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Ceilidh Dance newsletter – 2012\/13 #30 \u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

A very happy St. Patrick’s Day to you all; and it was a beautiful day albeit a bit chilly and very windy especially standing on the middle of the Granville Street bridge for an hour or more.
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St. Patrick from a stained glass window in St. Benin’s Church, Ireland, the patron saint of Ireland, is on March 17 so all our best wishes to our Irish friends.<\/p>\n

Now I want to make all but 11 of you feel very bad – I just think it is terrible that only 11 people turned up to march under the RSCDS banner in the Celtic Festival parade today.\u00a0\u00a0 Cathrine did a lot to get ready for this event there were notices in the White Cockade on the Branch website, in this newsletter, announcements at classes, etc. and only those few were willing to support her and our Branch.\u00a0\u00a0 You should all feel very ashamed.<\/p>\n

The 11, well 13 actually as there was a baby and a spouse (who drove the car), included 3 from the Burnaby club, 3 from the West End and 2 from the Branch and 1 from the Ceilidh last night.\u00a0\u00a0 There were 6 members of the Demonstration Team which was not too bad.\u00a0\u00a0 But where were all of you?\u00a0\u00a0 We tried our best to dance and promote SCD but we need to put on a much better showing.<\/p>\n

WHERE IS IT?<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>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 one more response but they did not agree with the previous week’s guess!!\u00a0\u00a0 So on to a new mystery picture.\u00a0\u00a0 It looks a well kept wee But and Ben.You can look back at most prior newsletters by going to our website at www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 Hopefully this week someone will know where it is – send me an e-mail – ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>. The link for the pictures is:<\/p>\n

www.facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.316825198419573.56421.149674745134620&type=3<\/a><\/p>\n

The next Ceilidh Dance is on THIS Friday, March 22, 2013.\u00a0\u00a0 The Gordon Shand Band, who are coming from Scotland to play at the Heather Ball on March 23 have agreed to play for this Ceilidh Dance.\u00a0\u00a0 Many thanks to both the Heather Ball Committee and the Vancouver Branch for allowing me to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.\u00a0\u00a0 We are not changing the admission price, the dance will be run the same as always but you and I are in for a real treat – not that Calanais aren’t wonderful but these musicians are professionals and have made a number of CD’s and are in great demand.\u00a0\u00a0 Plan to attend, mark your calendars and inform your friends.<\/span>
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\nProofreading is a dying art, wouldn’t you say?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger\u00a0Test Group<\/strong><\/p>\n

Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A fun link – (especially for Grandparents and their grand kids!!)<\/p>\n

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I am delighted to announce that for the Ceilidh Dance on March 22 we shall be dancing to the music of Gordon Shand and his band who will be in Vancouver for the weekend.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Auld Country Tours who are a big supporter of our Ceilidh Dances are offering a special promotion:
\n“We still have space on our Scotland tours that are departing in July of 2013. \u00a0Any members or participants of the RSCDS can enter the promo code “RSCDS” and I will give them a $500 discount on the tour price when they book. \u00a0This is good for us as we look to fill our empty spaces on the tours, but this is a very good price for anyone wanting to go too!”<\/em>
\nJames Johnson [auldcountrytours@gmail.com]<\/p>\n

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The Heather Ball Committee need your support.\u00a0\u00a0 Tickets are still available but the dance is next Saturday, March 23 so act now.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Tickets for the Heather Ball at the Gizeh Temple on March 23 with Gordon Shand and his Band from Scotland are available online a<\/span>t www.rscdsvancouver.org <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This will be a fabulous event,\u00a0\u00a0 This band has never played in this area before.\u00a0\u00a0 The dance is at the Gizeh Temple where there is a wonderful sprung wooden floor and the dance programme is full of well known dances.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Get your ticket NOW!!!!!!!!!!!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Buddo Rock, between Crail & St. Andrew’s<\/p>\n

I have selected some pictures this week that go with the upcoming Glenayre Club’s dance programme on which there dances called “Lady Dumfries,” “Monymusk,” “The Hielanman’s Umbrella” and “Cherrybank Gardens.”\u00a0\u00a0 I hope you thing they are appropriate.<\/p>\n

Lots of fun and good music by the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra at the Ceilidh for Cancer last night.\u00a0\u00a0 They had a great attendance and I am sure raised quite a lot for Breast Cancer research.\u00a0\u00a0 We were entertained by a wonderful group of Irish Dancers- 2 wee ones and I counted 16 girls and 2 boys.\u00a0\u00a0 They performed a number of very high energy displays with some intricate moves and patterns.\u00a0\u00a0 One of their dances was written to depict the movements in linen weaving which was excellent.\u00a0 I did not get the name of the school but they announced that some were going on to the North American Championships and others to the Worlds.<\/p>\n

Planning us well under way for the next Ceilidh Dance on March 22 when we will have Gordon Shand & his Band from Scotland playing.\u00a0\u00a0 The band is made up of Accordion, fiddle, keyboard and drums.\u00a0\u00a0 They may be bringing some of their CD’s for sale as well!\u00a0\u00a0 We have hired the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra’s sound man Jim who will also do the sound for the Heather Ball the following night at the Gizeh Temple.\u00a0 We will have to pay them a wee bit more than the pittance we pay Calanais who basically play for the love of the music.\u00a0\u00a0 We also have to rent sound equipment and pay a sound-man so we will have a lot more costs than usual.<\/span><\/p>\n

We have kept the admission price the same in the hope that we can attract a huge crowd and that you will all be even more generous in your donations.\u00a0\u00a0 Now it is up to you all to help by planning on coming along on March 22 and bringing loads of friends, family, acquaintances, etc. so I will not have to report a loss.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Please do your best to spread the word.<\/span><\/p>\n

Registration for Alasdair Fraser’s Fiddle Camps in California, Scotland and Spain are now open.\u00a0\u00a0 Try news@aladairfraser.com for info.<\/p>\n

Some local budding teachers are taking classes which will allow them to become certified Scottish Country Dance teachers. It is a five part course and takes a few years to complete. Examiners come, perhaps from Scotland or other areas of North America. The local classes are taught by Mary Murray. Part of the training is learning to teach a class. So they need volunteers to make up a class. (For some reason these volunteers are called stooges.) If you are interested – it really is fun and educational – in volunteering to be a stooge please contact Jean Wagstaff at jeedwag@shaw.ca <\/a><\/p>\n

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Pat has asked me to make a plea for heather. She needs lots of different heather for the Heather Ball which is on March 23. If you have a source of heather please e-mail Pat at pcavers@shaw.ca<\/span><\/a> as soon as possible and she will let you know when she would like it and where it should be delivered.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Battlefield Band from Scotland (named after the area in South Glasgow where the Battle of Langside was fought on May 13, 1568 between the supporters of Mary Queen of Scots and those supporting her son, the young James V) are playing at St. James Hall, 3205 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver on March 30 and our own Demonstration Team will dance at the beginning of the concert.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Info & tickets <\/em>www.roguefolk.bc.ca<\/em><\/a> or 604-736-3022<\/em>
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FOR SALE
\nMuted blue dress Stewart kilt 22 inches long, waist 36-40 inches, kilt pin included, – $150
\nGreen heather tweed day jacket made in Scotland with elkhorn buttons size 38L – $60
\nMen’s sport coat in original Johnston tartan size 38L – $50
\nBlack leather belt -no buckle-size 38 – $20
\n1 pr NEW men’s black dancing slippers size 8 1\/2 – $10
\nBlack cummerbund and bow-tie\u00a0 – $5
\nMaroon cummerbund, bow tie and braces – $10<\/p>\n

To view or for further information call: Joanne 604-521-8999
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A new website for kilts and accessories. Prices seem excellent, no idea of quality or trustworthiness though: www.aglowmusichouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Fantastic – subscriptions are over the 400 mark at last. This newsletter will go out to 413 people in many cities, provinces & countries.\u00a0\u00a0 Now my goal is to get to 500!! Please pass along the website to your friends and maybe they will subscribe – www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/em><\/em>Note: the Celtic Treasure Chest has some specials. – For the exact hours and more info see www.celtictreasurechest.ca. <\/a><\/strong>Just say you read about it in this newsletter.<\/p>\n

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There is a message from the 2013 Highland Games Committee that they are very much in need of volunteers for a variety of positions. Please contact Joan at jdrabyk@shaw.ca<\/a> if you can help in any way.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a> it more-or-less came in like a lamb so beware the end of the month which also happens to be the Easter Weekend.<\/p>\n


\n<\/a>If anyone has any suggestions or complaints regarding the newsletter please let me know – ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org <\/a>==============================================================<\/p>\n

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WHY PEOPLE MARRY AND OTHERS DON’T<\/em><\/strong><\/strong>
\nHere are some quotes to inspire you….)
\n<\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/em><\/strong>Two secrets to keep your marriage brimming:
\n1. Whenever you’re wrong, admit it,
\n2. Whenever you’re right, shut up.<\/em>
\nNash <\/em><\/strong>
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\"\"<\/a>Auld Bridge over River Nith, Dumfries
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Events happening soon include the Ceilidh Dance with the Gordon Shand Band on the 22nd and the Heather Ball on the 23rd.
\n<\/strong>Note that tickets for the Heather Ball (to be held on March 23 in the Gizeh Temple with Gordon Shand and his Band) can be ordered and paid for online at www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/span>
\nPlease see “Coming Events” below for all information.<\/strong>
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\nIn Honour of Stupid People . . … <\/strong>
\nIn case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.<\/p>\n

On\u00a0 most brands of Christmas lights —
\n“For indoor or outdoor use only.”
\n(as opposed to\u00a0 what?) <\/em><\/p>\n

On\u00a0 a Japanese food processor —
\n“Not to be used for the other use.”
\n(now, somebody out\u00a0 there, help me on this. I’m a bit\u00a0 curious.) <\/em>\u00a0 <\/em>
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This year’s TAC Summer School of Scottish Country Dancing will be held in Mount Allison University, New Brunswick. Registration for all levels from beginner to advanced<\/strong> is now open and information can be found at https:\/\/www.tac-rscds.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

In case you hadn’t thought of taking a vacation “down east” in New Brunswick – think about it.\u00a0\u00a0 Teachers’ Assoc. of Canada Summer School is for all levels of dancer – they will have classes to suit all abilities. \u00a0You will have wonderful teachers and musicians\u2026.some elective classes, including different dance forms..\u2026there are evening dances \/ Banquet and Ball \/ Ceilidh and optional tours during the week and at the end of the week for a few days\u2026.\u00a0\u00a0 Dancers will be there from around the globe – what a wonderful experience\u2026.seize the day if you have time and resources to do this\u2026.you won’t regret it!<\/p>\n

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Air Road, in Sleat with a view of the Sound of Sleat to Knoydart & Loch Nevis with the local library truck<\/p>\n

COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
2013<\/em><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 20<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nHeather Ball dances being taught by Mary Murray in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver 7:30 \u2014 9:30 p.m. – $6<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 21<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nHeather Ball walk through in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver 7:30 \u2014 10:00 p.m. – $6<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 22<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nCeilidh Dance with Gordon Shand & his Band from Scotland at the Scottish Cultural Centre \u2014 class at 7 dance 8 \u2014 11 Admission $10 (students $8)<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 23<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nHeather Ball in the Gizeh Temple 3550 Wayburne Drive, Burnaby with Gordon Shand and his Band from Scotland
\nTickets $85 from <\/em>www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/em><\/span><\/a> or from your class rep.\u00a0\u00a0 Reception at 6 p.m. Dancing at 7 p.m.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 30<\/em><\/td>\nBattlefield Band, St. James\u2019 Hall, Vancouver.\u00a0\u00a0 Info & tickets <\/em>www.roguefolk.bc.ca<\/em><\/a> or 604-736-3022<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apr\u00a0 6<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nGlenayre Annual Dance in St. Laurence Church Hall, 825 St. Laurence Street, Coquitlam at 7:30 p.m. – $15<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apr\u00a0 6<\/em><\/td>\nA Finn-Tastic Ceilidh raising funds for pediatric cancer research.\u00a0 7:30 \u2014 11:30 p.m. in the Vancouver Rowing Club with the Mad Celts.\u00a0\u00a0 Tickets $45 (cash bar).\u00a0\u00a0 Info & tickets from Steve <\/em>r-m-i@shaw.ca<\/em><\/a><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apr 13<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nChildren\u2019s Workshop & Dance (there is also an Adult workshop) Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver.\u00a0\u00a0 Workshop 10:30 a.m.; Lunch 1:00 p.m. Dance 2:00 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0 Workshop & Dance \u2014 children $18; adults $20.\u00a0\u00a0 Dance only children $2 & adults $5\u00a0 all info at 604-922-4406 or <\/em>delbrookdancers@yahoo.ca<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apr 13<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nNanaimo SCDC workshop & tea dance with teachers Rebecca Blackhall-Peters & Ruth Jappy along with musicians Alex Jappy, Deborah Jones and Julie Smith.\u00a0\u00a0 Workshop & dance including lunch & afternoon tea $55; Dance & tea $15; lunch $10 \u2014 info at <\/em>www.nanaimoscd.com<\/em><\/span><\/a> \u2014 you can travel to Nanaimo as a foort passenger and be picked up & taken to the workshop if arranged in advance.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apr 13 <\/em><\/td>\nBellingham monthly dance<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Apr 15 <\/em><\/td>\nVancouver Branch class party and ceilidh night 7:30 \u2014 10:00 p.m. everyone welcome – $6 drop in.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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See website www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> for a more complete list<\/p>\n

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Seattle Branch<\/strong> announces the start of their Challenge Class which are 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<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Next class April 12, 2013<\/p>\n

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1. A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.\u2014 Thomas Jefferson<\/p>\n

2. We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.\u2014 Aesop<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Greyfriar’s Church, Dumfries<\/p>\n

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When Insults Had Class <\/em><\/strong>
\nThese glorious insults are from an era before the English language got boiled down to 4-letter words.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“He loves nature in spite of what it did to him.” – Forrest Tucker uncl<\/p>\n

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GALGENHUMOR!<\/p>\n

Exxon-Mobil laid off 25 Congressmen.<\/em><\/p>\n

I saw a Mormon with only one wife.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Monymusk Post Office<\/p>\n

The next Ceilidh Dance is THIS Friday, March 22, 2013 and the Branch has allowed us to use the Gordon Shand Band who will be here to play at the Heather Ball the next night.<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0 This is just fantastic and I hope you all thing so as well .\u00a0\u00a0 You still have some time to spread the word<\/strong> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a link where you can watch a short video of a Ceilidh Dance: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0MvUwZnY9Ms<\/a><\/p>\n

The format for all of the regular monthly Ceilidh Dances will be the same with the class from 7 \u2014 8 p.m. and the dance from 8 \u2014 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 \u2014 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\u2019t forget to bring a few extra $$$$ to help defray the cost of the refreshments which are otherwise free.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Monymusk<\/p>\n

For those who enjoy listening to Scottish music, song, banter etc. try www.andysceilidh.co.uk\/<\/a> 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 <\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Cherrybank Gardens<\/p>\n

The Branch has opened a Facebook Page at “RSCDS-Vancouver” – check it out there are some good pictures etc. www.facebook.com\/rscdsvancouver.<\/a> There is a link on both our website www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> and the Branch website www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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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. <\/strong> 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<\/p>\n

GIVE IT A GO!<\/p>\n

Go to either www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a> or www,vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> for a list of class locations and times.<\/p>\n

For those who don\u2019t 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 get the basics learnt 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 also are Branches in Victoria and Seattle). There are a great many classes and the ones in the Vancouver area are listed below. Come along \u2014 check us out \u2014 the first night is usually free and thereafter it will average about $6 a night and that\u2019s 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!!<\/p>\n


\n<\/a>Check the list of classes at either at www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> or www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a>. Note that the latter website has the latest updates to temporary changes to times and locations<\/p>\n

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 – <\/em><\/strong>www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Also the Inverary Step Dance class on Wednesdays in the French School, 1555 West 7th<\/sup> Ave., Vancouver- info b_campbell@dccnet.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Riddles (answer next week)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two in a corner,
\n1 in a room,
\n0 in a house, but 1 in a shelter. What am I?<\/p>\n

Answer:\u00a0\u00a0 The letter “r”<\/p>\n

This week:<\/p>\n

Five hundred begins it, five hundred ends it,
\nFive in the middle is seen;
\nFirst of all figures, the first of all letters,
\nTake up their stations between.
\nJoin all together, and then you will bring
\nBefore you the name of an eminent king.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>A view near Airie Bennan<\/p>\n


\n<\/a>For upcoming events see www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> and www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Other announcements etc:<\/em><\/p>\n

Seattle Branch – info at www.rscds-seattle.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The next regular<\/strong> monthly Ceilidh Dance<\/strong> will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 <\/strong>in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, (73rd<\/sup> & 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 12 or more and we can give them a discount!!!<\/span><\/p>\n

We Really NEED YOUR HELP to advertise the Ceilidh Dances!!!!<\/strong> What a nice way to celebrate the New Year. It really is good exercise as the ladies from Children’s Hospital found out in September. They thought it was way better than Yoga and said they will tell all their colleagues at the hospital to come to the next dance AND to bring their other friends, spouses, partners, etc. It only costs $10 – 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<\/span><\/a> or the Face-book page https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p.php?i=116203315&k=Z5C5Y4TZPT6G6BD1PKZZTWQQQ6BAW26L34AV&oid=164741310207760<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Suggestions to improve our advertising are always welcome. Don’t forget to tell them about the website www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/span><\/a> and get them to “subscribe” to the newsletter.<\/span><\/p>\n

The cost is still the amazingly low price of $10 or $8 for students and we provide refreshments although we do ask for your donations towards their cost.<\/strong> 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\u2019t need a partner; you don\u2019t 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 on exercise and entertainment and maybe even to learn!<\/span><\/p>\n

There is a FREE class from 7 \u2014 8 p.m. and the dance from 8 \u2014 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!!<\/span><\/p>\n

The schedule for the 2012\/13 season shapes up as follows:<\/strong>
\nAll on Fridays of course —
\n2013<\/p>\n

March 22 – with live music by Gordon Shand & his Band from Scotland<\/em><\/strong>
\n April 26 – with performance by the Tam O’Shanter Dancers<\/em><\/strong>
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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<\/strong> do your best to assist us in letting as many people know as possible.<\/strong> 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.)
\n<\/a>You should check the website – www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a><\/strong> – 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<\/a> – as there is always useful information on it and it is a very good looking site.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions regarding the Ceilidh Dances send them to me at ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Please check the website – www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a> for updates, pictures and news.
\nDance \u2014 it is good for your health.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>The Hielanman’s Umbrella<\/p>\n

CAN YOU IMAGINE THE NUN SITTING AT HER DESK GRADING THESE PAPERS, ALL THE WHILE TRYING TO KEEP A STRAIGHT FACE AND MAINTAIN HER COMPOSURE!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>
\n IT COMES FROM A CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEST.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

KIDS WERE ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS. THE FOLLOWING 25 STATEMENTS ABOUT THE BIBLE WERE WRITTEN BY CHILDREN. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN RETOUCHED OR CORRECTED. INCORRECT SPELLING HAS BEEN LEFT IN.\u00a0<\/em>
\n 1. IN THE FIRST BOOK OF THE BIBLE, GUINESSIS. GOD GOT TIRED OF CREATING THE WORLD SO HE TOOK THE SABBATH OFF<\/em><\/strong><\/q><\/q><\/q><\/q><\/p>\n

ADAM & EVE WERE CREATED FROM AN APPLE TREE. NOAH’S WIFE WAS JOAN OF ARK. NOAH BUILT AND ARK AND THE ANIMALS CAME ON IN PEARS.<\/strong><\/q><\/q><\/q><\/q>
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\nKeep sending jokes, pictures and info you wish to have included. Don’t forget to look at our web pages at www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a>
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If you know of anyone who would like to be on the mailing list please send them the web address – www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> and ask them to subscribe. <\/em> <\/em><\/strong>If anyone has good pictures from the Ceilidh Dances please send them to me so I can put them on the web page.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I<\/em>f 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 414<\/strong> 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. Note:- I normally compose the newsletters on Sundays.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Heather at Cherrybank Gardens<\/p>\n

An elderly man in Louisiana had owned a large farm for several years.\u00a0 He had a large pond in the back. It was properly shaped for swimming, so He fixed it up nice with picnic tables, horseshoe courts, and some apple, and<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>peach\u00a0 trees.
\nOne evening the old farmer decided to go down to the pond, as he hadn’t\u00a0 been there for a while, and look it over. He grabbed a five-gallon<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>bucket\u00a0 to bring back some fruit.<\/em> <\/em>
\nAs he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and laughing with glee.\u00a0\u00a0 As<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>he came closer, he saw it was a bunch of young women skinny-dipping<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>in his pond.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>He made the women aware of his presence and they all went to the deep end. \u00a0One of the women shouted to him, ‘we’re not coming out until you<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>leave!’\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/em>
\nThe old man frowned, ‘I didn’t come down here to watch you ladies swim naked or make you get out of the pond naked.’\u00a0\u00a0 Holding the bucket up he said, ‘I’m here to feed the alligator.’<\/em><\/p>\n

Some old men can still think fast.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Under the Hielanman’s Umbrella<\/p>\n

Enjoy yourselves – come Scottish Country Dancing – for it is good for your health and you never know you just might …..!<\/p>\n

May your troubles be one, may your blessings be more,
\nand<\/strong> may nothing but happiness come through your door.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Duncan ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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