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October 04 Update

The GIA opening Concert

The opening Concert was held in St Columba Hall on Friday 1st October. The President was introduced and he ‘chaired’ the evening.
The concert opened with a rousing selection played on the pipes by Pipe Major Andrew McCowan. This was followed by the first of three spots, by The Glasgow Islay Junior Gaelic Choir, conducted by Jane McQueen. During the concert eight members entertained us with songs, poem and instruments. These members were, Meg Buchanan, Alison Campbell, Fraser Munro, Eilidh Munro, Catriona McNeil, Alison Buchanan, Alistair Hanby, and Clare Campbell.

Satinum McElroy and Ian McLean delighted us with a wide variety of songs, many with choruses joined in lustily by the audience. Norma McDougall ably provided accompaniments on the piano.
The GIA committee ladies provided us with a welcome refreshment of sandwiches, scones, cakes, tea and coffee etc.

Alastair Carmichael gave the vote of thanks. Before closing the evening, the President thanked the excellent audience, and wished the Junior choir and its soloists every success at the National Mod in Perth in ten days time.


New Directors appointed to The Glasgow Islay Association
We are delighted to announce that at the committee meeting held on Tuesday 5th October 04, three new Directors were co-opted on to the committee. They are Rhona Ferguson, Donalda MacArthur, and Rhona MacColl.

200 Club
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