Wee Weekly News

The St. Andrew's Society publishes a weekly newsletter, the "Wee Weekly News," which is emailed to our members and friends every Wednesday afternoon. Containing Society news as well as Scottish-themed articles and snippets, it is great way to keep informed about local events and other items of interest to the Scottish community.
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Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. St. Andrew's Society of Montreal Wee Weekly News September 15, 2021 This week's features Michael and Luna's Canadian quest in support of Scottish forests The St. Andrew's Residential Centre garden project Read the June issue of the Scottish Banner online Scottish-themed podcasts worth checking out Learn about birding on Mount Royal with the Mcgill Library Scottish man walking across Canada to raise money for Scotland's forests Michael Yellowlees, a kilt-clad Scotsman from Dunkeld, Perthshire, has been crossing Canada on foot this summer to raise funds for Trees For Life, an award-winning charity working to restore and rewild Scotland's Caledonian Forest. Accompanied by his beautiful Alaskan husky dog Luna, and with his guitar in his pack, Michael left Tofino BC on March 1 and is currently making his way through the upper Ottawa Valley. You can follow Michael and Luna's adventures on their Facebook page. Please consider supporting their fundraising efforts for this worthy cause. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Homes Foundation garden improvement project The St. Andrew’s Society has made a donation to the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Homes Foundation to allow for the purchase of a sprinkler and timer for the garden project at the St. Andrew’s Residential Centre in NDG. The residents, caregivers and staff at St. Andrew’s Residential Centre have all been enjoying the garden and outdoor patio area this summer, especially because of the challenges and restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. This beautiful space has been used for activities and celebrations for the residents, outdoor concerts, and a barbecue for staff. It also allows everyone to enjoy some quiet and peaceful outdoor time. The Society is happy to help make a difference in the lives of seniors and their caregivers. Scots care! Read the June issue of the Scottish Banner online! In this issue, you can read about: the ancient sport of shinty (a team game related to hurling but unique to the Scottish Highlands) the Dressed to Kilt Scottish fashion show in New York the record-breaking caber toss at the 2021 Montreal Highland Games—yes, our own local achievement is featured on page 5 of this prominent international publication! ... and much more! The Scottish Banner is the Scottish community’s largest international newspaper for ex-pat Scots or those with an interest in Scottish culture and tradition. Published monthly in print format or by digital download, the Scottish Banner offers its readers interesting stories on Scottish current affairs, regular feature columnists, history and heritage, genealogy, Scottish club and society news, event listings, piping features, recipes, and much more. We encourage you to subscribe! To give you a taste of the content offered by this fine publication, we are making this month's issue available on our website. Scottish-themed podcasts worth checking out! Don't miss the latest editions of these Scottish-themed podcasts (both audio and video) that we have featured at various times in the Wee Weekly News: ScotlandShop on the Sofa: Monja is joined by Philip Kingscott and David Wilkinson from Edinburgh Gin; they passionately talk us through the distilling process and share the story of Edinburgh Gin over a few tasty drinks! Celtic Life International Podcast: The latest Celtic Life International Podcast (CLIP) explores the world of Celtic craft beers! St. Andrew's Society of LA Podcast: The SASLA recently interviewed James Cosmo, who is best known for his role of Lord Commander Mormont in Game of Thrones. His film credits include Braveheart, Trainspotting, and The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury. This podcast is a fascinating look into the life of an experienced actor whose life led him to the profession of acting as well as into his roles he has played and continues to play in television and film. Birding Mount Royal Yesterday and Today: A lecture at the McGill Library Have you seen the birds circling over Mount Royal on a warm day? Join special guest Jeff Harrison and ROAAr (Rare and Special Collections, Osler, Art, and Archives) for a talk on the birds of Mount Royal in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and today. Calling all urban birders for a lesson in local birding history, illustrated by the ROAAr collections. Learn about birds living right up the hill from the McGill downtown campus. This free event takes place on Tuesday, October 5 at 12 noon. For more information and to RSVP, visit the event website. Upcoming/ongoing events Thursday, February 24, 2022 WhiskyFête 2022 Information available soon We are pleased to introduce Scottish Affairs Canada as one of our partners. Scotland and Canada have enjoyed a special relationship for centuries. Please click on the #ScotlandIsNow logo and find out about some of the connections that bind our two countries together. Banner image: Kinross House, Kinross-Shire. Late 17th century. Founded in 1835, the St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal is a charitable society dedicated to the assistance of Montreal’s Scottish community, to education, and to the preservation of Scottish arts and culture. Support the St. Andrew's Society Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*

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