Harpenden Highland Gathering - 12 July 2009

The 2009 Harpenden Highland Gathering was held on Sunday 12th July in Rothamsted Park, Harpenden.

Once again the sun shone and crowds of up to 10,000 people came to enjoy the events. At least £15,000 was raised for local charities.

Highland Gathering Picture Gallery 2009

Shows and Competitions

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Councillor Rosemary Farmer, Mayor of Harpenden, opens the event.

A young visitor admires Hope the Harris Hawk from Hawksdrift Falconry

Battle re-enactment by members of the 42nd Highland Regiment of Foot...

St. Albans Band

Dance Studio

Luton Youth Jazz Orchestra

Sheepdog demonstration by Bob Hogg

Solo piping competition

Putting the stone

Throwing the Scots Hammer

Tossing the Caber

Closing ceremony

Stalls and Sideshows

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General

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Tom Quinn - the announcer for the Highland Gathering

Original Announcement of the Event

Date Time Location	Sunday 12th July 2009 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Rothamsted Park Harpenden AL5 2HU
Attractions	Pipes and drums Highland dancing Highland games 42 Highland Regiment 1815 - Re-enactment Society Falconry displays Sheepdog demonstrations Climbing wall Funfair Crafters' Village Classic cars and motorbikes Circus Whiz Luton Youth Jazz Orchestra Food and licensed bars Fun run
Admission Programmes	£3.00 in advance by credit card online - see right hand column at top of page - or from the outlets listed below. £6.00 at the gate. Children under 16 are FREE when accompanied by an adult. Programmes are available from : 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
Map	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	Sue Ryder Care, Stagenhoe Grove House Hospice, St. Albans Harpenden Lions Life Skills Programme for local schools
Contact	hg09@harpenden-lions.co.uk Helpline: 0845 833 7426
More Pictures	Highland Gathering 2008 Picture Gallery.
Poster	Download poster (PDF)
Sponsors	Harpenden Lions Club thanks the following sponsors of the Harpenden Highland Gathering: Review Group HSBC Harpenden Building Society DOR-2-DOR Postscript Print & Design Photiades Solicitors Taylor Walton Solicitors

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Charity Concert 'Music for the Month of May' - 16 May 2009

Harpenden Lions Club held another of its series of popular charity music events, ‘Music for the Month of May’ last Saturday (16th May) in Rothamsted Manor, Harpenden. The audience of 100, which filled the attractive Great Drawing Room, was entertained by students from the locally-based Purcell School which is one of the country’s leading specialist music schools.

Mike Kelly, organiser of the Lions event, said afterwards, "I was astonished to hear such amazing music from these talented young children aged between 12 and 16. The audience just loved it and the enthusiastic applause proved the popularity."

Over £1300 was raised from tickets sales and the generous sponsorship of HSBC and Harpenden Musicale. Three charities will benefit from the money raised. The Towersey Foundation works with Pasque Hospice to provide music therapy in palliative care. CLIC Sargent provides support for children with cancer; CLIC assists and cares for the children and their families in diverse ways. Purcell School, with an international reputation for excellence in musical development, is dependent upon public support to meet the cost of providing scholarships for its young musicians. The Lions Club donation will help fund future talented children.

The seven students from Purcell (pictured above) who entertained the audience displayed great talent and tremendous versatility. The varied programme included pieces for piano, oboe, French horn and piano as well as voice. "This was the first time we have partnered with Purcell for these concerts. We intend to ask them back next year - by popular demand!" concluded Lions Mike Kelly.

Original Announcement of the Event

A concert of solo and chamber music by students from the internationally acclaimed Purcell School for Young Musicians

Harpenden Lions Club is pleased to be holding another concert in the popular Music for the Month of May series.

As usual the concert is a charity fundraising event and it will be held at the wonderful venue of Rothamsted Manor in Harpenden.

Programme

Charities to Benefit in 2009

• The Towersey Foundation - Music therapy in palliative care
• CLIC Sargent - Caring for Children with Cancer

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