Spring ceilidh

Friday 19th May, 2006 - Danckert Krohn

The second ceilidh of the Society set off to a great start with a hearty buffet of Scots and international dishes. Music to-dine-by was provided by Bjørn Andersen on accordion, and Rosemary entertained the ceilidh-goers with a sketch based on a Morningside dentists waiting room.

Once again, committee member June Murison provided excellent guidance and tuition with the Scottish Country Dancing. The dance floor was packed, with all ages trying their hand at Gay Gordons, Cumberland Reels, Dashing White Sergeants and the like. Unlike the St. Andrews ceilidh, the dancing started while it was still broad daylight outside.

A some what surreal experience for not yet used to the long summer evenings in Bergen. The raffle raised some amusements when it was discovered that the winning ticket for a bottle of 12-year old Glenlivet was held by the Chairman, who also donated the bottle. The Chairman called for a redraw, only to win a second time! A deserving (and independent) winner was found at the third try. The dance floor stayed packed long after darkness eventually fell, and Auld Lang Syne brought the evening to a close long after the bewitching hour.