Planning a garden dance in this country is always an expression of hope! This year, we had a few anxious moments looking at the weather forecast and rainfall radar but, in the event, it proved to be a much better evening than we could have hoped.
As usual, members from the Association and Beeston U3A mingled happily as we danced through a programme of old favourites. It was then a pleasure to relax into our fuddle and talk until the night began to fall.
A walk from the Ferry Boat Inn to the Netherfield Lagoons.
This year’s Burns Night saw 65 members and friends gathering in the Masonic Hall for an evening of Haggis, Toasts and Dancing.
Sixty members and friends gathered for our annual St. Andrew’s Night Dinner and Cèilidh. As ever, we enjoyed an excellent meal, with the Tribute to Scotland delivered by Margaret Barnes. She put the focus firmly on the Scotswomen who contributed so much to our native land. The dancing then went with a swing with ‘Auld Lang Syne’ sending us on our way.
Saturday 26th November 7.30-11.30pm
Masonic Hall, Goldsmith St. Nottingham
The Nottingham Scottish Association invites you to an evening of dinner, dancing and revelry in honour of our Patron Saint! Three Course Dinner and a Cèilidh with a caller.
A good time is guaranteed!
Tickets: £30. Easy access by tram or bus. Free parking.
Details and Application Form here (Word Format) and here (pdf)
This year’s Garden dance took place on Friday 8th July on a perfect evening for dancing!
After a two year absence the ASCDS Festival returned to Retford on Saturday 7th May 2022. 10 dancing groups took part – including the Nottingham Scottish Association – in a much-delayed 40th Anniversary Celebration.
The dances were chosen from a selection of previous festivals, with an additional dance written for the occasion. This was chosen from a number of dances submitted and the Nottingham Scottish Association was pleased to have submitted the winning dance (20-20 Vision) composed by Andrew Morrison.
Chris Dewhurst and his band provided some excellent music and all groups enjoyed getting back together to dance. Well done to the NSA team – and all our friends in other groups!
The weather forecast for Thursday 24th March was perfect – and so the weather proved to be! A dozen members and friends met outside Wollaton Park in sparkling sunshine where Rosie and Sylvia led us through the gardens and into the University Campus. After stopping for Coffee and Ice cream at the Lakeside, we made our way back to the Wheelhouse for lunch. What a glorious day and a glorious walk!
It was good, after last year’s Covid cancellation, to welcome so many members and friends to our traditional Burns Night Dinner and Dance. The Haggis was piped in by Kevin Haig and addressed in great style by Bob Logan. The Masonic Lodge staff delivered us a tasty – and filling- meal all efficiently and pleasantly served with a smile. Don Pringle oversaw the proceedings. Andrew Morrison spoke of the traditions associated with Robert Burns and proposed ‘the Immortal Memory’. David Potter and his niece, Fiona Shore resumed their sparring for the ‘Lad and Lasses’ – another clear victory for the lasses! Schuggie got us all on the floor and worked us hard with a mix of good cèilidh dances. Thanks to all whose hard work made this possible!
A date for your diaries: we will be celebrating Burns Night on Saturday 22nd January. A Piper, Address to the Haggis, the Immortal Memory, the Lads and Lassies and one of Schuggie’s famous cèilidhs! Watch this space for details and an application form.
