More talent at the Gala

Mosaic

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Mosaic certainly added something to the day - they are very good and look at the picture - they really seem to be enjoying themselves

There are some more assorted pictures from the Gala Day on the main website just click the link below

some more pics from Gala day

The 'Speyside Fiddlers'

The 'Speyside Fiddlers' put on a great show. They are well known for their musical ability and were much appreciated by the crowd.. I've seen them numerous times and they just get better and better.

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There is a collage of them on the main website

Collage of the 'Speyside Fiddlers'

Another record month for site visits!

3,046 to our main site in July 2010

visit our main site www.portgordonharbour.org

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Last months visitor numbers were a record since the site began and now the records been broken again by an amazing 43% increase on June

The increase is obviously due to the build up to and including Gala Day

It's great news for all concerned and I'm very grateful for the many contributions I receive from the Harbour Group Committee and others for providing timely and relevant information that I can add to the site

Thanks to all of you for looking at the main site - every visit helps

Too late for the Raft Race

Look who came too late for the Raft Race

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'Crown Princess'

Seen off-shore at about 8.00pm on Gala Day

You should see her again at about 8.00pm on Wednesday August 18th

If you want to know more about this ship, click this link

Thank you for visiting the 'Blog'

Port Watch

The all girl team, Port Watch, took no prisoners on this, their first ever raft race

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The girls as well as providing great entertainment also raised £500 for their charity

They've already told us they'll be back next year to challenge the winners Buckie Firefighters - if the Firefighters are not worried then they certainly should be

More pictures of the day

It's not too late to enter

We still have two Rafts available for you to borrow if you wish to take part in the Race

Just contact the number below

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Just seen the weather forecast for Sunday and it doesn't look too bad at all - so get a crew of four and have a go - you might even win.

Here's the contact number

Bob Thomson 01542 834276

Here's a link for more information

Banffshire Author chooses Portgordon to Launch Latest Book

Along the Coast

Burghead to Portknockie

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This publication is to be launched at the Portgordon Charity Raft Race & Gala Day on Sunday 25th July 12 noon. To purchase your signed copy just visit the Banffshire Maritime & Heritage Association Stall

This the latest in a line of books published by Stan Bruce, Chairman of Banffshire Maritime & Heritage Association, promises to be a good read for those with a thirst for local knowledge. It could easily be used as a platform of discovery for several Sunday afternoon car drives. It takes you to places you may well know but beneath the surface there are some hidden treasures - all part of the local heritage

From Burghead to Portknockie describes the journey Along the Coast and, of course, Portgordon gets a mention

The book comprises sixty pages and 124 photographs/illustrations/drawings. Very good value at £6.00 per copy with all proceeds going to Banffshire Maritime & Heritage Association

(registered Scottish Charity No SCH 040505)

for details of more publications from Banffshire Maritime & Heritage Association please click this link

We have two spare rafts available. C'mon have a go!

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Childrens Fancy Dress Parade

Children's Fancy Dress Parade on Gala Day

Sunday 25th July

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This will be a day for your children to remember

The highlight of their day will be the Parade from the Village Hall to the Harbour when they will be led by Strathisla Pipe Band along with Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Make sure you bring your camera along to record this special day for the family album

The Fancy Dress competition was first held last year and was so popular that it's being repeated. There's plenty of room for more entrants so come on mums and dads and contact Audrey Murray tel 01542 836248 for more details and entry requests

click this link for more information on Gala Day

July Edition of the Blog

The July edition of the official 'Blog' is now on the main website - just click the link below to see it and previous posts

click here to see the 'Blog' in more detail

It's a record!

2,108 visits

on our main website in June

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Once again thank you to our many visitors for making this a record month

There are many places worldwide that look at our site. Australia and New Zealand often take a look and they are the most distant. No surprise there because we know former Portgordon residents live in those places. Bit of a surprise to see the attention the site gets from China. Be even more of a surprise if the People's Republic enter a raft on gala day

click here to visit the main site or click a link on the right

Ferrets on Gala Day

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