Established in 1880, the Canterbury Caledonian Society is one of the strongest Scottish Cultural Societies in New Zealand
News & Upcoming Events
Sep 20, 2018
Collections Curator
The Society Directors are looking for a curator for the Caledonian Collection, which includes a wide variety of archives and society history, some of which is on display at the Michelle Road venue. If you have an interest in being involved, please contact us to discuss the role.
Email secretary@canterburycaledonian.org.nz
Nov 10, 2018
Life Members Gathering
A Gathering of our Life Members will be held at the Society Hall on 11th November 2018.
The function will commence at 1.30pm and conclude at 4pm.
All Life Members are welcome with spouses or partners.
Our Life Members have contributed so very much to the Society and our Directors look forward to welcoming all on this occasion.
Advice of intention of numbers to attend is required by the 1st October .
Information please to Colleen Cole 021 022 06523 (please leave a message if required) or email colleenscole38@gmail.com or post to Caledonian Life Members, C/- 91 Reserve Terrace , Lyttelton 8082.
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Aug 16, 2018
World Pipe Band Championships
The Society wishes our Grade 1 band every success during their upcoming trip to Scotland to compete at the World Championships in Glasgow on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th August, in Glasgow. The new leadership team has already proven themselves at NZ Championship competition, so we're really looking forward to see what they can achieve on the big stage.
Debutante Ball
A fantastic night with no less than eight debutantes. Great company - great entertainment. Thanks to the Ball committee for putting on such a wonderful occasion.
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New Preseident Elected
At the Societies AGM held on 22nd March 2018, Scott Mitchell retired from the position of President of the Society, and Rosemary Armstrong was elected unopposed.
Society Grade 1 Band runner-up and 2018 Championships.
The Society's Grade 1 band secured runner-up position NZ Pipe Bands Championships in Rotorua in March 2018. Our Grade 2, Grade 4 and Juvenile bands also competed. A full summary of results can be viewed at www.nzpipebands.org.nz/contests
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Highland Dance Classes
Highland Dance classes for 2018 will commence at April 7th and will be held each Saturday until mid August (although there may be exceptions, so please see the Highland Dancing page for updates).
Located in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, the Canterbury Caledonian Society has a strong membership base, and includes sections for Highland & National Dancing, Scottish Country Dancing, Collections & Archives, Pipe Bands (four) and a College of Piping & Drumming.
The 2011 Canterbury Earthquakes destroyed our premises in Kilmore Street in central Christchurch. The old premises were built in 1923 and served the Society well. As recently as mid-2015, we opened our new, modern facility in the western Christchurch suburb of Wigram, since when the Society’s groups have enjoyed their new home and the bond of membership which makes the Society, has been strengthened.
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