GalGael at the Govan Fair

We did it again, GalGael won first prize second year running at the Govan Fair with our "Rock around the Croft" float after last years success with"Pirates of the Hebridean". We rocked our way round Govan to an Elvis backing track with live vocals from Mr Elvis Prestwick. The Galgael crew were kitted out in a fashion -fusion combining kilts and quiffs while accompanying Mr Prestwick on guitars, double bass and just about anything you can hit with a stick. A special mention for Ian Bogle and his blistering rock solos on the shovel. We even had some Galgael women manufacturing hand knitted quiffs (in pastel pink and blue)at the back of the truck. Special thanks to driver Dennis Ashcroft and Speedy Transport for providing the getaway truck, to all the GalGalians who helped set up and perform and to the people of Govan for the great response.
Remember- GalGael will be at this year's Glasgow River Festival on 19th 20th July next to the Science Centre.

Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB_56AI4X_0 to see us rockin' in Govan.

West Highland Heroes May - June

A massive "well done " to Robin Harte and Alan Cherry for initiating, organising and completing the arduous 95 mile West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William. Respect also to the lads who started out on the walk but had to pull out due to the cost of campsites which was beyoond their budget. Robin, who is epileptic was the inspiration behind the trek and the lads have pledged all donations to the Epilepsy Society. GalGael are proud of all of them especially Robin and Alan who showed great resolve and determination in completing the trek over some very beautiful but difficult terrain. Special thanks also to Laurie (Pop's) Slowey for providing support and backup and for keeping contact with the guys and how they were progressing.

Crinan Classic Boat Festival 3rd - 6th July

Orcuan, our Highland Galley has been back on the water for a few weeks now after extensive love and attention to get her sea worthy for the summer months. She is at present on the Crinan Canal having attended the festival on the 3rd - 6th July. The crew arrived in Argyll on the Thursday and shacked up at Barmaddy for the evening apart from the vigilant Mr Bogle who camped at the canal to keep an eye on the boat and equipment. The lads hadn't been sailing on Orcuan for quite a while so decided to skip the sailing on the Friday as the weather was rather blustery and enjoyed spectating the yacht
races instead.














The weather was still not that great on the Saturday but the crew decided to get the boat out of the basin and into the loch . They managed to get in some sailing and also do a bit of rowing though they ended up sailing backwards when they attempted a tricky tacking manoeuvre. They managed however, to get back on track soon enough for the evening ceilidh.
We will keep you posted on her progress when she heads for Mull and Iona.

Thanks to Alec Howie, Mike Dalgliesh and Ross Ryan for all their help and support.

Photos:
Top- Orcuan being lifted onto the Clyde

Bottom- Base camp at Crinan Canal