Overseas Trips
Isle of Wight Highland Gathering
Written by Louise Cameron Sunday, 04 September 2011 23:34
Highland Gathering on the Isle of Wight 21st August 2011
This was an unlikely venue for a Highland Gathering! The event was the brainchild of a local Isle of Wight doctor and piper and the purpose was a fundraising day for the Isle of Wight Hospice.
With an early start, leaving at 6 a.m., we had plenty of time to practice on the bus! It was a beautiful sunny day and after a cheerful road trip and ferry crossing, we arrived at The Robin Hill Country Park, a large country estate, given over for the day to the Highland Gathering.
The day was well organised and the Bristol City Pipes and Drums featured as one of four pipebands. Full formalities were observed and each band paraded into the area and all gathered before the local dignitary who manfully played the role of Chieftain of the Games and welcomed us and the public.
Reporting Soon
Written by Administrator Tuesday, 02 August 2011 08:10
The band organises trips overseas on a regular basis and in the last few years have visited many European countries.
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