Helensburgh & District Highland Association

Attention Please

Due to a booking error on the part of the venue, The Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh. The function on Friday, 23rd March 2018 has had to be cancelled.

Apologies to all who had planned to attend the event.

The Nancy Glen Fund Campaign

On the 18th of January 2018 the Nancy Glen fishing boat of Tarbert was tragically taken by the  West Coast of Scotland waters it fished.  One fisherman survived, sadly the two other crew Duncan MacDougall and Przemek Krawczyk have not been found although it's thought they were on the vessel which now lies on the seabed.

The families wish to retrieve their loved ones as soon as possible,which will take great resource. In addition the fishermen have left wives and young children behind. The Clyde Fishermen want to help do all they can to assist these families at this time and in the future. We ask for support in this task. Please give generously so that these families may lay their men to rest and that their children are supported through the tough times ahead.

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For many years past, we, in The Helensburgh Highland Association have had the support of numerous Tarbert folk, attending our functions.

In a unanimous decision by the committee, which was subsequently supported by the membership, it was decided to make this years ‘Good Cause’ donation of £1000 to the Nancy Glen Fund.

Helensburgh & District Highland Association

For the attention of all interested parties, please find below a copy of a letter sent to all current members of the association.

The Helensburgh & District Highland Association is currently facing a difficult situation and is anxious to make all members fully aware of the doubt presently hanging over its future.

Copy of Letter 

President: John Johnston. Tel: 01436 675191.

Secretary: Jill Johnston.     Tel: 01436 675191 14^th Feb 2018.

Dear Member,

This is to remind you the March dance has been brought forward to the 23^rd March to avoid clashing with the Easter weekend.

I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of a serious situation arising.  At the A.G.M. in May I will be standing down as President and Treasurer along with Jill as Secretary and five other directors, this means we need seven new committee members.  At present we have no replacement for President or Secretary, one committee member is willing to take on the post of Treasurer.

Failure to form a committee would mean having to disband the Association.  The Association has been in existence for 111 years and it  would be a very hard but unavoidable decision to take.

I want to hear from any member willing to serve on the Committee to avoid this happening.

Please contact me in person or at the above telephone no.

With thanks,

Regards,  

John Johnston

Ceilidh Dance Friday 23rd February 2018

The evening was opened, in the usual venue, The Osprey Suite, Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh, by the Association President, John Johnston, who welcomed all present.

A lively nights music for the function was provided by well known local accordionist, Stuart  McKeown,  providing as usual, an excellent performance on the 'box'.

We also had the privilege of having with us tonight, our guest artiste, soloist Kirsten Easdale, who provided us with an absolutely delightful selection of Scots and Gaelic songs, with even a touch of French input as well

…All a real treat.

Kirsten is a Traditional Scottish Folk Singer with a an international reputation, who has  toured and performed at major international events worldwide. 

We will be fortunate indeed, to have her perform for us again at any time in the future.

Accompanying (and also performing solo) was Gregor Lowery with his own unique blend of accordion music.

The numbers attending tonight, although again a little disappointing with fifty members and four guests, but all enjoyed a great nights entertainment and dancing.

The raffle this month raised £163 , so thanks go to all who donated and all who purchased tickets.

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