RSCDS BANFFSHIRE BRANCH 80TH ANNIVERSARY 80th Annversary Dance in Buckie The Banffshire Branch Annual Dance on 13th November at the Fisherman's Hall in Buckie was rather special. ​ The evening started with a drinks reception, giving plenty of time to catch up on news and gossip while, behind the scenes, there was some 'fighting with technology' before the 'slide-show' of the dancing at Balmoral could be enjoyed by all. The dance was very well attended by dancers from far and wide. As befits the Occasion, there were speeches, cake-cutting, a surprise presentation and press photographs. When the formalities had been completed and the dancing started, the music was ably provided by Colin Dewar and his band. Cutting the celebration cake is Jessie Stuart, Jean Mair and Anne McArthur at the 80th Anniversary Dance Anne McArthur presentation for the Branch Award 2009 Anne McArthur receiving her Branch Award in 2009 presented by RSCDS Chairman Alistair McFadyen Branch Award Presentation Amongst those present were RSCDS President Alistair McFayden and RSCDS Chairman - elect Ruth Beattie. Anne McArthur was honoured (and astounded) to receive a branch Award. Banffshire Branch Chairman, Gary Coull, read out the Citation and the award was presented by RSCDS President Alistair Mc Fadyen. ​ A Branch award is not achieved easily. It is given in recognition of an extended period of dedication and commitment to the Branch and to Scottish Country Dancing. Other award holders are Jean Mair, Pat Lemmon, Jessie Stuart and Betty & Walter Rutherford. ​ Everybody agreed that Anne well deserved her Award. She is a former Chairman of the Branch and the Secretary at the time of the Award. She was the driving force in the production of our 75th Anniversary Dance Book and the subsequent CD. she has spent many years teaching and encouraging children and adults. Anne's quiet hard work and dedication has put Banffshire on the RSCDS map. ​ ​

80th Anniversary of the Banffshire Branch The Banffshire Branch Annual Dance on 13th November at the Fisherman's Hall in Buckie was rather special. ​ The evening started with a drinks reception, giving plenty of time to catch up on news and gossip while, behind the scenes, there was some 'fighting with technology' before the 'slide-show' of the dancing at Balmoral could be enjoyed by all. The dance was very well attended by dancers from far and wide. As befits the Occasion, there were speeches, cake-cutting, a surprise presentation and press photographs. When the formalities had been completed and the dancing started, the music was ably provided by Colin Dewar and his band. Cutting the celebration cake is Jessie Stuart, Jean Mair and Anne McArthur at the 80th Anniversary Dance Anne McArthur presentation for the Branch Award 2009 Amongst those present were RSCDS President Alistair McFayden and RSCDS Chairman - elect Ruth Beattie. Anne McArthur was honoured (and astounded) to receive a branch Award. Banffshire Branch Chairman, Gary Coull, read out the Citation and the award was presented by RSCDS President Alistair Mc Fadyen. ​ A Branch award is not achieved easily. It is given in recognition of an extended period of dedication and commitment to the Branch and to Scottish Country Dancing. Other award holders are Jean Mair, Pat Lemmon, Jessie Stuart and Betty & Walter Rutherford. ​ Everybody agreed that Anne well deserved her Award. She is a former Chairman of the Branch and the Secretary at the time of the Award. She was the driving force in the production of our 75th Anniversary Dance Book and the subsequent CD. she has spent many years teaching and encouraging children and adults. Anne's quiet hard work and dedication has put Banffshire on the RSCDS map. ​ ​ Group photograph and On with the dancing celebrating 80 years of dancing for RSCDS Banffshire Branch

RSCDS Banffshire Branch The RSCDS Banffshire Branch had a great afternoon of Scottish Country Dancing at the Portsoy Boat festival on the afternoon of Saturday 1st July 2023. ​ Linda Thomas started off the afternoon with the Circassian Circle an 'easy peasy' dance that everyone was able to join in with. ​ We had a selection of Scottish Country Dances along with some Ceilidh dancing. ​ We had lots of enthusiastic dancers of all ages on the floor having fun! ​ If you are interested in joining a Scottish Country Dance class Check out a dance class in your area Dance classes ​ Videos can be found here

miltonduff-20th-june-2023.pdf SUMMER SOCIALS 2024 RSCDS Forres Summer Social 2024 RSCDS Forres website found here Monday evenings 13th May 10th June 8th July 12th August All music by Frank Thomson. £8 7.30-10.30 pm in Forres Town Hall. Light Supper, bring own cup. Dufftown Summer Socials 2024 Tuesday evenings May 7th June 4th July 2nd August 6th ​ 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm £6.00 with light refreshments RSCDS Teacher Kate Strathdee Mulben Summer Socials 2024 Wednesday evenings May 15th June 19th July 17th August 21 st ​ 7.30pm to 9.30 pm £4.00 Miltonduff Scottish Country Dance website - click here Miltonduff Summer Social Dates (all Tuesdays) Miltonduff Hall IV30 8TJ - 18th June (music Susie Simpson), 16th July (music Colin Donaldson), 20th August (music Susie Simpson). All 7.30-10pm, £5, Light Supper, bring own cup.