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- Inaugural CCAQ Inc CCAQ Inc CCAQ Inc CCAQ Inc Newsletter Newsletter Newsletter Newsletter Quarterly newsletter of the Celtic Council of Australia (Qld) Inc. 2018 No 1 Jan-Mar 2018 A reminder, that our Gala Event for the year is the Pan Celtic Dinner and Awards Night, which is to be held on Saturday, 21 st April, 2018. We would like to see a great response this year to help our awardees celebrate their awards. The Celtic Council will be represented again in the St Patrick’s March on 17th March 2018. Many thanks to those people who put up their hands to help me attend this event and carry the large CCAQ banner. All annual CCAQ events, that is, The Pan Celtic Dinner, Friendship Day, and the A.G.M., will continue to go on, and build from strength to strength. Already this year we have six New Members. I give them a hearty welcome into the Celtic Council of Australia, Queensland Inc. As President, my main focus is to foster great Celtic connections and friendships, so we may grow stronger and stronger. I again welcome the contribution and support of all members, towards these aims and goals that we have. Four things you cannot recover The stone you throw cannot be recovered The word after it is said The occasion after it is over The time after it is gone Your Dedicated President, Mavis K. Williams President’s Message Mavis K Williams D Ua Hello Members, Well here we are into the New Year already. I would like to take this opportunity firstly to wish you all a Very Prosperous and Happy New Year. Since our last newsletter, we had the Annual Christmas Party. Once again, it was a very enjoyable event - with excellent Christmas Lunch and Drinks - great entertainment and of course our usual Santa with the gifts. Lucky door prize and raffles were part of the day, with the raffle proceeds going towards the Celtic Stones Monument. We had a special guest along from Cornwall, “bard” Jennifer Jenkins, who was honoured to say ‘Grace’ for us, before commencing lunch. There has been a lot of hard work and dedication put into the Celtic Council of Australia Queensland Inc, Stones Project during the past year, and the project is still progressing well, as can be expected. We personally appreciate the support we have received, but we still need more sponsorship and donations, to be able to complete the project. CCAQ 201 CCAQ 201 CCAQ 201 CCAQ 2018 Pan Pan Pan Pan Celtic Dinner Celtic Dinner Celtic Dinner Celtic Dinner at Easts Leagues Club Main Avenue, Coorparoo Saturday 21 st April 6.00 for 6.30 pm Please contact Mavis Williams (3849 8271)
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Inaugural
CCAQ Inc CCAQ Inc CCAQ Inc CCAQ Inc NewsletterNewsletterNewsletterNewsletter
Quarterly newsletter of the Celtic Council of Australia (Qld) Inc. 2018 No 1 Jan-Mar 2018
A reminder, that our Gala Event for the year is the Pan Celtic Dinner and Awards Night, which is to be held on Saturday, 21
st April, 2018. We would like to see a
great response this year to help our awardees celebrate their awards.
The Celtic Council will be represented again in the St Patrick’s March on 17th March 2018.
Many thanks to those people who put up their hands to help me attend this event and carry the large CCAQ banner.
All annual CCAQ events, that is, The Pan Celtic Dinner, Friendship Day, and the A.G.M., will continue to go on, and build from strength to strength.
Already this year we have six New Members. I give them a hearty welcome into the Celtic Council of Australia, Queensland Inc.
As President, my main focus is to foster great Celtic connections and friendships, so we may grow stronger and stronger.
I again welcome the contribution and support of all members, towards these aims and goals that we have.
Four things you cannot recover The stone you throw cannot be recovered The word after it is said The occasion after it is over The time after it is gone Your Dedicated President,
Mavis K. Williams
President’s Message
Mavis K Williams D Ua
Hello Members,
Well here we are into the New Year already.
I would like to take this opportunity firstly to wish you all a Very Prosperous and Happy New Year.
Since our last newsletter, we had the Annual Christmas Party.
Once again, it was a very enjoyable event - with excellent Christmas Lunch and Drinks - great entertainment and of course our usual Santa with the gifts.
Lucky door prize and raffles were part of the day, with the raffle proceeds going towards the Celtic Stones Monument.
We had a special guest along from Cornwall, “bard” Jennifer Jenkins, who was honoured to say ‘Grace’ for us, before commencing lunch.
There has been a lot of hard work and dedication put into the Celtic Council of Australia Queensland Inc, Stones Project during the past year, and the project is still progressing well, as can be expected.
We personally appreciate the support we have received, but we still need more sponsorship and donations, to be able to complete the project.
CCAQ 201CCAQ 201CCAQ 201CCAQ 2018888 PanPanPanPan Celtic DinnerCeltic DinnerCeltic DinnerCeltic Dinner
at Easts Leagues Club
Main Avenue, Coorparoo
Saturday 21st April 6.00 for 6.30 pm
Please contact Mavis Williams (3849 8271)
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Christmas Lunch
The 2017 CCAQ Christmas Party, held at Coorparoo Services Club was, once again, a very enjoyable event with excellent Christmas lunch and drinks. There was great entertainment, and of course our usual Santa with the gifts.
Lucky door prize and raffles were part of the day, with the raffle proceeds going towards the Celtic Nations Monument.
We had a special guest along from Cornwall, “bard” Jennifer Jenkins, who was honoured to say ‘Grace’ for us, before commencing lunch.
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Saint Patrick’s Day
“very Happy” for
“Grand Slam Ireland”
Ireland ignited the St Patrick's Day celebrations by
sealing the third grand slam in their history as England
collapsed to a 24-15 defeat at Twickenham.
A record-extending 12th successive Irish victory was
sealed at a canter as a 21-5 half-time lead in south
west London established an unassailable position to
elevate Joe Schmidt's class of 2018 alongside the
heroes of 1948 and 2009.
England, under former Wallabies boss Eddie Jones,
have descended into crisis as their 14-Test unbeaten
home record under the Australian drew to a close, in
the process registering a third successive loss and a
first championship defeat at Twickenham since 2012.
"We knew it was going to be a really tough task to
come here and win, said Ireland captain Rory Best.
"Words can't describe how delighted we are with that
win but also the Grand Slam”.
Wales defeated France to finish a distant runner-up.
England finished second last.
AAP, Reuters
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Australian Celtic FestivalAustralian Celtic FestivalAustralian Celtic FestivalAustralian Celtic Festival Glen InnesGlen InnesGlen InnesGlen Innes
This year’s Australian Celtic Festival will take place in Glen Innes from 3rd to 6th May, 2018.
Each year a particular Celtic nations is celebrated’ In 2016 it will be Brittany (France) and extended to include Galicia and Asturias (Spain).
About the Festival Every year crowds descend on Glen Innes (population 9000) for the Australian Celtic Festival. They are attracted by the unique Celtic experience, the opportunity to meet with friends and to enjoy famous country hospitality.
The Festival attracts clans, cultural groups, dancers and performers from around the world. Visitors experience Celtic music and dance at four stages at the Festival’s main venue, the Australian Standing Stones, and in many venues around town.
The Australian Standing Stones are an array of granite monoliths often shrouded in autumn mists. You definitely don’t want to miss rising at dawn and to listen to the haunting skirl of pipes amidst the stones.
The four day Festival features entertainment that includes a street parade, kirking of the Tartan, massed pipe bands, re-enactment village, buskers, workshops, yard dog trials, children’s entertainment, a fun run, dancing, flag raising ceremonies, poet breakfasts, market stalls and Celtic foods.
Each year’s Festival celebrates one of the Celtic nations.
The 2018 Festival will honour Brittany, Galicia & Asturias and will run from Thursday 3rd May to Sunday 6th May with a few surprises planned.
Come experience this unique Festival in the spectacularly colourful Autumn that is a highlight of the cool New England climate.
Those who attend will be rewarded with a rich experience of Celtic culture in many forms.
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Calendar of Events Calendar of Events Calendar of Events Calendar of Events FEBRUARY 2018
Thu 1 Celtic Festival of IMBOLC – Start of Spring (Northern Hemisphere) St Brigid’s Day
Fri 2 Burns Supper – Emmanuel College St Lucia (Society of St Andrew)
Sat 3 St Brigid’s Dinner - 6.30 pm Queensland Irish Association (Irish)
MARCH 2018
Thu 1 St David’s Day (Patron Saint of Wales)
Mon 5 St Piran’s Day (Patron Saint of Cornwall)
Fri 16 St Patrick’s Eve Dinner - 6.30 pm Queensland Irish Association (Irish)
Sat 17 St Patrick’s Day Parade – 10.30 am George, Mary. Edward Streets, Brisbane (Irish)
Sat 17 St Patrick’s Day (Patron Saint of Ireland)
Sun 18 St Patrick's Concert - 2pm - 4pm – Queensland Irish Choir Tickets: $15 (including afternoon tea) Tel: 33993129 Mob: 0447 744 788
APRIL 2018
Sat 21 CCAQ PAN CELTIC AWARDS DINNER – 6.00 pm Easts Leagues Club Main Ave, Coorparoo
Wed 25 St Maughold’s Day (Patron saint of Isle of Mann)
MAY 2016
Sun 1 Celtic Festival of BELTAINE – Fertility Festival associated with Bel, the Celtic god of Sun, Light and Fire
Thu 3 – AUSTRALIAN CELTIC FESTIVAL Sun 6 May Glen Innes, New South Wales
(Celebrating the Celtic Nations of Brittany, Galicia & Asturias)
June 2018
Sun 24 CCAQ FRIENDSHIP DAY – 12 noon 590 Creek Rd, Mt Gravatt East
JULY 2018 Sun 22 Winter Concert - 2pm - 4pm – Queensland Irish Choir
Sat 28 CCAQ MORNING TEA 10.30 am
AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 11.00 am
Coorparoo RSL & Community Club
NOVEMBER 2018 Sat 24 CCAQ CHRISTMAS PARTY Coorparoo RSL & Community Club 11.30 am
Sun 25 End-of-Year Concert - 2pm - 4pm – Queensland Irish Choir
