Ashbourne in Derbyshire in England is holding its 25th *** Highland gathering on 18th July. Last year was to be the 25th but was rained off so this year is 25 + 1. It has also been asked to host the English Pipe Band Championship 2010 as well as what is described as Heavyweights competitions, highland dancing and much more. Geoff Capes (for those who remember him) often attends and I understand still competes.

The town of Asbourne does us Scots proud by having a shop window dressing competition so most of the shops have a tartan or Scottish themed display.

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are to hold a concert on the Saturday evening of the 17th. I went last year and it was great. I am only attending the games this year so hope the weather holds out and that we don't have a typical English summer of rain.