be certain.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The dances will<\/strong> continue to be held at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver but, there is a slight change of time.\u00a0 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 will run from 8:00 – 10:30 with live music by Calanais.\u00a0 Alison will continue to be your teacher\/caller so you are guaranteed to have a great evening.\u00a0 No change to the admission – still $15 with students $10.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2021\/22 season dances are scheduled as follows:-
\nSeptember 24
\nOctober 29
\nNovember 26
\nJanuary 28
\nFebruary 25
\nMarch 25
\nApril 29
\nMark your calendars now!<\/b><\/p>\n

There will be some <\/b>protocols<\/b><\/span> that we will need to follow but, we have lots of time to get to that.\u00a0 Let us just celebrate that we are getting back together for dancing and fun again.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Set of Jigs – Muriel Johnstone – Dancing Fingers 1<\/p>\n

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tropical like scene at Rhue beach<\/span><\/div>\n
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Another piece of exciting news:<\/span>–<\/p>\n

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The 2021 BC Highland Games<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n
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ScotFestBC \u2013 The British Columbia Highland Games is back on Sept 3-4, 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Join us for all the fun of a great west coast highland games, with the SFU Pipe Band, caber tossing, lots of piping, dancing, singing, a whisky school, live Celtic music and a free evening Friday, Sept. 3 (5k Tartan Run, Celtic music, piping on main stage)\"\"<\/p>\n

Purchase your tickets in advance and then come to Lafarge Lake Park on Saturday for the fun. Take the train to the Games. There’s a free bike valet. There’ll be activities for kids, food vendors (include veggie options), Scottish and other national foods, check out the British cars, listen to the performances on two stages, or watch the heavy athletes throw big objects all over the Lew Ross Field. Hang on to your seats for the massed pipe bands flowing down onto the fields around 5:30, and the pipers ceilidh in the big tent afterwards.<\/p>\n

There are activities for the bairns, \u00e8ildears and everyone in between.<\/p>\n

So come for the pipes and stay for the haggis & bru. And maybe a pint or two with new and old friends.<\/p>\n

For info go to –\u00a0 https:\/\/scotfestbc.com\/the-highland-games\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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As well Scottish Country Dance classes may be starting up again in various places across the Lower Mainland and beyond.
\nCheck www.rscdsvancouver.org for updates.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Six little stories:<\/p>\n

{1}<\/p>\n

Once all villagers decided to pray for rain.
\nOn the day of prayer all the people gathered,
\nbut only one boy came with an umbrella.<\/p>\n

That’s FAITH.<\/strong>
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When you throw babies in the air,
\nthey laugh because they know you will catch them.<\/p>\n

That’s TRUST.<\/strong>
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\n{3}<\/p>\n

Every night we go to bed
\nwithout any assurance of being alive the next morning,
\nbut still we set the alarms to wake up.<\/p>\n

That’s HOPE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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We plan big things for tomorrow
\nin spite of zero knowledge of the future.<\/p>\n

That’s CONFIDENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

{5}<\/p>\n

We see the world suffering,
\nbut still we get married and have children.<\/p>\n

That’s LOVE.<\/strong>
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On an old man’s shirt was written a sentence
\n‘I am not 80 years old;
\nI am sweet 16 with 64 years of experience.’<\/p>\n

That’s ATTITUDE.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Socially distancing puffins on the Isle of Mingulay<\/p>\n

An old man was asked, “At your ripe age, what would you prefer to get –
\nParkinson’s or Alzheimer’s?”<\/p>\n

The wise one answered, “Definitely Parkinson’s.
\nBetter to spill half an ounce of Scotch than to forget where you keep the
\nbottle!!”<\/p>\n

This is enlightening<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ThelargestImmigrantGroupsinCanadaByCountryofBirth.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n

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An Tallach<\/p>\n

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  1. Dad, are we pyromaniacs?\u00a0 Yes, we arson.<\/li>\n
  2. What do you call a pig with laryngitis? Disgruntled.<\/li>\n
  3. Writing my name in cursive is my signature move.<\/li>\n
  4. Why do bees stay in their hives during winter?\u00a0 Swarm.<\/li>\n
  5. If you\u2019re bad at haggling, you\u2019ll end up paying the price.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/VIDEO-2021-04-25-15-59-15.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n

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    St. Abbs<\/p>\n

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    1. Just so everyone\u2019s clear,\u00a0 I\u2019m going to put my glasses on.<\/li>\n
    2. A commander walks into a bar and orders everyone around.<\/li>\n
    3. I lost my job as a stage designer.\u00a0 I left without making a scene.<\/li>\n
    4. Never buy flowers from a monk.\u00a0 Only you can prevent florist friars.<\/li>\n
    5. How much did the pirate pay to get his ears pierced?\u00a0 A buccaneer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      I am not going back to school<\/p>\n

      https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/VID-20210430-WA0000.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n

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      \"\" Ben Loyal<\/p>\n

      https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/VIDEO-2021-05-23-08-20-30.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n

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      Cape Wrath<\/p>\n

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      Brora beach<\/p>\n

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      1. I once worked at a cheap pizza shop to get by.\u00a0 I kneaded the dough.<\/li>\n
      2. My friends and I have named our band \u2018Duvet\u2019.\u00a0 It\u2019s a cover band.<\/li>\n
      3. I lost my girlfriend\u2019s audiobook, and now I\u2019ll never hear the end of it.<\/li>\n
      4. Why is \u2018dark\u2019 spelled with a k and not c?\u00a0 Because you can\u2019t see in the dark.<\/li>\n
      5. Why is it unwise to share your secrets with a clock?\u00a0 Well, time will tell.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Carlochy with its birchwood fringe hidden away in a corrie of Glen Lee<\/p>\n

        \nhttps:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/07-Set-Of-Reels-5-x-32-R.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

        Set of reels – David Hall – Sound of Feolin<\/p>\n

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        Turn the clock back<\/strong><\/p>\n

        A wid like tae turn the clock back
        \nTae when we wur a\u2019 only weans
        \nA\u2019d like tae take ma grandkids there
        \nAnd teach them tae play a\u2019 the games<\/p>\n

        Like hide n seek and kick the can
        \nMaybe chap the door and run
        \nMakin a bogie wi auld pram wheels
        \nClimbing dykes and havin great fun<\/p>\n

        Oor life was jist wan big adventure
        \nThir\u2018s no way we wid ever be bored
        \nWe\u2019d be oot aw day till efter dark
        \nPlayin fitba till everyone scored<\/p>\n

        We wid make up daft games like statues
        \nOr play marbles on a stank full a holes
        \nThrow coins and try tae get nearest the wa\u2019
        \nTie rope swings on the auld washin poles<\/p>\n

        Acting parts that we saw on the telly
        \nLike little Joe, fae Bonanza or Hoss
        \nRunnin fast when yir sent fur a message
        \nPretendin tae be Stirlin Moss.<\/p>\n

        The lassies were oot playin peever
        \nSkipping ropes or stoatin some balls
        \nSwoppin scraps, daein knitting or crochet
        \nTryin tae make clathes fur thir dolls<\/p>\n

        The weans these days are missin this fun
        \nWi thir game boys, x boxes and wee\u2019s
        \nThey\u2019ll never experience whit we used tae share
        \nHoley socks, dirty necks and skinned knees<\/p>\n

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        Unfailing hope!!<\/p>\n