A welcome sight

RAF Search & Rescue

Sea King Helicopter

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One of the nice things about Gala Day is the support that we receive from the coastal emergency services like, Search & Rescue, the RNLI and Coastguard. Although the RAF Search & Rescue are national rather than coastal they are nonetheless always asked to visit us on Gala Day. Some would say it isn't the same if they don't put in an appearance. Of course their arrival depends very much on availability. If they are dealing with an emergency then they cannot turn up and we all understand that. Old and young certainly enjoy seeing the helicopter - You never know, maybe some of the youngsters watching will be inspired to join the RAF as a result of their day out at Portgordon

The big yellow bird (as it's fondly known) is a formidable aircraft - it's got everything, and if you add to that the finest aircrew in the world. You have something very special - so you can imagine how welcome this helicopter is when someone is in distress

If you want to know more about the RAF and Sea King Helicopter just click the link below

click to see more about the RAF and Sea King Helicopter

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

RAF Search & Rescue and RNLI Buckie Lifeboat

RAF Search & Rescue and RNLI Buckie Lifeboat will combine for a joint exercise on

Gala Day

Sunday 17th July 2011

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Join us in Portgordon for what promises to be a fantastic day for all the family

There was some disappointment last year when the joint exercise didn't take place due the the Sea King being unavailable due to an emergency, although the crew were kind enough to do a fly-by on the way back to base - The lifeboat came as planned and played it's part in what was described as the best Gala yet - we were helped by having fine weather. Lets hope for more of the same this year

Click to visit our main website for more information

Portgordon Charity Raft Race and Gala Day is organised each year by

Portgordon Community Harbour Group

Annual General Meeting 2011

PORTGORDON COMMUNITY HARBOUR GROUP LTD. AGM

Will be held on

Wednesday the 4th of May 2011

at 7.30pm in the
Village Hall, Portgordon.

Everyone welcome.

Come along and here 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 25th April 2010.

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



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

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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

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
• 
  
  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

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

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

The way it used to be

picture courtesy of Portgordon Heritage Group

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This is a picture I've placed on the home page of the main website. I'm trying to generate interest by adding something different and hopefully of value to those of you with an interest in the village

Not sure of the exact date but the general feeling is it's about 1920

What about 2010

This picture of the entrance to the harbour basin was taken at high tide. I should have taken a shot from the same position at low tide so that you could see the difference, although if you are a local you will know that most of the time either side of high tides the harbour is dry and boat movements are therefore not possible.

The Group wants to change that situation  and hope, in line with the business plan, to apply for funding in the near future to commence dredging

I'll give more detail when I can. In the meantime rest assured that progress is being made. I see first hand the efforts being made by individuals on behalf of the group and it reminds me why I'm part of it. I also know that the only time success comes before work is in the dictionary

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Website Visitors 2009

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If you've been following the 'Blog' you'll know the site has attracted a record number of visitors over the past year - in fact year on year has seen increased numbers. This detailed graph shows how site visits have occurred. I hope it's of interest. It's also worth noting this would not be possible without the sponsorship provided by Taylors Pharmacy in Buckie. They have given great support over the past few years. So thank you to all concerened at Taylors Pharmacy

Well that's the website viewing figures but what's happening as regards the Groups activities - watch this space....

Main Website Viewing Figures

Current Total is 13,979

Will the target of 14,000 be reached?
Just today to go and the site needs  21 visitors to get there - not going to open the champagne yet but on the face of it the target is within reach

The figures are provided by the site host and therefore easily verifed to any third parties that might question their authenticity.

The total daily figures are only available after midnight.

Main Website Viewing Figures

Current total is 13,944

With two days to go, including today. It's still touch and go. The latest (January) official 'Blog' page is on the main site so I'm hoping that will help.

Merry Christmas Everyone

Wherever you are in the world

Happy Christmas from Portgordon Village

Banffshire

Scotland

Portgordon Heritage Group

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An early view of the harbour as a Steam Drifter approaches. What a magnificent sight. The Harbour Group Committee has allowed me to create a link to this 'Blog' and the website of Portgordon Heritage Group. Nice touch this and continues the Groups ethos of supporting other local organisations.

The website is a modest affair but is intended to show a wider audience how the village was many years ago.

All the pictures are available for viewing in the village resource centre 'The Lampie Hoose'

I hope as you look at the site it will reawaken your memories of this fine place

Do you have any photographs that can be added to the existing collection. If so, please scan them and send to the email address on the main websites contacts page. Acknowledgement will be given automatically unless not required

I'm still building this site and so the content is a bit sparse at the moment

Portgordon Heritage Group

Regeneration - Phase one

More detail is now available on phase one of the harbour regeneration project.

1. Form a Trust Port (Legal fees & Scottish Government Fees)
2. Dredging (stage one = sampling)
3. Repairs to Structure (pointing to masonary)
4. Miscellaneous works (new bridge to outer pier, vertical ladders, life saving equipment, signage, deck furniture)
5. Civil works (breakout and renew inner pier surfacing)

You will appreciate the tangible elements of the above appear modest, however, they pave the way for phase two

All of this is dependent on the latest funding application being successful and therefore it is not at all possible to give a start date.

There are many views and opinions as to the best way to go about developing the project, the foremost being voiced is the harbour should be dredged before anything else is done. It is not that straightforward.

The scheme has been developed on engineering principles and will be project managed in line with regulatory standards.The foregoing represents major progress and the Group look forward to recieving support from all quarters as it pursues its stated aim of contributing to improving the village for all

If you wish to make any comment please use the comments box below - your name will not be revealed unless you request this at the time of writing. Note: all comments are moderated (filtered) to avoid spam (junk mail) and it may take a few days for them to be published

Finally, thank you for your support