Past Events
Ceilidh Saturday 6th February 2010.
We held a Ceilidh at the Selkirk Victoria Hall with Scottish band Kilter. Great fun was had by all, Kilter entertained us by talking us through all those Scottish country dances that some of us haven't experienced since school days. The stovies and sandwiches supplied by the Woll golf club, who also ran the bar, were delicious and a welcome energy boost (and rest) before the second half. There was a prize raffle with various meal/beauty/wine vouchers up for grabs.
Kiltathon Saturday 14th November 2009.
The Borders Barmy Army ran on a treadmill in Tesco in our trademark KILTS!!! for 10 hours and, thanks to the generosity of all shoppers, raised a massive £1200.79 for Whizz Kidz. The treadmill run was also a good training session although, with no showers, the area around the treadmill was becoming more and more niffy as the day went on.
View our progress in pictures on our Facebook page - just search for "Borders Barmy Army"......
Kelso Races Saturday 17th October 2009. Sponsored by Mitchell Glass.
The first ever Borders Barmy Army national was held at Kelso Race course on a sunny autumn day and was a huge success. 17 Pantomime horses competed for the coveted BBA National trophy and Rough Quest sponsored by Keith Braithwaite CCTV was the delighted winner. Read more here...
Texas Scramble 26th Sept 2009
Mr Rooney of Monksford House generously allowed us to hold a Texas Scramble event at his 9 hole golf course near St. Boswells. All 40 golfers thoroughly enjoyed their day with a few prizes being competed for. 1st place of the Four Ball at Vertish Hill was won by David Johnston, Robert Anderson, Les Hardy and Hugh Briggs. 2nd place was won by Angus Baxter, Michael Hyslop, Gordon Marshall and James Brotherston. Nearest the pin on the 10th (1st Hole 2nd time round) was won my Neil Lemmon. The Longest Drive was won by David Johnson (Border Sports & Leisure Trust).
We also would like to thank the Roxburgh Hotel and Golf course, Vertish Hill golf course Hawick, Dimpleknowe golf course at Lilliesleaf all of whom kindly donated a Four Ball prize for our competition. We would also like to thank Gordon from Ascot Catering who provided catering for the event, Pringles of Hawick for donating prizes and Brian from the Black Bull at Earlston for providing us with a great layout at the 19th hole.
The Borders Barmy Army kilted appeal was added to by £1211.
Les Amis D'onno Equestrian Display 6th Sept 2009
Local equestrian display group Les Amis D'onno put on a fabulous show at their purpose built arena near Jedburgh which we are delighted to say raised £234 for Whizz Kidz. More details to follow....
Car boot sale 19th July 2009.
We are delighted to announce that the recent Car boot sale and fun day at Stow, Galashiels raised £544.69 towards our kilted London Marathon fund-raising efforts. A big thank you to everyone who attended and spent some money, thanks to all the car-booters who were pleased to see the weather stayed dry. We'd also like to thank B&S Bouncy Castle Hire, Ascot catering, Sue's face painting and Jill's ice cream van for making a large contribution to our cause.
20 mile sponsored hill walk
15 of us embarked on a 20 mile sponsored hill walk on Sunday 26th April 2009 for Cancer Research UK. And, yes, we walked in our Kilts, from Dryhope near St Marys loch to Selkirk via the Three Brethern.
What was it like?
It ranged from a decent long walk through to a bloomin hard walk leaving me with sore feet right through to aaaaahhhh!!
Never let it be said however, that a walk in a kilt is uncomfortable or too hot or cold because when we heated up with exertion going up the hill, the brisk wind under the kilt cooled us right down.
When stopped at the half way point at Traquair, the seasoned walkers who were also doing the walk told us that the worst was still to come and that the hill out of Traquair was quite hard. "Quite hard"......, "quite hard"... MeThinks they were prone to quite a bit of under exaggeration because the hill out of Traquair was a b***** of a hill. Once up top however, the views made it all worthwhile - the Scottish Borders really are beautiful.
Highlights
- The beautiful views.
- The banter.
- The feeling of achievement when Selkirk cricket club came into view.
- And, of course, the cold beer or two at the end.
- The tweed valley mountain rescue team based at strategic points making us feel safe.
- The weather.
Supporters
- Mytartan.com
- BMG Networks, Penicuik
- J.C. Douglas butcher, St Boswells
- Joyce and Sonia the walk organisers
- Baguette N Go
- Everyone who donated sponsorship - thanks
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