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2006 St Andrew's Ball
Hilton Hotel and Resort
Mangaf, Kuwait
Thursday, November 30, 2006
all photos courtesy of John, Alice, & Philip Weston, unless otherwise noted. (Updated 2006/12/01)
The afternoon setup
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Top Table after the setup crew finished.
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Recent
local political events almost canceled this year's St. Andrew's
Ball, but through the concerted efforts of our patron, and the
Kuwait Caledonian's Committee, a license was finally obtained.
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evening was a great success, Thanks to all our guests for your cooperation this evening. |
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Many thanks to our sponsors for their support in making this event so successful.
710 KD was raised by the raffle for charities in Kuwait and Scotland.
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Kuwait
Caledonian's Pipe Band
(introducing
piper Philip Weston in his first public performance)
The Kuwait Caledonians Band pipes in the guests for the evening
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| John Weston | Bader Radi |
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| Introducing the band's newest addition - Philip Weston | |
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| Talal | Lyndon Baines |
The band plays:
Brown-Haired Maiden, Corcollie's Welcome, Terebus - for march in
Amazing Grace - soloed by Bader
Bonnie Lass of Fyvie -for march out
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| Irene patiently waits for the band to finish | |
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His Excellency, Mr. Stuart Laing, British Ambassador to Kuwait
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| Mistress of Ceremonies, Irene Henderson | Kuwait Caledonians Chieftain, Mike Ling |
Mr. Laing addresses the room.
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| The Kuwait Caledonian's Committee recognizes the past efforts of Nanette and Sam McCulloch (past Chieftain) | |
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Scottish Country Dancing to the music of Coila
To work up an appetite for supper, Coila played for two dances
Gay Gordon's of course...
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Kuwait
Caledonian's Pipe Band
Following supper
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| Playing Dad's 36 year old bag-pipes |
The band plays:
Murdo's Wedding, Scotland the Brave and Rowan Tree - for march in
Flower of Scotland, Green Hills of Tyrol, Battle's Over
Dark Island
Meeting of the Waters, Johnny Scorbie - for march out
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Scottish Country Dancing to Coila
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Coila tonight
is: Alistair McCulloch, Scott Mackay, and Willie Weir Check out their web site at: |
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Circassian Circle
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Thanks for joining us tonight.
Mike and Rosemary
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for high quality images, e-mail webmaster: John
e-mail: jrwestonnet@Hotmail.com