{"id":14425,"date":"2022-10-15T22:07:26","date_gmt":"2022-10-16T02:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=14425"},"modified":"2022-10-15T22:07:26","modified_gmt":"2022-10-16T02:07:26","slug":"ceilidh-newsletter-2022-23-4","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=14425","title":{"rendered":"Ceilidh Newsletter – 2022\/23 #4"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ben Cruachans reflection on Loch Tromlee<\/p>\n

Scottish Country dance classes have started up again so check which classes fit your schedule and come along – many first nights are free – check out the new beginner class on the North Shore.<\/p>\n

Do not forget the Ceilidh Dance on Friday October 28 (that is a week on Friday) in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver.\u00a0 There is a free class at 7 pm then the dance follows from 8 – 10:30 pm with live music by Calanais.\u00a0 All easy dances that are taught and called and everyone has lots of fun and great exercise.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Mark your calendars now and make plans to join the fun.<\/p>\n

Here is some cheery upbeat Scottish Dance music to enjoy.<\/p>\n

City LIghts\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Jim Lindsay & his Band\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0RSCDS book 52<\/p>\n

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gorgeous mountain view from Arran<\/p>\n

The weather continues to be amazing with sun most days and quite warm too though you notice the difference when the sun goes down.\u00a0 It has been well above the average temperature for this time of year but the lack of rain – we have had none for weeks – is causing drought conditions and we are asked to conserve as much water as possible.<\/p>\n

Our Ukrainian family are gradually getting settled into our home, schools and BC.\u00a0 Kira (nearly 8) is in grade 3 is very shy but gradually coming out of her shell and was on a pumpkin farm trip with her class.\u00a0 Arsenii (14) passed his English assessment with flying colours and has entered a math quiz.\u00a0 Hanna – mother – still struggles with English and either uses google translation or Arsenii.\u00a0 \u00a0I gather they talk regularly with their father who is still in Ukraine) and they were very worried, naturally, when they heard that their city was hit by rockets but, thankfully, no one they knew was killed or injured.\u00a0 It was still very upsetting for everyone.<\/p>\n

The wedding photographer<\/p>\n

In Merry Old England<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The 2022\/23 season for Ceilidh Dances are scheduled (all on Friday evenings) as follows:-<\/b><\/p>\n

2022
\n<\/strong>October 28 (1 week on Friday)
\nNovember 25
\n2023
\nJanuary 27
\nFebruary 24
\nMarch 31
\nApril 28<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mark your calendars now!<\/p>\n

The dances will be will be <\/strong>held at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver.\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 class 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

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.\u00a0 Tell all your friends to come along – it really is a fun (and cheap!) evening.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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In China, there is a glass bridge where they have installed a digital screen in the middle which \u2018plays\u2019 fake cracks.\u00a0 An absolute nightmare for unknowing users!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Duchess park in Motherwell.<\/span><\/div>\n

A WOMAN was flying from Seattle to San Francisco.\u00a0 Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Sacramento along the way.\u00a0 The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft the plane would re-board in 50 minutes.<\/p>\n

Everybody got off the plane except one lady who was blind.\u00a0 The man had noticed her as he walked by and could tell the lady was blind because her Guide dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of her throughout the entire flight.<\/p>\n

He could also tell she had flown this very flight before because the pilot approached her, and calling her by name, said, ‘Kathy, we are in Sacramento for almost an hour.\u00a0 Would you like to get off and stretch your legs?’\u00a0 The blind lady replied, ‘No thanks, but maybe Buddy would like to stretch his legs.’<\/p>\n

Picture this:<\/p>\n

All the people in the gate area came to a complete standstill when they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane with a Guide dog!\u00a0 The pilot was even wearing sunglasses.\u00a0 People scattered.<\/p>\n

They not only tried to change planes, but they were trying to change airlines!<\/p>\n

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looking into the Ochil Hills Fishcross Alloa.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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I signed you up for a few attractions!!<\/span><\/p>\n