Happy 25th Birthday, Wick
by Jim Collie
The Allan McIntosh Band were providing the music for our 25th Anniversary Ceilidh and consisted of Allan on lead accordion, Ricki Franci on second box, Jim Clark on piano, and our very own drummer ‘fae Week’ Willie Lyall. They broke us in gently with an old time waltz, gradually moving up a gear or two to The Dashing White Sergeant to really get everyone moving. All in all a very good dancing crowd, but of course with the standard of playing from the band who could remain seated?
A good rousing Strip the Willow took us up to buffet time, beautifully prepared by the staff at Mackays. A lovely celebration cake baked an decorated by Committee member Irene MacKay was cut by founder Chairman Bobby Coghill and his wife Mairi. The wine to accompany the cake was donated by present Chairman Bill MacKay and his wife Isla. Mairi Coghill drew the raffle with the prizes donated by the Committee and Club members.
A Committee photo was taken and hopefully it will be in ‘memorabilia corner’ for the 50th. There was a good display of photos, Club mementos and other various items taken in by members and it brought much interest from the company.
A few drams were downed in the course of our celebrations. The night (with many more dances) was very much enjoyed by all, and I am sure will be recalled by many well into the next 25 years!
Twenty-five successful years must be attributed to many people. The dedication of our local players, a good working Committee, an excellent venue and the loyalty of our audience. Thank you all.
Box and Fiddle
October 2001
A good rousing Strip the Willow took us up to buffet time, beautifully prepared by the staff at Mackays. A lovely celebration cake baked an decorated by Committee member Irene MacKay was cut by founder Chairman Bobby Coghill and his wife Mairi. The wine to accompany the cake was donated by present Chairman Bill MacKay and his wife Isla. Mairi Coghill drew the raffle with the prizes donated by the Committee and Club members.
A Committee photo was taken and hopefully it will be in ‘memorabilia corner’ for the 50th. There was a good display of photos, Club mementos and other various items taken in by members and it brought much interest from the company.
A few drams were downed in the course of our celebrations. The night (with many more dances) was very much enjoyed by all, and I am sure will be recalled by many well into the next 25 years!
Twenty-five successful years must be attributed to many people. The dedication of our local players, a good working Committee, an excellent venue and the loyalty of our audience. Thank you all.
Box and Fiddle
October 2001