Mandela Day on 18 July marks the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela. Mandela Day is not just a celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy; it is a call to action for people everywhere to recognise their individual power to take responsibility to change the world around them.

Clan Colquhoun would like to invite you to join us once again for an evening of fun dancing in Fish Hoek, on Monday 16 July, the Monday closest to Mandela Day and help celebrate the idea that each of us can make a difference in our community, that everyone can take action against poverty.

The programme of dancing will last 67 minutes and we will break for tea, coffee and biscuits.

There won’t be any cost for the evening but you are asked to bring along tinned or other non-perishable food which will be distributed to those in need in Masiphumelele or dog and kitty food for TEARS in the Valley or the SPCA. We will also be collecting books in reasonable condition which are destined for the HELP THE RURAL CHILD charity bookshop.

The RSCDS Cape Town Branch will be holding the eight in their popular No Walk/No Talk evenings of dancing on Friday 13 July to which you are all invited. The programme and crib are available for downloading below.

The event takes place at Claremont Congregational Church at 6:30pm for 7pm and will continue till 9pm, after which we adjourn for socialising over supper at the nearby Italian restaurant Basilico in Newlands. Please book your place with Chris Gilmour before Monday 9 July.

Leon Oosthuizen from the Cape Town Scottish Country Dance Band will be joining us in Fish Hoek on Monday 25 June and playing for our social "Another 'Noughty' Night on the Dance Floor". Do diarize the date, and join in the fun and celebration.

Dress code casual with a touch of tartan men please do wear your kilts and show off your knees.

Cost R25 including tea and birthday cake.

Below is the programme for Monday 25^th June, we hope it includes some of your current favourite dances:

No       Tiitle

1          Pelorus Jack                        J32     3/4L  Skelton: RSCDS XLI

2          The Piper and the Penguin           R88      4S   Goldring: RSCDS Scotia

3          Land of the Heather Hills           S32     4/4L  Priddey: Capercaillie

4          City of Stirling Reel               R32     3/4L  Goldring: Bannockburn 700

5          Polharrow Burn                      R32     5/5L  Foss: Magazine

6          The Belle of Bon Accord             S32     4/4L  Drewry: Deeside 2

7          Heather's Real                      R32     3/4L  Hodgson: Happy Blues

8          Never at Sea                        R48     6/6L  Haddow: Pillings 9

9          Catch the Wind                      R32     3/4L  Butterfield: RSCDS XLV

10        The Luckenbooth Brooch              J32     3/4L  Dickson: Reels and Wheels

11        The Road to McGregor                S32     4/4L  Hodgson: Happy Blues

12        Best Set in the Hall                J32     3/4L  Greenwood: RSCDS XLVI

13        Miss Johnstone of Ardrossan         R32     5/5L  Goldring 2000

14        The Dream Catcher                   S96      4S   Orr: RSCDS XLV

15        J. B. Milne                         R32     3/4L  Foss: Angus Fitchet

16        Mairi's Wedding                     R40     3/4L  Cosh: 22 SCD

E1        Sands of Morar                      S32     3/4L  Priddey: RSCDS XLV

Mowbray Presbyterian Church youth group is having a ceiliidh on Friday 25 May at the church hall that is open to all church members and also the general public.  Tickets are R50 per ticket, or R40 for a block booking of 6 or more.  The starting time is 6.45 for 7pm. 

To find out more about this and other upcoming events or to book a ticket contact secretary@rscds.capetown

Learn the basics in 8 classes

Tuesdays starting 27 March

Time:    19:00 – 21:00

Venue:  Congregational Church Hall, Church Street, Claremont  (off Hershell Street).

Cost:       R360.00 for eight lessons

• No experience necessary
  
• Suitable for all ages with a reasonable level of fitness
• No partner required - come on your own or bring a friend
  
• Wear soft-soled shoes

For more info or to secure your place contact Fiona secreatary@rscds.capetown by Friday 23 March 2018.