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Welcome back to a new Season of Ceilidh and Scottish Country dancing.\u00a0\u00a0 We have had a wonderful summer and Dancing in the Park did not miss a night although one night had to be cut a bit short.\u00a0\u00a0 I hope you all have had a great time and have been able to enjoy the super weather.<\/p>\n
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The next regular Ceilidh Dance is not until Friday, September 26, 2014 <\/strong>– in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. Start to make plans to come along as we really need all of you. This is a fun and inexpensive way to have an enjoyable evening out with family and friends. 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. Think of the great exercise you get as well.\u00a0\u00a0 See below for more information.<\/p>\n ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????<\/p>\n Commonwealth Games action<\/p>\n A walk through for the Fall Frolic will be held in the Scottish Cultural Centre on Wednesday, August 27 at 7:30 —\u00a0 $6<\/i><\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n LOST:<\/span><\/p>\n A tartan shoe bag at the Scottish Cultural Centre or ????\u00a0\u00a0 Was beside some nitro spray with Keith’s name on it.<\/span><\/p>\n ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n I was addicted to the Hokey Pokey but I turn<\/em>ed myself around.<\/em><\/p>\n ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n The Kelpies<\/p>\n ===========================================================<\/p>\n The 4th Annual Fall Frolic hosted by the West End Scottish Country Dance Club\u00a0will be held in the West End Community Centre, 870 Denman Street, Vancouver on Saturday, August 30 (Labour Day Saturday) at 7:30 p.m. with music by the Tartan Players.\u00a0\u00a0 Admission is $15 and a donation of a plate of food would be very much appreciated.\u00a0 Denise, Duncan and all the members of the club look forward to seeing you there.\u00a0\u00a0 The programme of dances and Crib notes are on the Branch website www.rscdsvancouver.org <\/span><\/a>and you can find all the dances on YouTube.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Glenfinnan<\/span><\/p>\n XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Applecross<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7 \u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7 \u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7 \u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7 \u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7 \u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7 \u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7 \u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7 \u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7 \u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7\u00a7 \u00a7\u00a7<\/p>\n Loch an Eilein<\/span> near Aviemore<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Scottish Cultural Centre<\/span> is a pretty unique and wonderful asset and space is available for rent to anyone or any group. The Centre does not run itself but is actually run by the United Scottish Cultural Society (USCS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>). Memberships in this Society are for individuals only and presently cost $10 annually. Membership Application Forms may be obtained either at the Centre or on the USCS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> website – www.scottishculturalcentre.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n Any person may join USCS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> and Scottish Ceilidh Dancers are encouraged to show their support by doing so. If any USCS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> member would like to be more involved, then, Darryl Carracher<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>, the Manager at the Centre, will be pleased to give you further information. We have just finished replacing the roof which was a major expense.\u00a0 We also plan to paint and spruce up the main hall but that will not take place until September at the earliest.<\/p>\n Upgrades to the Centre are also being considered so it is particularly appropriate that dancers join USCS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>. No final decisions on these upgrades will be made before Members of USCS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> are fully informed.<\/p>\n EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Dancing in the Park with its weekly theme nights proved to be a big success with lots of dancers and many from the audience joining in.\u00a0\u00a0 Thanks to all the Teachers and helpers who put a lot of effort into making these nights such a success.<\/p>\n There was a reasonable turn out of dancers to dance\/march in the Canada Day parade and we were well received.\u00a0\u00a0 Many thanks to Cathrine<\/span> and Francis for all their organization.<\/p>\n We have had a super summer with our grandchildren but all good things have to come to an end when it is time for them to go back to school.\u00a0\u00a0 We have been up and down to the Crescent Beach Swimming Club (CBSC<\/span>) pool and tennis courts many times and attended\u00a0 swim meets and water polo matches.\u00a0\u00a0 The U14<\/span> team, including Ryan, won gold at the Provincial Summer Swimming Championships in Kamloops and his relay team won a silver medal too.<\/p>\n The LA contingent all left separately with Caitlin, who was a first year swim coach,\u00a0being required at school for field hockey practise so she left a week ago; Ryan joined his cousins to fly back east last Thursday to holiday with his other grandparents and Eileen started her drive down south early on Friday morning.\u00a0\u00a0 That leaves the HK crew who flew out at\u00a02 a.m. this Monday morning.\u00a0\u00a0 We took them to the airport – 2 car loads – at midnight.\u00a0\u00a0 The wee ones had been up since 7 a.m. and each swum in 6 races with Taryn winning trophies in two events.\u00a0\u00a0 I only had to swim (well somehow I got from one end to the other) in one relay.<\/p>\n Now our house will be so quiet which is lovely but I will miss them all tomorrow!!.\u00a0\u00a0 I have to turn off the hot tub and when it cools empty it out and I have to dismantle, clean and store the trampoline.\u00a0\u00a0 I have some children’s bikes, toys, etc. to give away and then it will soon be time to put all the patio stuff away again.\u00a0\u00a0 Our life’s are never dull and never without something to do!<\/p>\n llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 These days are past for us now – thank goodness!!<\/p>\n +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/p>\n The next Ceilidh Dance is not until Friday, September 26th, 2014.\u00a0\u00a0 I have tried an experiment and registered with Meetup and there has already been some response so I will try and<\/span> see how it goes.\u00a0\u00a0 If it works well maybe I will try it for SCD classes too.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Glen Affric<\/span><\/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”. Then, 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.<\/p>\n Ceilidh Dances are great ways to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries etc. Invite all your friends to come and join you at the Ceilidh. You are welcome to bring your own cake and we’ll even sing for you!!<\/p>\n kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n You can join the e-mail list of the SFU Scottish and Celtic Society; the club connecting you to all things Scottish and Celtic at SFU and the community. As members of this mailing list, you will receive updates on events and learning opportunities. All are welcome to participate and enjoy.<\/em> Facebook Group:<\/em> As of today, our new Facebook Group is launched and available to join. It is an ‘Open’ group. Anyone can join and invite their friends. We will create Facebook ‘Events’ for all our occasions. Join today at this link: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/451447541666799\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{<\/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: www.facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.316825198419573.56421.149674745134620&type=3<\/a><\/p>\n rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Thanks for the tips on how to get pictures etc. from my e-mails to the newsletter. I have downloaded Irfan View which seems to work very well<\/p>\n hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The Commonwealth flotilla on the Clyde<\/p>\n Some fun and interesting sites: – note if you have a link to something you think others would enjoy please forward them to me.<\/p>\n Absolutely great ad from McDonalds<\/span> in honor of the World Soccer Tournament.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/-T7zyezBkuY?rel=0<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n This is the actual answering-machine message for the Maroochydore<\/span> High School in Queensland, Australia. Click here to hear the message:<\/p>\n <<\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pwghabw4N80?rel=0<\/strong><\/a>><\/strong><\/p>\n zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/b>\u00a0 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n “““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““<\/p>\n \u00a0The Dublin mother-in-law arrives home from the shops to find her son-in-law, Paddy, in a steaming rage and hurriedly packing his suitcase. “What happened Paddy?” she asks anxiously. “What happened!! \u00a0I’ll tell you what happened. I sent an email to my wife telling her I was coming home today from my fishing trip. I get home… and guess what I found? <\/em><\/p>\n Yes, your daughter, my wife Brydie<\/span>, naked with Frankie O’Naught<\/span> in our marital<\/span> bed! \u00a0This is unforgivable, the end of our marriage. I’m done. I’m leaving forever!”<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0“Ah now, calm down, calm down, Paddy!” says his mother-in-law. <\/em><\/p>\n “There is something very odd going on here. Brydie<\/span> would never do such a thing! There must be a simple explanation. I’ll go speak to her immediately and find out what happened.” Moments later, the mother-in-law comes back with a big smile. “Paddy. I told you there must be a simple explanation …….<\/em><\/p>\n She never got your e-mail!!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n ““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““““`<\/p>\n Tarskavaig<\/span>, Skye<\/p>\n The next Ceilidh Dance will be held on Friday, September 26, 2014. 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n Remember\u00a0 “I<\/span>” before “E,” except in Budweiser. <\/em> Professor Irwin\u00a0 Corey<\/em> \u00a0<\/em>&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&<\/p>\n A new website for kilts and accessories. Prices seem excellent, no idea of quality or trustworthiness though: www.aglowmusichouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
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