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Ceilidh Dance newsletter – 2012\/13 #38 <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Tomorrow evening at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park it is the “official opening” of Dancing in the Psrk for 2013.\u00a0\u00a0 The Vancouver Police Pipe Band will play to start the evnt off at 7 p.m. and will include in their programme “Nelson Mandela’s Welcome to Glasgow” which is very timely.\u00a0\u00a0 The Vancouver Branch Demonstration Team will also perform and there will be many dances for audience participation so please plan to come along.\u00a0\u00a0 Hope fully the weather will be fine – Wet weather call (604-922-6842) will be at 5:00pm (If Caruths are away, wet weather call will be done in conjunction with Gill Beattie – 604-224-6751)<\/span><\/p>\n

Also this Saturday, June 22, it is the BC Highland Games to be held —- (don’t even mention that word) or shine<\/strong> in Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam.\u00a0\u00a0 See bchighlandgames.com<\/span><\/a> for all information but there will be loads of Scottish events and food as well as whisky tasting. haggis hunting, children’s events. caber tossing, Highland and Scottish Country dancing and of course Pipe bands including former world chamipons Simon Fraser Pipe Band.\u00a0\u00a0 Come on out for a great day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/a>Yet another of these pictures of Scotland that I have been sent without any note as to where they are. Well the last picture brought no responses so I am trying another one as you have had enough time to think about it! – ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a>
\nYou can look back at prior newsletters and see previous mystery pictures etc.by going to our website www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The next Ceilidh Dance is not until September 27, 2013 but there is a Ceilidh night in the Park on Monday, August 5 and there is also a Charity Ceilidh on June 22. Check out the “Upcoming Events tab on the website – www.vancouverceilidh.org.<\/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

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SFU’s Tartan Day celebrations featured the launch of the long-awaited “Scots in BC” website with information on how you can add your family history to the site. The website can be accessed at:
\nhttps:\/\/www.scottish.sfu.ca\/scots_in_bc_project<\/a> It is well worth a visit.<\/p>\n

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

The BC Highland Games is back on Schedule. The big day is next Saturday, June 22 and it will be once again in Percy Perry Stadium, Coquitlam. A number of key positions have been filled but they still need people TO STEP FORWARD AND VOLUNTEER<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

We know you are committed to Greater Vancouver providing a premier Highland Games event and ask that you now step forward. Please contact:
\nJim Bain james.e.bain@gmail.com<\/a> or Glenna Urbshadt gurbshadt@shaw.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

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20 Pain Cures You Can Find in Your Kitchen<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Fight tummy troubles with fish<\/p>\n

Indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel diseases…if your belly always seems to be in an uproar, try munching 18 ounces of fish weekly to ease your misery. Repeated studies show that the fatty acids in fish, called EPA and DHA, can significantly reduce intestinal inflammation, cramping and belly pain and, in some cases, provide as much relief as corticosteroids and other prescription meds. “EPA and DHA are powerful, natural, side effect-free anti-inflammatories, that can dramatically improve the function of the entire gastrointestinal tract,” explains biological chemist Barry Sears, Ph.D., president of the Inflammation Research Foundation in Marblehead, MA. For best results, look for oily fish like salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, trout and herring.<\/p>\n

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Auld Country Tours are a big supporter of our Ceilidh Dances
\nJames Johnson [auldcountrytours@gmail.com]<\/p>\n

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The next Ceilidh Dance is not until Friday, September 27. Same time, same place, same price, same amount of fun and entertainment. Now it is up to you all to help by planning on coming along on September 27 and bringing loads of friends, family, acquaintances, etc. so we can end the season on a high note. Please do your best to spread the word. There is of course the annual Ceilidh Dance in the Park which is part of the weekly dances held in the summer on Monday nights from 7 – 9 p.m. (weather permitting of course) in Ceperley Park which is near 2nd Beach in Stanley Park. These dances start on June 10 and continue each Monday (except July 1) until August 12 and there are always dances for audience participation. Come along, bring the family for a night out in the Park and join in the dancing. The Ceilidh night is August 5 but it is fun every week.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Caoplie Caves, Fife<\/p>\n

Registration for Alasdair Fraser’s Fiddle Camps in California, Scotland and Spain are now open and filling or already full. Try news@alasdairfraser.com<\/a> for info.<\/p>\n


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Hi fellow dancers! Come one come all to the Canada Day Parade at 7 pm on July 1st. Last year we were hugely outnumbered by 50+ Japanese dancers in costume, and 60+ Philippinos, some half naked, dancing to music from enormous amps! We need a BIG and loud Scottish presence! Please contact Cathrine at ccmusic@telus.net<\/span><\/a> or 604-299-6447 to let me know you\u2019re interested. Then I can keep you informed of timing, meeting place etc. and have an idea how many will come. It is truly a really fun experience!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Parade will take the place of Dancing in the Park this year so you have no excuse. Come and join us in the Parade and let us make a great showing and be proud of our heritage, pastime. Bring the family, join in the fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also needed: a loan of a flat-deck truck (and driver), or a pickup truck (to carry bigger sound equipment) . Anyone out there who can help us out? Contact Cathrine (as above)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

June 22nd is the Highland Games in Coquitlam and the RSCDS will have a tent with a TV, pamphlets etc. We need volunteers to spend one hour each at the tent from 12-5. Can you help? Please contact Cathrine at ccmusic@telus.net<\/span><\/a> or 604-299-6447. Fine weather is 95% guaranteed!!!<\/span><\/p>\n

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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

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Fantastic – subscriptions are over the 400 mark at last. This newsletter will go out to 424 people in many cities, provinces & countries. 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 closed the White Rock store.\u00a0 For information on specials etc. call one of the stores –
\nVancouver 604-261-3688; Delta 604-940-5366<\/p>\n

www.celtictreasurechest.ca.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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You may have noticed that I was away – well maybe not but there have not been any newsletters\u00a0 since #37 on May 5.\u00a0\u00a0 We have had a wonderful holiday visiting family in Surrey, UK, a quick sad trip up to Ayr for the funeral of my brother-in-law who died suddenly, a fantastic cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburgh though the canals, rivers and lakes, a planned (but short) trip to Scotland then a few more days with family in Ham, Surrey.<\/p>\n

We enjoyed every minute of our time away – well the plane rides were a bit tiresome but necessary.\u00a0\u00a0 It is having to get to the airport so early then sitting around waiting, then sitting on the plane, then immigration\/customs and waiting for bags it all takes too long and it really means every time you fly that day is lost.\u00a0\u00a0 We flew British Air for the whole trip (except for the emergency flight via Easy Jet to Glasgow for which we had to travel forever across London to Luton Airport) and they were very good with planes being on time and service good.<\/p>\n

It was super to see family again.\u00a0 Our two English grand daughters are growing up so fast.\u00a0 They are 7 and 5 now and we got to see the at their school, at their dance and swimming\u00a0 classes etc.\u00a0\u00a0 Of course we got to play with them and let them read stories to us and we also got to talk with their parents to catch up with the latest news etc.\u00a0\u00a0 We also got time to visit our respective sisters in Scotland and Margaret’s brother as well.\u00a0\u00a0 We started of with a night in Kilbarchan then I drove via Inverary to Ardfern then after lunch with the Anderson’s we drove on up to Arisaig for 2 nights before returning to Kilbarchan with a trip to Doonfoot and Glasgow.<\/p>\n

I did take the following picture: – can’t get it to download!\u00a0\u00a0 It is a picture of a place name – “Glenborrowdale” – now who can tell me where it is and who lives there?\u00a0\u00a0 We did not have time to see if he was in so we did not have any tea and scones although the trip was started in an attempt to find some tea and chocolate cake which was unsuccessful.<\/p>\n

My son Ian completed the cycle to Seattle Fund Raiser for Cancer again today. A big thank you to all who helped him raise money for this great cause.\u00a0\u00a0 You can read about his trip at<\/p>\n

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\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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\n<\/a>Events happening soon include Dancing in the Park tomorrow evening – Ceperley Park in Stanley Park at 7 p.m. with the Vancouver Police Pipe Band playing “Nelson Mandela’s Welcome to Glasgow” among other pieces and the Demonstration Team performing.\u00a0\u00a0 There will be lots of audience participation in the programme as well.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Then there is the Highland Games on Saturday, June 22 at Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam – bchighlandgames.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n


\nPlease see “Coming Events” below for all information.<\/strong>
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What it means to be A British Columbian – We love it here and wouldn’t change it for anything<\/em><\/p>\n

1. You are not fazed by “Today’s forecast: showers followed by rain,” and “Tomorrow’s forecast: rain followed by showers.”<\/p>\n

2. You cannot wait for a day with “showers and sunny breaks”.<\/p>\n

3. You have no concept of humidity without precipitation.<\/p>\n

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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. Teachers’ Assoc. of Canada Summer School is for all levels of dancer – they will have classes to suit all abilities. You 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. 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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\"\"<\/a>The first Games of the season are held in Rouken Glen<\/p>\n

COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Jun 17<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nOfficial opening of Dancing in the Park, Ceperley Picnic area, Stanley Park 7 p.m. with Pipe Band and Demonstration Team and lots of dances for audience participation.\u00a0\u00a0 This week hosted by the Branch.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jun 22<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nBC Highland Games, Coquitlam, Percy Perry Stadium<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jun 22<\/em><\/td>\nFriday Harbor Puget Sound Crossroads Dance<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jun 22<\/em><\/td>\nCeilidh for the BC Lung Association with music by the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra and called by Duncan MacKenzie.\u00a0 7:30 p.m. at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver.\u00a0\u00a0 Tickets $20 –\u00a0 <\/em>Silent Auction; 50\/50 draw<\/em>cash bar; door prizes.\u00a0 <\/em>Information from Ruth at <\/em>ruthlessfitness@telus.net<\/em><\/a>\u00a0 <\/em>All Proceeds go to: <\/em>The Lung Association Bicycle Trek 2013\u00a0 <\/em>For Life and Breath<\/em><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jun 22<\/em><\/td>\nStave Falls Scottish Dancers present \u201cBagpipes on Main Street\u201d in the Clarke Theatre, Mission at 7:30 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0 Tickets prices $15 (children $10) call 604-462-9935<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jun 24<\/em><\/td>\nDancing in the Park, Ceperley Picnic area, Stanley Park 7 p.m. with lots of dances for audience participation.\u00a0\u00a0 This week hosted by Fort Langley<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 1<\/em><\/td>\nCanada Day Parade – see separate article earlier in newsletter.\u00a0\u00a0 Note there will be no dancing in the Park this week so you can all come to the Parade.
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See website www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> for a more complete list<\/p>\n

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Seattle Branch<\/strong>\u00a0 Info at www.rscds-seattle.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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To All Fellow Scottish Country Dancers<\/p>\n

B.C. HIGHLAND GAMES JUNE 22nd, 2013<\/span><\/p>\n

The BC Highland Games this year will take place at the Percy Perry stadium in Coquitlam on June 22nd https:\/\/www.bchighlandgames.com\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

You are invited to dance in the mass Scottish Country Dance ‘DANCE SCOTTISH’ performance.<\/span><\/p>\n

The final rehearsals led by Mary Murray will be held on Wednesday, June 19th) 7:30pm – 9:00pm at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. Dances for the performance will consist of very basic steps and formations and therefore suitable for dancers of all levels.\u00a0\u00a0 You still have a chance to come and join in the fun so I hope to see many more of you this Wednesday.
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Participation gives you a discounted entry fee to the games.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The next Ceilidh Dance is not until Friday, September 27, 2013 with live music by Calanaish.<\/strong> You have lots of 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. However there will be Dancing in the Park starting on Monday, June 10 where there are always dances for audience participation. <\/strong>The dances are held every Monday evening (weather permitting and with the exception of July 1) in Ceperley Park which is near 2nd Beach in Stanley Park. Bring the family it is lots of fun. Check the calendar of events for who is hosting.<\/p>\n

Wet weather call (604-922-6842) will be at 5:00pm (If Caruths are away, wet weather call will be done in conjunction with Gill Beattie – 604-224-6751)<\/p>\n

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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>Glasgow Art Gallery in Kelvingrove<\/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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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

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

last week:<\/p>\n

As I went over London Bridge
\nI met my sister Jenny
\nI broke her neck and drank her blood
\nAnd left her standing empty<\/p>\n

Answer: A bottle of Gin<\/p>\n

This week:<\/p>\n

Whoever makes it, tells it not.
\nWhoever takes it, knows it not.
\nWhoever knows it, wants it not<\/p>\n

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\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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Irish maths test
\n<\/strong>Paddy wants a job, but the foreman won’t hire him until he passes a little maths test.<\/p>\n

Here is your first question, the foreman said. “Without using numbers, represent the number 9.”<\/p>\n

“Without numbers?” Paddy says? “Dat’s easy.” And proceeds to draw three trees.<\/p>\n

“What’s this?” the boss asks.<\/p>\n

“Have you no brain? Tree and tree plus tree makes 9” says Paddy.<\/p>\n

“Fair enough,” says the boss. “Here’s your second question. Use the same rules, but this time the number is 99.”<\/p>\n

Paddy stares into space for a while, then picks up the picture that he has just drawn and makes a smudge on each tree… “Ere ye go.”<\/p>\n

The boss scratches his head and says, “How on earth do you get that to represent 99?”<\/p>\n

“Each of them trees is dirty now. So, it’s dirty tree, and dirty tree, plus dirty tree. Dat makes 99.”<\/p>\n

The boss is getting worried that he’s going to actually have to hire Paddy, so he says, “All right, last question. Same rules again, but represent the number 100.”<\/p>\n

Paddy stares into space some more, then he picks up the picture again and makes a little mark at the base of each tree and says, “Ere ye go. One hundred.”<\/p>\n

The boss looks at the attempt. “You must be nuts if you think that represents a hundred!”<\/p>\n

Paddy leans forward and points to the marks at the base of each tree and whispers, “A little dog came along and pooped by each tree.<\/p>\n

So now you got dirty tree and a turd, dirty tree and a turd, and dirty tree and a turd, which makes ONE HUNDRED!”<\/p>\n

Paddy is the new supervisor.<\/p>\n

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The next regular<\/strong> monthly Ceilidh Dance<\/strong> will not be held until Friday, September 27, 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!!! This is the last regular Ceilidh Dance of the 2012\/13 season and it would be great if we could end with a really big crowd.<\/p>\n

There is a very special fund raising Ceilidh Dance this Saturday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Scottish Cultural Centre with all proceeds going to the BC Lung Accociation.\u00a0\u00a0 Admsiion is $20 and music will be by the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra while I will be calling the dances.<\/span><\/p>\n

We Really NEED YOUR HELP to advertise the Ceilidh Dances!!!!<\/strong> It only costs $10 ($8 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<\/a> or the Face-book page https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p.php?i=116203315&k=Z5C5Y4TZPT6G6BD1PKZZTWQQQ6BAW26L34AV&oid=164741310207760<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Thanks to good attendances the finances for the 2012\/13 season will still allow the cost to be 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!<\/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!!<\/p>\n

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The schedule for the 2012\/13 season shapes up as follows:<\/strong>
\nAll on Fridays of course —
\n2013
\nSeptember 27
\nOctober 25
\nNovember 30
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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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Inveralligan<\/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> <\/em>
\n IT COMES FROM A CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEST. <\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n

KIDS WERE ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS. THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT THE BIBLE WERE WRITTEN BY CHILDREN. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN RETOUCHED OR CORRECTED. INCORRECT SPELLING HAS BEEN LEFT IN. <\/em><\/p>\n

JESUS WAS BORN BECAUSE MARY HAD AN IMMACULATE CONTRAPTION.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

ST. JOHN THE BLACKSMITH DUMPED WATER ON HIS HEAD.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Keep 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 424<\/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 but there will be a 5 week break starting May 11.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Jedburgh Abbey<\/p>\n

If your father is a poor man, it is your fate but,
\nif your father-in-law is a poor man, it’s your stupidity.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Practice makes perfect…..
\nBut nobody’s perfect….. .
\nso why practice?<\/p>\n

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Lairg<\/p>\n

Enjoy yourselves – come Scottish Country Dancing – for it is good for your health and you never know you just might …..! And now you can enjoy dancing once a week outdoors in Stanley Park.<\/p>\n

See Coming Events on the website for info – www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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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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