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ISSUE 3 www.rscdsedinburgh.org Jan—Mar 2015

Annual Ball Applications now open, see enclosed leaflet for details

Special Souvenir 90th Anniversary issue

Clockwise:Amy Drysdale & Elizabeth Harry cut the cake at the October workshop and dance; Classes Party & Winter Warmer

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The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (Edinburgh

Branch) is a charity registered in Scotland No SC016958, also

known as RSCDS Edinburgh. Promoting the fun, fitness and

friendship of Scottish Country dancing since 1924.

Honorary President: The Rt Hon. Donald W ilson,

Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh

Honorary Vice Presidents:

The Duke of Buccleuch KBE, Mrs Vera Davidson

Norman Irons and Robbie Shepherd

Chairman: Stew art Adam -

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Treasurer: Elizabeth Harry -

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Demonstrations Coordinator: Brian G Harry -

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Committee members (dates of retiral):

Faye Mather (2016), David Watson (2016), Margo Priestley

(2015), Rena Mulholland (2015).

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From Headquarters 2

The majority of work has recently been around the proposal to change our legal form to that of a Company Limited by Guarantee. With this motion being passed at the Annual General Meeting the work continues to ensure that these changes can be implemented at our financial year end in 2015.

Thanks to a successful funding application to the Heritage Archive Lottery fund work is now underway to digitalise the collection and make it available online. As part of this we wish to receive oral histories, and encourage development of dance trails. The project is intended to engage all mem-bers of the Branch, from those who helped to form it, to new joiners, in order to gain different perspectives on the past as well as the future of the RSCDS.

There is no prescriptive theme as every branch has a unique history. Interviews may be centred on individual members experiences or specific events in your branches history. If you would like to be involved in this, then please contact me.

Replacement of the website has been a major piece of work and now allows Branches to participate in the promotion of RSCDS activities. The "my account" enables you to update your own details, and there is easy access to both HQ and Branch social media feeds. Communication remains a high priority with the Chairman, Chairman Elect and Board Members attending many functions throughout the year to ensure direct contact with our members. Each year, at least 8 mailings are sent to Branches and these documents are available on the website for you to view.

Dance Trad, a sister pack to Jigs and Reels, is being progressed as a new resource for secondary schools. A new schools accreditation pack has also been developed. The pilot scheme is now complete and this will be rolled out to all schools who wish to take part.

A review of our membership is currently in course, and all of the feedback from the Membership session at the Annual General Meeting will be included within this review to allow the Board and committees to review how we increase membership.

I hope that this has given you a flavour of some of the cur-rent work being undertaken on your behalf.

Elizabeth Harry

Management Board Member

See Fun and

Friendship across

the Forth.

Faye Mather,

Adam Brady and

Rachel Shankland

dance the

Shepherds Crook

From the Chairman Functions 3 We have now completed our anniversary year and what an

excellent year it has been. Thanks to the committee for all

their efforts particular for their support over the last few

months. As most of you will have heard, unfortunately

Andrew Nolan and Garry Robertson have both decided to

resign from the committee. We were very fortunate that

Rena Mulholland and Margo Priestly both agreed to be co-

opted to the committee so I am confident that the run in to

the AGM will be an enjoyable and a productive exercise.

The taster dance on the 9th September was not as well

supported as we had hoped though we do have new

members from it. The taster classes held in Corstorphine

and Leith in October were also poorly attended.

There is a report on the combined workshop and dance with

Dunfermline Branch at Clifton Hall School on the 4th Oct-

ober later in the magazine. We are going to have dis-

cussions with Dunfermline as to the future for this function.

Any ideas / comments from you will be very welcome.

The final non-dancing event for the anniversary celebration

was very successful. It was a musical evening lead by Robert

MacKay who planned and introduced the stars of the even-

ing. Our line up included singers Seonaid Lynn and Eliza-

beth Harry, pianists Ian Macpherson, George McLennan,

Robert MacKay and Andrew Nolan, Pete Clark on fiddle,

Graeme Munro on accordion and Geraldine Simpson doing

Scottish Step Dancing. All were exceptional and I would like

to convey my sincere thanks to them all. There were wine

and nibbles at the interval – thanks to David and Brian for

organising that.

The Winter Warmer Dance was very successful with festive

music from Jim Lindsay and his band. The baked potatoes

proved to be a great success and thanks to Brian, David,

Elizabeth, and Faye for their help. The dance was well MC’d

by Elizabeth, Rachel and Ian. There was a friendly atmos-

phere but would have been helped with a bit more support.

One of our successes this year has been the junior class run

by Faye ably assisted by Linda and Rena. This class has now

three sets of primary school children at varying grades.

The Book and CD are now available and selling well. Thanks

to all those who made this possible.

I look forward to seeing you all at classes which start 13th

and 15th January or at the Nice and Easy Dance 7th Feb-

ruary. I would also like to draw your attention to the week-

end workshops which we are planning to hold on the 8th

February and 15th March.

There are also plans’ progressing to hold Unit 2/3 classes

and examination after Easter.

Finally to remind you that we are again holding our ball at

Greyfriars Church on the 9th May with Graeme Munro’s

band.

Hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Stewart

Stewart Adam, Chairman

Fun and Friendship across the Forth

Hidden away behind the industrial estate at Newbridge was

the venue for this year’s Dunfermline and Edinburgh

Branches’ joint workshop and dance.

As I approached Clifton Hall School, an imposing house, the

air was cool but the sun was shining on the expansive

grounds. I noticed lots of energetic activity on the sports

fields but round the corner in the large games hall, things

were just as lively.

Margo Priestly took us through the dances of Book 48 in her

good humoured but business-like approach. I was struck by

the common denominator in all the dances – they were

crafted with care and the figures flowed beautifully from one

to the next. What more can you ask for in a dance?

Lindsay Weir’s excellent music - lively, rhythmic and strong,

perfectly complemented Margo’s teaching.

The hall was spacious but I felt the overhead heating

presented a challenge in reaching an optimum temperature

and at first I was aware of the passing air traffic but this all

added to the novelty and enjoyment of the afternoon.

At 4.30, after a very pleasant and invigorating afternoon, we

all headed over to have tea at the nearby Premier Inn. This

was a little gem which added to the pleasure of the whole

day; good choice of food at a very reasonable price with

excellent service.

We returned for the evening dance -a varied programme of

old favourites and the very new!

Elaine called the first half of the programme with calm, clear

authority – impressively from memory – which ensured that

not a foot was misplaced on the floor.

The music from Lindsay Weir and her Scottish Dance Band

was wonderful -a joy for dancing!

During the interval a surprise! The organising committee

produced a cake celebrating the 90th Anniversary of

Edinburgh and the 75th Anniversary of Dunfermline Branch-

es. After a photo call, we were treated to a lovely

performance of ‘The Shepherd’s Crook’ by our younger

dancers.

Continued overleaf

Margo puts the dancers through their paces

Functions 4

Come and Dance with us

Branch AGM Sunday

14th June

Murrayfield Church Hall,

Ormidale Terrace,

SAVE THE DATE Continued from page 3

With everyone suitably refreshed the dancing continued with

renewed vitality, tackling some more of the dances from

Book 48 as well as some popular favourites particularly Scott

Meikle and Bill Clement MBE.

The dance finished at 9.45 with a vote of thanks from the

Dunfermline Chairperson. There were lots of smiles as we

departed after a most satisfying and congenial day.

Theresa MacVarish

Please share your thoughts with us about this joint

annual event. Should it continue? Do you have any

ideas for the workshop? Is there a better location?

Email us at [email protected]

Nice ‘n’ Easy Dance

Saturday 7th February 7.30—10.30pm

North Merchiston Club, Watson Crescent, Edinburgh,

EH11 1EP

Dancing to Iain MacPhail and his Scottish Dance Band

Tickets £7 / £9 (RSCDS Members / Non-Members)

includes a mini Burns supper

The full programme is now available, along with a crib

sheet, on our website. This dance is suitable for all with

lots of popular easy dances.

Joint Lothians Dance

It’s RSCDS East Lothians turn to host this event in 2015

and we look forward to seeing you on the dance floor

along with all our friends from West Lothian Branch.

Saturday 14th March 7.30pm

Port Seaton Community Centre, South Seaton Park, Port

Seaton, EH32 0BQ

Dancing to Alastair Wood and his Scottish Dance Band

Tickets £8, including light refreshments

Old Favourites Dance

Saturday 18th April 7.30—10.30pm

North Merchiston Club, Watson Crescent, Edinburgh,

EH11 1EP

Dancing to Gary Donaldson and his Scottish Dance Band

Tickets £7 / £9 (RSCDS Members / Non-Members)

Annual Ball 2015

Saturday 9th May

Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh,EH1 2QQ

Dancing to Graeme Munro and his Scottish Dance Band

This was a sell out event in 2014

Early Bird Discount available -Booking is open now

Don't miss out

book now

Looking for new shoes?

Branch members qualify for a 10% discount in Dancewear

on production of your membership card or this advert.

Dancers Diary 5

Dates for your Diary

Winter Term : w/c 12th January 2015 for 10weeks (mid term break w/c 16th February)

Spring: w/c 20th April 2015 for 6 weeks. Details will be included in the next edition of Dancing Forth or check

online

As this is a 10 week term the cost of this term will be £50 for a member and £65 for a non-member. For

beginners only a “5 class-pass” is available at a cost of £35 or you can Pay as You Go (P.A.Y.G) at £8 per class. Those opting for a “5

class-pass” must register their details with the branch and these are available from the class teacher.

Class Day Time Venue Teacher Musician

Beginners Tuesday 8.00—9.30 pm Bruntsfield Evangelical Church,

Leamington Terrace, EH10 4JU

Rachel Shankland Seonaid Lynn

Improvers Tuesday 8.10—9.40 pm* Calton Centre 121 Montgomery St,

EH7 5EP

Ian Brockbank Gary Donaldson

General Tuesday 8.00—9.30 pm Cluny Centre (Upper Hall), Cluny

Drive, EH10 6DN

Elizabeth Harry Rodger McAndrew

Very Advanced Thursday 7:45—9.15 pm Murrayfield Parish Church,

Ormindale Terrace, EH12 6EQ

Margo Priestley Doreen McKerron

Demonstration Thursday 8.00—9.30 pm St Anne’s Church, Kaimes Road,

EH12 6JR

John Wilkinson Moira Reekie

NOTE * The Improvers class is

running 10 minutes later

due to a change in hall

availability.

Beginners If you want an introduction to the basics of Scottish Country Dancing, this is the class for you. Here, you will learn many

popular Scottish dances along with the basic steps and formations needed to do them.

Improvers Once you have a reasonable grasp of the basics, this class helps you build your knowledge of the steps and most common

formations. Many stay in this class until they feel ready to progress upward. You might sample your first social dance

while in this class.

General A general class suitable for intermediate dancers and above. Confident in the basics, a wider range of formations will be

introduced although steps will continue to be covered. Selected dances from upcoming events may be taught as many in

this class enjoy going to Branch dances and dancing socially in general.

Very Advanced For dancers who are confident with all formations and want to perfect their dancing with others of a similar level. Steps

and formations are covered in depth with individual comments given to help dancers attain a high level of technique.

Demonstration The corporate arm of the classes which promotes the Branch and its aims. Invited members will accept individual

criticism and undertake demonstrations for the Branch. Think you’re up to the challenge? - contact the Demonstrations

Coordinator for more information ([email protected])

Class Descriptions

Classes 6

Come and Buy

Our new 90th Anniversary Book and CD is now available to purchase. The book contains 12 new

dances written by Branch members and friends and most of the dances have new tunes written

especially for them by some of our Branch musicians. This collection of dances, in celebration

of our 90th Anniversary is a fine testament to the composing, arranging and devising talent

that exists within the Branch, its members and friends. The twelve very different dances come

together to produce a book with something for every dancer - from traditional to modern, sim-

ple to complex and longwise to square and even triangular.

The accompanying CD, recorded by Graeme Munro and his Band, is a delight to listen to and

really lifts the words off the page and onto the dance floor.

Contact us for more information: [email protected]

After a year of spectacular celebrations to mark

our 90th Anniversary, we look back at all of the

fun we have had.

Thank you to everyone who has come along and

helped us celebrate in such style!

We hope you enjoy this selection

of

photographs from 2014

CELEBRATING 90

YEARS IN STYLE

See page 16 for more photographs

RSCDS 85th Annual General Meeting

The AGM in November is the biggest event in the year for the

RSCDS. This year there were hundreds of country dancers in

Perth for what was a family gathering.

On Friday, after sampling the Royal George Hotel’s high tea, we set off for the first event – the Friday dance. The pro-gramme was devised by Carnoustie, East Angus and Forfar Branches and was a good variety for all abilities. The Bells Sport Centre is enormous and Matthew McLennan and his band found the acoustics a problem but played some lovely tunes and got the weekend off to a good start.

On Saturday morning there was a choice between a large class

with Paul Plummer and Andrew Nolan and an open forum on

increasing membership. The Branches had stalls with all sorts

of goodies for sale and lots of people to meet and that attract-

ed us. Edinburgh Branches stall was very busy and I believe

our 90th Anniversary book sold very well.

In the afternoon, I attended the meeting as a delegate for

Vancouver Branch. Several members of Edinburgh Branch are

delegates for overseas Branches such as San Francisco, Tokyo,

Twin Cities and Boston. We all vote as instructed by the

various Branches.

There was a lot of business to be discussed and, as always,

some members disagreed with the motions but with the very

able chairmanship of John Wilkinson the meeting closed at

5.30pm. Robert MacKay gave a very full vote of thanks in a

very short time and then it was time for tea.

The Ball on Saturday night was a splendid occasion, hundreds

of dancers in evening dress make a wonderful sight. The Ball

programme was chosen by Edinburgh Branch and had all my

favourite dances. It was a very popular programme. Nicol

McLaren’s band had no trouble with the acoustics and gave us

sparkling music. A very happy evening ended with Auld Lang

Syne and the National Anthem.

After the Ball it was time to catch up with the friends we had

not seen for a year. There were members from America,

Canada, France, Germany and all over the UK who come to

the AGM every year and the time slipped past very quickly -

until 3 o’clock in the morning! We all agreed that we are lucky

to have a society where we can have friends worldwide and all

because of our love of Scottish country dancing.

On Sunday morning there was a class taken by William

Williamson and Muriel Johnstone and a Youth Forum but

after two late nights and a lot of dancing we decided to head

for home.

The whole weekend was thoroughly enjoyable and I hope

there will be many more. Although there were lots of people, I

did notice that the numbers were fewer, especially delegates.

Like many other longstanding members I am concerned about

the direction our Society is taking. I fear technology is taking

over and future AGMs will be held via Skype. We would lose

something very precious if that was to happen. The AGM is

the one occasion where all the Branches of the Society are rep-

resented and share in our enjoyment of dancing and music.

Elizabeth M Allan

Rounding up 2014 11

I didn't know what to expect when we made the decision to go to the musical evening at Broughton St. Mary's church on Fri-

day 21st November. It was a dreich night and the first thing I noticed was how warm and cosy it was inside the church. We

slipped in just as the evening started with a selection of lovely Scottish tunes played on the accordion. This set the standard

for the whole evening.

We were entertained by some wonderful piano playing, from intricate duets to the fast and furious Scott Joplin, the show

tunes of Irving Berlin and, of course, more of the Scottish music that we all love. In between we heard two excellent singers,

both very different, and marvelled at the speed of the stepdancers' feet. We couldn't help but tap our feet to the fantastic

fiddle music and sang along when we could.

After a break for wine and nibbles and a chance to chat we returned to our seats for the second half and weren't disappoint-

ed. If anything this half was even better - so much talent in and around the branch. The whole evening was very slick and

ably compered by Robert MacKay. By the time it finished I was on a high and hardly noticed the pouring rain as I stepped

outside.

Simon Cowell doesn't know what he's missing!

Vivien Barclay

A summary of the meeting is available at www.rscds.org

Who needs the X Factor?

Dancing around the Christmas Tunes

The culmination of our 90th Anniversary year was the Winter Warmer dance at Cluny Centre, one of our

favourite venues, just a week or so before Christmas and I had been looking forward to it with anticipation.

The scene was set with Jim Lindsay and his band all ready to play us seasonal songs and Christmas carols to

dance to. The programme was a cracker with lots of popular favourites and a sprinkling of new dances from

the 90th Anniversary book. The committee were ready with a welcome glass of Bucks Fizz and a caterer on stand by getting the

baked potatoes piping hot for the interval. The MCs were all prepared to guide us through any tricky formations and give clear

instructions. It would have been great if the hall had been just a little bit warmer & had a few Christmas decorations, however

the cool temperature certainly kept everyone on the floor.

All we needed was you - we missed you! Lots of hard work goes into every event, from booking the halls and musicians to

planning the catering, ensuring a well-balanced programme with something for all and organising MCs. In return, it would be

great to see more of our members and friends supporting these events. If there is something which you think is lacking or

could be better at our functions then the committee would welcome your feedback.

If you did come along, then I hope you enjoyed the evening as much we I did and I hope to see you at our next function.

Christmas fun for all 12

Beginners and Improvers Classes Party

Our Beginners class joined up with the Improvers class for

their first introduction to a social dance in December, with a

little bit of help from some of the General class.

Alistair Wood and Seonaid Lynn provided some great music

which kept everyone on the floor dancing all their favourite

dances from the past term, including the Christmas Tree

dance where we decorated the tree with baubles and tinsel.

Many thanks to our teachers Rachel Shankland and Ian

Brockbank, along with all the musicians who play for us, for

making the classes such fun and for all their patience with

us. It’s a good job they have a sense of humour.

Left; Seonaid Lynn

& Alastair Wood

keep us on the beat

at the Classes Party

Shout out! If anyone has any contacts in brownies and would

be interested in either getting involved or passing

on information , please do not hesitate to contact

the branch on

[email protected]

Youth 13

Brownies take the dance

challenge

Ever thought the RSCDS needed a

mascot or a redesign of the plain

coloured shoe? Well a local brownie group let their imagina-

tions run wild as they completed a Scottish Country Dancing

Challenge badge.

In conjunction with girl guiding Scotland, the RSCDS has

produced a badge specifically for Scottish Country Dancing.

I had the challenge of teaching brownies to dance in early

October. It was great fun!

To receive the badge 3 tasks were undertaken;

1) Learn 2 dances

2) Design a mascot for your local unit

3) Design a pair of dance shoes

They learnt A Flying Scotsman and A Reel for Jeannie and

had mascots ranging from a tattie in a kilt to Nessie in gil-

lies. In 1 session 25 brownies gained the badge and had loads

of fun doing it.

A huge thank you to Rachel Shankland for helping and I look

forward to getting more brownies dancing!

Faye Mather

Educating Edinburgh

We ran two Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

sessions in the autumn, funded from our Youth fund, for

teachers within the City of Edinburgh to introduce them to

the Jigs and Reels pack. There was good take up with over

20 teachers attending from a variety of Primary Schools

along with some Secondary PE Teachers. Feedback has

been very positive and we hope to continue and develop

this initiative in 2015. Many thanks to both Maggie

McLeish and Elizabeth Harry for the time which they have

given to this project.

Thanks for an inspiring afternoon

It had seemed a good idea at the time when I signed up for

a country dancing session of CPD but the temptation to go

home, put my feet up and have a cup of tea, on a wet Sep-

tember afternoon, after a hard day in the classroom was

difficult to resist.

Resist I did though, and Maggie and Elizabeth had the

welcome cup of tea ready for around 16 teachers from var-

ious schools in Edinburgh. It came as a shock when I

realised that what they really meant by “interactive

session” was that I would have to dance…. They soon had

us all up and despite no previous dance experience I

quickly learnt slip step and skip change of step and was off

on my first encounter with The Flying Scotsman and a

selection of other easy dances which I know my primary

class will love.

The easy step by step guide for teaching each dance, which

was explained to us, makes it so clear on how to teach the

children. Maggie and Elizabeth were both so patient with

us and worked well together. I had a fun afternoon learn-

ing a new skill which was delivered in a very expert yet in-

formal way, covering a lot in a short session. I feel confi-

dent that I can start with the basics and build a dance up

with the children, and I know that they will enjoy learning

our traditional dances.

I would like to thank RSCDS Edinburgh for supporting this

initiative, and hope that there will be follow up sessions in

2015.

A grateful Teacher, Edinburgh

Youth throughout the RSCDS

Sunday morning of the AGM weekend brings the annual

Youth Forum of the RSCDS when we can all have a say.

This year we got to hear from Guest speakers Raphaëlle

Ogeret (Lyon) and Doris Young (Aberdeen) about what they

do to attract and keep young dancers in their areas.

The Youth services are continuing to hold Youth Workshops

around the countries and I thought it was great to hear that

they are continuing to encourage Spring Fling to be held in

other countries in the world.

Another door has opened for the School programme with

the development of Dance Trad, which is the older sibling to

the Jigs and Reels pack for primary school age.

I found that the enthusiasm for encouraging young dancers

was shared throughout and I hope to see that continued

throughout the year.

Faye Mather

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Youth Cont’d and Unit 2 / 3 14

Children’s Ball 2015

We celebrated 90 years of dancing with our youngest

dancers (pictured above) last March and no Birthday party

is complete without a very large cake.

If you would like more information about this years Ball,

then please contact Grant Bulloch —

[email protected]

Children’s Class

Our ever popular Children’s class meets every Thursday in

term time. This is a fun way for children to make new

friends and keep healthy and active, whilst learning many

new skills from an early age. Our class teaches the concept

of teamwork and cooperation in a fun and safe environment.

The children enjoy dancing together and are always striving

to learn more.

Are you at primary school? Why don't you come and try our

class?

Are you interested in taking your Teaching

Certificate?

We are planning a Unit 2 and 3 course in late Spring /

early Summer 2015. This will be over four or five week-

ends in April/May 2015 with the examination late May/

early June.

The course will be led by Elizabeth Harry and Atsuko

Clement (Tutors) and Moira Reekie (Musician).

The venue (TBC) will be in the west of Edinburgh and

easily accessible from Haymarket Station, the City Bypass

and Edinburgh Airport.

The cost of the course and confirmed dates will be

available shortly.

Register your interest now for further infor-

mation as soon as it is available.

[email protected]

Looking for that missing book?

The Branch shop has a variety of books, CDs and other

SCD related material, Whether it is the latest new edi-

tion of Book 48 and the accompanying CD by Susan

MacFadyen, or something much more obscure, we can

help you find it. Contact us on [email protected]

Local Groups 15

The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

12 Coates Crescent, Edinburgh, EH13 7AF

Tel: 0131 225 3854 Fax: 0131 225 7783

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.rscds.org—see here for details of local branches in the Lothians and Fife

Atholl SCD Club

Secretary: David Ballantyne—

Ballantyne@[email protected]

Venue: Inverleith Church Hall, Ferry Road, EH3 5PR

Dates: Tuesdays until 19th May 2015

Time: 7.30pm

Music: Iain MacPhail

Cost: Members £4. Visitors very welcome £6

Only new and difficult dances are called, but the programmes are available via the Branch website

Edinburgh Ladies’ Club

President: Christina France 0131 664 8467

Secretary: Anne Hackland 0131 441 5108

Venue: St John’s Church, Princes Street, EH2 4BJ

Dates: Wednesdays until 18th March 2015

Time: 7.30—9.30pm

Music: CDs, All dances are called. Programme for the session is available at the door

Cost: Members £42 for the full year. Visitors very welcome £5

New members are always welcome.

Harrison SCD Club

Secretary: Fiona Winton 0131 453 5624

Venue: Polwarth Parish Church Hall, 36—38 Polwarth Terrace, EH11 1LU

Dates: Tuesdays until March 2015 (phone for dates)

Time: 7.30—9.30pm

Music: CDs

Cost: £7 enrolment + £3 per night for members

£3.50 for non-members

New members and visitors welcome.

Dunedin Dancers

Meet most Wednesdays , from 7.30—9.30pm, in

Morningside Parish Church Hall, Cluny Gardens, for

Scottish country dancing in a relaxed atmosphere. New dancers are always

welcome.

Exact dates are given on our website: www.dunedindancers.org.uk

For additional information, email the secretary at

[email protected] of ring 07966 881630.

Dunedin Dancers run a bi-annual Folk Dance Festival, to which we invite

various foreign dance groups, and regularly visit festivals abroad. This

years Festival is 19—25th July. In addition, we run two informal dances and

a formal ball each year—again details are on the website.

Gay Gordons Edinburgh

The Gay Gordons, Edinburgh’s LGBT SCD Group, welcomes all dancers to our friendly ses-sions.

Mondays 7.30pm. See our website for venue.

Teacher: Tim Bolton-Maggs

Contact : [email protected]

Website: www.gaygordonsedinburgh.co.uk

We also attend other events with groups in London, Manchester and Dum-

fries. Open to all regardless of experience.

Morningside Club

Secretary: Sandra Shaw 0131 440 1558

[email protected]

Venue: Upper Hall, Cluny Centre, Cluny Drive, EH10 6DB

Dates: Tuesdays until 16th March 2015

Time: 7.40—9.40pm

Music: Calum Marwick

Cost: £45 per session or £25 per term

Visitors: £4 per evening and £5 for parties

New members always welcome. See our new website for more information

www.morningsidescdclub.com

Celebrating St Andrew’s Day We were invited to run two ceilidh workshops as part of the

St Andrew’s Day celebrations in the Spiegel tent, St Andrew

Square Gardens.

This proved to be a great success with two performances

well attended by the public. A quick revision of the pro-

gramme ensured we could accommodate all of the children

who were keen to join in the easy dances.

We were lucky to have live music - the early afternoon was

provided by Alistair Wood and the second performance by

Gary Donaldson, who unfortunately also received a park-

ing ticket.

Thanks to the dancers who gave up a Sunday to support

the Branch by providing a show which was enjoyed by all.

Grant Bulloch Faye Mather

Adam Brady Rachel Shankland

Eilidh Burgess Yoshi Shibasaki Tim Bolton-Maggs

See overleaf for photographs

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46 Pleasance

Edinburgh EH8 8TL

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Robert MacKay & Anne Riley enjoying the Winter Warmer

Special thanks to © Maria Falconer for her kind

permission to use images from the Common-

wealth Ceilidh.

Thanks also to our many members and friends

who have contributed photographs and articles

to make this souvenir issue of Dancing Forth

possible.

Ceilidh Workshops on St Andrew’s Day

Celebrating 90 years of

dancing in Edinburgh

Dancing forth jan'15 print final

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