Ranches Ladies Newsletter
Good Morning Ranches Ladies. Hope you have a great week.
Story Telling Circle: Celtic Brooches
by Carole Binbrek
The topic of the monthly Story Telling Circle this month was Jewellery. I gave a talk on Celtic Brooches and showed the ladies my brooch collection, which was mainly Celtic brooches.
Celtic brooches were made as far back at 2000 BC. They were made of bone and iron initially and were used by the Celts; a people from central Europe who moved to Wales, Ireland and Scotland. They used the brooches mainly to fasten their cloaks before the invention of buttons and zips. They were very popular in the 8th to 10th centuries and were then made of bronze, gold and silver and showed a mark of social rank.
Today, Celtic brooches are used by the Scots and the Irish to fasten their plaids and sashes. Scottish country dancers use them to fix a sash at shoulder level. Highland dancers used them to fix their plaids at the shoulder and smaller ones on their hats. Pipers and drummers have large brooches to fix their plaids as well. They can also be used just as a decoration for a jacket or blouse etc.
Here is a photo of the former Ranches Ladies Scottish dancers wearing Celtic brooches. I still use them for going to formal Scottish events when I am wearing a sash.
Lynne and Inna from the Story Telling Circle are wearing Celtic brooches with silk evening sashes. Hayet made the lovely matching necklace which Lynne is wearing for me to wear at formal Scottish events.
This is a photo of me in my first kilt. Note the brooch at my shoulder and in my hat.
The plume or feather brooch in my collection (first photo) is also very popular. Highland dancers used to wear them in their hats. Nowadays they are worn as brooches. The small brooches are for fastening a sash at the hip to the lady’s dress to keep it in place while dancing.
Christmas Coffee Morning
Christmas Choral Concert – 8th December
Enjoy an evening of Christmas Music and carol singing on Friday 8th of December at Christ Church, Jebel Ali. One of our members, Debra Dixon, is singing in the choir.
The concert is free but you can give a voluntary donation for the church. Refreshments will be available.
Festive Table Centrepiece Workshop
Book now for the Festive Table Centrepiece Workshop, in collaboration with The Gorgeous Flower Company on Tuesday 12th December. Speak to Josephine McBurney, email ranches.ladies@gmail.com, or see more information on the RL members WhatsApp group.
Tuesday Mornings
Ranches Ladies are meeting every Tuesday morning at Larte Restaurant in Studio One Hotel, Studio City from 10.30am – 12pm.
If you have not yet renewed your membership for the year 2023-24 you can do this on Tuesday morning at Larte Cafe, Studio One Hotel. Membership is required for RL activities and WhatsApp group. New members are also welcome to join on Tuesday mornings.
Get more information and download the form on the membership section of our website: Ranches Ladies Membership and Renewals
Volunteer Needed for RL Website
Ranches Ladies website needs updating. We are looking for a volunteer to help with our website. Knowledge of WordPress would be an advantage, but training can be given.
Please email ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you can help, or know someone who can.
Articles Wanted
A big thank you to Carole for her article about Celtic Brooches.
What would you like to share with other RL members?
Short (200 to 300 words) articles, with photos if possible, are requested for this newsletter.
Please email articles to ranches.ladies@gmail.com
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RL Circles News
Here are some of the current Circles activities.
See the Circles Calendar on the website for more activities.
Yoga Circle
The Yoga circle are now meeting on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8.15am for outdoor yoga in Alvorada 2.
The Yoga circle members are going to receive a complimentary face yoga and face lifting massage technique training every Friday after the regular Hatha yoga session.
WhatsApp Mariana on 0562064851 or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you would like to join.
Story Telling Circle
The Storytelling Circle meet once a month at Carole’s place in Savannah, Arabian Ranches 1, to share stories on a theme. The theme for the next meeting on Wednesday 13th December is the Festive Season.
Please contact Carole or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com if you would like to join them.
French Circle
The French Circle, led by Bea Sion, meet on Monday mornings, 10am to 12pm.
If you know some basic French but would like to improve and learn more, join the French Circle. New are members welcome.
To find out more, email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Spanish Circle
The Spanish Circle is on Thursdays at 10.30am in Larte, Studio One Hotel, Studio City. Maria will be teaching for beginners or those who already know a little Spanish.
If you would like to join please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Literary Lunch Circle
Last week, the Literary Lunch Circle enjoyed a very interesting discussion about the novel ‘Yellow Face’ by New York Times bestselling author R.F. Kuang. For December, they have chosen to read ‘Love and Saffron’ by Kim Fay.
They plan to meet to discuss this over lunch on Monday 18th December. All are welcome to join. To find out more, please email: circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Mahjongg Circle
The Mahjongg Circle, led by Sharon, meet on Mondays, 10.15am to 1pm.
To join or for more information, please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Canasta Circle
The new Canasta Circle meet to play from 11am on Thursdays.
If you would like to join them, please email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Walking Fitness Circle
The Walking Circle are enjoying early morning walks on Mondays.
Meet on Monday mornings at 7am outside the main entrance of Arabian Ranches 1 community shopping centre.
We will walk for approximately 1 hour 20 mins depending on route and distance. Stay for tea/coffee afterwards back at the community centre if you have time. New ladies are welcome to join.
Please whatsapp Josephine McBurney, or email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Aquafit Circle
Dayle is teaching Aquafit on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8.30am in Savannah, Arabian Ranches 1.
💦 ALL AGES & ALL LEVELS OF FITNESS WELCOMED.
Please contact Dayle on +971585761801 for more information.
Email circles.ranches.ladies@gmail.com for information on any circle activities.
Discounts
Your RL membership card is your passport to great discounts from our dozens of discount partners.
Check the discounts section on the website for a full list. Present your membership card to avail the discount.
Theatre by QE2
Theatre by QE2 have some great festive shows coming up.
10% off all theatre shows using code RANCHES10 when booking through Platinumlist, link on https://www.theatrebyqe2.com
https://www.instagram.com/theatrebyqe2/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/theatrebyqe2/
Discounts for Home and Living are highlighted below:
Enjo – Environmentally Friendly Cleaning products
New offer for 2023: free cloth/fibre for any purchase of AED 500 and above.
(10% discount has been discontinued.)
– show membership card or use code RLENJO
The Gorgeous Flower Company – Flowers for all occasions
10% discount for Ranches Ladies (show card)
Arabian Ranches Community Centre
Tel 050 299 3989
http://www.thegorgeousflowerco.com
Kave the story of things
Free filter coffee!
Warehouse 20, Alserkal Avenue
Dubai, UAE
Email: hello@thestoryofthings.com
Phone: +971 (0) 55 102 4469
SNASH – Car Cleaning
50% off first service and 35% off subsequent cleans
(excludes packages)
http://www.snash.ae – or book using their free app
TRIBE – Home design & styling
10% discount off store & rugs
The Courtyard, Al Quoz Tel: 050 142 8248
http://www.tribedubai.com
For any discount related enquiries or suggestions please contact our new discounts coordinator, Amanda. Email: discounts.rl@gmail.com
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