Author Archives: Morag

Our 2024 Ceilidh on Hogmanay has been cancelled, due to the very low number of people able to attend this year.

We regret this and apologise to all who were looking forward to this special event

posted 29/11/24

For a number of reasons we have had to make numerous changes to the events at our Thursday coffee mornings. The programme for the rest of the season is on the Events page , here. Robin sent the revised programme to members and others known to the Society by email on Saturday, 3rd February. If you need it in paper format, then please contact the Secretary secretary@bournemouthcaledonian.com with your name and address and she will send it to you by post. Morag’s mobile number is on this season’s printed programme.

Posted on 3/2/24

The final edition of our news sheet in 2024 is available in the Hall, can be sent to you in an email or downloaded from the Caledonian Times page. It is a brilliant reminder of all the things Christmassy that we have enjoyed together – the 263rd edition!
Thank you Joan: We very much appreciate that you give your skills and time to design and produce the monthly Caledonian Times.

posted 20/12/24

Thank you again to Joan Higgins for another great Caledonian Times. It was out this morning and was sent by email to members and others who join in with our activities. Printed copies are available in the Scottish Hall for a small charge just to cover printing costs. The most recent Caledonian Times (and previous editions) are on the website on the ‘Caledonian Times’ page.

posted 5/12/23

The Christmas Hamper, kindly donated by Jacqui, will be raffled at our Christmas Coffee morning on Saturday, 2nd December.  Raffle tickets available now from Robin. All proceeds from the raffle will go to the Maintenance of our Scottish Hall. 
As well as the raffle draw, there will be Christmas Carols, gifts, Tombola – all at the Scottish Hall from 10am till 12noon. Entry: £1.50 

posted 24/11/23

OUT NOW! the 259th edition of the Caledonian Times produced by Joan Higgins.
Thank you, Joan and also all the members who contributed items for inclusion in this October edition.
See it on the Caledonian Times page or download a copy to print. This monthly publication is also available from The Scottish Hall on Monday evenings and Thursday mornings.

posted 29/9/23

Join us on Thursdays, 10.30am till 12 noon at our coffee mornings, alongside, on some mornings, entertainment, games, quizes, ‘fitness & fun'(for all abilities) and card-making. See programme here. Never been before? If it is your first time at one of our regular events, you will not be asked to pay anything; whether you come on a Thursday morning or to the Scottish Dancing on a Monday evening. You will be most welcome. Meet in the Scottish Hall 80-82 Shelbourne Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8QZ

amended 20/10/23

On this Monday, 4th September, we will start the new season with Scottish Country Dancing at 7.30pm until sometime between 9pm and 9.30pm. Entry £4.50

Our annual “Gathering of the Clans” Ceilidh is on 7th September at 7.45pm, with Stuart on the bagpipes leading us into the evening. Please, if you can, bring plated finger food for the buffet or for yourself if preferred. There will be a raffle with any optional donations welcome. Members entry is £4, visitors and non members £4.50.
Printed copies of our new Programme will be distributed at these events.
We are looking forward to meeting up again; catching up with one another and enjoying dancing and entertainment together at these early September events. All are welcome. See you at the Scottish Hall!

posted 1/9/23

The programme of meetings and special events is now on the Events page
Printed Programmes will be available at our first events, the Dancing on 4^th September and the GATHERING OF THE CLANS on 7^th September.

If you were a member last year, or are already a member for this year, and are not coming to either of these events, the programme will be posted to you.

Annual Membership is £15 running from this September. If you wish to become a member and have not already paid, then please, if possible, let Robin have your subscription as soon as the new season starts. Many thanks.

It will be great to be meeting up again and enjoying our times together at the Scottish Hall.
Looking forward to seeing you!

Posted 9/8/23 mj

The AGM took place on 11th May.  Office bearers were elected along with council members.  See Who’s Who page. Two motions were discussed at length and members voted on these. 
The first was to reduce the frequency of meetings on a Thursday morning.  Members voted to keep the weekly meetings, to meet for fellowship, to enjoy each other’s company, discussion and tea, coffee and biscuits. Planned activities and talks will be less frequent.

The second motion was regarding the qualification for membership in Rule 3.1 of the Society’s Rule Book.  There was strong and passionate discussion on this and when the vote was taken, the motion to change the qualification for membership to “Must be interested in Scotland and Scottish life and activities” was passed.

Previously a member had to be born in Scotland or be of Scottish Descent (ie have a parent or a grandparent born in Scotland) or be married to a ‘Qualified’ member or be the widow or widower of a deceased member.

posted 12/5/23