Portgordon Pantomime 2011

Portgordon Theatre Group

present

Jack and the Beanstalk

(but not as you know it!!!)

2nd (Fri) & 3rd (Sat) December 2011

7.30pm

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It's good to hear the Panto Tickets are now on sale

A fabulous show for the whole family

Refreshments will be available

Lets pay tribute to the cast - those that give their time freely to entertain the audience. They do it year on year and believe me it's hard work learning the lines. Why do they do it? - It's because they enjoy putting something into the village and what better way than some good old fashioned entertainment

It's also true to say that without the support of the village it would be nothing - It seems unique that a place the size of Portgordon can put on a show of this kind time and time again

Christine Crammond does a fantastic job in writing, producing and directing the Panto each year, something she does rather well, I think we all agree on that

More info is available on the Harbour Group Site

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

Visitor Statistics

A steady start to the year

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Thank you for looking at this page

Please go to our main website by clicking the link below

click here to visit our website

Latest 'Blog' now available

The 'official'  January 'Blog' is now available on the main website

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This link will take you to the 'Blog' on the main website (best for viewing)

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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