REMINDER: To 'X Markers' in Southern England

[Hamish]

This is a reminder to those who already know about it, and an invitation to those who do not!

On Sunday 16th July the HARPENDEN HIGHLAND GATHERING will be taking place at, yes you guessed it, Harpenden in Hertfordshire (between Luton and St.Albans just off the M1 and a short distance north of the M25 motorway) - and we are going to be there - in force.

This is an annual event and is reputed to be the largest of the very few Highland Gatherings to be held in England.

Now, the nitty-gritty ..........

Entry to the Gathering is by programme which costs £6.00 at the gate - BUT it is only £3.00 + postage if purchased in advance via the organiser's website! Children under 16 are admitted free. Come on now, this is far too good an opportunity to miss.

Just think about it: a day with a Scottish theme with kilts everywhere, spent in beautiful surroundings and surrounded by beautiful people - us, the 'X Markers' of Britain! At the last count, somewhere between 15 and 20 of us, some with families, expressed a desire to be present on the day. So, let's make this the biggest gathering of 'X Markers' anywhere in the world ..... let's show our kilted American brethren that we are the ones who REALLY know how to enjoy ourselves! What great photo opportunities too!

If you haven't heard about this event, decide now to COME AND JOIN US. There are quite a lot of newcomers to 'X Marks the Scot' who live in London and the Home Counties so, to all of you, I say COME AND JOIN US. (Additionally, you will have the unique opportunity, never to be repeated, of buying me a 70th Birthday celebratory drink! How about THAT?!)

For further information on the event itself, and the link to getting your entry programmes in advance - at HALF-PRICE remember - please go to:

http://www.harpenden-lions.co.uk/eve...d_Gathering_06

(Note: I understand that programmes bought on-line will be despatched in approximately ten days from now - but, don't wait, apply for them RIGHT NOW)

Enquiries are being made for permission for one of our number, Derek, to erect a small gazebo in the park which will act as a meeting point for all 'X Markers' and their families/friends. I have not yet heard whether that is a certainty but, if it is not, we'll be announcing an alternative nearer the time.

COME ALONG NOW, YOU JUST KNOW YOU WANT TO BE THERE. IT IS THE EVENT OF THE YEAR .........