Red Deer Dance Class Christmas celebrations

Jan 16 2013 by Lynda Nicol, East Kilbride News

The members of the Tuesday Dance Class at the Red Deer Centre ended 2012 with their Christmas Party.

As usual, a selection of ceilidh, old-time and novelty dances were organised by Irene Oliphant and Drew Turnbull and were enjoyed by all.

As well as a tasty buffet, Santa popped in to join the celebrations.

The dancers were most impressed with the fresh new paintwork in the hall which is currently undergoing a full refurbishment.

Dance organiser Drew said: “It is wonderful tosee the work on improving the centre is well underway.

“Our class provides a great opportunity for folks to enjoy gentle exercise and brush up their dancing skills and we have a large group who enjoy meeting at the Red Deer Centre each Tuesday.

“We look forward to many more happy years of dancing at this centre.”

The dance group raised £47 on the day for the Kilbryde Hospice facility within the Red Deer Centre by contributing to a communal Christmas card rather than exchanging individual cards.

The seasonal festivities concluded at the end of December when the group visited the Village Steakhouse for their post-Christmas lunch .

On behalf of the class, treasurer Irene Ferguson offered her thanks to South Lanarkshire Council forproviding a grant towards the lunch.

Anyone interested in joining the class will be made most welcome.

Just go along to the Red Deer Centre on Tuesday mornings at 10am.