{"id":8977,"date":"2016-11-09T12:55:15","date_gmt":"2016-11-09T16:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=8977"},"modified":"2016-11-09T12:55:15","modified_gmt":"2016-11-09T16:55:15","slug":"ceilidh-newsletter-201617-6","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vancouverceilidh.org\/?page_id=8977","title":{"rendered":"Ceilidh Newsletter – 2016\/17 #6"},"content":{"rendered":"

November 9, 2017 – Isle of Skye<\/p>\n

Yes I am on the Isle of Skye.\u00a0 We crossed from Mallaig on the ferry (you have to reverse on!) this morning at 8 am,\u00a0 It had snowed overnight about 1,500\u00a0feet and the mountain tops looked good when we could see them.\u00a0 Typical of Skye it rained on and off all day but every now and then the clouds cleared for 1\/2 an hour or so and the scenery was fabulous.\u00a0 We are being treated to a very fancy (for Skye) hotel for one night then it is back to Arisaig for 3 nights down to\u00a0Kilbarchan for 2 or 3 more, then back home.<\/p>\n

We have had a wonderful holiday spending a week\u00a0in Slovenia, a few days in Surrey, UK,\u00a02 nights in France where we visited Vimy to see the memorial (1st time through the chunnel)\u00a0and then Scotland.\u00a0 We got around!\u00a0 I meant to send more than one newsletter but my computer is not working so I am using the guest one in the hotel to send this.\u00a0 I hope it gets out.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Alison & Co for the\u00a0Ceilidh in October which\u00a0I\u00a0hear went well.\u00a0 I will be at the\u00a0next one and I hope to see many of you\u00a0there – it is the last one for 2017.\u00a0 So come and celebrate St. Andrews Day and come to the Ceilidh dance\u00a0is\u00a0on Friday November 25 –\u00a0lots of\u00a0time for you to plan on coming and inviting your friends to join you\u00a0for a fun evening.<\/p>\n

There is lots of dancing but you don’t need to be scared as we teach you everything.\u00a0 If it is your first time try to come to the class at 7 then when the dance starts at 8 you’ll be a pro – well nearly.\u00a0 Alison and I will be there and maybe some others to talk you through the dances and there is food and drink too – even gluten free.<\/p>\n

So remember, Friday, November\u00a025 at 7 pm.\u00a0 We really need you all so call your friends and arrange a group.<\/p>\n

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The next regular Ceilidh Dance is\u00a0next week – Friday<\/span>,\u00a0November 25, 2016 and I hope you can come.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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I have updated the class info including the starting dates if known and a new class in Aldergrove.\u00a0\u00a0 Check them out under the “Classes” tab.<\/p>\n

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I have updated the calendar with known dates at this time – see the Upcoming Events tab.<\/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>
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The Celtic Treasure Chest on Dunbar has new owners and is not closing.\u00a0\u00a0 The store will be closed October 16 to November 1 for re-stocking.\u00a0 You are invited to attend the Open House on November 2 – 5 from 10 am to 5 pm and on Nov 6 from noon until 4 pm.\u00a0 Come and meet the new owners and stock up on al, your favourite foods.<\/span><\/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\u00a0on Friday, November 25th, 20<\/span>16.\u00a0 That will be the third one for the season and the last one of 2016. \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<\/p>\n

An interesting look at a duck farm in South Africa that has a very special purpose that I never would have imagined.<\/strong> Duck farmer Denzel Metthys manages over 1,000 Indian Runner ducks who are used as a natural form of pest control on the Vergenoegd Winery. Each day the \u201cQuack Squad\u201d parades in front of the farm house on their way to the fields where they eat their fill of snails helping to keep the vineyard healthy.<\/p>\n

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You may have seen this before, but always nice. Enjoy if you have not seen our country from the air.<\/strong><\/p>\n