The Island Highland Gathering returns to Robin Hill Adventure Park & Gardens on Sunday 11th August for a full day of Caledonian themed entertainment.
This is the third year that the lush surroundings of Robin Hill will trill with the sound of bagpipes, whoosh with haggis hurling through the air and resonant with the thud of tossed cabers.
The full line-up is taking shape with The Rose and Thistle Pipe Band, The Metropolitan Police Emerald Society Pipe and Drums Band, Glenduart Pipe and Drums Band and The IHS Reading Scottish Pipe Band all performing in the Main Arena.
In-between performances from these top bands there will be more Main Arena entertainment, from the IOW Caledonian Society Dancers, Bloodstone Border Morris, Medina Marching Band, The Alice Boyle O’Dowda Dance Group, The Shamrock and Thistle Dancers and fantastic professional re-enactment displays from the 1st Battalion 42nd Regiment of Foot 1815, or ‘The Black Watch’ as they were known, throughout the day.
That’s not all though, on the Celtic Stage there will be music from Second Time Around, Slainte Va and 2 rousing performances from the Wight Hot Pipes. There will also be wandering performances from The Trafalgar Drummer and Fife Player and Michael Sinclair with his ukulele. Plus Whiskey and Scottish food tasting, the Rabbie Burns Experience, Have-a-go Bagpiping Sessions and the welcome return of the fans’ favourite the Island Highland Gathering in its very own Highland Sports Arena.
The Hospice is currently looking for teams to join in the fun of the games, Karen Eeles, the Hospice’s Fundraising Manager said:
“Are you up for a challenge? Fancy entering a team in our Island Highland Gathering Games?
“We’re looking for teams of 5 to get involved and compete for the coveted Island Highland Pentathlon Trophy. All teams will compete in 5 (kind of) traditional Scottish disciplines including Tug of War, Haggis Hurling, Tossing the Caber, the Highland Hay Roll and one mystery event! “
Team entries cost £50 (£10 per person) and this includes entrance into the park all day. If you and your friends, family or colleaugues fancy being a part of one of the Island’s funniest events give the Earl Mountbatten Hospice a call on 528989 or visit www.iwhospice.org to download an information pack.
Tickets for the Island Highland Gathering are £9.95 each and are available now from all of the Hospice Shops, from the Hospice Fundraising Office on (01983) 528989 and from Robin Hill Adventure Park and Gardens.
