A South Of England Gathering

[Hamish]

This is mainly directed at all kilt enthusiasts in the South/South East of England......

The Harpenden Highland Gathering 2006 is taking place on Sunday 16th July at Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire and I thought it would be a good opportunity for as many of us as possible to meet there for a day out in an appropriate setting. We have been saying for some time that we should have a get-together in the South - this is our chance.

Every year Harpenden plays host to one of the very few Highland Gatherings to be held down here in the South of England and, although I have not attended it in recent years, I did dance there in competition back in the early 1970s.

I understand that six pipe bands have been invited to play this year and, there will be Highland Dancing, solo piping competitions, caber tossing, hammer throwing and, in fact, all the events, colour and spectacle that we associate with Highland Gatherings.

Harpenden is just North of London, is approximately nine miles from the M25 and about five from the M1. Luton Airport is close by.

Admission prices and other such details have not yet been finalised, but group bookings at discounted prices will be available in advance and I will post relevant information here as soon as it becomes known.

At this early (but not too early) stage, I should be interested to know how many of you would like to join me there on the day. Are you seriously interested - interested enough to put the date in your diary NOW?

Oh, and it is just a few days before my 70th Birthday, so you must come in order to buy me a beer!!


(Photos of 2005 Gathering courtesy of Harpenden Lions Club)




Come on! Let's make a day of it......