{"id":2548,"date":"2013-04-08T00:19:31","date_gmt":"2013-04-08T04:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=2548"},"modified":"2013-04-15T01:34:52","modified_gmt":"2013-04-15T05:34:52","slug":"ceilidh-newsletter-201213-33","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=2548","title":{"rendered":"Ceilidh Newsletter – 2012\/13 #33"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ceilidh Dance newsletter – 2012\/13 #32 \u00a0 <\/strong><\/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 after two weeks of showing it brought one guess that it might be somewhere on the west coast of Mull.\u00a0\u00a0 This was not a very convincing answer so I will leave that picture for another day.\u00a0\u00a0 This week is a harbour somewhere and I am sure I will get a few who know where it is and they will send me an e-mail – ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You can look back at prior newsletters and see previous mystery pictures etc.by going to our website\u00a0 www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A black and white tartan shoe bag was left at the Gizeh Temple after the Heather Ball.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact Pat Hollingdale @ 604-435-0035.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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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<\/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 Friday, April 26, 2013.\u00a0\u00a0 I am hoping that after the wonderful attendance at the last Ceilidh Dance with the Gordon Shand Band many will return again and join in the fun.\u00a0\u00a0 Plan to attend, mark your calendars and inform your friends.
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The Demonstration Team are dancing and the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra is playing tomorrow night for SFU’s celebration of Tartan Day.\u00a0\u00a0 Oh I know that Tartan Day was actually yesterday but this was as close as SFU could get.\u00a0\u00a0 The event will be in Room 1410 of the Harbour Centre on Hastings Street, Vancouver (SFU Downtown Campus – the old Sears Tower) and starts at 7:30 p.m. and will end about 9 p.m. with some general dancing.\u00a0\u00a0 Come along – it should be fun.<\/p>\n

A note from Dr. Leith Davis, School of Scottish Studies, SFU<\/em><\/p>\n

As many of your know, National Tartan Day (April 6) is fast approaching.\u00a0\u00a0 Please join SFU’s Scottish Studies Centre for Tartan Day, 2013: A Tribute to Our Scottish Roots.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>This event is taking place on Monday, April 8, 2013 from 7:30-9:30 pm. in Room 1410, SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver.<\/p>\n

We will be featuring the launch of our long-awaited “Scots in BC” website (with information on how you can add your family history to the site), a short talk on the history of “Scots in BC,” dancing with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (Vancouver Branch) and other entertainment.<\/p>\n

All are welcome! Please spread the word and come on down to Harbour Centre on April 8.<\/p>\n

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Did you know that Tartan Day is celebrated on April 6 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath.\u00a0\u00a0 This declaration of the Independence of Scotland was signed on April 6, 1320 – just a few years before I was born!!<\/p>\n

We have had a wonderful week with grandchildren but now that they have all gone the house seems so quiet!!\u00a0\u00a0 That was a very enjoyable dance last night to celebrate Glenayre’s 50th anniversary.\u00a0\u00a0 Wonderful music by the Tartan Players and an enjoyable programme of dances.\u00a0\u00a0 As is custom at Glenayre the spread of food was very extensive with a large assortment of sandwiches, goodies, etc. etc.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Many thanks to everyone at Glenayre.<\/p>\n

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SCOTS WHA HAE!<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The future of the BC Highland Games is in jeopardy.\u00a0 For the Games to continue as the pre-eminent venue in Western Canada for competitive Piping, Dancing, and Bands, we need your help<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

NOW\u2019S THE DAY AND NOW\u2019S THE HOUR \u2014 TO STEP FORWARD AND VOLUNTEER<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Some members of our Organizing Team have decided it is time to retire.\u00a0 These individuals, have for many years, ensured that our 130 year tradition of hosting Highland Games in the Great Vancouver area was maintained. It is now time to \u201cpass the torch\u201d to new individuals who are equally dedicated to ensuring the perpetuation of our traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

COME JOIN THE TARTAN PARADE!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The following Team Positions are ready for those who are ready to accept the challenge!<\/span><\/p>\n