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85th Anniversary Booklet |
Glasgow Branch has produced a booklet of dances to celebrate it's 85th Anniversary. The Booklet contains 3 dances from each of 3 of our own Branch teachers, Jimmy McMillan, John Johnston and Alasdair Brown. The booklet also contains music and diagrams for each of the dances. Copies cost £4.00 and can be purchased from Maureen Daniel [email], Jimmy Mc Millan and John Johnston. They will also be available at all Branch events. |
The final event for Dance Scottish Week in Glasgow was held at the Kelvingrove Art Galleries on Saturday, September 20, 2008. A number of Branch members and visitors from home and abroad gathered for dancing in the main hall at the newly refurbished Art Galleries. As the organist was finishing his recital, spectators gathered and occupied the seats placed around the "dance floor" and around the balcony which had a bird's eye view. Vice Chairman Iain Hutchison introduced us and welcomed Jim Ferguson, was our MC for the event. The dancing began with the Gay Gordons. John Renton and Ricky Franci were our musicians for the afternoon. After a few dances the Demonstration Team presented a couple of highly polished Medleys. There were dances for everyone and the audience were invited to join us on the dance floor. Several were so enthusiastic they were keen to stay on the floor and try the more difficult dancer. More dances followed, then a short break, and another medley from the Demonstration Team. Members of the public were invited to join in "Barley Bree", then all too soon the afternoon was over. Many congratulations are due to Pat McBride for organising this event in such spectacular surroundings.
Our thanks to Meg Barrowman for the following photographs.
The Demonstration Team dance the Shepherd's Crook
Gay Gordons
Demonstration Team Medley
John and Ricky - our musicians
The busy dance floor
Barley Bree Demonstration includes our youngest dancers
Demonstration Team Medley
Barley Bree for everyone
Glasgow Branch celebrates its 85th Birthday this year. Celebration began after the first of the Spring classes on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008. Glasgow Branch decided to award its first Branch Awards to mark the occasion. Branch Awards were instituted in 2004 as a means for branches to recognise those members who have given outstanding service to a branch. Awards were presented to John Johnston and James McMillan.
Chairman Jim Ferguson with John Johnston
Chairman Jim Ferguson with James McMillan
John has taught every level of dancer in the Glasgow Branch from beginner, to technique and demonstation. John is a popular MC, he has taught MC courses and is a well respected dance devisor. |
"Jimmy" has taught in Glasgow Branch for 25 years and taught at day schools, festivals, childrens festivals. He served on the Branch Committee, is a popular MC and also a well respected dance devisor. |
March 2008 has been a particularly busy and highly successful time for the Demonstration Team. At the Edinburgh Festival the Ladies Team and the Mixed team both team gained first places. At the Glasgow Music Festival, the team won the 'Ladies Section', the 'Mixed Section' [for which they were awarded the RSCDS Glasgow Branch Quaich] and the 'Square Dance' Section. Hearty congratulations to teacher, Alasdair Brown; Convenor, Sam Wilkins and all the dancers who took part in this year's festivals.
A Memorial Ceremony was held at Jordanhill College commemorating the Life and Works of Dr Jean Milligan on September 14, 2007. A plaque was unveiled which will move with the staff of the Education Department when they move to their new building on the John Anderson Campus.
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| Dorothy Paterson [Vote of Thanks] | The members of Glasgow Branch Demonstration Team who performed at the unveiling of the plaque to Dr Jean Milligan, Jordanhill College September 14, 2007 with their musician Gordon Simpson. |
| Irene Bennett [Chairman RSCDS] | |
| Robert Mackay [Tribute] | |
| Prof Effie McLellan [M C] | |
| Fiona McDonald [Dancing Convenor] | |
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