Golf-message from PJ

Re. Golf
I have tee times on Sunday and monday at Dalmahoy championship course for 2 four balls - 8 players. I would appreciate it if either Ashok or you could forward email list of those who are coming so i could confirm numbers. St Andrews - kings Barns is about £200 per person and Carnoustie is now fully booked. Ponky, Khanna and Anil Khurana are coming mid week to Glasgow and I have agreed to host them on Wed Thurs & fri at my course locally - afraid i am restricted to 3 guests at Glasgow Gailes.
Please contact PJ at pramodjauhar@hotmail.com to arrange golf.

Kilts and Tartan

Folks, Ashok has secured a great deal for those who wish to own a kilt. He could get you a kilt in the Black-watch tartan,(the legendary Black watch regiment was sadly de-commissioned ) shirt, sporran and socks to complete the regalia, all for 80-100GBP. This is a fantastic deal as you pay much the same to hire the kit for one night.
Please contact Ashok if interested. you can post as a comment on the blog too.

Hebrides

Hi folks, got some queries about visiting the hebrides and so I thought I'd post some details. These are islands off the west coast of scotland(see map) and are well worth the visit. Many of them still brew whisky and that in itself may entice some of you. The site below is a good one which gives you details of how to get there and back(although you may wish to simply stay put) and where to stay, what to do etc.
http://www.visithebrides.com/

Edinburgh Fringe

Hi folks, This may interest those of you who are unlikely to be attending the CME.While the main Edinburgh Festival starts on he 8th of August (what a pity!),the Ed Fringe festival will start on the 3rd of August, so you can take advantage of the fact that you are already in the city. The fringe is more edgy, has more humour ,is off the wall and improvising, so it could be a mixed bag of astonishing talent and satire, or completely incomprehensible, BUT never dull. Check out the poster...this one was shown last year and was hilarious. You can get tickets online at www.edfringe.com or at the box office on the day.

THE PROGRAMME

As requested,


Saturday day 2nd August 2008

1500 hrs Registration at Dalmahoy

1800 hrs Coaches leave hotel Edinburgh Tattoo at the castle.

2230 or so Coaches bring us back to the Hotel
Bars in the hotel are open till late.
We have hired a hospitality suite for the entire length of the reunion, so those who wish can chill out till the wee hours of the morning.

Sunday 3rd August 2008

0930--1630 CME & AGM in the Hotel (Dalmahoy Suite) –
Buffet lunch for the CME Attendees
1900 -1930: - until late! Banquet Dinner with Ceilidh Band -- A Very Scottish Evening
For those not attending the CME, there are several options: Golf, Tennis Swimming & other activities in the Hotel
Please arrange with the hotel for these activities. (+ 44-131-333- 1845)

Monday 4th August 2008

0930 Coaches take us to Glenklinchie Single Malt Distillery for a 2-3 hr visit (included in Registration fees)
1230-1400 --- free time (delegates have time to savor the various options of the city's Festival Delights)
Please note Lunch is NOT included in the Registration fees
But there are many interesting cafes, pubs and restaurants in the area.

1400-- 1730 City Tour of Edinburgh with >500 yrs of Medical History

1930--- till Late- Indian buffet meal with Disco with Live Bhangra & Dhol DJ

Hotel rooms

The rooms at Dalmahoy are fast getting booked up. Please get your rooms booked if you are coming to the reunion.
Those not registered should do so soon as the tickets for the Tattoo will be returned.
Mary

Progress

Hi Everyone, the reunion date draws near and we have had a good response . There is a healthy contingent from India which is hugely exciting and looking forward to you guys. We hope more of you from the US would buck the credit crunch and cross the pond.
Looking forward to all those who have registered and hope you will have a great time in Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland as it would be such a pity if you did not see more of this beautiful ' small country'.. PJ has posted a message regarding arrangements for golf. Please contact him if there are more of you who wish to participate. For those who wish to go on the arranged city tour, please make sure you have given your names to Ashok, as the transport is based on the numbers registered. If however you wish to make your own arrangements, and travel around in B&Bs, the site for visit- scotland is useful. More details on the website.
We have booked a ceilidh band for the 3rd night , so get yourself in shape to do a spirited 'Gay Gordon' or 'Highland Scottische' and finish with a bruising 'strip-the-willow., Ladies, remember to bring along comfortable shoes, as you will be on the floor and swirling away!
Kilts are available for those who would like to get into the whole spirit of the day...Ashok has a great deal for both hiring and purchasing the whole kit...in fact his deal is almost unbelievable. Please get in touch with him ASAP if interested.
Again, please remind your friends who have not registered to do so soon .
Until then
Mary (M)