The current selection
of projects include
Charity Trustee for Linlithgow Scotch
Hop SCIO
Linlithgow Scotch Hop, Scottish Dancing for All. Wednesdays 12th July to 9th August 2017.
Dancing in unique Linlithgow Palace Courtyard, in the open air each summer
for 5 Wednesday evenings from mid July to early August.
After being set up and run by a group of inspiring local
volunteers for 24 years, a new group to volunteer was
encouraged to set up a committee to continue the Linlithgow Scotch
Hop in 2014 and beyond.
Thanks to the generous support of the volunteers, there are 50 volunteers each week on a rota helping set up, serve tea and shortbread at the interval, and encouraging newcomers to join in, etc.
Scotch Hop has become an inspiring and uplifting event for many dancers from Linlithgow and beyond, with many regular visitors from overseas. The unique venue and great friendly atmosphere make it a really special event every year. The Linlithgow Scotch Hop was given charity status in 2016: Linlithgow Scotch Hop SCIO number SCO46165. The twenty-eighth season starts on Wednesday 12th July 2017.
Promoting charity
ceilidhs
to a diverse multi-national group of over 2,500
dancers
through social media using
"Meetup.com" Ceilidh
Meetup
Kilts appeal to the imagination
Ceilidh dancing encourages participation
in healthy
exercise,
in a socially
inclusive setting,
with a diverse multi-national group
of all ages and
occupations.
Reducing
stress,
benefitting health,
building local community good-will
fundraising for
local
and international charities
and a host of
other benefits for all involved.
Exercise is proven to improve memory and brain
volume. Ref: Human Givens.
