{"id":8661,"date":"2016-06-20T02:06:46","date_gmt":"2016-06-20T06:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=8661"},"modified":"2016-06-20T02:06:46","modified_gmt":"2016-06-20T06:06:46","slug":"ceilidh-newsletter-201516-36","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=8661","title":{"rendered":"Ceilidh Newsletter – 2015\/16 #36"},"content":{"rendered":"

Well that was a wet one, maybe the wettest Highland Games in Vancouver history though I am sure there have been some in Scotland where it was just as bad.\u00a0\u00a0 It was fun though and we all performed well.\u00a0 It was like synchronised swimming rather than dancing.\u00a0 The Dem Team cheated as they wore matching plastic ponchos.\u00a0 The massed dancers went in shirtsleeves!!!\u00a0\u00a0 Not quite commando style but we got soaked to the skin.\u00a0\u00a0 I didn’t bring a change of clothes (not quite boy scout prepared) so had to survive the day in wet kilt and shirt.<\/p>\n

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It was a shame for the organizers as they put a lot of effort into it.\u00a0\u00a0 The pipe bands get wet too though most of then had rain gear and the Highland dancers competed on a covered stage.\u00a0 There was not too much sale for Hawaiian shaved ice!!<\/p>\n

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We will have to see how much the loss was as I am sure it will be a loss.\u00a0\u00a0 Just as well we have something to back it up though it might mean we have to get a loan for a while and the\u00a0 property tax is due soon too.<\/p>\n

Thanks to everyone – the Massed dancers, the Tam O’Shanter and the Demonstration Team which did double duty and of course to Mary for choreographing everything – it looked good.\u00a0 Well done – you held up the RSCDS; we are a hardy bunch!<\/p>\n

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The newsletters will continue\u00a0being irregular for a while.\u00a0 The next Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0Friday, September 30.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dancing in the park starts tomorrow evening at 7 pm with the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra providing the music.\u00a0\u00a0 Come and join us there are dances for everyone and it is a great evening of entertainment and it is FEE!!\u00a0 This first night we have a Pipe Band and the Demonstration Team will perform.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is held each Monday evening in Ceperley Park which is in Stanley Park near the old Fire engine at 2nd Beach.\u00a0 There is parking but it costs otherwise the evening is free.\u00a0\u00a0 Walk in or carpool.\u00a0\u00a0 There are always dances for audience participation and we will show you what to do.\u00a0 Fun for\u00a0ALL<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Canada Day parade is in the evening of Friday, July 1.\u00a0 Cathrine is again organising the RSCDS participation and she is hoping for lots of support from members and friends – Ceilidh dancers too.\u00a0\u00a0 Call or email Cathrine for information\u00a0 604-299-6447 ccmusic@telus.net\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CANADA DAY PARADE.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Please consider participating in the Parade July 1st. We\u2019ll meet around Broughton and Alberni at 6 pm, wearing red and white (some tartan if you have it) !\u00a0 I have flag-like sashes for everyone!\u00a0 The more the merrier, so please come out in droves!!!\u00a0 Further info from Cathrine (ccmusic@telus.net<\/a>\u00a0,\u00a0604-299-6447)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Burnaby club are looking for a new teacher.\u00a0 Interested and qualified people should contact David Jackson at jeddjackson@shaw.ca<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The next regular Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0Friday,\u00a0September 30, 2016 and I hope you can come.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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I have received notice of a Charlie Jacket for sale – 42″ for $50 –\u00a0call Steve at 604-531-2627<\/span><\/p>\n

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Size 9 Ghillie brogues, used but in very good condition, $45. \u00a0Contact hugh.conings@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Many specials on sale at the Celtic Treasure Chest.<\/p>\n

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

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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> . 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.<\/p>\n

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The next Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0Friday, September 30th, 2016.\u00a0 That will be the first one for the season. \u00a0There is\u00a0lots of time for you all to get yourselves and your friends organized to come along for another fun, filled\u00a0evening. Come and dance, it is lots of fun.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Michelle 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

Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro – <\/strong>Need a job?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Repairing the lightning rods on Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wonderful view<\/a><\/p>\n

It would appear that our friends in Britain have decided that with the potential of Donald Trump being elected President in the USA\u00a0 this fall , that we in Canada are indeed going to need a wall built along our border brick by brick. They have started a campaign there as seen in this video.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/videosift.com\/video\/Bricking-It-For-Canada<\/a><\/p>\n

After viewing the video, be sure to visit the \u201cBricking It For Canada” website here and add a brick or two yourself<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.brickingitforcanada.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

This is a clip of a younger Glen Campbell playing the William\u00a0 Tell Overture (with the back-up of a symphony orchestra) and\u00a0 dedicating it to Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels. Excellent guitar playing, the sounds of the orchestra as well\u00a0 as taking you back to those days of yesteryear. Hi Oh Silver! https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GUBhE00h9U0?feature=player_detailpage<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The next Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0not until\u00a0Friday,\u00a0September 30t<\/span><\/span>h<\/span><\/span>, 2016.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> 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 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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We\u00a0now have 352 subscribers – a drop of 2.\u00a0\u00a0 Now we have to shoot for\u00a0360.\u00a0\u00a0Thanks for all your support. Out of 354 the\u00a0last\u00a0 newsletter was opened by 222 or 62.9%.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What a great gift this newsletter would make (and it is free!!) <\/span> Please pass along the website to your friends and ask them to subscribe. www.vancouverceilidh.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Please keep opening the newsletter!! Any and all comments and suggestions are welcome.<\/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
2016<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
June 20<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nDancing in the Park. Ceperley Park in Stanley Park (near 2nd<\/sup> beach) at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Includes audience participation dances \u2013 come and join in the fun.\u00a0 This is the opening night with the Vancouver Police Pipe Band and a performance by The Branch Demonstration Team and music for the dances by the Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra<\/span> <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
June 25<\/em><\/td>\nPuget Sound Crossroads — <\/em>It follows our oft-time Nautical theme, includes requests and dances that should be familiar for all levels of dancer. \u00a0We will be dancing to the music of “Puirt Na Gael\u201d a group from Bellingham. \u00a0 If going from the \u201cmainland\u201d plan to carpool and get the Wash. State ferry from Anacortes to Friday Harbor – the summer schedule should be in effect by then and there should be a ferry in the late morning – between 11:00 and noon. \u00a0It is possible to use commuter tickets for getting 10 people through the turnstile. \u00a0Seniors should buy individual tickets.\u00a0 <\/em>The party fee will be collected on board – $15 U.S. cash, or check payable to “RSCDS Seattle Branch”<\/p>\n

There will be more information, as it becomes available on the Seattle Branch website. www.rscds-seattle.org<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

June 27<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nDancing in the Park. Ceperley Park in Stanley Park (near 2nd<\/sup> beach) at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Includes audience participation dances \u2013 come and join in the fun.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July\u00a0 4<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nDancing in the Park. Ceperley Park in Stanley Park (near 2nd<\/sup> beach) at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Includes audience participation dances \u2013 come and join in the fun.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 11<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nDancing in the Park. Ceperley Park in Stanley Park (near 2nd<\/sup> beach) at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Includes audience participation dances \u2013 come and join in the fun.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 18 <\/em><\/span><\/td>\nDancing in the Park. Ceperley Park in Stanley Park (near 2nd<\/sup> beach) at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Includes audience participation dances \u2013 come and join in the fun.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
July 25<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nDancing in the Park. Ceperley Park in Stanley Park (near 2nd<\/sup> beach) at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Includes audience participation dances \u2013 come and join in the fun.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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July 31 \u2013 Aug, 7<\/em><\/td>\n

TAC Teachers’ Conference Weekend <\/em><\/strong> 29 \u2013 31 July 2016<\/em> TAC Summer School Week<\/em><\/strong> 31 July \u2013 7 August 2016<\/em> Bishop’s University<\/strong>, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Aug\u00a0 1<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nDancing in the Park. Ceperley Park in Stanley Park (near 2nd<\/sup> beach) at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Includes audience participation dances \u2013 come and join in the fun.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aug\u00a0 9<\/em><\/span><\/td>\nDancing in the Park. Ceperley Park in Stanley Park (near 2nd<\/sup> beach) at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Includes audience participation dances \u2013 come and join in the fun.<\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep\u00a0 7<\/em><\/td>\nWhite Rock first class of 2016\/17 season<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 28<\/em><\/td>\nWhite Rock bring a friend night<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sep 30<\/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<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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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

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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

Dancing in the Park – Stanley that is – starts on Monday, June 20 at 7 p.m. and continues every week at the same time\u00a0until August 15.<\/span>
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The next Ceilidh Dance is Friday,\u00a0September 30, 2016 with live music by Calanaish.\u00a0\u00a0 This is the first dance of the year so everyone come along.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

You still have 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. Here is a link where you can watch a short video of a Ceilidh Dance: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0MvUwZnY9Ms<\/span><\/a> and here is a link to the Facebook advert: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/597360563665264\/597360566998597\/<\/span><\/a> 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. The 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. 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

Scottish Country Dance (SCD) classes have ended\u00a0for the season.\u00a0 There is\u00a0Dancing in the Park – Ceperley Park in Stanley Park (near 2nd Beach) on Mondays for 7 to 9 starting June 20.\u00a0\u00a0 Come on down, it is loads of fun.\u00a0 Many dances for audience participation.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Come to a class in September – 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.\"St<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Come and join us on Monday nights in Stanley Park (GWWP) at 7 p.m. starting June 20.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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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! <\/strong>\u00a0You 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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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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1st Sunday of the month from 1 – 3 p.m. at University Heights, 5031 University Way N.E., Seattle, 98105 – Room 109<\/p>\n

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The next regular<\/strong> monthly Ceilidh Dance<\/strong> will be held\u00a0on\u00a0Friday,\u00a0September 30, 2016\u00a0<\/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 8 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

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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 2016\/17 season\u00a0shapes up as follows:
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2016
\nSeptember 30
\nOctober 21
\nNovember 25<\/p>\n

2017
\nJanuary 13
\nFebruary 20
\nMarch 31
\nApril 28<\/p>\n

Come along and get some great exercise while also having lots of fun. We hope to have lots of new Ceilidh dancers. Remember to bring your smiles and wear flat shoes.
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We would like to attract more young adults and students from Universities and all the colleges. Somehow we have to get word out to these students etc. 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

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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> 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

\"KildaltonKildalton Cross, Islay<\/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> 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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\u00a0\"Killin<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Killin and Loach Tay<\/p>\n

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This newsletter reaches out to some 352 <\/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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\"KilmoreKilmore, Isle of Mull<\/p>\n

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\"KiloranKiloran Bay<\/p>\n

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>\u00a0and come to the Ceilidh Dance tomorrow evening!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Well that was a wet one, maybe the wettest Highland Games in Vancouver history though I am sure there have been some in Scotland where it was just as bad.\u00a0\u00a0 It was fun though and we all performed well.\u00a0 It was like synchronised swimming rather than dancing.\u00a0 The Dem Team cheated as they wore matching […]<\/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-8661","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8661","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=8661"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8661\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8704,"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8661\/revisions\/8704"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8661"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}