Cymdeithas Gymraeg Vancouver
The Vancouver Welsh Society
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Events
Typical Monthly Events
Sundays: 2nd Sunday of the month: Bilingual Church Service
Mondays: 1st Monday of the month: Welsh lessons start at 7:30pm. (NOT IN January)
Mondays: 3rd Monday of the month: Welsh speaking group meets at 10:30am.
Mondays: 3rd Monday of the month: Welsh lessons start at 7:30pm.
Mondays: 4th Monday of the month: Volunteer working party from 10:00 am till 3:30 pm.
Mondays: 5th Monday of the month: Welsh lessons start at 7:30pm. (January ONLY)
Mondays: Monday following the executive meeting: General Meetings are held at 7:30 pm in February, April, June, September and November. The Annual General Meeting is held on the 2nd Monday in December at 7:30 pm.
Wednesdays: 1st Wednesday of the month: Executive Meeting at 7:30 pm
Wednesdays: 2nd Wednesday of the month: The Bookclub meets at 12:00 noon
Please note that Welsh classes will take place up to the end of April.
Please note that events are open only to Society members but, if you wish to join us, please contact mail@welshsociety.com.
January
Wednesday, January 4th at 7:30 pm Executive Meeting
Sunday, January 8th at 11:00 am Bilingual Service
This will be followed by a Tê Bach (light refreshments).
Wednesday, January 11th at 12 noon Cambrian Bookworms
The Cambrian Bookworms will meet at a new location to discuss "Sing them home" by Stephanie Kallos. Phone Jane at 604 732-5448 for details.
Friday, January 13th at 1:00 pm Funeral Service
Clare, the daughter of Society members Kevin and Stephanie Boggan passed away recently. The funeral service will be held on Friday Jan. 13th at 1 p.m. at the Unitarian Church at 49th and Oak.
Monday, January 16th at 10:30 am Welsh speaking - CANCELLED
Wedi cael ei ddileu o achos y tywydd.
Monday, January 16th at 7:30 pm Welsh lessons - CANCELLED
NOTE - cancelled due to the weather.
NOTE - to be held in the Upper Hall due to renovations in the Red Dragon. Please enter via the main entrance, up the steps on 215 17th Avenue
Monday, January 23rd from 10:00 am till 3:00 pm Work Party Day - CANCELLED
Due to the renovations.
Monday, January 30th at 7:30 pm Welsh lessons
Possibly they will be held in the Upper Hall as per the January 16th lessons.
February
Wednesday, February 1st at 7:30 pm Executive Meeting
Sunday, February 5th Memorial Service for Phyllis Owen
Message from Wilf and Lynn Owens-Whalen:
Many have heard that Mum passed away suddenly and amazingly unexpectedly on December 22, 2011. Mum was born into and lived her entire life within the Welsh community in Vancouver. She prized her culture and most especially the many friends within the society over the years, all of which gave her great joy. With this in mind, her Welsh association will be an integral part of a celebration of her life to be held on Sunday, February 5 at 2:00 pm at West Point Grey United Church, 4595 West 8th Avenue in Vancouver. The church is on the corner of West 8th Avenue and Tolmie Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Vancouver Welsh Society Cultural Fund or West Point Grey United Church Senior's Ministry.
Monday, February 6th at 7:30 pm General Meeting
Wednesday, February 8th at 12 noon Cambrian Bookworms
We will be discussing "Sarah's Key" by Tatiana de Rosnay. Due to the rennovations, the location has yet be decided.
Saturday, February 11th at 7:30 pm Pub Night at the Red Dragon -***** POSTPONED *****-
Featuring fabulous Welsh rugby from the past. Bar snacks will be available.
This event has to be postponed as the Red Dragon repair work will still be ongoing at this time.
Sunday, February 12th at 11:00 am Bilingual Service
This will be followed by a Tê Bach (light refreshments).
Monday, February 13th at 7:30 pm Welsh lessons
Friday, February 17th at 7:30 pm Pub Night in the Red Dragon
This will feature Welsh Folk Music by visitors from Wales Cerddcegin (click here for poster).
The bar will be open at 7:30 and the first selection of music will be presented by Ceri, Elsa and Gwilym at 8:00 pm. Various delicious versions of chili to suit all tastes will then be served and followed, of course, by deserts. The music will resume after supper. A donation of $10 would be appreciated to defray costs.
Monday, February 20th at 7:30 pm Welsh lessons
Monday, February 27th from 10:00 am till 3:00 pm Work Party Day
A delicious lunch will be provided. Looking forward to seeing you there.
March
Thursday, March 1st at 7:30 pm Traditional Open House
Our traditional St. David's Day Open House and Celebration will be held in the Lower Hall starting at 7.30 pm. Cawl Cennin will be served. Come along and join in the fun.
Saturday, March 3rd St. David's Day Dinner
Our annual St. David's Day Dinner will be held in the Cambrian Hall. Doors will open at 6 pm and dinner will be served at 7 pm. The event will be catered by Jordans and the menu to include,
- Leek Soup,
- Roast Beef, Chicken,
- Hot seasonal vegetables,
- Delicious desserts, Fruit Plate,
- Coffee and Tea and
- Bread rolls and Butter.
Entertainment will be proved by Celtic Harpist, Patricia Sereno. Tickets at $40 each from Gaynor Evans by email or by phone (604 271-3134).
Please reserve early.
Monday, March 5th at 7:30 pm Welsh lessons
Wednesday, March 7th at 7:30 pm Executive Meeting
Sunday, March 11th at 11:00 am Bilingual Service
This will be followed by a Tê Bach (light refreshments).
Wednesday, March 14th at 12 noon Cambrian Bookworms
Details to follow.
Monday, March 19th at 10:30 am Welsh speaking
Siarad cymraeg y bore 'ma.
Monday, March 19th at 7:30 pm Welsh lessons
Monday, March 26th from 10:00 am till 3:00 pm Work Party Day
A delicious lunch will be provided. Looking forward to seeing you there.
April
Saturday, April 14th from 10:00 am till 2:00 pm Grand Spring Sale
In the last years this has been by far the most successful fundraiser for the Society and with your help this will be the best yet. The stalls will include,
- Home made baking and preserves
- Collectibles
- China
- Pre-owned Books
- CDs, DVDs and Videos
- Linens and Jewellery
- Children's Wear and Toys
- "White Elephant"
- "Things Welsh"
- Kitchenware
- Electrical and Electronics
Now is the time to start collecting any items that you would like to contribute to the sale. Volunteers are needed before the sale and on the day. Please let us know if you have an item worth $25 or more as we plan to hold a Silent Auction.
More details to follow.
Fundraisers
Our own Cambrian Cookbooks for sale.
Favourite recipes of Welsh Society members in a new cookbook - now available at $10 a copy. The books will be available at society events.
DVD's for sale.
DVD's of the 2010 Noson Lawen, the 2010 Gymanfu Ganu and the 2011 Gymanfu Ganu are for sale at $4 per copy.
Songs of the Dragon
'Songs of the Dragon' has proven to be a popular acquisition for lovers of traditional Welsh songs. The book contains the music, Welsh and English words for over 70 Welsh folk songs and carols. Our recent singing star at the Gymanfa, Nerys Jones, proudly took most of her songs from it.
We hope to have Society members using and singing many of these songs at our gatherings in the coming months and years. At the recent Noson Lawen, two of the numbers were happily sung by the audience.
The 'Songs of the Dragon' is published by the Welsh National Gymanfa Ganu Association in Ohio. The Welsh Society ordered, brought in and distributed about 20 copies in April. Of late we have received 16 additional requests from individuals who wish a copy. If you wish a copy, NOW is the time to order.
Contact:- Neville Thomas 604 294 4332 nkthomas@shaw.ca
Cost :- $11 + postage and tax ( payable when you receive it )