Send Her Victorious: Memories of Queen Elizabeth II
Allison Kay: Family memories of the Queen
Kristin Downey: Memories of Queen Elizabeth II
Loralee Hyde: Memories of the Queen and Duke
Pat Reesby: An Encounter with the Queen
Robert Vale: Remembering the Queen
First impressions of dancing
Centenary Viking Ball
One kilt, so many stories
Loralee Hyde: Fun and friendship down south
Aileen Logie: Scottish/Irish Music Connections
Dancing shoes: What to wear on your feet?
Anne Holmstead: A toe-tapping return to dancing
Send Her Victorious: Memories of Queen Elizabeth II
Some of our club members bring us their memories of Queen Elizabeth II (Patron of the RSCDS for more than 75 years) and the Duke of Edinburgh, sharing their varied experiences and connections in the UK, New Zealand and Australia. Find out more
Allison Kay: Family memories of the Queen
Daughter Caroline Presents the Queen with a Posy. See Allison’s memories of the Queen
Kristin Downey: Send Her Victorious – Memories of Queen Elizabeth II
Memories of Childhood and a Jubilee Quilt. See Kristin’s memories of Queen Elizabeth II
Loralee Hyde: Memories of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh
A Garden Reception and a Kōkako Poster Competition. See Loralee’s memories of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh
Pat Reesby: An Encounter with the Queen
The only female photographer/reporter at the Queen’s visit to Taupō Swamp in Plimmerton and the Royal New Zealand Police College in 1986. See Pat’s memories of photographing the Queen
Robert Vale: Remembering the Queen
The Coronation ‘flypast’, a Sussex visit, and later Sandringham House. See Robert’s memories of the Queen (and her Consort)
First impressions of dancing
Our club is strongly supportive of our new dancers. It’s satisfying to see people who’ve joined us at beginners’ classes in February, enjoying our Annual Dance six months later. Christine Crewdson and Ian Leask share their first impressions of dancing
Centenary Viking Ball
For many years, the Shetland Society of Wellington has organised a Viking Ball. It’s always fun, especially if you go with friends. See more about the Viking Ball and new dances and formations this event has inspired
One kilt, so many stories
About 70 years ago Jane Aim’s mother ordered a Lindsay tartan kilt for her made by Mr McPhee in Wellington. Find out the many stories of the history of this kilt since then
Loralee Hyde: Fun and friendship down south
During a tour around the south of the South Island at the beginning of April, Loralee was fortunate to stay in Dunedin on a Monday night, which is when Ceilidh Club dances at St Johns Church Hall in Roslyn. See more about her evening of fun and friendship
Aileen Logie: Scottish/Irish Music Connections
Aileen’s musical life in Scotland started as a child in a family of musicians, surrounded by music. There are lots of musical treats in store in this article from Aileen as she talks about the relationship between Scottish and Irish music
Dancing shoes: What to wear on your feet?
There is a range of dancing shoes you can choose from. Find out more about the different types of shoes and where to buy them
Anne Holmstead: A toe-tapping return to dancing
In January 2021, Anne saw the club’s ads for beginners’ classes, bringing back memories of the fun she’d had dancing as a teenager in the 1970s. See Anne’s story of returning to dancing at Johnsonville
