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AUGUST 2011 NEWSLETTER

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Chief’s Night and Welcome to our Federation Chief and Consort, Frances and Ivan Dickson.

Come and give a hearty Easterns welcome to our Federation Chief, and enjoy a delicious dinner!

Saturday 27 August, 19h00 for 19h30. Benoni Country Club, Morris Avenue, Morehill. Tickets: R120 (R60 for children 12 years or under). Dress: formal.

Please phone Norma on 011 867 2250 or Christine on 011 867 5421 to book

Sunday 25 September

Picnic at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens. Details next month.

CONGRATULATIONS

Happy birthday this month to: Margaret Hartgill, John Grant, Rona Tait, Neels Claasen, Colin Horner, Mike Baker, Gail Baty.

Happy anniversary to: Christine and John Hanley, Margaret and Len Foster, Ray and Walter Zimmerman, Merriel and Richard Young, Christine and Nick James.

BON VOYAGE

To Beth Cameron, who is off to Australia to spend time with family members.

CONGRESS 2012

The first draw for half a sheep every month to raise funds for Congress 2012 was made on Saturday 16 July at St Andrew’s Scottish Society Christmas in July and the winner was none other than our very own Beth Cameron. Congratulations!

Our next ½ sheep draw will be at Easterns Chief’s Night on 27^thAugust. Tickets can be bought on the night, at R100.00 for 10 draws. If there are still tickets available these can be purchased at R10 per ticket for the 27^th night’s draw only. Please support this fundraising drive to have the funds available to book Congress well in advance.

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS

Thank you to all those who have renewed their membership. If you still haven’t, please either post your cheque/PO to John Hanley at 26 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst 1448 or pay it through the bank to the Eastern Johannesburg Caledonian Society, Account No 50180445220 at first National Bank (Code No 252155). If paying electronically please quote your name and/or invoice number.

If you would prefer to receive this newsletter electronically, please email me at patrick.craven@gmail.com

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Eastern Johannesburg Caledonian Society

26 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst 1448

Chief: Norma Craven – Secretary: Christine Hanley – Newsletter Editor: Patrick Craven

JULY 2011 NEWSLETTER

Ian MacQueen

We were all shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Ian MacQueen after a short illness. We send our condolences to his family and many friends.

For years Ian charmed us with his beautiful voice, entertaining us and keeping alive the rich tradition of Scottish music. He will be very sorely missed.

The society was represented at his funeral by the Chief, the Secretary, Past Chief Brian Christie and members Eileen Hynd and Andrew Christie.

AGM

The Society held its AGM on Sunday 26 June, attended by just 16 members. There was a frank discussion of some of the problems we face, particularly the very poor response from members to recent functions we have organised.

We are determined to keep the society flourishing, but we decided to cut down the number of events to focus on the big occasions – Burns Nicht, Chief’s Night, Federation and Provincial welcomes, Past Chiefs’ and ladies tea, Halloween, Christmas, and if we can find a venue, Hogmanay, plus the very informal functions like outings and picnics.

We are also going to look for other venues which will be convenient for everybody.

We would welcome your views on these proposals.

The outgoing committee was re-elected, with the addition of Donna Powell to whom we extend a warm welcome.

One or two offered to help the committee, and we hope some other dear members will volunteer their services.

The society extends its thanks to Fred and Heather Brokenshire who retired from the committee this year after serving the society as Chief, Lady President and Consort.

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St Andrews’s Scottish Society

Christmas in July, Saturday 16 July 2011, 18h30 for 19h00

Herbert Park Bowling Club, Turf Club Street, Turffontein

To book, please phone Chief Tommy Souter, on 084 517 5454

Easterns Chief’s Night

Saturday 27 August, Chief’s Nights and welcome to Federation Chief, Benoni Country Club

More details next month.

CONGRATULATIONS

Happy birthday this month to: Christine Hanley, John Hanley, Kiera Zellerer, Margaret Schaffler, Bernice Harvey, Archie Kane, Susan Reid, Margaret Harris, Andrew Christie, Grant Christie, Noeleen Christie, Michael Thompson

Happy anniversary to: Noeleen and Grant Christie, Jenny and Bob Hillcoat, Lucy and John Parkin.

CONGRESS 2012

Our Provincial Chieftain, Robin Kelly, who is also Congress 2012 Convenor, has started a draw for half a sheep every month. The cost is R100.00 (R10.00 per draw) for 11 draws, the last draw is FREE.

The first draw will be made on Saturday 16 July at St Andrew’s Scottish Society Christmas in July (See above).

Contact Norma on 011 867 2250 to arrange participation in the draw.

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS

Thank you to those who have already renewed their membership. All of you should by now have received your invoice.

Please either post your cheque/PO to John Hanley at 26 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst 1448 or pay it through the bank to the Eastern Johannesburg Caledonian Society, Account No 50180445220 at first National Bank (Code No 252155).

If paying electronically please quote your name and/or invoice number.

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If you would prefer to receive this newsletter electronically, please email me at patrick.craven@gmail.com

admin — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:07:51 +0000

Eastern Johannesburg Caledonian Society

26 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst 1448

Chief: Norma Craven – Secretary: Christine Hanley – Newsletter Editor: Patrick Craven

JUNE 2011 NEWSLETTER

URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Ceilidh cancelled

As many of you will know, we had to cancel the Ceilidh scheduled for 28 May. This is because less than 20 of our members (plus a few good friends from St Andrew’s Scottish Society) confirmed their attendance, and we felt that a Ceilidh would not be feasible with so few people. We apologise again for the inconvenience caused to those members who did plan to come.

The Committee discussed this, and decided that it raised important questions about how the Society is functioning and what you want the Committee to do. There is clearly no point in organising functions which you, the members, are not interested in attending.

In order to discuss these issues, we have brought forward the Annual General Meeting to Sunday 26 June (See notice below) so that we can hear the views of our members and, we hope, elect a new committee full of enthusiastic members to implement your plans.

Unfortunately no-one has so far responded to last month’s urgent appeal for volunteers to serve on the Committee and as Chief and Chieftains. Our committee has already shrunk and some of the existing members will not be standing for re-election. If you want to see our society surviving and keeping our Scottish heritage alive, please give serious consideration to offering your services at the AGM.

Meanwhile we are for the moment suspending the next two planned functions – the Noot vir Noot and the Christmas in July, so that we can take account of the views expressed at the AGM.

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AGM

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Eastern Johannesburg Caledonian Society will be held on Sunday 26 June 2011 at 14h30 at the Kensington Sea Scouts Hall, cnr Langerman and Orion Streets, Kensington.

AGENDA

1. Notice convening the meeting.

2. Welcome by the Chief

3. Obituaries

4. Apologies for absence

5. Minutes of AGM on 4 July 2010

6. Matters arising from the Minutes.

7. Reports from:

a) Chief

b) Treasurer

8. Election of new Office Bearers:

(i) Chief

(ii) Chieftains

(iii) Hon. Secretary

(iv) Hon. Treasurer

(v) Committee Members

9. Appointment of the:

(a) Hon. Piper

(b) Hon. Auditor

10. General

There will be tea and eats after Meeting.

Please phone Norma on 011 867 2250 or Christine on 011 867 5421 to confirm your attendance or give your apologies.

St Andrew’s Scottish Society’s Bowls Day

16 June 2011, at Herbert Park, Turffontein, starting time 9.30 for 10am roll off. There are 2 different categories: ‘Serious’ or ‘Fun’ (prices and prizes differ).

The theme for the day is “Hobo’s Dress” which will let you dress up for the maybe cold weather. There will be a prize for the best/worst dressed “Hobo”. We will also have a jumping castle for anyone with children.

For more details please phone Norma on 011 867 2250 or Christine on 011 867 5421.

Chief’s Night

Saturday 27 August, Chief’s Nights and welcome to Federation Chief, Benoni Country Club

CELTIC FEST

Several of our members who attended this new event on 13-15 May in Modderfontein and ran a stall, along with the St Andrew’s Scottish Society, were very impressed.

The well-attended event reminded us of the old Royal Scottish Gatherings, with all the traditional events – Pipe Bands, Highland and Scottish Country Dancing (involving several Easterns members), plus the Welsh Male Voice Choir, the Blarney Brothers and the Code Red Drum Corps and lots of stalls selling souvenirs and food.

Congratulations to Rory Bellingham and his team for the hard work they must have put into it. It is planned to become an annual event and the Caledonian movement should get fully behind this great initiative.

BEST WISHES

To Lil Hughes and Ian McQueen, who have both had spells in hospital. We hope you recover fully.

CONGRATULATIONS

Happy birthday this month to: Fred Brokenshire, Heather Brokenshire, Janette Pollock, Robbie Turner, Lyn Forbes, Alister Wilson, Almeida Whitley, Jessie Thompson, Ralph Henderson, Geraldine Devine, Ian McQueen, Trevor Powell.

Happy anniversary to: Jane and Bill Dyer, Elizabeth and Bob Johnston.

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS

Thank you to those who have already renewed their membership. All of you should by now have received your invoice.

If paying electronically please quote your name and/or invoice number.

May 2011 Newsletter

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Eastern Johannesburg Caledonian Society

26 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst 1448

Chief: Norma Craven – Secretary: Christine Hanley – Newsletter Editor: Patrick Craven

MAY 2011 NEWSLETTER

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Saturday 28 May, 19h00 prompt – traditional Scottish Ceilidh, with songs, stories, jokes, dancing and food. Tickets R35 (R15 for children).

Girl Guides Hall, Aberfeldy Drive, Cnr Monument Road, Aston Manor, opposite Cavendish Glen Shopping Mall, Kempton Park.

To book, please phone Norma on 011 867 2250 or Christine on 011 867 5421.

Saturday 25 June, Noot vir Noot quiz, same venue as above, details to follow.

Saturday 23 July, Christmas in July, same venue as above.

Sunday 31 July, AGM, venue to be announced.

Please note: We urgently need volunteers to serve on the Committee and as Chief and Chieftains. Our committee has already shrunk and some of the existing members have indicated they will not be standing for re-election. So if you want to see our society surviving and keeping our Scottish heritage alive, please give serious consideration to offering your services as the AGM in July.

Saturday 27 August, Chief’s Nights and welcome to Federation Chief, Benoni Country Club

CONGRATULATIONS

Happy birthday this month to: Harry Crichton, May Lally, Tayla Goddard, Fiona Sinclair, Len Foster, Hugh Wood, Jade Christie, Tommy MacInnes, Linda Clark, Morag Willis, Russell Herrold, Michelle Grant.

Happy anniversary to: Trish and Stan Seabrook, Reval and Peter Sayman.

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS

If you receive your newsletter by post, you will find an invoice for you to renew your membership.

If you receive your newsletter electronically, you will also receive an invoice by post. It will tell you how much you owe.

The subscription remains unchanged at a very reasonable R35 for a year!

If paying electronically please quote your name and/or invoice number.

April 2011 Newsletter

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Eastern Johannesburg Caledonian Society

26 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst 1448

Chief: Norma Craven – Secretary: Christine Hanley – Newsletter Editor: Patrick Craven

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Saturday 30 April: We have decided to postpone the planned function in favour of an event on the same day which we think you would like to attend.

It is an Intercontinental Village Day at the Turffontein Race Course, Turf Club Street with stalls, food and entertainment from eight different nationalities – one of them representing Scotland. Gates open at 10h00. Free admission and parking.

Great horseracing;
Great food;
Great entertainment;
Great family fun!

If you would like to come please phone Norma on 011 867 2250 or Christine on 011 867 5421.

Future events in 2011 (some still to be confirmed):

Saturday 28 May, Ceilidh, Girl Guides Hall, Aberfeldy Drive, Cnr Monument Road, Aston Manor, opposite Cavendish Glen Shopping Mall, Kempton Park.

Saturday 25 June, Noot vir Noot quiz, same venue as above, details to follow

Saturday 23 July, Christmas in July, same venue as above

Saturday 27 August, Chief’s Nights and welcome to Federation Chief, Benoni Country Club

PAST CHIEFS’/LADIES’ LUNCH

A big, big thank you to all those who did so much work to make this traditional event such an enjoyable occasion yet again, helped by perfect weather.

CONGRATULATIONS

Happy birthday this month to: Brian Christie, Ursula Dick, Roxanne Goddard, Jenna Zellerer, Alison Skirving, Graeme Reid, Maurice Lockwood, Mervyn Hynd, Diana Stewart, Kenneth Ritchie, Diana Tucker, Karen Horwitz, David Storie, Donna Powell, Bob Johnston, Elizabeth Johnston.

Happy anniversary to: Ray and Walter Zimmerman, Fiona and Hugh Wood, Helen and Bill Neely, Beverly and Carlos Das Neves, Tessa and Willie Thompson,

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS

In the May newsletter we shall as usual be sending out invoices for you to renew your membership. We said last year, a number of members are not renewing their membership. Under our constitution we should stop sending them newsletters and inviting them to our functions.

We are reluctant to do this and are appealing to you to renew your membership or tell us that you no longer wish to remain members.

March 2011 Newsletter

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Eastern Johannesburg Caledonian Society

26 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst 1448

Chief: Norma Craven

Secretary: Christine Hanley

Newsletter Editor: Patrick Craven

MARCH 2011 NEWSLETTER

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Sunday 10 April (Please note change of date) 13h00.

Lunch for ladies and Past Chiefs,

45 Rae Frankel Street, Brackenhurst

No charge but we are asking you to bring something to donate to Cotlands Baby Sanctuary, e.g. nappies, clothes, toys. Also, please bring your own drinks!

Please phone Norma on 011 867 2250, Christine on 011 867 5421 or Heather on 011 465 1979 to book.

Future events in 2011 (some still to be confirmed):

Saturday 30 April, Cocktail evening (details next month!) Girl Guides Hall, Aberfeldy Drive, Cnr Monument Road, Aston Manor, opposite Cavendish Glen Shopping Mall, Kempton Park.

Saturday 28 May, Ceilidh, same venue as above

Saturday 25 June, Noot vir Noot quiz, same venue as above

Saturday 23 July, Christmas in July, same venue as above

Saturday 27 August, Chief’s Nights and welcome to Federation Chief, Benoni Country Club

CONDOLENCES

We have heard with sadness the passing of Shirley Werepas, from the Polokwane Caledonian Society, after a long struggle against illness. We send our condolences to her family and friends.

CONGRATULATIONS

Happy birthday this month to: Matthew Powell, Jean Christie, Jean Macgregor-Hanley, John Myles, Doreen Lockwood, Tessa Thompson, Felicity Blair, Sandra Claasen, Sharon Zellerer, John Parkin, Ray Zimmerman, Melanie Sinclair, Trisha Seabrook.

Happy anniversary to: Margaret and Bill Harris, Sandra and Neels Claasen, Susan and Graeme Reid, Donna and Trevor Powell, Patricia and Robert Alexander.

Best wishes

To Daphne Herold, who has injured her foot.

Welcome back

To Daniel and Justine Limpitlaw, who are back from a spell in Fiji.

Don’t forget to visit the Caledonian Federation’s website, at www.scotlandsa.co.za to get all the latest news and pictures.

FEBRUARY 2011 NEWSLETTER

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Eastern Johannesburg Caledonian Society

26 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst 1448

Chief: Norma Craven – Secretary: Christine Hanley – Newsletter Editor: Patrick Craven

FEBRUARY 2011 NEWSLETTER

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Trip to Shades of Ngwenya Glass Blowing Factory

27^thFebruary – outing to Ngwenya Glass Village and Gilroy’s Brewery. Shades of Ngwenya glass blowing factory is only 20 minutes from Jhb, a glass wonderland where you can watch the ancient art of glassblowing at work and buy fabulous handmade recycled glassware. Unfortunately at the moment however there is no glass blowing taking place as they are building a new furnace

But there are 12 Shops to browse around. Come and enjoy long lazy lunches at all Gilroy’s real beer brewery under shady trees while the kids have fun in the playground.

We shall meet there at 10h00 and will book lunch at Gilroy’s for anyone who asks us before 16^th February 2011. Please phone Norma on 011 867 2250, Christine on 011 867 5421 or Heather on 011 465 1979. But if you want to make you own arrangements that is fine. The details are:

Contact Details
Cell:	082 785 7397
Fax:	086 618 2961
Tel:	011 796 3006
Skype:	buzzzz
buzz@shadesofngwenya.co.za
GPS co-ordinates S26 1.32 E27 52.9
Zest Resturant 011 796 3012
Gilroys Brewery 011 796 3020

Sunday 3 April – Lunch for ladies and Past Chiefs, 45 Rae Frankel Street, Brackenhurst. More details to follow.

BURNS NICHT

From Chief Norma Craven

A huge thank you to all of you who made our Burns Nicht such a memorable occasion once again.

It was a great turnout, with many members we have not seen for a while and a good number of new faces, which we hope will turn into new members.

We were also very pleased to host our Provincial Chief and Lady President, Robin and Glenys Kelly.

It was particularly encouraging to have a pipe band again, without which no Burns evening is complete. I hope this will be the start of a long relationship between the Callies and the new Wits Rifles band.

The dancing too – Highland and Country - was superb. All the artistes performed their tasks with skill and aplomb and the event was kept running without a hitch by our MC and music maestro, Brian.

A special thank you must go to my committee and the non-committee members who volunteered their services to help organise the function.

CONDOLENCES

We have heard with sadness the passing of Marge Arundale. We send our condolences to her family and friends.

CONGRATULATIONS

Happy birthday this month to: Norma Craven, Lil Hughes, Barbara Peacock, Carlos das Neves, Evelyn Hammond, Pamela Christie, Peter Forbes, Joe Porter.

Happy anniversary to: Jane and Bill Hewitt, Susan and Gordon McQueen.

BEST WISHES

To Alistair Wilson, and Helen Weir of St Andrew’s Scottish Society who have been in hospital. We wish them a full recovery.

Don’t forget to visit the Caledonian Federation’s website, at www.scotlandsa.co.za to get all the latest news and pictures.

JANUARY 2011 NEWSLETTER

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Eastern Johannesburg Caledonian Society

26 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst 1448

Chief: Norma Craven – Secretary: Christine Hanley – Newsletter Editor: Patrick Craven

JANUARY 2011 NEWSLETTER

A very happy New Year to all our members and their families! May yer lum reek lang in 2011!

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BURNS NICHT

Saturday 22 January 2011, 7h30 prompt, Benoni Country Club, Morris Avenue, Morehill, Benoni. The famous traditional celebration of our national poet, at which we shall also welcome our Provincial Chieftain and Lady President, Robin and Glenys Kelly. Definitely not one to be missed. Tickets R110 (no increase from last year!) R50 for children.

Booking essential; please phone Norma on 011 867 2250, Christine on 011 867 5421 or Heather on 011 465 1979.

Saturday 26 February or Sunday 27^th – outing to Ngwenya Glass and Gilroy’s Brewery. More details in February newsletter.

Sunday 3 April – Lunch for ladies and Past Chiefs, 45 Rae Frankel Street, Brackenhurst. More details to follow.

Transvaal Scottish Regimental Ball 2011

Saturday 11 June 2011, 18h30 for 19h00, Wanderers Club, Illovo. The society is trying to fill two tables at Early Bird Ticket price – R260 a head if you book before 31 January. Please phone Norma on 011 867 2250.

CONGRATULATIONS

Happy birthday this month to: Margaret West, Justine Christie, Jane Dyer, Bill Dyer, Jeanette Turner, Beth Cameron, Fiona Wood, Mary Stewart, Carol Kane, Luke das Neves, Alistair Wood, Maureen Stonebanks, Merriel Young, Patrick Craven.

My apologies for not listing Jessica Powell in December!

Happy anniversary to: Jane and Bill Hewitt, Susan and Gordon McQueen

WELCOME

To our newest members, Roy and Moira Friemond.

CONGRATULATIONS

To Jade Christie, who passed Matric with two distinctions and has been accepted by the University of the Witwatersrand to study psychology.

BEST WISHES

To Emily Craven who has been suffering from bronchitis.

ScotlandSA will be emailed to you separately in a day or two.

Don’t forget to visit the Caledonian Federation’s website, at www.scotlandsa.co.za to get all the latest news and pictures.

November 2010

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St Andrew’s Celebration & Christmas Party

Saturday 4 December, October, 18h30 for 19h00: In our new home at the Girl Guides Hall, Aberfeldy Drive, Cnr Monument Road, Aston Manor, opposite Cavendish Glen Shopping Mall, Kempton Park.

Full Christmas dinner, and, if you are good, a visit from Santa Claus. Tickets R60 for adults, R25 for children of 12 and under.

You are requested to bring a small present, R60 maximum for children, R20-25 for adults. Please also bring your own drinks and glasses.

To book, please phone Norma on 011 867 2250, Christine on 011 867 5421 or Heather on 011 465 1979.

If any of you would like to volunteer to help our declining number of committee members to prepare the hall in the afternoon, we would be most grateful. Please phone the same numbers to volunteer.

Transvaal Scottish Regimental Ball 2011

Saturday 11 June 2011, 18h30 for 19h00, Wanderers Club, Illovo. The society is trying to fill two tables at Early Bird Ticket price – R260 a head. To book, please phone Norma on 011 867 2250.

CONGRATULATIONS

Happy birthday this month to: Isobel Gorman, Emily Craven, Sandra Turton, Daphne Herold, Chris Duncan, Walter and Rae Zimmerman, Ailsa Goddard, Bradley Pryde, Maureen Morland, Tom Clark, Andrew Hartgill, Alan Carty.

Happy anniversary to: Heather and Fred Brokenshire, Lyn and Peter Forbes, Pamela and Andrew Christie, Sharon and Martin Zellerer, Marian and John Martin, Daphne and Russell Herold.

BEST WISHES

To Ursula Dick and Jessica Powell, who have both been in hospital recently.

WELCOME BACK

To Eileen Hynd and Beth Cameron, back from the UK.

MEMBERSHIP

Many of you who receive this newsletter by email are not members of the Society. We are happy to keep you informed of our events, but would be even happier to have you as members, for the extremely low fee of just R35 a year.