Depressing News on the Games Front

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Lesmahagow Highland Games which would have taken place next Saturday have been cancelled:-
http://www.lesmahagow.com/highland_games.asp

The Border Gathering at Dumfries has been scaled down this year. There will be Highland Dance and Solo Piping competitions at Dumfries High School on Saturday 14th August but there are no Heavy Events at the 2010 Gathering.
http://www.bordergathering.co.uk/

In the South of Scotland here, games are certainly struggling. Good prizes need to be offered to attract Heavy Events and Highland Dance Competitors and to bring pipe bands to the event. The only games which seem to be prospering are those which hold extensive funfairs, children's entertainments and markets as part of the event. I am hoping and praying for good weather and a good attendance at Hawick Highland Games next Sunday (20th June).
http://www.hawickhighlandgames.co.uk/