16/06/2026
June Newsletter
May’s barbeque event was a big success and enjoyed by all. The next one will take place on Monday 20 July. Numbers will be capped again at a manageable number of fifty and you can put your name down now, either by emailing, facebook messaging or at the bar. Donations will once more be encouraged to go to the Giving Fund. Members can take a guest or two along, but names must be given in advance. No name, no BBQ!
The barbeque will also be fired up on Saturday 20 June between 2-4pm for anyone who is in the Club and fancies something off the grill. This will be a very simple and informal affair and we will order plenty, but once it’s gone, it’s gone!
If you don’t follow on Facebook or haven’t been in the back garden in the past few weeks you may not know that the surfacing work has now been completed and looking great, Ideal for enjoying a long, hot summer !!!
As previously stated, we have set aside £12000 from 2025/2026 profit and placed this in a ‘Giving Fund’ to support good causes over the coming year.The oversight group is chaired by the Club Chairman Dougie Watson and is already exploring ways in which the Club might raise further funds. Several hundred pounds has already been added, with whisky tasting and barbeque events.
It is anticipated that the fund will support good causes close to members’ hearts. For example members who are maybe involved in their own charitable endeavours such as sponsored walks, runs, parachute jumps etc. where a charity is the ultimate beneficiary. Ad hoc good causes that align with the Club’s strategic aims will also be considered.
The fund is in its infancy and as yet, there are no firm guidelines, however, each and every approach for funding will be considered on its own Good Cause merits! We foresee a process of initial approach, consideration and decision and the process will evolve with time and experience. For now, any member who wishes a cause to be considered can contact the Club by email [email protected]
The final of this year’s Knockout Piping series will take place at 4pm on Sunday 28 June between Ross Miller and Chris McCarten.
Please note, there will be no music on Thursday 18 or 25 June.
All the best from all the Team!
Not just a club…………a community!
