Charity Raft Race

Portgordon Community Harbour Group

Charity Raft Race

Held on Gala Day - Sunday 17th July 2011

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The winning team

'HMS HUNG OAR'

Worthy winners of a great race beating last years winners, 'Buckie Fire Fighters' into second place. They took the lead early on and despite a valiant effort by the firefighters they held on to claim a well deserved victory. Great bunch of guys and they really enjoyed winning

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Winners of the 'Best Raft' Trophy' -

'PORT SCRUBBERS'

Team 'PORT SCRUBBERS' won the Trophy for 'Best Raft' for the second year running. Apart from giving the crowd some super entertainment the girls in this team also claimed a very creditable third place. Amid all the fun and frolics these are serious contenders - Will they win next time? Have to wait and see. One things for sure, they'll be trying their hardest and the crowd are always behind them

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Team 'HULA CHICKS'

If determination won prizes then these girls would be in the top tier. They never gave up and warmed the crowd with their spirited efforts in this, their first raft race at Portgordon - We all very much hope they return next year

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Team 'BUCKIE FIRE FIGHTERS'

The Firefighters never gave up. You wouldn't expect them to. It's not in their nature. They gave it their best shot and despite not winning they were as always a credit to Grampian Fire & Rescue Service





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Team 'THE PIRATES'

Another debut team and full of spirit - I wouldn't bet against them next year. A few design problems with the raft seemed to have scuppered their hopes but they will live to fight another day



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This is 'TEAM MARINE'

Bit of a surprise as following their debut last year it was considered this team would provide a serious challenge. One for the future I think. Great bunch though

The old saying "it isn't about winning" may well be appropriate in some quarters but try telling these racers that. They all came to have some fun and also do their very best to win. Without a doubt they provided fantastic entertainment for an appreciative crowd and they'll all have the memory of this day of days for a long, long time

Thank you all for your efforts and for taking part in our event

and now please visit our Harbour Group website

Please buy a Gala day programme

Buy a programme

You could win

***£50***

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The Gala Day programme is now printed

The printer is on its last legs, the dogs eaten three programmes, I've stapled my finger to another and spilt tea over a few - the ones that have survived will be on sale at the Gala on Sunday

On a serious note, all proceeds from the sale of programmes go directly to the Harbour Group account

Portgordon Community Harbour Group is a charity registered in Scotland

Scottish Charity No SC040805

You could win £50 if you have the lucky programme number

The draw will take place at approx 4.00pm

The winning number will be displayed on this 'Blog' and the main website

click here to see the winning number (after Sunday of course)

Thank you for your support

Northern Rough Riders

Northern Rough Riders are coming to town the village!

See them on Gala Day

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Northern Rough Riders are a serious re-enactment group who show the Wild West as it really was

Wherever they go they impress the crowds with a lifelike and versatile show

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Please note this show will involve discharging replica weapons and this should be considered when bringing young children and pets

more information about the Gala here

Gala Day Layout

This is the Gala Day Site Layout

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Please come along to a fun day for family and friends

The 'Fifie' 'Isabella Fortuna' is not coming due to mechanical problems, even so we have plenty on offer and more for the younger children than ever before

Still time to enter a raft

We have one that you can borrow

Just see the contact details below

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click here for details of how to enter

One week till Gala Day

Portgordon Charity Raft Race & Gala Day

***Fun for all***

Sunday 17th July 2011 - starts 12noon till 5.00pm

Still time to enter a Raft

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Just get some friends together and go for it

You could even win £100 for the Charity of your choice

click here for more details

Stalls on Gala Day

Information about some of the Stalls on Gala Day

Sunday 17th July 2011 12noon - 5.00pm

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click here to visit the website of Banffshire Maritime & Heritage Association

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The Theatre Group do not have a dedicated website - instead they have a dedicated leader in the shape of Christine Crammond. if you are interested in joining a local Drama Group then speak to Christine - she'll be at the stall

There are lots of stalls planned for Gala day

RNLI

HM Coastguard

Moray Sea Cadets

WRI

Buckie Fishing & Heritage Association

Let's Party

Alison Murray

Grampian Fire & Rescue Service

Loretta Quilts

Friends of Portgordon Primary School

Royal Air Force Association

Eileen Newton

Samsung Black belt

WDCS Spey Bay

Help for Heroes

More information of a general nature can be found in the Gala day programme available on the day

cost £1 includes entry into the Gala day Draw you could win

£50

Press Release

Latest Press Release
5th July 2011

The press release covers the Annual Charity Raft Race and Gala day and is used by the Group to inform local newspapers and therefore a wider audiance of what the day's all about

If you look at our website on a frequent basis then you will be up to speed on the event, if not just click the link below

please click this link to see the Press Release in full

'Extreme Sunday'

'Extreme Sunday'

especially for the children

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Something a bit special for the children

This is a new venture for the Group and one that we believe will be very welcome as it aims to make the day interesting and fun for all the youngsters that choose to get involved

Just come along to the activity tent area and see what's happening then join in if you want to

click here for more information about Gala day

Childrens Fancy Dress Competition & Parade

Children's Fancy Dress Competition

&

Parade

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This event gets to be more popular and that's no surprise

It's a great day for the kids as they put on the fancy dress that's probably taken weeks to prepare and then after the excitement of the competition there's the Parade following the Pipe Band from the village Hall to the Arena

I say this every time - make sure you have your cameras at the ready to capture moments you will treasure for years

See more of What's on by clicking here

Visitor Statistics

Latest Website Visitor Statistics

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for more details about the statistics visit our website - click here

Another record for the month of June. Up 48% on last years June figure.

We have increased our capacity on the main website to allow more photographic content, even so we have to be careful because photo's are so memory hungry there is a limit to what can be put on. We get around this in part by reducing the size and quality of the images. We may address this by creating an on-line album in 'Flickr' or some similar hosting organisation - that's one for the future. In the meantime thank you for looking at this 'Blog' and also for visiting our main website at www.portgordonharbour.org