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\"A10\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Thanks to all who made the 5th annual Fall Frolic another great success.\u00a0\u00a0 The Tartan Players were at their very best with two newcomers in the group and that helped to get us up for more dances than we thought we could manage.\u00a0\u00a0 There will be a few sore and stiff muscles this week.\u00a0\u00a0 There were over 80 in attendance and the West End class thank everyone very much especially those who were kind enough to donate a plate of food.\u00a0\u00a0 Thanks to everyone who helped make the evening such an enjoyable one.<\/p>\n

The next few newsletters will be a bit sporadic and will not be completely up to date.\u00a0\u00a0 I will try to get them out to everyone even though I may be far away.\u00a0\u00a0 Hopefully I can find a computer and internet access.\u00a0\u00a0 Sorry if I miss out on some of your announcements – I will try to check my e-mails but I am not computer literate so may have to depend on the skill of others.<\/p>\n

Well this newsletter is coming to you from sunny Ham and for those that don’t know Ham is between Richmond upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames just outside of London, UK.\u00a0\u00a0 We have now been up for 24 hours and hope to manage to stay awake for at least another 4 hours so we can try and adjust to the 8 hour time change.\u00a0\u00a0 We had some turbulence on the flight which meant no hot drinks and here were also two medical emergencies which kept us waiting on the plane after we landed to allow ambulance\/medical personnel to come and check them out before we were allowed to deplane (do you disembark from a plane or is that just for boats?)\u00a0\u00a0 Immigration took forever – well over an hour – so our poor son had a long wait for us.<\/p>\n

We checked in to our B\u00a0& B then we walked up to meet our two granddaughters coming out of school – quite a hike for us two oldies – and now I am completing the newsletter for you all.<\/p>\n

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

Luskintyre<\/p>\n

We have left our home in the care of a friend and hope there is no trouble.\u00a0\u00a0 We are worried about the shrubs, trees, etc. in the garden as with this dry summer everything is really suffering and it is a lot of work to hand water everything.\u00a0\u00a0 Maybe it will be a very wet month!<\/p>\n

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My friends and I were on a beer run and noticed that the cases were discounted 10%.\u00a0 Since it was a big party, we bought 2 cases.\u00a0 The cashier multiplied 2 times 10% and gave us a 20% discount.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\"Summer<\/a><\/p>\n

Mangersta Bay, Lewis<\/p>\n

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The next regular Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0on Friday, September 25, 2015 (the last Friday of\u00a0 September) .<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, mainly due to rising costs but also because of some lower attendances, I have been forced to increase the admission price\u00a0for this\u00a0season to $12 ($10 for students) so I really hope this does not stop people from attending.\u00a0\u00a0 Remember that if you have a group of 8 or more you can all qualify for a discount but you have to contact me beforehand.<\/p>\n

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\"A7\"<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a0The roundest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference .\u00a0 He acquired his size from too much pi.<\/em><\/p>\n

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

Marischal College, Aberdeen<\/p>\n

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\"A8\"<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a032 Strange Things You Likely Didn’t Know<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

4. A raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top. \u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

5. A female ferret will die if it goes into heat and cannot find a mate. \u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

6. A duck’s quack doesn’t echo. No one knows why.
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Thanks to Steve at the Celtic Treasure Chest there is now an online list of all the Celtic societies as well as a calendar of events:<\/span><\/p>\n

List\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/www.celtictreasurechest.com\/links\/index.php<\/span><\/a>
\nCalendar\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/www.celtictreasurechest.com\/celticevents\/index.php<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

There are always some specials at The Celtic Treasure Chest’s\u00a0stores.\u00a0 Check them out at www.celtictreasurechest.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Celtic Fashions on E-Bay – go to https:\/\/www.CelticFashions.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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

Mealasta Island<\/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). 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 website – www.scottishculturalcentre.com<\/a> .\u00a0\u00a0 The cost is only $10.<\/p>\n

Any person may join USCS and Scottish Country & Ceilidh Dancers are encouraged to show their support by doing so<\/span>. If any USCS member would like to be more involved, then, Darryl Carracher, the Manager at the Centre, will be pleased to give you further information.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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NANAIMO TEACHERS WORKSHOP\u00a0 —\u00a0 SEPTEMBER 19th<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Please, if you haven’t already done so,\u00a0 let me know if you plan to attend.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The ferry departs at 8:30am from Horseshoe Bay and returns from Departure Bay Nanaimo at 5:20pm (sailing time 1hr40min.)\u00a0 Workshop begins at 10:30am.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bring your lunch and $25 for the workshop…and don’t forget your shoes!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If you are parking, make sure you have 12 hours on the meter….car pool if you can.<\/span><\/p>\n

jeedwag@shaw.ca<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n

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

Melon Udrigle<\/p>\n

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The next Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0on\u00a0Friday, September 25th, 2015.\u00a0<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Michelle has very kindly made up a Facebook event page for the Ceilidh<\/span> 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. 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

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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

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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

OUR NEXT GENERATIONS MAY NEVER SEE THIS —–<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click on the link for a 2 minute video of cubs with their mother<\/strong><\/p>\n

POLAR BEAR LOVE<\/a>
\nA Crow Einstein…<\/p>\n

This trick by a crow is hard to believe – very impressive I always knew that Crows were very smart but this one in very good.<\/p>\n

Enjoy.<\/p>\n

Absolutely amazing.\u00a0 No bird brain here<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Please Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Impressive!<\/p>\n

I thought you could use a grin and you would never bet where this tree falls.\u00a0 For you Canadians east of the Rockies, and you Americans south of the border, this is the way we fell a 90 foot Douglas Fir in BC!<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.chonday.com\/Videos\/trechquart2<\/a><\/p>\n

The next Ceilidh Dance will be on\u00a0Friday, September 25th, 2015.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0Same time, same place, small increase in 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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The subscriber list is growing but ever so slowly.\u00a0 We now have\u00a0325 subscribers.\u00a0\u00a0I really need your help to get the subscriptions back up again.\u00a0\u00a0 Thanks for all your support.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please pass along the website to your friends and ask them to subscribe – it is free!! www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Please keep opening the newsletter!!\u00a0 Any and all comments and suggestions are welcome.<\/p>\n

\"A9\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Please see “Coming Events” below for all information.<\/p>\n

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
2015<\/em><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 11 – 13<\/em><\/td>\nPort Townsend (WA) Fort Worden Dance Workshop Weekend\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>at Fort Worden State Park & Conference Centre. Fri: Welcome dance 8-11pm; Sat: classes 9-noon & 1:15-2:30pm, Ball 8-11:30pm; Sun am class. Sponsored by Seattle Branch RSCDS. Teachers are Patricia Houghton, Rebecca Blackhall Peters, Sandy Gallamore, Gordon Robinson. Music by Deby Benton Grosjean, Calum MacKinnon, Ralph Gordon, Andy Imbrie. Ball is semi-formal\/formal attire. There will be a music workshop on Friday afternoon this year. Contact Elizabeth Miller <\/em>206-7828345<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/em>3martlet@gmail.com<\/em><\/a>\u00a0or Kathi Ploeger (Registrar)\u00a0<\/em>fwreg@rscds-seattle.org<\/em><\/a>. [<\/em>www.rscds-seattle.org<\/em><\/a>]<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 13<\/em><\/td>\nWhite Rock annual picnic<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 18<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nVancouver Branch A.G.M. 7:30 p.m. in the Scottish Cultural Centre<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 19Sep 19Sep 19<\/em><\/td>\nNanaimo Teachers\u2019 Workshop with teacher Fiona Miller<\/em>Release party for Blackthorn’s new CD – “Open Skies”
\n<\/strong>St. James Hall<\/strong>\u00a0– 3214 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
\nTickets<\/strong>: $20 ($16 members) available at:
\nThe Rogue Folk Club: 604.736.3022 |\u00a0www.roguefolk.bc.ca
\n<\/a>Highlife Records, Prussin Music, Red Cat Records & Rufus\u2019 Guitar Shop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 25<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nCeilidh Dance at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver \u2013 no partner or experience required \u2013 live music with Calanais \u2013 refreshments available \u2013 class from 7 \u2013 8 p.m. followed by dance from 8 \u2013 11 p.m. \u2013 all dances walked, talked and called \u2013 admission at the door $12 (students $10)<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 30<\/em><\/td>\nWhite Rock social \u2013 Bring a friend night<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oct 9 – 12<\/em><\/td>\nRSCDS Calgary Branch & the St. Andrews Caledonian Society of Calgary are hosting a Scots Gathering weekend. Come and immerse yourself in the Scottish Culture the weekend will offer. There will be a full Scottish Country Dance Workshop, Ceilidh and Ball, classes in Cape Breton Step Dancing and Highland Dancing and a full Musicians\u2019 workshop. Scottish singing, Gaelic lessons, piping workshops, whisky tasting, Celtic knotwork and much more will be offered. Venues are located in the town of Canmore, surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Canmore offers 101 restaurants, hiking and nature walks, shopping, golf and more. Note that there are many activities for dancers and as well as non-dancers.\u00a0\u00a0 You can find more detailed information and register using Pay Pal on the Gathering website <\/em>www.calgaryscots.org<\/em><\/a>. You can also register by mail and cheque.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

\u00a0Fitness thoughts and advice.<\/em><\/p>\n

I have to exercise in the morning before my brain figures out what I\u00b4m doing!<\/p>\n

I don\u00b4t exercise at all. \u00a0If God meant us to touch our toes he would have put them further up our body!
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If anyone has any suggestions or complaints regarding the newsletter, please let me know – ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a> Please 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

\u00a0<\/em>Come Scottish Country Dancing – it is lots of fun. \u00a0Just 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.\u00a0\u00a0 This is the first year in quite some time that\u00a0there were\u00a0no cancellations of Dancing in the Park
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The next Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0on\u00a0Friday, September 25, 2015 with live music by Calanaish.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

You\u00a0have all summer 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> Here is a link where you can watch a short video of a Ceilidh Dance: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0MvUwZnY9Ms<\/span><\/span><\/a> and here is a link to the Facebook advert: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/597360563665264\/597360566998597\/<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/span> The format for all of the regular monthly Ceilidh Dances will be the same with the class from 7 \u2013 8 p.m. and the dance from 8 \u2013 11 p.m. and all dances will be walked and talked through.<\/span><\/p>\n

They are all held at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver. \u00a0The price is only – $12 or $10 for students which, for what you get is a super bargain \u2013 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. <\/span> Don\u2019t forget to bring a few extra $$$$ to help defray the cost of the refreshments which are otherwise free.<\/span><\/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

September will be a really good time to come along and join in one of many Scottish Country Dance (SCD) classes as they will be starting up again.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/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 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

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

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

For those who don\u2019t know SCD is a fabulous pastime (much better and lots more fun than golf!!)\u00a0and 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

Classes will be starting up again at various locations throughout the Lower Mainland and beyond.\u00a0\u00a0 Check for location, start date and time at www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a><\/span><\/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 on the website. Come along \u2013 check us out \u2013 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>. Note that the latter website has the latest updates to temporary changes to times and locations.<\/p>\n

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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<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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I couldn’t find my luggage at the airport baggage area, so I went to the lost luggage office and told the woman there that my bags never showed up. She smiled and told me not to worry because she was a trained professional and I was in good hands.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

‘Now,’ she asked me, has your plane arrived yet?’<\/em><\/p>\n

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<\/p>\n

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

Other announcements etc:
\n<\/em><\/span> Seattle Branch
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– info at www.rscds-seattle.org<\/a><\/strong> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<\/p>\n

The next regular<\/strong> monthly Ceilidh Dance<\/strong> will be held\u00a0on Friday,\u00a0September 25, 2015 <\/strong>in the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, (73rd<\/span><\/sup> & Hudson which is between Oak & Granville), Vancouver,<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a08 or more and we can give them a discount!!!<\/span><\/p>\n

W<\/strong>e Really NEED YOUR HELP to advertise the Ceilidh Dances!!!!<\/strong> It only costs $12 ($10 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><\/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

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

Mussleburgh<\/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! <\/span><\/p>\n

There is a FREE class from 7 \u2013 8 p.m. and the dance from 8 \u2013 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 2015\/16 season shapes up as follows:
\n<\/strong> All on Fridays of course —<\/p>\n

\u00a02015
\nSeptember 25
\nOctober 23
\nNovember 27
\n2016
\nJanuary 8
\nFebruary 5 & 26
\nMarch 25
\nApril 29<\/p>\n

Come along and get some great exercise while also having lots of fun. We hope to have lots of new Ceilidh dancers and we might even have Louise and maybe Daniel and\/or Michelle\u00a0to help with the calling.\u00a0 Remember to bring your smiles and wear flat shoes.
\nPlease<\/strong> do your best to assist us in letting as many people know as possible.<\/strong><\/span> Use Face-book, e-mail, telephone or even word of mouth and tell everyone you know what a fun night it is.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Summer<\/a><\/p>\n

Newburgh<\/p>\n

We would like to attract more students from Universities and all colleges. 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 ($12 or $10 for students.)<\/p>\n

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

If you have any questions regarding the Ceilidh Dances send them to me at ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Please check the website – www.rscdsvancouver.org<\/a> for updates, pictures and news.<\/p>\n

Dance \u2013 it is good for your health.<\/p>\n

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

North Berwick<\/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>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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><\/p>\n

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> 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.<\/p>\n

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Someone out there either has far too much spare time – or is deadly at Scrabble. <\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

SNOOZE ALARMS: When you rearrange the letters: ALAS! NO MORE Z ‘S \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

A DECIMAL POINT: When you rearrange the letters: I’M A DOT IN PLACE<\/em><\/p>\n

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This newsletter reaches out to some 325 <\/strong>subscribers 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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While working at a pizza parlor, I observed a man ordering a small pizza to go. He appeared to be alone and the cook asked him if he would like it cut into 4 pieces or 6. He thought about it for some time before responding. ‘Just cut it into 4 pieces; I don’t think I’m hungry enough to eat 6 pieces.’<\/em><\/p>\n

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

North Queensferry – lower village<\/p>\n

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

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

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

Old Man of Storr<\/span><\/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<\/span><\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> ceilidh@rscdsvancouver.org<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thanks to all who made the 5th annual Fall Frolic another great success.\u00a0\u00a0 The Tartan Players were at their very best with two newcomers in the group and that helped to get us up for more dances than we thought we could manage.\u00a0\u00a0 There will be a few sore and stiff muscles this week.\u00a0\u00a0 There […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7324","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7324","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7324"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7324\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7436,"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7324\/revisions\/7436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}