Scottish Gaelic Society of Victoria

Member Society Name:
State:
Country:		 Scottish Gaelic Society of Victoria
Victoria
Australia
President
 Joan Mitchell-Willis
Email: Joan
Secretary
 Cathy Corbett
Email: Cathy
Contact Details
Street:
Suburb:
State:
Postcode Telephone:		 c/o 21 Warwick Road
MONTROSE
Victoria
3765
(03) 9728 2334

Website: Gaelic
Office Bearers:
  • Catriona Devlin ? ? Vice-President
  • Jane Graham ? ? Treasurer
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    Purpose:
  • To promote the study of the Scottish Gaelic Language and Culture
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    Brief History The Scottish Gaelic Society was formed in 1905 to nurture and preserve the Gaelic culture which includes language and music in all its forms such as song and instrumental. When the Society was formed the population of Gaelic speakers was large – in fact Scottish and Irish Gaelic made up the largest ethnic language in Australia at that time. The Society continued strongly through The First World War, The Great Depression and The Second World War. By the 1970’s there was a lull in the language, but in the last twenty years there has been a sudden awakening and awareness in Scotland itself of its oldest surviving language.This revival has encouraged people in Canada, New Zealand, and of course Australia, to look again at the language of their forefathers and its survival in the 21st century.
    Meetings:
  • Choir Meetings
      Tuesday Evenings
      7.30 to 9.30pm
      The Kildara Centre
      Rear : 39 Stanhope Street
      Malvern ? 3144

      Melways 59 C7

  • Monthly Ceilidh
    A monthly Ceilidh (except November) is held in Members’ homes.
  • A GRAND CEILIDH is held in November to which all Scottish Groups are invited.
    Venue to be announced.
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    Learning Gaelic Scottish Gaelic Language
    (C?nan nan G?idheal)

    taught weekly Wednesday 6.30 to 9.30 pm at

    CELTIC CLUB,

    Corner Queen and La Trobe Streets, Melbourne.

    Could you be interested in attending classes?

    Do you know someone who might be interested?

    You do not have to be Scottish or of Scottish descent to join us in learning this magnificent ancient language.

    EVERYONE IS WELCOME !

    Please contact the Society via

    03 9728 2334

    for further details.

    If you happen to enjoy the timeless beauty of the Scottish Gaelic traditional music, and wish to sing some of these traditional airs and more modern music based on the ancient traditions, come along and participate in the Scottish Gaelic Choir of Victoria.

    No prior knowledge of music or Gaelic is required, just the enthusiasm and the will to be part of a choir.

    The Choir Meets

      Tuesday Evenings
      7.30 to 9.30pm
      The Kildara Centre
      Rear : 39 Stanhope Street
      Malvern ? 3144

      Melways 59 C7
    Functions GRAND CEILIDH in November
    Affiliations
  • Council of Clans
  • Scots of Victoria Co-ordinating Group
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    Established: 1905 Melbourne