Harpenden Highland Gathering - Sunday 10th July 2011

Once again the Harpenden Highland Gathering lived up to its reputation as a fun day out for the whole family, and once again the weather was kind.

Around 8000 visitors flocked to Rothamsted Park to enjoy the spectacle of the massed pipe bands, the excitement of the highland games and other arena events, and the the talents of local gymnasts and dance enthusiasts who put on superb shows.

Approximately £20,000 was raised for local charities, including the Prostate Cancer Charity, Grove House Hospice and the Lions Life Skills Programme for local schools.

Video Gallery

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Arrival of the pipe bands
and opening ceremony
by Steve Gledhill.

Matt Smith's showreel of
the various shows and
events.

Highland Gathering 2011 Photo Gallery

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Original Announcement of the Event

Date: Time: Location:	Sunday 10th July 2011 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Rothamsted Park Harpenden AL5 2HU
Attractions (subject to change):	Pipes and drums including piping competition Highland dancing Highland games 42 Highland Regiment 1815 - Re-enactment Society Arena Events Climbing wall Funfair Crafters' Village St. Albans City Band Charity and Trade Stalls Classic cars and motorbikes Food and licensed bars Fun run
Video (2008): Click the central 'play' button to view. Click the 'four arrows' symbol (bottom right) to view full screen.
Admission Programmes:	£3.00 in advance by credit card online- or from the outlets listed below. Online booking will be available nearer the date and will attract a surcharge of £1.50 per order to cover postage of the programme and money transmission charges. Only one programme per order will be sent by post with the balance of the order (if appropriate) satisfied by vouchers exchangeable for admission programmes at the gate. £6.00 at the gate. Children under 16 are FREE when accompanied by an adult. Programmes will be available from late June 2011 from the following local outlets (subject to confirmation): WH Smith, Harpenden Hairline, Southdown News4U, Harpenden Southdown Hardware, Southdown Redbourn Post Office Town Council Offices, Harpenden St Albans Tourist Information Centre Luton Tourist Information Centre Cravin' Snackbar at Harpenden Station
Programme of Events Download PDF
Event Layout Download PDF
How to Find Us - and where to park:	Rothamsted Park is in the centre of Harpenden and can be reached easily by road from Luton or St Albans or from M1 exits 9 or 10. It is within walking distance of Harpenden station on the Brighton to Bedford line. There is plenty of free parking nearby, especially on the Common How To Get There - Detailed Instructions
Disabled Visitors:	Disabled parking and toilets are both available in the park. Remember to bring a disabled badge to gain access.
Beneficiaries:	The Prostate Cancer Charity: www.prostate-cancer.org.uk Grove House: www.grove-house.org.uk Harpenden Lions Charities including the Lions Life Skills Programme for local schools.
Contact:	info@harpenden-lions.co.uk Helpline: 0845 833 7426

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Charity Golf Day - Friday 6th May 2011 -

Harpenden Lions Club held another Charity Golf Day on Friday 6th May 2011 at Aldwickbury Park Golf Club, Harpenden. In recent years the popular Lions Golf Day has grown to become a firm favourite for both corporate and social entertainment and it has raised many thousands of pounds for charities.

The event in 2011 raised just over £1000 for two charities, Help for Heroes and SSAFA - Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association.

Organiser, Lion Russell King, reported, “The course record wasn’t broken despite the perfect conditions - however every one had a great day! Trophies were presented to individuals for first place (Ernie Richardson) and runner up (Charles Whitehouse).”

Prizes were also handed out for highest scoring team, nearest the pin and longest drive.

Pictured left to right are Sean McCloy, Richard Moore, Niall O’Keeffe, Kevin Laney.

Original Announcement of Event

Competitors at a previous Charity Golf Day

Harpenden Lions Club will be repeating the popular Charity Golf Day on Friday 6th May at Aldwickbury Park Golf Club, Harpenden. In recent years the Lions Golf Day has grown to become a firm favourite for both corporate and social entertainment and it has raised many thousands of pounds for charities.

The charities to benefit from the 2011 event are Help for Heroes and SSAFA - Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association.

The Golf Day starts with a light lunch and concludes with dinner. During the day there will be other competitions and also a raffle.

This flyer gives full details.

Date:	Friday 6th May 2011
Venue:	Aldwickbury Park Aldwickbury Park Golf Club, Harpenden www.aldwickburyparkgolfclub.com
Address:	Piggottshill Lane, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 1AB
1st Tee off:	12:30 pm
Cost:	£240 per team of four, including light lunch, 18 holes and dinner.
Sponsorship:	Businesses are invited to sponsor a hole at a cost of £50 per hole. The name of the business, or personal name, will be displayed in the list of sponsors and will be prominently displayed at the hole which is sponsored.
To Enter:	Contact Russell King of Harpenden Lions Club Telephone 07909 990277 (mobile). For postal applications please see the flyer.

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Music for the Month of May - Saturday 21st May 2011 - Original Announcement of the Event

Harpenden Lions Club is again hosting a charity music evening showcasing talented young musicians.

This popular annual event, now in its 20th year, features a concert of solo and chamber music by students from the internationally acclaimed Purcell School for Young Musicians. It will be held at the wonderful venue of the Great Drawing Room in Rothamsted Manor in Harpenden on Saturday 21st May 2011 at 7:30pm.

The programme is currently being refined and prepared. Details will appear here as soon as it is available.

Pictured above are students from The Purcell School and their accompanist, Daniel King Smith (far right), after their hugely enjoyable 'Summer Classics' concert at Rothamsted Manor in June last year.

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