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In the town of Roxburgh, well known for its Scottish heritage, magnificent stone fruit, and "Jimmy's Pies", and where every street bears a ‘Scottish Name (the main street is Scotland Street); a series of events and activities is being organised to invite the Scots and other visitors, to join in our celebrations to showcase the region and join in the REAL New Zealand Festival atmosphere of Rugby World Cup 2011.
Scottish Week is a full-on programme of festivities: from brass bands, pipe bands and bagpipes to the Kilt Canter family run/walk; from a golf tournament where the wearing of kilts is encouraged to a Ceilidh with Gaelic folk music, Scottish country dancing and a Haggis ceremony; from a Gathering of Clans dinner to Church services; from a busking competition to movie screenings; and from Rogaining with a Scottish flavour to Highland Games.
The 2011 Programme of Events is:
Sat 10th Sept
Clan Dinner – Roxburgh Town Hall, Featuring Town Crier, Haggis Ceremony, Roger Lusby & Vanilla Vine. BYO, 2 course Scottish themed meal - $30 adult, $15 Primary Children. Book at Goldfields Hotel
Sun 11th Sept
10am, Social Rogaining with a Scottish flavour! - Roxburgh Tailings
9.30am, Scottish Service - Teviot Union Church
Tues 13th Sept
4pm, Busking Concert, Teviot River Gardens
Wed 14th Sept
Movie (TBC)
Thurs 15th Sept
1pm, Social Golf at “St Andrews” Roxburgh. 9 or 18 holes, prizes, $5 entry.
5.30pm, Roxburgh Pioneer Generation Brass Band Outdoor Evening Concert with pipes and brass, Roxburgh Playground. Bring a seat or rug and refreshments
7.30pm Whisky Tasting Night, Roxburgh Town Hall. Approximately $40 per person
Fri 16th Sept
7.30pm, Roxburgh Arts Society in conjunction with Arts On Tour NZ brings “Beyondsemble” 4 piece group, range of music styles featuring Celtic, Eastern European, Gypsy, Tango, Jazz, Swing & Rock. Roxburgh Town Hall. Adults $20, School Student $10
Sat 17th Sept
8pm Scottish Ceilidh, Town Hall - Southern Knights Band & Scottish Dancers (Performance & tuition) BYO drink, supper provided. Tickets $20 from Highland Pharmacy.
Sun 18th Sept
9.30am, Scottish Service - Anglican Church, Roxburgh
11am Kilt Canter (2.5km family fun run/walk) through town and BBQ!
12pm, Childrens Races & Highland Games - Roxburgh Community & Events Centre Official Closing, Town Crier & Stephen Jeffery (Councillor)
Week Long Activities
• Bagpipes in the street daily at 1pm
• School art display & competition
• Shop window display competition
• Roxburgh & Districts Museum open daily
• Daily Gold Panning tours available - phone 03 446 8102
Let’s source our Scottish Heritage and get into the bagpipes, haggis,malt and kilts!!!
For more information please contact the Convenor:
Rod Peirce 03 446 8762 or 027 3035 883
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