The Foggie Gossip

August 2006 EDITION

Well not quite but almost. The day started out wet and drizzly but by mid morning it cleared, dried up with the odd blink of sunshine and stayed that way until the outdoor events finished around 7.30pm.  Though wet in the evening, the revellers hardly seemed to notice.
 

Final Preparations

Setting out Trophies
 

Judging takes place in the morning of the show and is a serious affair.  Considering what are the best entries is often a difficult decision.

A colourful selection of exhibits.
 

The Show was opened by Alex Salmond MP and after crowning Show Queen Ashley Clark, he presented trophies to those gaining most points and best exhibit prizes in the many sections and categories within the schedule.

Enjoying a joke during the opening ceremony are Show Queen Ashley Clark, Show Princess Natasha Birnie and
Attendant Alison Craib .


Picture by Andrew Lawson

The late Simon Brown came back to entertain and amuse a large crowd of invited guests on Saturday 29th July at the New Inn Hotel when the book of his poems was launched.  Following amusing reminiscences and stories about Simon by the Rev Bob Jones and Simon's nephew Jim  Brown, a recitation of Simon's famous poem about the Foggie Sewer was read by Jimmy Shaw.  Jimmy was one of many local folk featured in the ode.  A guest appearance by Aul' Broon himsel' by way of a video produced some years ago by Grampian TV, surprised many of the guests.
 

Above L to R:  Donald Mckay (Community Association Chairman), Bob Peden (Secretary), Elsie Henderson (Simon's Daughter), Rev Bob Jones, Jim Brown (Simon's nephew) and Jimmy Shaw.
 

The newly refurbished Aberchirder Pharmacy, Newsagent and Post Office in Main Street was opened officially at a celebration party on 12th August.  Staff and invited guests watched owner Sam Melrose's daughters Catherine & Lizzie cut the ribbon to mark the shop opening then enjoyed a barbeque and fun afternoon.
 

A few of the guests watching the ceremony

Former Foggie Pharmacists Marjory Brown (left) and Alison McKenzie (centre) join Sam Melrose at the celebrations.
 

Member of staff, Show Queen Ashley even managed a quick visit to the BBQ and was bouncing on the kiddie's castle.
 

 Catherine & Lizzie cut the party cake.

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