To all Society
Members,
Already our winter here in Florida is passing (with a sigh of
relief) and Spring and Summer approaches.
To a lot of Scots folks our thoughts turn to Highland Games and the
possibility of attending one of these games here in Florida.
In Scotland these Games take place from Cowal to Tomintoul and all
points in between and they offer a unique mix of the cultural,
sporting and social highlights of the traditional Scottish way of
life.
They usually comprise a program of field and track events. Piping
and Highland Dance and heavy event competitions such as tug-o war ,
hammer throwing and the tossing of the caber.
The competitive element is a major attraction, but when combined
with the spectacle of Highland dancers and pipers, and the color and
grandeur of the Scottish scenery which usually forms the background
to such games they become a must on any visitors to Scotland’s visit
itinerary.
Some of the most notable Games for the information of any members
visit are,
Gourock Highland Games - May 9th
Scottish Pipe Band Championships - Dumbarton - May 22nd.
Blair Atholl Gathering and Highland Games - May 29th.
Our Society used to regularly visit such a Games here in South West
Florida and if members were interested in resurrecting such a visit,
please let your President know and we will investigate the
possibility of arranging another such visit.
Our next event on our Social calendar is our Tartan Day Dinner at
the English Pub in Naples – on April 6th- at the very attractive
price of $40.00 per head and even at this last minute your presence
would be very much welcomed.
Your President wishes you all a happy, healthy and enjoyable summer!
Lang may your lum reek
Wi ither folks coal”
Your President
David J Webster
