{"id":4067,"date":"2014-02-16T23:02:07","date_gmt":"2014-02-17T03:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=4067"},"modified":"2014-02-23T20:55:01","modified_gmt":"2014-02-24T00:55:01","slug":"ceilidh-newsletter-201314-27","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=4067","title":{"rendered":"Ceilidh Newsletter – 2013\/14 #27"},"content":{"rendered":"

An interesting & a bit upsetting week though the sun shone through in the end.\u00a0 In fact all’s well that ends well and that was very true as it was a super Love to Dance Workshop and afternoon Tea dance run by Fran, Jean and their hard working committee.<\/p>\n

These two manage to out do themselves every year and it is obvious they look after every little detail as everything works so smoothly.\u00a0\u00a0 From the early morning “breakfast and social time before class” to the classes with amazing teachers and musicians, to the lunch and then to come down to the beautifully decorated hall and hear the toe tapping irresistible music of the Tartan Players and a well balanced programme of dances and THEN to amazing “high” tea everything was of such a high calibre.\u00a0\u00a0 We are so fortunate to have such willing volunteers and organizers.<\/p>\n

There were about 80 or so dancers I the afternoon and it was wonderful to see so many of the beginner level dancers staying to join in.\u00a0\u00a0 We need more of this.\u00a0\u00a0 Congratulations – very well done.\u00a0\u00a0 So glad you are already planning for next years Love to Dance. But let me take you back to our class on Tuesday night where Lindsay came along to help teach.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately what with people going off to New Zealand and other places and maybe the Olympics or the lure of new snow we only had 15 at the class including Lindsay and myself so we both had to dance as well as teach.\u00a0\u00a0 Our class is in the Community Centre so we leave both doors open so others can see what we are doing.\u00a0\u00a0 We often get people looking in and sometimes coming in to watch or even to join in. This was no different last week and when a young man came in and sat down to watch I did not pay too much attention.\u00a0\u00a0 I had my back to him as I was teaching & dancing but I caught a glimpse of him passing me on his way to the stage & the corner where our equipment, music, notes etc. is kept.\u00a0\u00a0 For some unknown reason I had left my wallet out in full view & I instinctively knew as he past me that that was his aim however he was too quick for me as he knocked over some things, snatched my wallet and was out the emergency exit in a flash.<\/p>\n

Somehow, very foolishly, I gave chase and actually caught him in the rain & mud outside.\u00a0\u00a0 He did not really struggle but claimed I was not to worry as he had dropped my wallet.\u00a0\u00a0 I let him go of course to look down and he was gone.\u00a0\u00a0 He had dropped a backpack he was carrying but he had kept my wallet. A member of staff went out to look but to no avail.\u00a0\u00a0 I went to phone and cancel my credit & bank cards leaving the class to have some valentine goodies.\u00a0 Like the good teacher she will be Lindsay took control and started to teach the class a new dance as I was rather long on the phone.\u00a0 The class were very supportive but it shook us all up and we will be more vigilant in future.\u00a0\u00a0 I did walk round the block after class in the pouring rain, Ally did offer me her umbrella, hoping that maybe the thief would just toss my wallet away but had no luck. I did phone the police when I got home and planned to rise early next morning to start the process of replacing driving licence, care card etc., etc.<\/p>\n

I was, however, woken, no I was up but not dressed, by a phone call from a nice young man telling me he had found my wallet in a lane while out walking his dog.\u00a0\u00a0 I arranged to go down to his flat (sorry apartment) to get it back and see what was missing and that turned out to be just the cash.\u00a0\u00a0 Everything else was there including a little 1 inch square good luck card that my then girlfriend had given me about 1958 which I have carried everywhere ever since.\u00a0 She is still my girlfriend but now also my wife!!<\/p>\n

I did not meet the person who found my wallet but I did meet his roommate and have invited them to come to class and the Ceilidh Dances.\u00a0\u00a0 They refused any reward although I did send them a Starbucks card with my grateful thanks.\u00a0\u00a0 So all worked out well.\u00a0\u00a0 Yes I am short of the cash but I didn’t get harmed and I have retrieved all my other possessions thanks to the good Samaritans.\u00a0\u00a0 Such excitement we have in our class – maybe you would like to come along and experience it yourself!! \"Febuary\"<\/a> The next Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0on\u00a0Friday, February 28, 2014 (that is just\u00a0one week on Friday)\u00a0<\/strong>– in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver.\u00a0\u00a0 This is a fun and inexpensive way to have an enjoyable evening out with family and friends.\u00a0 Tell at least 2 friends to join you, forward this e-mail to more friends and encourage them to sign up for the newsletter and to come to the Ceilidh Dance.\u00a0 What a great way to have a fun, inexpensive night out and think of the great exercise you get as well which we all will need after these\u00a0chocolates we got\u00a0from our Valentine(s)!!<\/p>\n

We really need to get a better attendance as numbers have been low and that means we are not covering our costs so that either we get the numbers up again or we will have to bump up the cost of admission.\u00a0\u00a0 It is your hands.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There are other workshops coming up around the Province<\/span> with one in Victoria on March 29, White Rock\/Surrey on March 30 and another in Vernon on April 26.\u00a0 Check out the information listed under Upcoming Events<\/p>\n

The RSCDS have a Booth at the Zoomer Show in the Vancouver Convention Centre on Saturday February 22 and Sunday, February 23.\u00a0\u00a0 If you can spare an hour to help you can get free entry to the Show.\u00a0\u00a0 Please contact Cathrine Conings Publicity Coordinator, RSCDS Vancouver Branch publicity@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Tickets are available now for all the Celtic Fest Events – info@celticfestvancouver.com<\/a> The<\/p>\n

Celtic Treasure Chest sent out a warning that Health Canada might be banning the sale of some Scottish products in Canada including Irn Bru and Jaffa Cakes!!<\/p>\n

A series of 3 Ladies (Men too!) step dance classes are planned for February 22. March 1 & 8 – see Coming Events page on the website for more details.<\/p>\n

If you want to suggest a dance(s) for the Puget Sound Crossroads programme next June please contact Elinor\u00a0 at\u00a0\u00a0 elinor3@frontier.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Here are links to\u00a0another three Canadian regiments which were part of the decorations at the Lady Aberdeen Tea Dance on November 11, 2013.<\/div>\n

Lady Aberdeen 35<\/a> Lady Aberdeen 34<\/a> Lady Aberdeen 33<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alison commented “The information was gathered off websites etc. It is only the basics of the wealth of historical and current information available. I included only the older ‘regiments’ – there are many other corps and units, plus naval ships and Air Force squadrons – and Engagement or Battle Honour information up to World War II. There is much more about each regiment’s more recent activities in Korea, Afghanistan, Bosnia, and many Peace-keeping duties.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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P<\/b>unography <\/b><\/p>\n

PMS jokes aren’t funny, period .<\/p>\n

Why were the Indians here first ? They had reservations .<\/p>\n

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Bow Fiddle Rock<\/p>\n

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An<\/strong> article in a recent edition of the National Post is applicable to the Ball and to Scottish Country Dancing in general. Check out<\/strong> https:\/\/life.nationalpost.com\/2013\/11\/02\/jane-macdougall-it-battle-of-fun-vs-the-gym-scottish-dancing-wins-every-time\/<\/a> Thanks Gill for the tip.<\/p>\n

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Braemar<\/p>\n

BRAINS OF \u00a0<\/b>BRITAIN (these are \u00a0real) <\/b>UNIVERSITY \u00a0CHALLENGE (BBC2) <\/b> UNIVERSITY \u00a0CHALLENGE <\/b><\/p>\n

LINCS FM \u00a0PHONE-IN <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Presenter:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Which is the largest \u00a0Spanish-speaking country in the \u00a0world? Contestant:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Barcelona. Presenter:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I was really after the name \u00a0of a country. Contestant:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I’m sorry, I don’t know the \u00a0names of any countries in Spain \u00a0..<\/p>\n

NATIONAL \u00a0LOTTERY (BBC1) <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Question:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0What is the world’s largest \u00a0continent?<\/p>\n

Contestant:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The \u00a0Pacific.<\/p>\n

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The Highland Games Committee are planning a meeting of all interested in helping at the Games on June 21, 2014.\u00a0\u00a0 The meeting is scheduled for 7 pm in the Scottish Cultural centre on Monday, February 17.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

They still needs volunteers for next year. They need to fill these positions: Children’s Events Co-ordinator<\/strong> – organizing the line-up of events which is pretty easy to do, and day of just making sure everything runs smoothly Programs<\/strong> – this job takes more work in the last couple of months prior to the games, making sure all copy is submitted, having it put into a program and submitted to a printer. Sponsorship\/Advertising and promotion<\/strong> – Cher is going to do the social media aspect, Mary Jane may be around to help out again for sponsorship and advertising, but we need extra help. Someone to develop an advertising plan, to find new advertisers and sponsorships, and to be responsible for writing requests for grants and sponsorships from a list that the City of Coquitlam has provided. Any volunteers can contact Jim – james.e.bain@gmail.com<\/a> Joan – jdrabyk@shaw.ca<\/a> or myself. Glenna Urbshadt – gurbshadt@shaw.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"valentine<\/a>Just in case you didn’t get a card!<\/p>\n

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

Brig o’ Doon<\/p>\n

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The crocii are out & I have also seen a daffodil or two so spring must be just around the corner though it is still a bit cool and very windy today which will mean I will need to sweep the debris from the cedars tomorrow.\u00a0\u00a0 No rest when you have a garden. The Olympics are keeping us up late and Canada is doing well.\u00a0\u00a0 It is amazing to hear how some of the athletes are competing with painful injuries and here am I complaining about a sore toe.\u00a0\u00a0 I am such a wimp!!\u00a0\u00a0 Keep it up Canada.<\/p>\n

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The next Ceilidh Dance is the\u00a0on Friday,\u00a0February 28th, 2014 – that is one week on Friday.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Please call all your friends and arrange to bring them along<\/span> to the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver to the class from 7 – 8 p.m. and the dance following from 8 – 11 p.m. with the live music of Calanais.\u00a0 Admission at the door is only $10 (students etc. $8) but unless we get a big increase in attendance the price will have to go up.\u00a0 No partner or experience necessary – just bring your smiles and I would suggest flat, comfy shoes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Michelle has very kindly made up a Facebook event page for the Ceilidh but you need to “Search for Vancouver Ceilidh on Facebook and “Like” us to receive updates on upcoming Ceilidhs and other events”.\u00a0\u00a0 Then,\u00a0 if you “Like” the Vancouver Ceilidh FB page (do as described above), you too will receive updates AND be able to share those updates and events on your personal Facebook page to your friends and ask that they “Like” and “Share”, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ceilidh Dances are great ways to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries etc.\u00a0\u00a0 Invite all your friends to come and join you at the Ceilidh.\u00a0\u00a0 You are welcome to bring your own cake and we’ll even sing for you!!<\/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: 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: https:\/\/www.scottish.sfu.ca\/scots_in_bc_project<\/a>\u00a0It is well worth a visit.<\/p>\n

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Cairngorms<\/p>\n

Some fun and interesting sites:\u00a0 – note if you have a link to something you think others would enjoy please forward them to me.<\/p>\n

Watch both videos: Video 1 first, then Video 2. These are both short and great fun to watch.<\/p>\n

The real commercial.
\nClick here… https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch_popup?v=8gper3YkzMg<\/a><\/p>\n

The parody commercial.
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Sorry about the language in this one but even with sound off it is good<\/p>\n

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It doesn’t hurt to have a little Biblical humor <\/b>to start the day….<\/p>\n

Q.. Why didn’t they play cards on the Ark ?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

A.. Because Noah was standing on the deck. (\u00a0Groan.)<\/p>\n

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

There are some St. Patrick’s specials at this Vancouver store:<\/p>\n

Celtic Fashions [info@celticfashions.com]<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Calanaish<\/p>\n

The next Ceilidh Dance will be held\u00a0on Friday,\u00a0February 28, 2014.\u00a0 Same time, same place, same price (so long as there is a big attendance), same amount of fun and entertainment. Now it is up to you all to help by planning on coming along and bringing loads of friends, family, acquaintances, etc. We need to improve the attendance to make the dances financially viable. Please do your best to spread the word. Let me know if you would like a poster to put up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Comrie<\/p>\n

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CLEVER IDEAS WORTH KNOWING<\/b> \u00a0Add garlic immediately to a recipe if you want a light taste<\/b>\u00a0of garlic and at the end of the recipe if your want a stronger taste of garlic.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/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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Subscriptions have been fairly stable with a few new additions but some also unsubscribing.\u00a0 \u00a0This newsletter will go out to\u00a0379 people in many cities, provinces & countries. Now my current goal is\u00a0to get back to 400!! Please pass along the website to your friends and maybe they will subscribe – www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/span><\/a><\/span> A few less opened the newsletter last week.\u00a0\u00a0 Some 58.6% of\u00a0the 379 subscribers\u00a0opened last week’s newsletter. \u00a0I know some of you prefer to go to the website and open the newsletter from there so the number is even higher.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Please keep opening the newsletter!!\u00a0\u00a0 Any and all comments and suggestions are welcome.<\/p>\n

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An online contact for dance and marching shoes (ghillies, pumps, brogues, etc.) is Bruce Griffith at www.avriel.com<\/a> lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll]]]]]]]]<\/p>\n

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The Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra will be playing at the Ceilidh for Cancer on February 22.\u00a0\u00a0 Plan to come along to support this worthy cause and have fun too.\u00a0See Coming Events.<\/span><\/p>\n

Events happening in the immediate future include the\u00a0Ceilidh for Cancer Dance on February 22 and the regular monthly Ceilidh dance on the 28th.. \u00a0Please see “Coming Events” below for all information.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If anyone has any suggestions or complaints regarding the newsletter, please let me know – ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a>\u00a0Please do not complain to your server that this is junk mail. There is a link on the e-mail should you wish to unsubscribe.<\/p>\n

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COMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS: Note: Please check list of classes for all start times and locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
2014<\/i><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 22<\/i><\/span><\/td>\nCeilidh to Conquer Cancer with the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra in \u00a0 St. James Hall, 3214 West 10th<\/sup> Avenue, Vancouver at 7 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0 Tickets at the door or from 778-990-4620 \u2014 \u00a0 Adults $25; Students $15; Children under 16 $10<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 22<\/i><\/td>\n1st<\/sup> Ladies (Men welcome too!) Beginner Step Dance \u00a0 class – <\/i>1pm – 3pm \u00a0 Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, \u00a0 \u00a0Vancouver.\u00a0\u00a0 TEACHER: \u00a0Kay Sutherland; COST: $10 \u00a0 Drop In ($7.50 for students) per class.\u00a0 \u00a0 Open to all interested in soft shoe Step Dance (Men too!) A follow up \u00a0 to the very popular Ladies Step Dance Mini- Workshops.\u00a0 \u00a0This \u00a0 will be a Beginner class – just the basics.\u00a0 For more info email me \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/i>kay_sutherland@hotmail.com<\/i><\/a> or phone \u00a0604 929 2745<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 22<\/i><\/td>\nThe Stave Falls Dancers Scottish Night will be \u00a0 held at the Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall. This is our big dinner and dance \u00a0 fundraiser we hold once a year. The tickets are $35.00 per person. The night \u00a0 comprises of a Scottish Dinner of Beef, Haggis, Potatoes, Peas, Turnips, \u00a0 Gravy, Buns, salad, appetizers, desserts, tea, and coffee catered by Over the \u00a0 Top caters\u00a0The meal will be preceded by the \u201cAddress to the Haggis\u201d and \u00a0 Selkirk Grace. Following dinner, we are entertained by the RCMP Pipe Band and \u00a0 our dancers, the Glayva, Sean Glayva and Junior\u00a0classes,\u00a0 From 9:30 \u00a0 to midnight- it\u2019s your chance to dance to \u2018Dance Party Sound\u2019 as well as the \u00a0 raffle and silent auction.<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 23 – 28<\/i><\/td>\nRSCDS Winter School, 2014 in Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry, \u00a0 Scotland with teachers Duncan Brown, Eric Findley, Pat Houghton & Anne \u00a0 Smyth with musicians Muriel Johnstone, George Meikle, Iain Robertson & \u00a0 Peter Shand.\u00a0 The Ball will be held in \u00a0 the spectacular ballroom of Blair Castle.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Info & online booking at <\/i>www.rscds.org<\/i><\/a> <\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feb 28<\/i><\/span><\/td>\nMonthly Ceilidh Dance of the season at the Scottish Cultural \u00a0 Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Class at 7 p.m. and dance following from 8 \u2014 11 p.m. and all for the \u00a0 fantastic price of $10 (students $8) \u2014 info 604-536-9481<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar\u00a0\u00a0 1<\/i><\/td>\n2nd<\/sup> Ladies (Men welcome too!) Beginner Step Dance \u00a0 class – <\/i>1pm – 3pm \u00a0 Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Vancouver.\u00a0\u00a0 TEACHER: \u00a0Kay \u00a0 Sutherland; COST: $10 Drop In ($7.50 for students) per class.\u00a0 Open to all interested in soft shoe Step \u00a0 Dance (Men too!) A follow up to the very popular Ladies Step Dance Mini- \u00a0 Workshops.\u00a0 \u00a0This will be a Beginner class – just the \u00a0 basics.\u00a0 For more info email me \u00a0 <\/i>kay_sutherland@hotmail.com<\/i><\/a> or phone \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0604 929 2745<\/i><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar\u00a0\u00a0 8<\/i><\/td>\n3rd<\/sup> Ladies (Men welcome too!) Beginner Step Dance \u00a0 class – <\/i>1pm – 3pm \u00a0 Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Vancouver.\u00a0\u00a0 TEACHER: \u00a0Kay \u00a0 Sutherland; COST: $10 Drop In ($7.50 for students) per class.\u00a0 Open to all interested in soft shoe Step \u00a0 Dance (Men too!) A follow up to the very popular Ladies Step Dance Mini- \u00a0 Workshops. \u00a0This will be a Beginner \u00a0 class – just the basics.\u00a0 For more info email me \u00a0 <\/i>kay_sutherland@hotmail.com<\/i><\/a> or phone \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0604 929 2745<\/i><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar\u00a0 8<\/i><\/span><\/td>\nBurnaby Dance in the Confederation Centre, 4584 Albert Street, \u00a0 Burnaby at 7:30 p.m. with music by the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra- admission \u00a0 $20<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar\u00a0 8<\/i><\/td>\nBellingham monthly Dance<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 8 \u2014 16<\/i><\/td>\nCelticFest Vancouver \u2014 more information to come \u2014 <\/i>info@celticfestvancouver.com<\/i><\/a> Tickets go on sale January 22 \u2014 register now to get preferential booking<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 16<\/i><\/td>\nCelticFest Vancouver annual parade<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 22<\/i><\/span><\/td>\nHeather Ball in the Gizeh Temple, 3550 Wayburne Drive, Burnaby \u00a0 with the fantastic sprung floor and the great music of the Scottish Accent \u00a0 Band.\u00a0\u00a0 Reception 6:00; Dance 7:00 \u00a0 followed by a light supper.\u00a0\u00a0 Tickets \u00a0 $85 (30 & under $65) through PayPal at <\/i>www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/i><\/span><\/a>\u00a0 Info \u00a0 604-925-9333 or <\/i>simon.scott@telus.net<\/i><\/span><\/a><\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 28<\/i><\/span><\/td>\nMonthly Ceilidh Dance of the season at the Scottish Cultural \u00a0 Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 Class at 7 p.m. and dance following from 8 \u2014 11 p.m. and all for the \u00a0 fantastic price of $10 (students $8) \u2014 info 604-536-9481<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 29<\/i><\/td>\nVan Isle workshop & dance to celebrate VanIsle\u2019s 40th<\/sup> \u00a0 anniversary.\u00a0\u00a0 Teacher Mary Murray and \u00a0 musician Julie Smith.\u00a0 Colwood \u00a0 Community Hall, 2219 Sooke Road, Victoria.\u00a0 \u00a0 Morning session 10 \u2014 12 for experienced dancers & afternoon \u00a0 session 1:30 \u2014 3:30 for beginners & intermediate dancers.\u00a0\u00a0 Dance at night to the music of the Tartan \u00a0 Players.\u00a0\u00a0 Information at <\/i>www.viscds.ca<\/i><\/a> or e-mail to <\/i>gael@shaw.ca<\/i><\/a> <\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 30<\/i><\/td>\nWhite Rock spring workshop, Sullivan Hall, 6303 152nd<\/sup> \u00a0 Street, Surrey.\u00a0 Advanced class 9:30 \u2014 \u00a0 noon; Intermediate\/Beginner class 1:00 \u2014 3:30.\u00a0\u00a0 $10 \u2014 bring your own lunch. \u00a0 Tea\/coffee\/juice provided info <\/i>gerdab@shaw.ca<\/i><\/a> or 604-531-4595<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mar 30<\/i><\/td>\nFree concert by the NW Scottish Fiddlers at 2 p.m. Everett \u00a0 Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Avenue, Everett.<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/i>THE\u00a0 POSITIVE\u00a0 SIDE\u00a0 OF\u00a0 LIFE:<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

You may be only one person in the world,\u00a0but you may also be the world to one person.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

Some mistakes are too much fun\u00a0to only make once.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/b><\/i><\/b>\u00a0\"Winter<\/a><\/p>\n

Culzean Castle<\/p>\n

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Come Scottish Country Dancing – it is lots of fun. Just ask anyone who came along to the Dancing in the Park. We had great audience participation so I hope you will all come along and join one of our great classes or at least come to one of the Ceilidh Dances. = = = = = =<\/p>\n

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

Duffus Castle<\/p>\n

The next Ceilidh Dance is on Friday,\u00a0February 28, 2014 with live music by Calanaish.<\/strong> You still have time to spread the word<\/strong> about all the Ceilidh Dances as that is the best (and cheapest) form of advertising<\/span>. It is great exercise and fun, for all ages, too. <\/strong><\/strong><\/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> and here is a link to the Facebook advert:\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/597360563665264\/597360566998597\/<\/a> 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

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

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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.<\/p>\n

It takes a year or two of classes, workshops, etc. to learn the basics 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 is also a Branch in Seattle).<\/p>\n

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!! Check the list of classes at either at www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a> or www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note that the latter website has the latest updates to temporary changes to times and locations 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

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

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

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

Dunblane junction Sherifmuir<\/p>\n

Other announcements etc: <\/em>Seattle Branch – info at www.rscds-seattle.org<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0A monthly Challenge Class is held on the 2nd Friday each month in the upper building, Room 7, Phinney\u00a0Neighbourhood Association, 4532 Phinney Avenue, North Seattle at 7:30 p.m. Info at www.rscds-seattle.org<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Next class:\u00a0\u00a0march 14, 2014<\/p>\n

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The next regular<\/strong> monthly Ceilidh Dance<\/strong> will be held\u00a0on Friday,\u00a0February 28, 2014\u00a0<\/strong>in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street<\/span>, (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 will be the fifth regular Ceilidh Dance of the 2013\/14 season and it would be great if we could double the attendance of the dance last week.<\/p>\n

W<\/strong><\/span>e Really NEED YOUR HELP to advertise the Ceilidh Dances!!!!<\/strong> <\/span>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> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/597360563665264\/597360566998597\/<\/a> 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 last year 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.\u00a0<\/strong> But low attendance this season might mean we have to look at increasing the admission in future.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> 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<\/span>!<\/p>\n

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

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 of exercise and entertainment and maybe even to learn! 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

The schedule for the 2013\/14 season shapes up as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

All on Fridays of course —<\/p>\n

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\nFebruary 28
\n<\/em><\/strong>March 28
\n<\/em><\/strong>April 25 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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>\u00a0Use 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 Universities and all\u00a0colleges. 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.)<\/p>\n

You should check the website – www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0– 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.<\/p>\n

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. If you have any questions regarding the Ceilidh Dances send them to me at ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a> Please check the website – www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a> for updates, pictures and news. Dance \u2014 it is good for your health.<\/p>\n

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

Duncansby Head<\/p>\n

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><\/strong><\/em> 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\u00a0379 <\/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.<\/p>\n

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The secret of enjoying a good bottle of wine:<\/p>\n

1:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Open the bottle to allow it to breathe.
\n2:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If it does not look like it\u2019s breathing give it mouth to mouth.<\/p>\n


\nA big Texan stopped at a local restaurant following a day roaming around in Mexico.<\/em> While sipping his tequila, he noticed a sizzling, scrumptious looking platter being served at the next table. Not only did it look good, the smell was wonderful. <\/em> He asked the waiter, ‘What is that you just served?’<\/em> The waiter replied, ‘Ah senor, you have excellent taste! Those are called Cojones de Toro, bull’s testicles from the bull fight this morning. A delicacy!’<\/em> The cowboy said, ‘What the heck, bring me an order.’ <\/em> The waiter replied, ‘I am so sorry senor. There is only one serving per day because there is only one bull fight each morning. If you come early and place your order, we will be sure to save you this delicacy.’<\/em><\/p>\n

The next morning, the cowboy returned, placed his order, and that evening was served the one and only special delicacy of the day.<\/em> After a few bites, inspecting his platter, he called to the waiter and said, ‘These are delicious, but they are much, much smaller than the ones I saw you serve yesterday.’<\/em> The waiter shrugged his shoulders and replied, ‘Si, Senor.\u00a0 Sometimes the bull wins.<\/em> \u00a0<\/em>=========================================================== Enjoy yourselves – come Scottish Country Dancing – for it is good for your health and you never know you just might …..! See Coming Events on the website for info – www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Edinburgh<\/p>\n

\"Ski-norwegiandownhill\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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

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