THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

I am honoured to have been elected President of the Glasgow Islay Association, a position I never ever expected to hold.

I am proud of my Islay connections. My mother, Morag Currie, was born and brought up on the family farm, Lower Killeyan, Oa. My father, Donald Campbell, was born and brought up at Struanmore, Brackadale, Isle of Skye but he came to Islay and worked at Kinnabus Farm in the Oa. Both parents were Gaelic speakers.

After my parents married, they moved to Bridge of Allan where I was born and brought up with my brothers Donald and Neil. As we grew up, we frequently spent our holidays at Lower Killeyan, Oa – of course, I always took my working boots and overalls with me.

After I married, my wife Ena and I continued to holiday at Killeyan, taking our sons, Donald, John and Peter. A few years ago Peter and his wife Joyce moved to Islay with their son Calum and daughter Eilidh. They presently live at Lagavulin. Yes – we are all drawn back to Islay!

Over many years Ena and I have been committed to supporting the Gaelic language, music and culture. We are both members of Stirling Branch of An Comunn Gaidhealach. Ena served as Treasurer and later as Secretary, she was also Treasurer of Stirling Junior Gaelic Choir whilst our sons were members. I served as President of the Stirling Branch for ten years and I was a member of the Management Committee of An Comunn and also of the Southern Regional Council. This is my fortieth year singing with the Stirling Gaelic Choir and I have been its President since 1995. I have also been a Committee Member of the Association of Gaelic Choirs.

I hope that the experience gained will enable me to support the Glasgow Islay Association and help it to achieve its objectives.

The Association is nearly one hundred and fifty years old and we must not forget the splendid efforts and contributions of all the people who formed it and helped to build it into such a large and successful Association.

The new Committee look forward to the challenges that are ahead and will endeavour to build on what has already been achieved. This is your Association and we would be very grateful for your support and active interest to ensure that it continues to thrive.

Peter Campbell
President

	The President's Message
	I am honoured to have been elected President of the Glasgow Islay Association, a position I never ever expected to hold. I am proud of my Islay connections. My mother, Morag Currie, was born and brought up on the family farm, Lower Killeyan, Oa. My father, Donald Campbell, was born and brought up at Struanmore, Brackadale, Isle of Skye but he came to Islay and worked at Kinnabus Farm in the Oa. Both parents were Gaelic speakers. After my parents married, they moved to Bridge of Allan where I was born and brought up with my brothers Donald and Neil. As we grew up, we frequently spent our holidays at Lower Killeyan, Oa – of course, I always took my working boots and overalls with me. After I married, my wife Ena and I continued to holiday at Killeyan, taking our sons, Donald, John and Peter. A few years ago Peter and his wife Joyce moved to Islay with their son Calum and daughter Eilidh. They presently live at Lagavulin. Yes – we are all drawn back to Islay! Over many years Ena and I have been committed to supporting the Gaelic language, music and culture. We are both members of Stirling Branch of An Comunn Gaidhealach. Ena served as Treasurer and later as Secretary, she was also Treasurer of Stirling Junior Gaelic Choir whilst our sons were members. I served as President of the Stirling Branch for ten years and I was a member of the Management Committee of An Comunn and also of the Southern Regional Council. This is my fortieth year singing with the Stirling Gaelic Choir and I have been its President since 1995. I have also been a Committee Member of the Association of Gaelic Choirs. I hope that the experience gained will enable me to support the Glasgow Islay Association and help it to achieve its objectives. The Association is nearly one hundred and fifty years old and we must not forget the splendid efforts and contributions of all the people who formed it and helped to build it into such a large and successful Association. The new Committee look forward to the challenges that are ahead and will endeavour to build on what has already been achieved. This is your Association and we would be very grateful for your support and active interest to ensure that it continues to thrive. Peter Campbell President
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