On Monday 1st June, the Growing Old Disgracefully ladies group, met up with the Not So Grumpy Old Men’s group at our favourite venue, the John Godber Centre. The afternoon was dedicated to a Scottish Dance Experience where an exciting, energetic and fun afternoon was had by all.
Even before we started ‘tripping the light fantastic,’ there was a real buzz about the room. From dapper gentlemen wearing tartan ties and braces, shirts , waistcoats, trews and tammies to ladies wearing tartan sashes adorned with beautiful celtic broaches and skirts. It was lovely to see them giving a nod to my Scottish heritage.
Our gathering and dancing to some wonderful old Scottish tunes brought back many memories for me as a PE teacher in Glasgow when I first qualified. Country dancing for a few weeks was always the prelude to the Christmas parties, when the boys would meet up with the girls in the gym. However, I have to say our GODS and NSGOM were less shy about taking hands than the lads and lassies were in gym back then!!
Dusted down and heart rate back to normal, we all enjoyed some light refreshments including some traditional cake and biscuits and a blether about how successful and enjoyable the whole ‘ experience ‘ was. And I have to say every man and women there, undoubtedly lived up to their title…… GOD and NSGOM.
Thankyou all for a wonderful afternoon,
Anne
