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Heavy Events Senior & Beginner (no age limit)
FINALS OF THE HIGHLAND HEAVY LEAGUE
Highland Dancing; Piping
Tug O War
NATIONAL FINALS 110 STONE TUG O WAR
Track and Field Events
Cycling; Hill Race
Children’s Races & Activities
Novelty adult events
Mr Clive Magician
Bouncy Castles; Trade Stands, Catering, Drinks
PROGRAMME £2
TRADITIONAL
HIGHLAND GAMES Last of the season
Saturday 16th September 2017
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This year we are very grateful to
the Highland Council for
providing us with recycling and
rubbish bins.
Please ensure that all of your
rubbish is disposed of in the
correct bins so we can recycle as
much as possible.
The GREEN bins are for general
waste
The BLUE bins are for card,
paper, tins and plastic (including
plastic bottles)
Glass – please put in box by
secretary’s tent, catering tent or
beer tent
A REQUEST TO
ALL OF OUR
VISITORS
WASTE AND
RUBBISH
DISPOSAL
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Jimmy was born and bred in Sutherland and after 40 years galavanting about the world in numerous acting roles and performances he has come home to roost in Golspie.
Jimmy has had a long and varied career in film, Television and on the stage. He is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Renaissance Theatre Company. He has appeared in many of the Kenneth Brannagh films and most recently has been a performance consultant on the 2017 film Murder on the Orient Express.
Jimmy has performed in over 40 productions with Sir Kenneth Branagh Shakespeare plays. His numerous film performances, include Local Hero; Henry V; Much Ado About
Nothing; Frankenstein; Strictly Sinatra; Ladies in Lavender; The Raven and Cinderella. His TV roles include the character Detective Inspector Doug Kersey in the British television series Wycliffe; Victor Brown in Eastenders; Touch of Frost; Casualty; Inspector Lynley Mysteries and New Tricks to name but a few.
In 2010,Jimmy was nominated for the award of Best Male Performance for his role in a play adaption of the Testament of Cresseid by the Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland.
Since returning to live in Golspie Jimmy has directed the Eden Court new play, 'Neverland' which toured The Highlands and he is currently in post-production of 'Geoff', a 20 minute film shot entirely in Sutherland.
The main focus of his attention when not working in film or tv is on the Silver Rock Foundation - a charity established by Jimmy for youngsters in the Golspie area. The SRF tries to encourage young people to attain their full potential or unlock hidden talents, through the arts. Projects are varied, from 'SANDY OF THE SHORE' a week which saw the installation of two pieces of art in local stone in Golspie, by 15 local youngsters and the sculptor Duncan Elliot, to 'SOUNDWAVES', a week's music and art workshop for 30 youngsters, 20 of whom were deaf, culminating in an emotional performance in Golspie.
Jimmy is very much looking forward to meeting everyone at the Invercharron Games.
Please remember to sign our visitor’s book in the
Secretary’s tent.
If you want to send us any of your photographs to be
included on our new website we would love to have
them. Please email to
CHIEFTAIN 2017
JIMMY YUILL Actor and Director
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ANNIE SMITH My name is Annie Smith and I live in Ardgay with my Dad, Mum, Sister Katie and my brother Angus who are 14 & 7.
I go to Gledfield Primary School in Ardgay and I am in P7.
My hobbies include walking our dog Flora and playing the violin. I also like playing badminton and swimming.
I am excited about being a Junior Chieftain at the Invercharron Games.
SOPHIE VETTERS My name is Sophie Vetters and I am 11 years old. I live in Ardgay with my mum Naomi and my little brother Harrison. My dad is called Robert. I go to Bonar Bridge primary school and next year I am going to be the only student in P7. I like to spend time playing with my friends and drawing animals. My favourite animal is a Dog. I have never been a Chieftain and it will be a really great day.
JUNIOR CHIEFTAIN’S 2017
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PLAN OF INVERCHARRON GAMES FIELD
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INDEX 1 = SECRETARY’S TENT 2 = CATERING TENT 3= CRAFT/SALES TENT 4 = PIPING PLATFORM 5 = DANCING PLATFORM 6 = DANCERS CHANGING TENT 7 = BAR TENT 8 = TRADE STANDS 9 = TOILETS 10 = BOUNCY CASTLES & CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT
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SPORTS ARENA
MAIN ROAD A836
CAMPING TENTS
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Visit us in the Craft Tent during the Invercharron Games. If you sign up for a
free home energy visit from the team’s City & Guilds trained energy advisors
you can enter the free raffle, which will be drawn at the end of the day. Prizes
include home energy monitors, a kids green energy kit, energy saving light
bulbs and lots more!
For more information call 01863 760 050 or
email [email protected]
• Cut your carbon footprint
• Save money on heating costs
• Get help with fuel debt
• Apply for grants for new heating systems
• Switch energy supplier
• Learn about Climate Week 2017
East Sutherland Energy Advice Service A local project aiming to reduce fuel bills and carbon emissions within East Sutherland
We can help you:
www.facebook.com/ESEnergyAdvice T: 01863 760 050 E: [email protected]
East Sutherland Energy Advice Service (ESEAS) is funded by the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund. ESEAS is part of the Kyle of Sutherland
Development Trust which is a Company Limited by Guarantee Registration number SC401019 and a registered Scottish Charity SCO43587
We are a small charity working to improve the lives of people who are lonely and
isolated and have experience of mental ill health; memory difficulties or dementia
and for carers.
We work across the Highland and Argyll and Bute and our friendships are offered in a variety of ways to suit volunteers, either: Face to Face
(Inverness, Nairn or Wick) or by telephone, letter or email from your own home.
Sadly the numbers of people in our communities who struggle with loneliness and isolation are growing and we urgently need friendly people who can offer an hour a
week to really change someone’s life?
Contact 01463 235675 or email [email protected]
www.befriendershighland.org.uk
VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY WANTED Do you have an hour a week to spare?
Aged 18 or older?
Want to really make a difference to someone’s life? CONTACT US TODAY
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Bonar Bridge Post Office
Ardgay IV24 3EA
Monday ➔ 08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday ➔ 0830 - 17:30
Wednesday ➔ 08:30 - 13:00
Thursday ➔ 08:30 - 17:30
Friday ➔ 08:30 - 16:30
Saturday ➔ 09:00 - 12:30 Greetings Cards, Stationary,
Toys, Crafts, Gifts & all of your postal needs.
CH architecture is a small local architectural
practice based in Bonar Bridge. We work on
domestic and commercial projects, are
committed to delivering value for money and
design excellence and are happy to take on
projects both locally and further afield.
If you are looking for an architect who is
committed to designing unique and
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suited for their location, affordable and
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www.charchitecture.co.uk
0792 988 6105
01863 766 190
The Trust Office, Dornoch Road,
Bonar Bridge, Sutherland IV24 3EB
Migdale Country Store
Agricultural Merchants
Bonar Bridge
Tel. 01863 766467
For all animal feeds including large stock of
dog, horse, poultry and bird feeds.
Also outdoor clothing and footwear as well
as fencing materials, cement, drainage
pipes, ironmongery and much more.
Agents for Calor Gas and Hoggs of Fife
Clothing.
Open 9.00am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday
9.00am to 4.00pm Saturday.
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INVERCHARRON SOUVENIRS
Visit our merchandise table in the craft
tent for
• POSTCARDS
• BACK PACKS
• NOTEBOOKS AND PENS
• CANVAS BAGS
• T-SHIRTS
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The Steading
PRIVATE HIREPRIVATE HIREPRIVATE HIREPRIVATE HIRE
PRIVATE HIRE
AIRPORT & TOWN TRANSFERS • DAY TOURS
Angus and Cheryl give a warm
Highland welcome to all visitors
to their hotel, offering
comfortable refurbished rooms,
full breakfast, great bar,
delicious evening meals and an
ideal base to explore the area
Invershin, Sutherland IV27 4ET
T: 01549 421202
welcome
Kyle House B&B
Dornoch Road, Bonar
Bridge Tel: 01863 766360
This old Scottish house overlooking the
Kyle of Sutherland to the Ross-shire hills
has comfortable accommodation for
tourists, fishers, golfers and passengers to
and from the Orkney Ferries. An ideal
base for touring the East, West and North
coasts of Sutherland and Caithness.
www.kylehouse.co.uk
PRIVATE HIRE AIRPORT & TOWN TRANSFERS * DAY TOURS
WE ARE HAPPY TO ACCEPT BOOKINGS FOR 1 TO 8 PASSENGERS
THE STEADING Balnapolair, Dornoch IV25 3HA Tel: 01862 811121
Email [email protected] www.dornoch.co.uk
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The Steading Boutique Bed & Breakfast in Dornoch Contact 01862 811 121 Email: [email protected] www.dornoch.co.uk
The Steading has four spacious and elegantly
appointed en suite bedrooms. The furnishings,
fittings and equipment are the same in each
room, but room size and style vary.
You’ll sleep well and wake up refreshed in a
SuperKing 3000 Pocket Sprung Bed with
Cooling Medi Gel Topper / Soft To Medium,
four SuperKing pillows to match and crisp
white linen.
The bedrooms are designed for your relaxation and privacy. A 32″ digital flat screen TV is fitted in
each bedroom with 700 channels, sports, movies, entertainment and a mini bar is at your
disposal with a selection of snacks and beverages, and you’ll find a desk, computer docking
station and laptop safe if you need to work during your stay.
Each bedroom has an immaculate en suite bathroom with walk in high pressure shower and
toilet; best quality, soft towels and bathrobes, heated towel rail, superior bathroom fittings and
complimentary toiletries and skincare from The Scottish Fine Soap Company.
Room Facilities
• SuperKing beds with mattress toppers and non-
allergenic rated pillows, duvets and sheets
• Built in privacy and blockout blinds
• En suite walk-in showers
• Complimentary toiletries from The Scottish Fine
Soap Company
• Bathrobes and soft white towels
• Built-in wardrobes
• Mini bar with snacks and beverages at very reasonable prices
• Kettle, plus coffee and tea facilities
• In-room laptop safes
• Docking station
• Iron and ironing board
• Large mirror and hair dryer
• Ice maker and fresh water facilities
• Writing desk, two chairs and reading lamp
• Flat screen TV with up to 60 channels
• Guest laundry with combination washer dryer
• Open plan large guest lounge with spectacular views
• Breakfast Servery, Dining Room
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Local venison, beef, pork, shellfish, beers and whiskies.
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Tuesday to Saturday from 6.00 pm Freshly baked pizzas available from the
Takeaway 5.00 – 7.30 pm Open all year – booking always recommended
Bonar Bridge, Sutherland IV24 3EB
01863 766111 www.crannag.com
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INVERCHARRON HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday 16th September 2017
SHGA RULES APPLY www.invercharronhighlandgames.co.uk
REGISTRATION AND START TIMES
EVENT
REGISTRATION TIME
START TIME
Beginner Heavies (no age limit) 09:30 10:00
Junior Piping 09:30 10:00
Pibroch 09:30 10:00
Senior Piping 12:30 13:30
Open Heavies/Field 12:00 13:00
Cycling/Track 11:30 12:30
Hill Race 13:00 14:30
Tug o War Open 12:00 13:30
Tug o War Local 12:00 13:00
Open Dancing 13:00 14:00
All athletes MUST register at the Secretary’s Tent
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RULES
• All Pibroch and Junior Piper entries to Piping Board by 09:30
• All other Senior Piping entries to Piping Board by 12:30
• All Dancing entries to Dancing Tent by 1300
• All Beginner Heavy entries to Secretary’s Tent by 09:30
• All Open Heavy and Light entries to Secretary’s tent by 12:00
• All Tug o’ War entries to Secretary’s tent by 12:00
1. Competitors must show entrance ticket when entering competitions.
2. In all competitions, SHGA Rules apply.
3. All competitors must be dressed in Highland costume in Piping, Dancing and
Heavy events.
4. The Beginner Heavy events are only open those who have not won senior Heavy events at any games previously.
5. Athletes competing in the Beginner Heavy events are eligible to enter the Senior Heavy events too if they so wish
6. In all events, competitors must be ready when called, otherwise they may be
disqualified.
7. No person will be allowed in the ring except competitors engaged, officials and authorised members of the press.
8. Championships in Field, Heavy and Track events - the athlete gaining most
points on aggregate in Open Events will be declared the winner.
9. The Committee reserve the right to make any alterations to the programme.
10. Junior competitions – ‘age’ means competitors’ age at the date of the current games.
11. Birth certificate to be produced to determine correct age group.
12. The decision of the Judges shall be final.
13. Any complaints to be made to the Secretary with a deposit of £5.00. If the
complaint is upheld, the money will be refunded.
14. No responsibility can be accepted for damage to equipment during competitions or practice. Cyclists should insure their own machines.
15. No betting on courses or tracks.
16. Above Games Association to be holders and owners of all trophies in
perpetuity.
17. In Beginner Heavy events, athletes must compete in all events for Challenge Shield.
18. All competitors must be prepared to be drugs tested.
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CHIEFTAIN’S PARADE Including past Chieftains, local committee
members; athletes, judges & officials
accompanied by
THE TAIN PIPE BAND
12.00 *Highland League for Heavy sports Championship Finals*
*National Scottish Championships in 110 stone Tug O War*
Invercharron Championships in:
* 110 stone Tug o’ War & 56lb Weight over the Bar*
*Junior & Senior Piping Competitions*
*Highland Dancing *
Art Competition presentation of prizes 2.00pm;
Mr Clive the amazing magician will rove the field and
amaze you or you can visit him in the Craft tent.
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PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Once again, welcome to Invercharron Games, the last Traditional Highland
Games of the season. This Highland Games has been organised by our Games
committee made up entirely of volunteers and I thank them for all of their
fantastic work and efforts during the year. There is also a need for new
members to come and join the committee or to offer regular help so together
we can take the Games forward for future years and anyone interested in
knowing more should speak to one of the committee members.
The Invercharron Games began in 1888 and were revived in 1981 and have
been running annually since, with 1 exception. The Invercharron Games’
opening ceremony, includes the performance of the ‘Beating of the Targe’. The
origin of the Targe has been lost in the mists of time, but history records it
being used in Greek battles. Scottish history relates it being used at the Battle
of Bannockburn in 1314 by Robert the Bruce and his clansmen and it was also
used at the Battle of Culloden in 1745. The warrior Targe had a boss to which
was attached a metal spike of about 6 to 8 inches long making it a formidable
weapon in hand-to-hand combat. Many clans have their own design on their
Targe, which was originally beaten to call the clansmen to discussions on how
to benefit the lives of each member, as well as a call to arms to safeguard the
land, its people and all of the clansmen’s belongings. The Invercharron Targe is
made from wood, covered in deerskin and was studded in 1981 by one of the
committee members. The sword used in our ceremony was presented by a
past president, Ian Brinklow.
We are delighted to welcome Mr James Yuill, Actor and Director this year as
Chieftain. Well known and respected in his field Jimmy has now completed his
consultancy with the filming of the new film Murder on the Orient Express and
we are delighted he has been able to join us.
Our athletes look forward to these Games in a relaxed and informal
environment, although the competition is extremely keen and well contested.
This is the second year of the newly formed Highland League competition for
Heavy Sports with Invercharron hosting the finals. We look forward to
welcoming many heavy athletes and witnessing highly expert and entertaining
competition. Good luck to all.
Invercharron this year will again host the Scottish championships of the 110
stone Tug O War. The competition will be fiercely fought and we look forward
to welcoming all of the teams participating. Good luck again to all.
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Last year we welcomed visitors from over 24 countries including Taiwan,
Australia; USA; Canada; Finland; Austria; Switzerland; Slovenia; Denmark;
France; Germany; Lithuania; Netherlands; Alaska; Norway; Spain; Japan; China
and many more. This year we look forward to once again welcoming many
more local, national and international visitors and hope that you all have a fun
filled, action-packed day with many wonderful memories.
If you wish to participate in any of the sporting events or the novelty events
please contact the Secretary’s tent for information.
Please also visit our team in the Secretary’s tent to sign our Visitors Book.
The Committee would like to thank all of our many local and national sponsors,
without whose regular support the Games would not be possible. Our thanks
go to the Big Lottery Awards for All for supporting us with new equipment and
car park matting and to the SSE Community At Heart and Community Payback
teams for helping with the setting and erection of the games field. Thanks too
go to Pete Campbell for allowing us to rent the games field. The committee
would also like to thank our judges, officials and the many volunteers who
support the Games and, of course, the Tain Pipe Band, and our many fabulous
athletes, pipers and dancers, all of whom make the Games as successful as they
are.
We hope you all have a great day and enjoy the wide range of sports, athletic
performances, displays of strength and the amazing piping and dancing you will
be treated to. The annual Children’s Art competition entries are displayed in
the Catering Tent and presentation of prizes will take place at 2pm. Please also
take time to visit and enjoy the many trade stands and other attractions on
offer, not forgetting the catering and drinks facilities spread across the field.
Build some wonderful memories of your time at the games.
A hundred thousand welcomes Ceud Mile Failté
Andy ShawAndy ShawAndy ShawAndy Shaw President
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TAIN PIPE BANDTAIN PIPE BANDTAIN PIPE BANDTAIN PIPE BAND
This year, we welcome once again the
Tain Pipe Band to the Games and thank
them for coming to entertain us at these
Invercharron Games.
Tain Pipe Band are an integral part of the
Games opening ceremony and on-going
entertainment throughout the
afternoon. For many years pre-war (1920’s-30’s) the band was known as the Boy
Scouts Pipe Band, but in the 1930s became the Tain Burgh Pipe Band. The Band
went into abeyance in 1939 for the duration of the war and was resurrected in
1946 by old members and newcomers. In 1950 the British Legion took over the
band to be called the Tain BL Pipe Band. Donald Ross was Pipe Major and led an
18-20 strong band. P.M. Willie Morrison later took over as Pipe Major. The band
went defunct in 1956 and uniforms were badly stored. In 1995 a number of
individual pipers and drummers playing as a group at various local venues, set up a
committee and formed The Royal Burgh of Tain Pipe Band. Raising funds proved
hard until uniforms and drums were provided by Mohammed Al Fayed (Harrods) in
1996. The object of the band is to promote an interest in Pipe Band Music in the
area, to entertain people and visitors, and especially, to encourage the younger
generation to build up an interest in music and their heritage.
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MAGICIAN MR CLIVEMAGICIAN MR CLIVEMAGICIAN MR CLIVEMAGICIAN MR CLIVE
Magician Mr Clive has been involved with magic
since childhood and performing professionally for
over a decade. Uncovering his family history has
led to a connection with the carney sideshows of
the early 20th century, which may account for his
fascination with the art of magic and creating
mystery.
Mr Clive recalls, “This may be true, in part, but also
offers an explanation for my aversion to pitching
tents and barbeque food.”
So, following in the footsteps of his ancestor The
Amazing Valentina, the Siberian Sword Swallower.
Valentina came to an unfortunate end when, during a multiple blade effect, it was
pointed out that she was neither Siberian or a trained sword swallower.
Mr Clive is in demand for entertainment for families, children, celebrations and
dinners and is delighted to be bringing his magic to the Invercharron Games today.
See more about Mr Clive - Magician at
http://www.facebook.com/MrCliveMagician &
www.magicclive.wix.com/magician
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BEGINNER HEAVY EVENTS (no age limit)
START TIME 10:00 Sponsored by William Gray Construction
EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd 1 Putting 16lb shot £20.00 £15.00 £12.00
2 Putting 22lb shot £20.00 £15.00 £12.00
3 Throwing 16lb hammer £20.00 £15.00 £12.00
4 Throwing 22lb hammer £20.00 £15.00 £12.00
5 Throwing 28lb weight distance £20.00 £15.00 £12.00
7 Throwing 42lb weight over bar £20.00 £15.00 £12.00
8 Tossing the caber £20.00 £15.00 £12.00
£10.00 Broken Record
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JUNIOR PIPING - START TIME 10:00 Sponsored by Helen Houston
15 years and under
EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 9 Marches £15.00 £10.00 £8.00 £5.00
10 Strathspey & Reel £15.00 £10.00 £8.00 £5.00
10a Jig £15.00 £10.00 £8.00 £5.00
16 – 18 years Sponsored by The Invershin Hotel and Robert Howden
EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
11 Marches £20.00 £15.00 £10.00 £5.00
12 Strathspey & Reel £20.00 £15.00 £10.00 £5.00
13 Jig £20.00 £15.00 £10.00 £5.00
Senior Piping events Sponsored by Gledfield Estate
EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
14 Pibroch 10:00 £100.00 £50.00 £35.00 £20.00
15 March 13:15 £50.00 £40.00 £30.00 £15.00
16 Strathspey & Reel 13:15 £50.00 £40.00 £30.00 £15.00
17 Jig 13:15 £50.00 £40.00 £30.00 £15.00
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PRE-PREMIER DANCING – START TIME 11.30
EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd
18a Primary – Highland Fling,
Sword dance, Pas de Basque,
Pas de Basque & High Cuts
- - -
19a Beginners - Highland Fling,
Sword dance, S/Truibhas,
Flora, Lilt
Medal Medal Medal
20a Novice - Highland Fling,
Sword dance, S/Truibhas,
Flora, Lilt
Medal Medal Medal
21a Intermediate - Highland Fling,
Sword dance, S/Truibhas,
Flora, Lilt
Medal medal Medal
OPEN DANCING - START TIME 14:00
9 years and under
EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd
18 Highland Fling £10.00 £5.00 £3.00
19 Sean Truibhas £10.00 £5.00 £3.00
20 Reel of Tulloch £10.00 £5.00 £3.00
21 Irish Jig £12.00 £7.00 £3.00
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OPEN DANCING (cont) START TIME 14:00
11 years and under
EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd
22 Highland Fling £12.00 £9.00 £6.00
23 Sean Truibhas £12.00 £9.00 £6.00
24 Reel of Tulloch £12.00 £9.00 £6.00
25 Sailors’ Hornpipe £16.00 £12.00 £10.00
13 years and under
EVENT
1st 2nd 3rd
26 Highland Fling £15.00 £10.00 £7.00
27 Sean Truibhas £20.00 £12.00 £10.00
28 Reel of Tulloch £15.00 £10.00 £7.00
29 Irish Jig £15.00 £10.00 £7.00
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OPEN DANCING (cont) START TIME 14:00
15 years and under
EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd
30 Highland Fling £25.00 £15.00 £12.00
31 Sean Truibhas £20.00 £12.00 £10.00
32 Reel of Tulloch £20.00 £12.00 £10.00
33 Sailors’ Hornpipe £20.00 £12.00 £10.00
16 years and over Sponsored by Mr Hugh Murray of Migdale Smolts
EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd
34 Highland Fling £30.00 £20.00 £12.00
35 Sean Truibhas £30.00 £20.00 £12.00
36 Reel of Tulloch £30.00 £20.00 £12.00
37 Irish Jig £40.00 £30.00 £15.00
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OPEN FIELD EVENTS commencing 12:30
EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
39 High Jump £40.00 £30.00 £15.00 £10.00
40 Long Jump £40.00 £30.00 £15.00 £10.00
41 Hop Step & Leap £40.00 £30.00 £15.00 £10.00
42 Pole Vault £40.00 £30.00 £15.00 £10.00
£10 Broken record
OPEN TRACK EVENTS commencing 12:30 Sponsored by Balblair Distillery
EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
43 100 metres £40.00 £30.00 £15.00 £10.00
44 200 metres £40.00 £30.00 £15.00 £10.00
46 400 metres £40.00 £30.00 £15.00 £10.00
47 800 metres £40.00 £30.00 £15.00 £10.00
48 1600 metres £40.00 £30.00 £15.00 £10.00
49 Relay £60.00 £40.00 - -
43-48, £10 Broken record
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JUNIOR TRACK EVENTS
15 years and under
EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd 50a 100 metres £15.00 £10.00 £5.00
51a 200 metres
£15.00 £10.00 £5.00
52a
400 metres
Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in
each event
£15.00 £10.00 £5.00
12 years and under - no cash prizes
EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd
53a 100 metres Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each event
54a 200 metres Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each event
55a 300 metres Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each event
8 years and under - no cash prizes
57a 100 meters Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd
58a Sack race Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
59a Novelty race Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
60a Toddlers’ race Prize for each entrant
61a Relay race Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
(Team of 4 – max of 2 over 12 years of age)
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OPEN CYCLING EVENTS (aged 16 and above) Sponsored by Mr Forman Hardy Glencalvie Estate
EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 62 800 metres (4 laps) £50.00 £30.00 £20.00 £10.00
63 1600 metres (8 laps) £50.00 £30.00 £20.00 £10.00
64 1 Lap timed £50.00 £30.00 £20.00 £10.00
65 De’il Tak the Hindmost £50.00 £30.00 £20.00 £10.00
JUNIOR CYCLING EVENTS (aged 15 & under)
66 800 metres £20.00 £15.00 £10.00 -
67 1600 metres £20.00 £15.00 £10.00 -
67a 1 lap timed £20.00 £15.00 £10.00
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OPEN HEAVY EVENTS commencing 13:00 Events Sponsored by Anonymous Benefactor
Heavy Events overall winners will be presented with whisky donated by Balblair Distillery
EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
68 Throwing 16lb hammer £100.00 £80.00 £60.00 £30.00
69 Throwing 22lb hammer £100.00 £80.00 £60.00 £30.00
70 Putting 16lb shot £100.00 £80.00 £60.00 £30.00
71 Putting 22lb shot £100.00 £80.00 £60.00 £30.00
72 Throwing 28lb weight
distance
£100.00 £80.00 £60.00 £30.00
73 Throwing 56lb weight
distance
£100.00 £80.00 £60.00 £30.00
74 Throwing 56lb weight over
bar
£60.00 £45.00 £30.00 £20.00
75 Tossing the caber £60.00 £45.00 £30.00 £20.00
£10.00 broken record
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TUG O’ WAR - WEIGH IN ON FIELD Sponsored by Cross Country Contracting Ltd, Dornoch
EVENT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
76 14:00 – Open 104 stone £180.00 £150.00 £120.00 £100.00
77 14:30 – Open 110 stone £250.00 £160.00 £120.00 £95.00
77a 15:00 – Local confined – no
weight restriction
£100.00 £50.00 £30.00 -
77b 15:15 – Ladies Open £100.00 £50.00 £30.00
78 15:45 – Open - no weight
restriction
£250.00 £160.00 £120.00 £95.00
HILL RACES
Sponsored by The Carnegie
Senior Runners Aged 18+
Club
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 79 Over all timed
Runners Up (Male)
Runners Up (Female)
£300
£100
£100
£50
£50
£30
£30
£20
£20
Junior Runners Aged 12
to 17 years
80
Over all timed
Runners Up (Male)
Runners Up (Female)
£50
£35
£35
£20
£20
£15
£15
£10
£10
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INVERCHARRON HIGHLAND GAMES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
PRESIDENT: Andy Shaw
SECRETARIES: Sally Mackintosh & Claire
Holtey
TREASURER: Kay Smart
MEMBERS: Iain & Kathleen Campbell
Carol & Gillian Munro
Elissa Steven
John Mackintosh
Jockey Hewitt
Caroline Munro
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Lord Bruce
Sir John Brooke
Charlie Allan
Andy Ross
Col Sir Allan Gilmour
Colin Campbell
Andy Stewart
John Stahl
Ellice MacDonald CBE
Bill McCue OBE
John Matheson (Prof)
Jesse Rae
Alasdair Gillies
Nancy Nicolson
Phil Cunningham
Stephen Robertson
Fiona Kennedy
Norman MacLean
Ian Brinklow
Lesley Riddoch
Charlie Simpson
Martin Ramsay
Peter Campbell
Cllr Mrs Alison Magee
Angus McLaren
Nicola McAlley
Peter Crome
Mark Stephen
Raymond More
Bruce MacGregor
Dr Mary Fortune
Councillor Deirdre Mackay
Rev. Susan Brown
Val McDermid
HONORARY CHIEFTAINS HONORARY PRESIDENTS Roderick Macdonald Street
David Watt
Charlie Simpson
Ian Brinklow
JUDGES
Piping: P/M Paul Harrison
P/M John Don Mackenzie
Dancing: Claire Bryce
Dancing Piper Ellie Fergusson
Field/Track/Cycling: Alastair Macdonald
Heavies: Sandy Sutherland
Sheila Grant
Tug O War: Charlie Murray
Hamish Wiseman
Hill Race: Andy Shaw
PAST PRESIDENTS
Iain Glennie
Morag Chalmers
Michael Baird
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INVERCHARRON HIGHLAND GAMES
CONVENERS
GATE MANAGEMENT: Carol & Gillian Munro
TRADE STANDS:
DANCING:
John Mackintosh
Caroline Munro
FIELD/TRACK/CYCLING: Alastair MacDonald
HEAVIES: Sandy Sutherland/Sheila Grant
PIPING: Jean Cameron
TUG O’ WAR: Charlie Murray/ Hamish Wiseman
HILL RACE: Andy Shaw
JUNIOR EVENTS: Elissa Steven
FIELD LAYOUT: Iain Campbell
DRINKS TENT: The Nip Inn, Lairg
FIELD PRIZE DRAW: Angela Chalmers
FIELD ANNOUNCER: Martin Watssman
THE COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO SINCERELY THANK:
• Balblair Distillery
• Big Lottery Awards for All
• Bonar Bridge Post Office
• Carnegie Club Skibo Castle
• CH Architecture
• Crannag Bisto Bonar Bridge
• Community Payback Team
• Gledfield Estate
• Glencalvie Estate - Mr Nicholas Forman Hardy
• Helen Houston
• Invershin Hotel
• Mr Hugh Murray Migdale Smolts Ltd Bonar Bridge
• Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust
• Kyle House B & B
• Migdale Country Stores
• Peter Campbell for allowing us to rent his field
• Robert Howden
• SSE Community at Heart Scheme
• Swordale Farm Butchers Bonar Bridge
• William Gray Construction
SPONSORS
PRIZE DRAW
A very big thank you to all who
generously made donations to our PRIZE
DRAW including:
£100 & £25
Tain Pottery
Dalvey of Alness
Whisky
Mackintosh Moments
Tesco
Morrison’s Alness
Marks & Spencers
Windsmere Stone & Granite of Wiltshire
Migdale Country Stores
And many individual donors
A huge thank you to
the Kyle of Sutherland
Development Trust for
sponsoring the Free
Bus to the Games.
We would also like to thank
Lesley and Graham Clayton who
come all the way from Yorkshire
to help us – this year and last
year. YOU ARE STARS AND
ALWAYS WELCOME
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The Invercharron Highland Games is entirely run
by volunteers. If we don’t have enough volunteers
there will be NO games. Please VOLUNTEER a
few hours of your time & join a great team
Volunteer opportunities include • Join the Committee
• Help during the few days before the games to
set up the field
• Help us on the day
• Help on the Sunday after the games to take
down the field
Contact Sally on
Or phone 01549 421394 THANK YOU
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www.invercharronhighlandgames.co.uk
We hope you have enjoyed your day out at the Invercharron Highland Games and made
some great memories.
Please email us your photos if you can.
We look forward to seeing you again on 15th September in 2018