Seniors
March lunch: 20 March 2025 at Crookston Hotel, Glasgow.
Our entertainer was Frank Reid. Frank has played for Peter Knapman and Muriel Bone’s classes since his return to his birth town of Glasgow after spending most of his life in London. Frank is from a very musical family and his own family is also very musical. His daughter’s wish to attend the Royal Conservatoire was the driving force behind his return to Glasgow.
To attend any event, for more information or your name added to our list; please send an email to seniors@rscdsglasgow.org
History
In 1998, for the 75th Anniversary celebration of RSCDS (Society) and Glasgow Branch, a group of senior non-dancers plus a few active dancers attended an afternoon tea dance. They all enjoyed the social aspects of dancing even if no longer danced regularly, and wished to meet more regularly. The first official meeting of the Seniors' Group was held on October 10th, 1999, at the Ewington Hotel organised by Ruth Beattie, with Joyce Turkington and the late Dorothy Paterson.
With the passing of time, this event has evolved into four meetings per year, Spring, Summer, Autumn and a Festive Lunch in December, open to all members of Glasgow Branch. The general format is a light lunch (soup, sandwiches, tea/coffee), followed by musical entertainment and/or a speaker. (The inclusive charge covers the costs of lunch and the venue.)
Previous events:
Festive Lunch Dec 2024
Many gathered on 5th December for delicious food with friends before enjoying Maureen's 2 quizzes.
Glasgow Branch Chairman Ian Johnson read a lovely Christmas poem to complete the celebration.
A Christmas Fairy.
25th Celebration October 2024
Amy Spearing - June 2024
Les Lambert - March 2024
Centenary - Seniors' Celebration 'Afternoon Tea' HOUSE for an ART LOVER, Nov 2023 photos Centenary
Patrick Murray - Sept 2023
Ian Muir - June 2023
Alan MacPherson - April 2023
Margaret Church - Sept 2022
John Carmichael - June 2022
Challenges of the Walter Scott Book - March 2022
Article by Ruth Beatie for Scottish Country Dancer (April 2020)
Festive Lunch - December 2019
20th Anniversary Lunch October 2019
Richard Maudsley - Scottish Small Pipe - July 2019
Màrtainn Skene - More quality tunes and craic - April 2019