...and Sports - this Friday.
Gathering has begun to prepare the animals for this Friday's Agricultural Show, which starts at 9.30am and should finish about 12.00. A huge amount of work goes in to this, and the competition for titles is intense, making it well worth a visit. My picture shows Nan MacLachlan, helped by brother Hughie, working her sheep in her Ormsaigbeg field. Nan is a frequent class winner.The bar opens at 11.00am and stays open into the evening. Teas, coffee, sandwiches and other refreshments will also be available throughout the day.
The Sports start at 1.00pm, featuring the famous hill race, Junior Sports, and Junior and Senior heavy events, while further entertainment comes from a bouncy castle, pipe and drum displays, beat-the-goalie, tug-o'-war, horticultural and baking competitions, stalls, and a pet parade.
Controversially but bravely, the organising committee have replaced the evening Dance with a 4.00pm Barbeque, at which local venison and seafood will be served. The hope is that this will encourage everyone to stay on after the prize-giving, and strengthen the idea that this is both a wonderful opportunity to meet old friends and a thoroughly enjoyable family day.
See you there!
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