Visitors to our main website

VISITORS to PORTGORDON

The two maps below show the locations of recent visitors to our main website

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click here to visit the map page on the main website

The aim is to update this on a monthly or quarterly basis

The visitor markers are in roughly the geographic area of origin

In the case of the UK there are so many visitors that it isn't possible to identify every area that visits - it would be fair to say that the UK should be considered a blanket area - about 95% of visits originate in the UK

Sites around the world indicate only the area and not the number of visits from that area - some look once others look many times

This feature may become a fixture on the website it all depends on feedback

Latest 'Blog' page

Take a look at the latest 'Blog'

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The 'Blog is best viewed on the main website - Just click the link below

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St Andrews Evening

This promises to be a great night out

Don't miss it

for tickets contact Riz 01542 839448

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An evening to enjoy for the whole family

Visitor Statistics - October 2010

2027 Visitors During October

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Once again visitor numbers are up on the corresponding month last year

(2027 October 2010 - 1444 October 2009)

40% increase on last year

Thank you for visiting us

Here's a link to the graph on the main website

There has been a suggestion that a world map be added to the website visitor page to give an overview of where in the world our many visitors are located. The feasibility of this will be investigated

It would be true to say the majority of visitors are UK based. However, as we all know, there are people all over the globe with an interest in Portgordon

Fireworks Display

Thanks for coming to the Display

All over for another year. The response from visitors has been tremendous. The weather just about held off and after last years disappointment, when the event had to be cancelled at the eleventh hour, this was a spectacular event.

It brings visitors to Portgordon and the hope is they go away with wonderful memories of this fine village

Please note
Portgordon Community Harbour Group Ltd promoted the display via notices on it's 'Blog', Facebook' and main website - it cannot take any credit for the outstanding success of the event because this was all down to the efforts of The Portgordon Fireworks and their many helpers, supporters and sponsors

Here's a link to the website of Portgordon Fireworks

Here's a link to the 'Facebook' page of Portgordon Fireworks

Portgordon Fireworks Display at the harbour

One Week To Go!

Friday 29th October

Latest Press Release

PRESS RELEASE – PORTGORDON FIREWORKS DISPLAY 2010

REMEMBER: Portgordon Fireworks to brighten the sky on Friday 29TH OCTOBER

Portgordon Fireworks annual spectacular is to be held earlier this year on Friday 29th October at 7pm. Buckie District Pipe Band will lead up to the 7.15pm start of the 25-30 minute duration of the firework display.
It will also include a specialised pyrotechnic Finale to be carried out by Fireworx Scotland from Inverurie. The finale has partially been sponsored by Garry & Alison Farquhar, from Aberdeen.
The annual display is normally held the week before or after other larger displays such as Banff, Elgin & Forres and the organisers have to plan this event around the tides and any Halloween events so are really hoping for good weather.
As we had to cancel last year’s event due to extreme weather conditions, we have made provision this year that should the event have to be postponed it will be held the following evening of Saturday 30th October 2010 following the same timetable.
It is essential that the large numbers of spectators are well catered for and Portgordon Fireworks Committee certainly do their utmost to make the event so special for the small village and the surrounding area. With various stalls selling glow rings & flashing necklaces, the bottle stall, burger kiosk, teas & coffees and the Funfair ensuring there is something for everyone.
There will be parking for approximately thirty cars in the special Disabled Parking area which allows for access to the spectator area and the funfair but also provides really good comfortable viewing of the display.
Fireworks are even more expensive with a big increase over last year and the organisers will be hoping for really good collections in the collecting buckets and hope all the spectators and those viewing from their cars will dig deep into their wallets to help cover the costs of the event. The cost of hire of barriers, the Red Cross and various other extras to be paid for.
We are very grateful to Springfield Properties (Elgin) for the loan of fencing for Disabled Parking and around the site.
In order to ease congestion Maynes Coaches of Buckie have donated and will operate a Park & Ride scheme leaving from the Buckie Drifter car park at 6.30pm then Cluny Square at 6.35pm, Land Street at 6.40pm and finally Great Western Court at 6.45pm. After the display Grand Finale a coach will make a return trip leaving at approximately 8pm from Flicks Hairdressers. A fare of only 50p each way is required.
Please Note: there are no toilet facilities on site and we hope you will be comfortable for the display duration.

Remember to wait for the spectacular finale!!

As usual we recommend that pets are kept inside from 7pm till approximately 8pm on the night of our event.

Children should be accompanied by an adult.

No other fireworks including sparklers, bikes or skateboards will be allowed on site.

Please keep roads clear to allow for emergency vehicles other road users and service buses. Residents will be advised of any road closures & restrictions.

Keep up to date by checking our website – www.portgordonfireworks.co.uk

Enquiries to Kenny Gunn on 01542 834213

Portgordon Fireworks 29th October 2010

Don't miss this Fantastic Event!

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Come down to the harbour and watch a spectacular display of Fireworks

Over the years this event has earned the right to be called

'The Best Firework Display in the District'

click for a link to Portgordon Fireworks Website

 Please note Portgordon Community Harbour Group Ltd are pleased to support this evening in any way it can. It cannot accept any credit for staging the event because this is down to Portgordon Fireworks Group. A team of dedicated individuals who year after give their best efforts to make it the spectacle it has grown into and who's motivation and determination are driven by the will to make this a great community occasion

Latest Visitor Figures

See the graph showing the latest viewing figures for the main website

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Visitor numbers for September are 1504 which is a 14% increase on the same month last year (1318)

As always thank you for visiting the site - every visit helps

If you would like to see any additions/changes to the site please leave your comments - your details will not be made available to anyone unless you say otherwise

Ben Nevis with Bob September 2010

Slideshow of Bob climbing Ben Nevis for charity

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust

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Thank you for visiting the 'Blog'

He did it!

Bob conquered Ben Nevis yesterday

Saturday 11th September 2010

To help raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust

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Well done Bob

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As you can see - the RAF brought in the required supplies

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Bob preparing to set off?

It's not too late to donate - just send a cheque to Bob - Cheques payable to 'The Cystic Fibrosis Trust' send to Bob Thomson, 1b Gordon Square, Portgordon, Moray AB56 5RG.

Bob's Climbing Ben Nevis on Saturday

Saturday 11th September 2010

*Ben Nevis Challenge*

Portgordon Community Harbour Group Secretary Bob Thomson, is climbing Ben Nevis to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust

This is a remarkable challenge for him to undertake as he gets dizzy climbing the stairs at home! If you would like to make a donation please make a cheque out to 'The Cystic Fibrosis Trust' and send to Bob's home address:

1b Gordon Square

Portgordon

Moray

AB56 5RG

Although the challenge is for this coming Saturday donations can be received anytime after

These are Bob's words: (slightly modified)

Hi Everybody

Well this old smokin, drinkin, but fairly healthy guy has taken up the challenge to climb Ben Nevis for Cystic Fibrosis, I'm a virgin at this sort of stuff so decided that you might want sponsor me or bet that I can't make it, a little goes a long way so just make a donation if you can 
Big thanks.
Bob T

Ben Nevis

click for more information about The Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Latest visitor numbers

Site Visits

Highest ever August Visitor Numbers

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After the record month for July it's no surprise that visitor numbers have fallen this month even so the figures for August represent an increase of 43% over the same month last year and if you look at the graph you can see how continuous growth in viewing numbers over the months and years has occurred.

Visits or Hits - What's the difference?

A hit is when a server is called as a result of a search engine enquiry. For example if you type in 'Portgordon' on 'Googles' search engine today you will see about 19,300 sites that are available. This enquiry will be counted as a hit on the listed websites including ours - it is only when a link is clicked and the website opened that the hit changes to a visit. The visitor may then look at one page or several - it still counts as a single visit

Hope that explains the difference between visits and hits. I've shown this to Mrs Blog and she says it's as clear as mud!

Statistics picture might be clearer on the main website

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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click here for more information on Gala day

Portgordon Primary School

Fete & Barbeque

Saturday 26th June

12 noon till 2.00pm

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All proceeds go towards helping the school - so please come along and support the children - it's their special day

Helicopter and Lifeboat Display at Portgordon

RAF Search & Rescue will combine with the RNLI  to provide a display you will remember for a long time

Last years display was something to behold. We've all seen this type of thing on television but to have it live and close to the shore has much greater visual impact than any television show

The Lifeboat crew are based at Buckie and the RAF crew are based at Lossiemouth

click here for more information on Gala Day

Please remember this display is dependant on the weather and operational requirements

Harbour Group Committe Meeting

The latest meeting was held on Monday 14th June.

click here for details

Dog Agility Display

Everyone like to see the dogs

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Hope you can make it to see the dogs on Gala day

25th July at Portgordon Harbour

There will be so much on offer

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Portgordon Gala Day Sunday 25th July

Car Boot Sale (and a great day out)

If you haven't done a car boot sale before then this is your opportunity. Get rid of stuff that's been lying around for years (that doesn't include family members by the way) and make some serious cash. There should be a great atmosphere and a good crowd

click this link to see what's on

Charity Raft Race at Portgordon on Gala Day

Charity Raft Race on Gala Day 25th July 2010

Win £100 for your favourite Charity

This year, for the first time, the Harbour Group has decided to make the annual Raft Race beneficial to others perhaps less fortunate than those taking part. The organisers will donate £100 to a registered charity nominated by the Raft Race winning team. Also, with charities in mind, the Group is encouraging all entrants to obtain sponsorship for their chosen charity. So what are you waiting for, come along and have a great day and help others in the process. It is not a requirement that you obtain sponsorship for any charity - feel free to do as you wish.

Can you build a raft? Can you provide a crew?

The rules and entry form are on the main website - here are links

Raft Race Rules

Raft Race Entry Form

back to the main website

A Tiger Moth is coming to Gala Day

Tiger Moth

picture courtesy of Andy Walker

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After two years of trying we are very hopeful the Tiger Moth will be able to do a fly-past. Serviceability and poor weather have combined to prevent it happening previously but this year we are due a decent day - Let's hope so anyway for this aircraft is unique and in it's day was at the forefront of aviation technology - some would say it still is!

Click here to go to our website for more information on Gala Day

 

Please be advised the appearence of this aircraft is subject to servicability and weather conditions on the day

Portgordon Harbour is now on Facebook

Please take a look at the Facebook page featuring the harbour. It's in it's infancy and there is a lot more to build. It's a start though. There's a link at the side for you to use.

Stanley Steamer

picture courtesy of Peter Charlesworth

The fantastic Stanley Steamer will be making an appearence once again. This was very popular at last years Gala and attracted a lot of attention. It is quite simply "an engineering marvel"

Raft Race & Gala Day - Sunday 26th July 2010

2009 memories

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A memory of last years event. If you want to see more pictures please click the link below. It will take you to our main website

more pictures from 2009

Latest website statistics

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Thank you for visiting our website

Your visits really do make a difference. Please let us know via the comments box if you would like to see new features or changes

Where is this place?

Not giving any clues. All will be revealed in the next edition of the official 'Blog' which is due to be published on 1st June

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As peaceful a place as you can find anywhere in Scotland

Start Building those Rafts!

Sunday 25th July 2010 is the date for Portgordons Annual Raft Race & Gala Day

Fiona's wedding Party - worthy contenders last year

Not an entrant  - Burghead Sub-Aqua Club providing expert safety cover. Smashing group of people

Latest Website Viewing Figures

Thank you for visiting our website - every single visit helps Portgordon Community Harbour Group on it's journey to regeneation

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Aprils figure of 1376 is a record for that month. The site continues to grow in popularity - it's good that it does. It's also challenging because looking for new content is quite demanding

The Blog is considered to be one of the more welcome assets on the site because it's published monthly. I enjoy doing it and the freedom the group give me in it's production is good. I can say pretty much what I think without any censorship. I do ask you to ignore the spelling and grammar errors that I do my best to avoid, but do creep in from time to time

Any budding actors out there?

I hear that a Pantomime is on the cards for the end of the year - now that's good news for the village. I'll try to find out more - watch this space

Gala Day 2010

Portgordon Raft Race & Gala Day Sunday 25th July commencing 12noon till 5.00pm

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Above is the proposed layout 

Plans are afoot to include the following:

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  Raft Race
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  Children's Fancy Dress
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  Dog Agility Display
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  Music for all tastes
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  Classic cars & Motorcycles
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  Bikes from the past display
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  RAF Search & Rescue/Buckie Lifeboat combined exercise
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  Belly Dancers
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  and much more

In due course a page will be placed on the main website to give a better idea of what's on  during the day

The above list is intended as a guide only

Chairmans Report 2010

Ron Billing - Chairman

At last Wednesdays (21st April) Annual General Meeting our Chairman gave his report on the past year and also what the future holds for the Group

The report gave a real overview of the Groups activities and progress

click here for the full report

Annual General Meeting Today Wednesday 21st April 2010

The AGM is today at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, Portgordon
Please come along if you can. Doors open at 7.00pm

Annual General Meeting

Don't forget the AGM is tomorrow, Wednesday 21st April, starting at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, Portgordon
It's an opportunity to hear first hand where the group is heading and of course once the formalities are over then an open forum will take place for all attendees to ask questions of the management team.
It's also a chance to support the Group in its objectives and ultimate aim of regenerating the Village harbour
Please attend if you can

Press Release 12th April 2010

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This latest Press Release ahead of the Annual General Meeting (to be held in the Village Hall. Portgordon on 21st April start 7.30pm) gives a lot of detail on the present position with regards to the Regeneration Scheme - and it's all very positive

Click here for the full Press Release on our main website

Annual General Meeting

These events are a necessary formality in any Groups calendar and are often considered boring - What I will say is I have attended many similar meetings in the past with various organsiations and I know they can get a bit tedious but, maybe I'm biased, this one will get to the point and will most of all will be an opportunity for those attending to get the true picture and a real feeling for what is happening with the Harbour Regeneration Project - so it certainly will not be boring

Please come along if you can

Thanks

PORTGORDON COMMUNITY HARBOUR GROUP LTD.

AGM

Will be held on

Wednesday the 21st of April 2010

at 7.30pm in the

Village Hall, Portgordon.

Everyone welcome.

Come along and hear of the progress being made with our plans for the harbour.

All nominees for office-bearer positions must be notified to the Assistant Secretary by Monday 19th April 2010.

Noel McGuile, Assistant Secretary, 1 Shore Street, Portgordon, AB56 5RW. Tel 01542 839448

Gala Day 2010 Sunday 25th July

This promises to be the best yet so please make a note in your diaries for the event on Sunday 25th July starting at 12.00 noon and ending at 5.00 pm

Only thing we can't control is the weather although we do guarantee a warm welcome.

You may have read in the official 'Blog' that the group did consider making this a two day event but after some debate decided against it. The content is there it's just a question of resources, with manpower being the most critical

It's early days yet but plans are underway to provide something that will appeal to all ages

Please come along if you can

Latest Website Statistics

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Nice to see an increase once again . Best ever viewing figure for March since the site began (please note - these figures refer to the main Harbour Group website and not this 'Blog')

Content on the 'Blog' has been in short supply recently because I've been away

I hope to start adding more in the next few days, 'though I'm still playing cartch-up with a great many things. You know how it is.

Gala Day - Dog Agility Display

picture courtesy John Gardiner

Remember the Dog Agility Display from last years Gala Day

I'm going to ask the Dog Training group to come along again this year. The dogs proved to be one of the most popular attractions. It was a first and one that the committee certainly want to repeat. I'll be getting in touch with the Group and will let you know how I go on.

In the meantime if there are any ideas that you may have to add something to the day then please lets me know via the comments link - nothing will be published without your permission