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$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ NAUCHTLITIR-DEIREADH FOMHAIR 2011 $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ Branch AGM, 27 October 2011 $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

The branch AGM takes place on 27^th October in The Premier Travel Inn, George Street, Glasgow at 7.00pm. It would be really good to see some new faces come along and take an interest in the branch. Ideally we would like one member from each family to attend. If anyone is interested in volunteering to help out with the running to the branch, in any capacity, we would really like to hear from you. Please send an email confirming your interest or speak to a member of the committee. New people bring new ideas!

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ Young Traditional Musician of the Year $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

Both our members, Katie Boyle and Roisin Anne Hughes gave outstanding performances. There was also a good crowd of supporters who travelled down for the night and enjoyed an excellent competition. The results were announced on Sunday and the great news is that both girls have qualified for the final which takes place on 5^th February in the City Hall. Two finalists out of six…..not bad!!!

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ 5^th Annual Fundraiser Dance for Mary’s Meals $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

The 5^th Annual Fundraiser Dance for Mary’s Meals is being held on 22^nd October in Christ the King Hall at 8pm. Music will be supplied by the Amadans. There will also be an auction and some amazing prizes on the night. Tickets cost £10 and are available from Kelly’s Bar, Pollockshaws Road, telephone number 0141 423 1387, from Evelyn Sexton 0141 571 0934 or from Lyn Crumlish on 07771 855 472.

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ Comhaltas Membership $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

If you haven’t already paid your membership fees for this year, it’s not too late. You can pay on a Tuesday night at the class. Please speak to Cathleen Armstrong.

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ Monthly Junior Ceili $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

There will be a Junior Ceili on Saturday 15^th October in St. Helen’s at 2pm. Everyone is welcome. Please try to encourage as many of our young musicians as possible to go along.

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ Masterclasses for October $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

The masterclasses for seniors will continue in October. On Tuesday 11^th we have flute player Kevin O’Neill from Treacherous Orchestra. On Tuesday 25^th, we have concertina virtuoso Simon Thoumire. Each recital takes place at 7.45pm.

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ Tinto Summer School needs your vote!!! $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

Over the years, many of our young people have attended Tinto Summer School. It is a week of brilliant music workshops for young people that is inspiring for everyone involved. Tinto are looking for your vote to secure a grant from RBS of £6000. This is an absolutely fantastic project and the grant would make a huge difference, as at the moment it runs on a very tight budget. To register your vote, log on to http://communityforce.rbs.co.uk/project/535. It will only take a few minutes of your time.

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Parents/Guardians must remain on the premises to supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of their children under the age of 16. Please make sure that you know where your child is at all times and ensure that children do not run in corridors, congregate on the stairwells or climb on the windowsills. You are very welcome to sit in on classes, learn an instrument or join the set dancers, but let your child’s tutor know where you are in the building.

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Please leave classrooms, toilets, corridors and stairs clean and tidy after use, and remember to put desks and chairs back in order for St. Roch’s pupils next day. Please also be vigilant and make sure that children are not wandering around areas of the school where they are not supposed to be.

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ Spare Instruments $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

If you have a spare flute which is not being used at the moment, and you would be happy to loan it to another member of our branch, please contact a committee member and let them know.

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ Ceili Classes $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

There are ceili classes available in St. John's Barrhead every Sunday night from 7pm - 9pm. The classes cost £1.50 and everyone is welcome to come along.

On a Thursday night, ceili classes are available in St. Helen's from 8pm - 10.15pm and again, all are welcome.

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ Irish Language Classes for Adults $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

Irish language classes for adults take place in the Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre, Daisy Street, Glasgow on the following days:

Mondays – 7pm-8.30pm:	Beginners/lower intermediate class
Wednesdays – 1.30pm-2.30pm:	Beginners class
Wednesdays – 2.30pm-4pm:	Advanced class
Fridays – 7pm-8.30pm:	All levels

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ Irish Language Classes for Children $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

Learn Irish the fun way, through games, songs and music every Sunday from 12.30pm-2pm in the Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre, Daisy Street.

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ Ceoltoiri (singers’ group) $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

Come along to the Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre, Daisy Street every 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday of the month from 7pm-8.30pm and find your voice with a welcoming, friendly singing group. No Irish language knowledge needed!!

For further information on any of the above Irish language or singing group classes, please contact gaelicleague@btconnect.com or call 0141 433 9495.

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ An Sceal $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

An Sceal is the monthly newsletter with information on Irish events in Scotland. Well worth a read. http://www.freewebs.com/ansceal/

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ Buy/Sell an instrument $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

If anyone is interested in buying/selling an instrument, please email Cathleen Armstrong at jcarmstrong2@hotmail.com with all the details. Your advert will be placed on the Branch website. You can visit the site at www.glasgowirishminstrels.co.uk and check out the buy and sell page.

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ Member Update $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

For e-newsletter updates, please send a request with your name to Donna Kerrigan at shankerri@hotmail.com. Recently there have been a lot of emails that have been returned as ‘undeliverable’. If your email address has changed, can you please let me know so that I can update my records. Information for inclusion in the Newsletter is always welcome but please e-mail full details as it will be easier to insert.

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ Dates for your Diary 2011 $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

Masterclass (Flute)	8^th October 2011	Branch AGM	27th October 2011
Junior Ceili	15^th October 2011	Christmas Ceili	28th December 2011
October Break	18^th October 2011
Mary’s Meals Dance	22^nd October 2011
Masterclass (Concertina)	25^th October 2011

$Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$ The Learning Process… $Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Owner\Documents\My Web Sites\My Webs\gims\index\Light blue Comhaltas.JPG$

Learning Irish music is more than just a weekly class in St. Roch's. Regular practice should be encouraged. LISTENING is also very important. Why not buy an occasional CD, we have some good ones on sale on a Tuesday night in St Roch’s. You can also Tune into Comhaltaslive http://comhaltas.ie/music/archive/C62/ or Ceili House http://www.rte.ie/radio1/ceilihouse/. Youtube has lots of traditional Irish music to, for example, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5Xkk0QKKko.

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Keep an eye on the Irish Minstrels web site at www.glasgowirishminstrels.co.uk

Comhaltas na Breataine is at www.comhaltas.co.uk

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