THE MIDGE

AYE THE FAIR

The train comes ta a shuddering stop
Maw gets up puts on her coat
Wake up yer dad hes been snoring
Since we left glesga this morning
Were doon the water fae the fair
Me Maw and Daddie
The rain is falling at Wemyss Bay
The steamer is nae running
Up the pier comes a big fat man
I think he likes the chippy
We have a broken gangway
Well fix it in a jiffy.
Maw that was sare a cuff in the ear
Well Ive told yee no to laugh at folk
But Maw the man is so big
A think he wull sink the boat
Oh look……… theres the Station Bar
And a twinkle in Dads eyes
Nae mare drink fur you today,
Its that whiskey a despise.
All on board shouts the big fat man
So everyone can hear
Am just aboot tae laugh again
Oh yes my ear
On the steamer up on the deck
Oh feck the wind is blowin
The sky is grey the clouds are dark
And the rain is falling
I put ma fingers in ma ears
Dad tells the usual story
If he’s told it wance he’s told it twice
Aboot Rothesay in all its glory
I noo fed up, Maws dane some knitting
Maw say’s it will no be lang
I hope no maw! why is that?
Dads sterted singing that song

When the mist creeps o’er the Cumbraes And Arran peaks are grey
And the great black hills, like sleepin’ kings, Sit grand roun’ Rothesay Bay.

Ocht Malcom we’ve heard that a thousand times, a wull sing it a thousand mare.
As the steamer sterts ta slow down
And rests at Rothesay Pier
Fur the Fair

Port Bannatyne Golf Club have organised a day to remember with a very varied programme of artists performing from 2pm through to 10pm on Sat 26th June on the golf course.

There will be seven bands performing on the day, along with some solo artists.
The bands vary from the winners of the Academy “Battle of the Bands” right through to a very interesting and well known band from Glasgow.

THE HUGH REED EXPLOSION - Previously known as Hugh Reed and the velvet underpants. In their career the ‘Pants’ toured with “Half Man Half Biscuit” , the “Fall” “Charlie Chuck” , ”John Otway” and did supports for “Simple Minds”, “Glen Matlock” amongst many others. The “Supernaturals” supported them as did an up and coming band called “Glass Onion”, who went to London to seek their fortune - changing their name to “Travis”

RISE - A well known local talent. The band has been described in America as ‘ecletic, original, inventive, very musical and highly evocative’.

SAX APPEAL - This band is becoming well known to many after having played a few gigs around the Island. Very entertaining and talented.
‘A fantastic and entertaining cover band from 60’s right through to the best of the modern hits’.

ACOUSTICRAT - Due to other circumstances, Acousticrat are not able to play on the day. They have been replaced by another excellant band in Scott Nicol Band.

SCOTT NICOL - Scott Nicol has been making passionate music for years, Lead vocalist with ayrshire band “Maybe im dreaming”, and more recent rock band “Ten Miles Tall”. he was the main songwriter in these bands.They both produced albums and along with his own solo projects ,proved to be a prolific writer. He has played such diverse places as Edinburgh festival to tv appearances in America and many many more places in between.

RECOVERY MONDAYS - DARK STANLEY -
“BATTLE OF THE BAND WINNERS” - TAMMY - LOIS - AMY.

Tickets priced £10.00 for 14 years and over, concession tickets for accompanied children under 14 can be purchased from various outlet on the Island.
Isle of Bute Jewellery, Rothesay Music, Rothesay Post Office, Port Bannatyne Post Office and from Committee members. For online ticket sales please go to www.WeGotTickets.com.

There will be no parking at the clubhouse on the day of the event, cars should be parked in Port Bannatyne village, where a shuttle bus will be provided from 1.30pm until 7.00pm to take you to the event or you can follow the signs and walk up.

NO GLASS OR CANS ARE ALLOWED IN THE VENUE (RISK ASSESSMENT)

Taxi’s will be allowed to drop off and pick up at the clubhouse.

Because this is an outdoor event on a golf course, suitable footwear should be worn.

Proof of age will be required on entry to purchase alcohol.

Food and drink can be purchased troughout the day.

There will also be stalls and games for children.

http://www.portbannatynegolf.co.uk/tee.shtml

Should be some great music on the island next week with the Jazz fest.

Well here comes the winter with no Rothesay - Wemyss Bay service today. Something about the wind. Sad that we have spent 100s of years sailing the seas and oceans of the world but we still can’t sail across the clyde.

WHAT A FANTASTIC WEEKEND WE ALL HAD ON BUTE

The big man will be remembered in the minds of all the kids even when they grow up.

Even for the big kids like me it was great, the music in the square on Sat night with the big man looking over everyone was something special.

Hope he will come back to Rothesay for his holidays.

Well I think that should be enough pics for now why not check out the Big Man Walking site and see if he will be heading your way soon.

http://members.bigmanwalking.com/

If you look close you will see his face on the rock.

Well this is proof, for anyone who does not believe.

I will post more tonight.

What do you all think about this BIG MAN WALKING??

We’ve got a fantastic line-up of events on Bute during
the Big Man’s visit

Friday 25th September
Lantern Procession
Muster Argyle Terrace 7pm

Process through woods to sailing club
Launch Lantern Boat to summon the Giant
End by 8.30

Saturday 26th September
Giant welcome
Watchers wake the Giant 11am
Introduction of Guests 12am
Parade to the Lantern Boat Site 1pm
End by 2.30

Giant nite out
Giant wakes 7.00pm
Band strikes up 7.30pm
Film and festivities
until 9.pm

Sunday 27th September
Opening of the Tramway
Procession Musters at Portbannatyne Park10.30am
Procession led by the Watchers leaves 11am
Meet Giant at crossroad 11.30am
Procession continues (with 3 stops) to Ettrick Bay 2pm
Ends 5pm

Monday 28th September
Flag Waving Farewell
Crowds muster at Craigmore Pier 10.30
Start escorting groups to Canada Hill where the Watchers are waiting
Ferry leaves Rothesay Pier 11.45am
Flag wavers raise the flags, fly kites and cheer 12am
Ends 12.30