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Scotfact: A third of all Americans surveyed by the Scottish Tourist b oard thought
haggis was an animal they could hunt and catch. Many booked trips to
Scotland hoping to go on haggis-hunting tours.
There are dozens of Scottish societies around Florida. Many of them hold Highland Games and Festivals.
SOUTH FLORIDA:
The biggest is the Scottish American Society of South Florida [SASSF], established 1982. They hold a huge annual Highland Games. NEXT ONE: January 12, 2007. LOCATION: The Ft. Lauderdale Stadium, just northwest of the I95 Commercial Blvd. exit. I have
been many times. They have a St. Andrews Ball and Burns Supper every
year as well as other Scottish-theme activities. INFO/TICKETS/VENDORS/SPONSORS on website www.SASSF.org
TO HIRE A BAGPIPER in South Florida:
1] Call Scotsman Nigel McDonald [786] 205-5350, an accomplished bagpiper/pipe major who has
won many of Florida's piping competitions and has played at droves of
weddings and other functions around Ft. Lauderdale/Miami/Palm Beach.
2]
Professional bagpiper Byron Hoffman is also available for South Florida
functions. Reach him on [954] 962-9393.
The Palm Beach Pipes & Drums have played continuously since 1980---parades,weddings,
funerals,private gigs,memorials and social functions. The first pipeband to play at Universal Studios in Orlando, play often at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, also at Mar-a Lago (Trumps place) and Palm Beach Polo Grounds. We also play for The Marine Corps every year. Parades on
Veterans Day, St. Patricks Day and Christmas. Wear British Military Uniform. Contact them also to hire a bagpiper for your events. Website is www.palmbeachpipes.com Contact [561] 848-0712 or [561] 308-6216 or [561] 487 6459.
TAMPA---OCTOBER 13, 2007 The Royal Tartan Ball of
Unification. Scottish and Irish kilted pageantry, ceremony
and celebration. Enjoy an evening in the
British Isles. Open bar from 6 pm to 10
pm, mouth watering food including Celtic delights, live Scottish music , bagpipers, dancing, games, prizes
and more! Venue: The Shriner's Building in
Tampa. Tickets $55.00 ,
INFO/BOOKINGS: John Miller [813 ]-735-9005 or e-mail
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JANUARY EACH YEAR... Attend Burns Suppers. Celebrate the worldfamous Scottish Poet at enjoyable Burns suppers. Scots,
English, Irish and Welsh around the world gather for Burns suppers in
all corners of the world. Annually 9000 Burns Suppers are held in
Scotland and many other countries. 1] FT. LAUDERDALE Saturday February 10, 2007 presented by the Scottish-American Society of South Florida.
[SASSF---www.sassf.org Official Ode to the Haggis by Scotsman Peter
Buchanan, full haggis dinner, Scottish piper and other live
entertainment. LOCATION: El Paladio Hotel, 4900 Powerline Road, Ft.
Lauderdale. MUST PRE-BOOK by phoning SASSF [954] 577-9010 Ask for
Peter Buchanan or Nancy. COST: $50 per person. It's a truly convivial
evening--I have been to this and it's a truly convivial evening--PK. 2] Thursday JANUARY 31, 2008 John Martin's Irish Pub in Miami [Coral
Gables] also holds a superb Burns Supper each year in their private
room upstairs. I went to the excellent one in Jan. 2007. See pub
website for event details and call pub direct to book: www.johnmartins.com
SCOTTISH GAMES/FESTIVALS and Clubs across Florida ........
DUNEDIN Annual Scottish Games in April 2008. INFO: www.dunedinhighlandgames.com
JACKSONVILLE AREA annual Scottish games in February 2009 INFO: www.neflgames.com
ORLANDO SCOTTISH GAMES. In January 2009. For location/show info/vendors/tickets go to their website www.flascot.com
PALM BEACH
SCOTTISH-AMERICAN SOCIETY Established many years ago. Tel. [561] 588-8777 info-line. www.scottishamericansocietyofpbc.com
TAMPA BAY HIGHLAND GAMES in November 2008. Details and to be a sponsor/vendor call Rob Hossack [813] 900-3370 www.tampabayhighlandgames.com Email:
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SARASOTA Scottish Heritage Society of Sarasota [941] 371-5768
SARASOTA SCOTTISH GAMES in March 2009 INFO/TICKETS on www.sarasotagames.org
SOUTH FLORIDA 25th ANNUAL SCOTTISH FESTIVAL and
HIGHLAND GAMES in January 2009 at the Ft. Lauderdale Stadium, in Ft. Lauderdale just west of I95. INFO/Tickets: www.sassf.org
FT. LAUDERDALE Highlanders holds Scottish theme events throughout the year. For information call [954] 962-9393 www.ftlauderdalehighlanders.org
THE OFFICIAL BRITISH GOVERNMENT WEBSITE for info on Scotland: www.scotland.gov.uk
SCOTTISH LICENCE PLATES for SALE 
These are bright, fadeproof colours, quality aluminium, holes
pre-drilled to fit any USA car. Each plate comes shrink-wrapped. Not
just for cars--many Scots in Florida put them on their office wall or
in reception area to show their Scottish heritage. Some Scots I know
have one on their boat. Pubowners: Put them on pubwalls, pubdoors or
behind the bar. Make great extra Christmas or birthday present. GREAT FOR SCOTTISH-AMERICAN CLUBS. $11 each, includes shipping and tax. Call The British Bureau with VISA/MC. [305] 371-9340 or email your order to
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Include your name/phone/address to ship plates to. If you prefer we phone you for VISA/Mastercard deatils let us know.
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THE WONDERFUL WELSH.....
Two Americans were
driving through Wales. As they were approaching
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrn- drobwllllantysiliogogogoch they
started arguing about the pronunciation of the town's name. They argued
back and forth until they stopped at a restaurant. So Tom
the Texan asked the Welsh waitress, a ditzy blonde, "Before we order,
could you please settle an argument for us? Would you please pronounce
where we are... very , very slowly?" She leaned over the counter
and said : " Maaaaac-----Donnnnn------alds"
In Florida there is a Welsh-American Chamber of Commerce, founded by terrific Taffie David Williams, who is based in Miami. website www.waleschamber.org.
Its function is to promote business between Wales and the USA. Phone
David (305) 669-8244 His email:
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David will know
about everything Welsh in Florida.
Sarasota--St. David's Society for all Welsh people in Florida.
They hold an zannual St. David's dinner each March 1st. Must pre-book
for that. Call Susanna Pugh (941) 951-6407.
Welsh
Rugby Union
Supporters Club. The WRU Supporters club
is for like minded Welsh Rugby fans who share a passion for the Red Shirt. The club, based in Wales, has members around the world including Florida. Membership costs £39 per annum and includes Ticket Ballots, Supporters Pack,
Online Forum and money can’t buy events at the magnificent Millennium Stadium.
To join the club or for further information please visit www.wru.co.uk/supporters
FOR YOUR CAR--WELSH LICENCE PLATES 
These are bright, fadeproof colours, quality aluminium, holes
pre-drilled to fit any USA car. Each plate comes shrink-wrapped. Not
just for cars--many Welsh people in Florida put them on their office wall or
in reception area to show their Wales heritage. Some Taffies I know
have one on their boat. Pubowners: Put them on pubwalls, pubdoors or
behind the bar. Make great extra Christmas or birthday present for the Welsh person in your life. COST: $11 each, includes shipping and tax. Call
The British Bureau with VISA/MC. [305] 371-9340 or email your
order to
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Include your name/phone/address to ship
plates to. If you prefer that we phone you for VISA/Mastercard details request that in your email.
 
THE WONDERFUL WELSH IN FLORIDA are alive and
flourishing it seems. One Don Hughes [American voice but Welsh name]
called me on 7-24-07 with an update. In
Sarasota the St. David's
Society has been booming for 20 years, and has over 200 members, he
said. Along the same west Florida coast, the St David's
Society of St. Petersburg has been functioning for over 50! There is also
a fledging St David's Society in Cocoa Beach. The Sarasota
Society even has a flourishing Welsh choir, holds many functions
throughout the year and a grand banquet on March 1st, St David's Day.
INFO: www.sarasotawelsh.com or
contact Don Hughes on
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1-800 216
4133.
ST. DAVID'S DAY, celebrated by Welsh men and women around the world, is March 1st. Wear your leek with pride.
WELSH WEBSITES for Welsh expatriates in the USA
www.wales-usa.org and www.walesunited.com
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