ALL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY IS NOW CLOSED WIN A HONDA JAZZ FROM MOD 2008 FALKIRK Fundraising for Mod 2008 Falkirk is moving up a gear, as raffle tickets go on sale for a chance to win a Honda Jazz 1.25, supplied by Phoenix Honda, Grangemouth. Tickets cost £1 each, and they will be on sale at various events throughout the year, including Falkirk Farmer's Market on the second Sunday of every month. The Mod 08 Honda Jazz will be available to view in The Mall, Howgate, Falkirk from 4th to 9th August. Mod 08 merchandise wil also be for sale. The draw will be made at the Royal National Mod itself, which is being held in Falkirk for the first time from October 10-18.
The raffle is one of many fundraising initiatives, as the local organising committee must raise at least £60,000 as their contibution towards hosting the prestigious festival of Gaelic culture. You can also purchase car raffle tickets by post, priced £1 each. Send a cheque with your payment and contact details to; Mod 2008 Car Raffle, Room 121, Municipal Buildings, Falkirk, FK1 5RS. ***********STOP PRESS********** The draw for the Honda Jazz raffle car was held live on BBC Radio nan Gaidheal on Friday 17th October at the Final Concert in Falkirk Town Hall. The draw was made by Wilma Kennedy and the winner was Murdo MacDonald from Falkirk. MOD 08 HONDA JAZZ WON BY LEWISMAN The Honda Jazz 1.2S which was being raffled by the local organising committee of the Royal National Mod 2008 in Falkirk has been won by Lewisman Murdo Macdonald, originally from Upper Bayble but now living in Falkirk. Murdo and his wife Annette recently collected their new car from Phoenix Honda in Grangemouth, suppliers of the Honda Jazz. Pictured receiving the keys from Mod 2008 Convener Councillor Angus MacDonald are (l to r) Murdo Macdonald, (Cllr Angus MacDonald) Annette Macdonald and Pheonix Honda General Manager Mr Colin McGeoch. Speaking at the hand over Councillor Angus MacDonald said: "We are delighted that the Honda Jazz has been won by someone from the Gaidhealtachd but also with Falkirk connections. Murdo and Annette seemed very pleased with their win and we wish them many miles of happy motoring!" (Photograph by Finlay Nicolson) MOD 2008 - Taking The High Road From Fort William to Falkirk! Fundraisers from the Royal National Mod 2008 are preparing to set off on a 104 mile journey later this year to raise funds for the competition being held in Falkirk during October 2008. A group of at least 12 individuals, led by Falkirk’s Provost Pat Reid, will set off from Fort William (where the event was held in 2007) and follow old droving routes used by cattle dealers from the Highlands as they made their way south during the 18th and 19th centuries. Traditionally, dealers would converge in the Falkirk area to sell their livestock and would organise ceilidhs to celebrate their annual gathering. In recognition of the Mod’s homecoming, the organisers of this year’s festival have used the slogan ‘The Mod Is Coming Home’ to symbolise where it is believed the origins of the annual Gaelic celebrations are from. The walk is expected to take seven days and organisers hope that they can gain support from businesses, groups or individuals for their fundraising efforts through sponsorship of each mile. The event, which runs between the 10th and 18th of October, is expected to attract over 10,000 visitors to the Falkirk area and will see a festival of Gaelic culture, music and tradition hosted across a number of local venues in the Falkirk area. Cllr Angus MacDonald, Chairman of Mod 2008 Falkirk said: ‘The Royal National mod is a major event in the Scottish calendar and will attract up to 10,000 visitors to the Falkirk area later this year. ‘Fundraising is an important element of the Mod Committee’s functions and the money that is raised will help provide a number of fringe events over and above the official Mod programme. ‘The traditional music scene in Scotland is going from strength to strength and Falkirk will play its significant part in ensuring that this trend continues this year and in the years to come.’ If you wish to sposor a mile, or two, you can contact Alan Rankine (Fundraising Convener) on 01236 733398 or by email alanrankine1@hotmail.com. For more information on the Royal National Mod 08 in Falkirk, contact Cllr Angus MacDonald on 01324 506139 or email angus.macdonald@falkirk.gov.uk.  |
