(Pic: A group of young Scottish Dancers)The 4th Bell’s Fort Nottingham Highland & Traditional Games will take place on May 15 at the Fort Nottingham Fields in Nottingham Road, KZN Midlands.
Apart from the “athletic” element of the day which includes Tossing the caber (45kgs), Carrying the Weight (72kgs), Shot Put (26kgs), plus Tug o’ War, a kilted mile – a race up a steep hill and a special strong-man competition, there is a strong line-up of entertainment.
This includes KwaZulu-Natal Pipe Bands, a choir supported by the uMngeni Municipality, an Irish Dance competition, gumboot dancing, traditional Scottish Dancing, Border Collie herding and a horse and carriage display. There is a good range of food and a beer tent plus Bell’s whisky will be holding whisky tasting during the day. Children will be well catered for with a Jungle Gym, a Jumping Castle, a Slush Puppy stand and an Ice Cream Stall.
This year the festival includes the Little Scotland shop featuring kilts and everything Scottish plus the band Haggis and Bong will also perform. There is plenty of secure parking and Halfway Toyota is providing a shuttle service from the parking area to the fields.
Tickets R40 (R20 scholars) at the gate. More information from Brendan Grealy on 083 227 2376 or visit www.fortnottinghamhighlandgames.com
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