The Highland Games –The BestWay to Prepare for Major Competitions
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NCE more we
grateful for
the assistance of the Competing Pipers’ Association
in
publishing this year’s Guide to the Games, in particular their secretary Dr Peter McCalister. We would
encourage all pipers to support the games. There is no better way of preparing for the bigger competitions than by testing yourself round the smaller contests.More than that, those who didn’t get to play at Oban and Inverness can build up the track record that may gain them inclusion in 2013. Given the rising cost of petrol in the UK pipers may like to car share as they travel round the country. There is also good public transport to many parts of the Highlands and islands. We would urge promoters to try
to freshen up their benches if at all possible by referring to the list of judges printed in our news column this issue. We can supply phone numbers if necessary. Pipers wishing to join the CPA can do so here: www.competing pipers.com. April Sat 14 – SPA Professional Competi- tion at CoP: tanned54@ hotmail.com
16 Alexis Meunier playing at Oban
Sat 14 – Kingdom Thistle Solo Piping and Drumming, Fife: Paul Brown 07970 925844 May Sat 5 – Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Festival: info@oban festival.org Sat 20 – Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair Sat 26 – West Lothian Highland Games: www.westlothianhighland games.com Sun 27 – The Atholl Gathering: www.blair-castle.co.uk/events June Sun 3 – Markinch Highland Games: 01592 751667 Sat 9 – Corgarff Picnic and Games: 01975 651474 Sun 10 – Strathmore Highland Games: 01307 840319 Sat 16 – Newburgh Games: www. newburghgames.co.uk