Mid-Summer Club Ceilidh 2018

Once again the weather gods smiled upon us on the fourth Saturday in January, giving us sunshine for our summer social at Johnsonville Bowling Club. Twenty-two Johnsonville dancers brought along eleven guests for a relaxed afternoon of bowling, followed by ceilidh fun and a delicious potluck dinner.

Every year’s ceilidh has a different character, and this year we celebrated Robbie Burns. Rod brought us a lively programme of Burns-themed dances and music, featuring bonnie lassies and corn rigs, a wee timorous beastie, a Tam O’ Shanter, Burns night and the De’il. Kristin set the scene by reading Burns’ Corn Rigs are Bonnie.

On such a hot day we welcomed a break between dances. John Markham put on his quiz-master’s Tam O’ Shanter, handed out quiz sheets, and tested our Scottish general knowledge. We did pretty well on the Saltire and the macintosh, but cranachan and Irn Bru stumped many of us.

Every year club members generously share their talents. This year Kate lifted our hearts with song, Emma and family entertained us dancing Kingston Flyer, and Alan brought us the drama of the Ode to the Haggis. We could not have asked for a better introduction to our leisurely and sociable potluck dinner.

Thanks to organiser Maureen, Burns enthusiast Elaine, and all those who came early to set up, helped in the kitchen, and cleared up at the end. A good time was had by all, and thanks to our photographer Loralee we have a fine record of the day.

Download Mid-Summer Club Ceilidh 2018 Programme

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