PATRONS
The cost of staging this year's Cowal Gathering will be in excess of £260,000. Cowal is inlike all other major pipe band championships and many other highland gatherings in that it is essentially self financing. Although we receive some financial support from Argyll and Bute Council, for which we are grateful, by far the majority of the costs of staging the event have to be raised by the Gathering. The principal way that this is acheived is by the admission fee. However an extremely important form of income for the event is the income it receives from sponsors and patrons.
With this in mind the support that we receive from our sponsors and patrons is greatly appreciated by all involved in staging the event. The income received from our patrons is used to enhance the event for spectators and competitors alike and as such becoming a patron allows you the opportunity, not only to be associated with this world class event, but to feel pride in the knowledge that your contribution is securing the future and allowing the growth and expansion of this unique highland gathering.
The details of the various schemes are listed below;
LIFE PATRON
Life patronage is offered to supporters of Cowal Highland Gathering who wish to make a generous donation to be used in the furtherance of the Gathering and improvements to the facilities offered to visitors and competitors.
Life Patrons are entitled to some unique benefits and in order that the donations can be used for the intended purposes, there will be a small annual administration charge to cover the ongoing costs of offering entry tickets, programme and postage etc. As a life patron you will receive:
- Complimentary ticket for each day
- Enamel Cowal Highland Gathering lapel badge (first year only)
- Complimentary programme
- Life patrons certificate (first year only)
- Access to the newly sited and enhanced Patrons Marquee which now offers a view of the main arena.
- Ability to pre-book one seat in the Grandstand on Saturday
- Listing in the programme and on the website.
Cost of Package: £200 + £30 annual subscription
BUSINESS PATRON
This package is for businesses, clubs or groups who wish to support the Cowal Highland Gathering whilst benefiting from the added exposure that being involved with the Gathering can bring.
The package consits of:
- Business patrons certificate
- Listing in the event programme
- Listing on the Gathering website
- Listing on the sponsors Board at the event.
- 4 complimentary tickets for Friday and Saturday
- Access to the newly enhanced patrons marquee which now offers a veiw of the main arena.
- Listing in the Dunoon Observer in the weeks running up to the Gathering
- A complimentary glass of wine when arriving in the patrons marquee for the first time.
Cost: £150 per annum
PATRON
The Patron scheme is the basic package for those wishing to support the Gathering and enjoy the comfort of the patrons marquee. The Patrons fee is payable on an annual basis.
The package comprises:
- Complimentary ticket forThursday, Friday and Saturday
- Patrons rosette
- Access to the newly sited and enhanced Patrons Marquee which now offers a view of the main arena.
- Complimentary programme
Cost: £35 per annum
For more information or to download a form click
here
We are extremely grateful to all of our Patrons for their support, without which we would not be able to continually enhance the event with new attractions like the ceilidh tent and the childrens entertainment tent.
We would encourage all of those who have visited the event and left with special memories of a fantastic day to sign up to one of our packages details of which are available by visiting
http://www.cowalgathering.com/admin/editor/userfiles/files/PatronsLeafletpdf2010_996932.pdf
Honorary Life Patrons:
Mr. Iain MacDonald
Colleen Rintamaki
Mr. Billy Forsyth MBE.
Life Patrons:
Janet Anderson
Gillian Buchan
Mr. Lennard and Mrs. Diana Burden
Cathy Caldwell
Mr. C. & Mrs. B. Campbell
Peter Campbell-McBride
Grahamie Disselduff
Sandy Disselduff
Sarah Douglas
John Farley
Helen Fitzpatrick Haddow
Helen Ford
John Green
Ann Green
JuliAnn Garland
Ewan Hamilton
David Hogg
E & R Inglis
George and Betsy Johnstone
Mrs. C. Johnstone
Jamie Kirk
Raymond Kneale
Mr. and Mrs. J Lamb
Rev. Pat Lang
Rhona Lawrence
Gordon MacKellar
Neil. J. McKay
Mr. and Mrs. A Martin
Betty Mitchell
Suzanne Moreau
Henry Munro
Marlyn Peers
Ewan Robinson
Helen Sanchez
Jay Stewart Reid
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. MacArthur of that Ilk
Rev. G. Franklin Wyatt
W. David Young
Mr. James English
2010 BUSINESS PATRONS
John Tyre and Sons
Stewart & Bennet Solicitors
George Kennedy Architects
Stewarts Garage
John Brown (Strone) Ltd
Bonnar Sand and Gravel Ltd
Cot House Caravan Park
Braemor- Benmore Cafe
Cowal Care Services
Sheena Walker- Executive Training and HR
J. Bell & Co
Campbells Paint & Hardware Shop
West End Furniture
Royal Marine Hotel
Commercial Bar
GTi Ltd
Co-operative Funeralcare
Bay House Hotel
Duncan Lauder Ltd
51st State & La Cantina
Stewart McNee Coaches
MacClure's Bar
Chatters Restaurant
Shearwater Marine Services
Delicate Essence
Caladh Funeral Services
Anselmos
McLay Glazing
Java Walk
Cowal Car Components
51st State/La Cantina
J. Docherty Licensed Window Cleaners
Java Walk
Sinbads
Highland Stores
Dae it Yersel
2010 PATRONS
William Dobie
Margaret Pearson
Phillip Norris
Iain MacFarlane
Mr. & Mrs. TS Storie
Robert and Elizabeth Aldam
Jean Taylor
Marion Boath
Charles Benson
June McMahon
Laura Tweedie
Sandra Bald Jones
Murray Bowman
Linda Bowman
Neil Christie
Leona Cosgrove
Pamela Moyes
Angela McAvoy
Andrew R. Frater
Wilma Richardson
Betty Turkington
Heather Templeton
Kit Elliott
Carolyn Elliott
Clive D. and E McClure
Elaine Reid
Elizabeth Reid
Julie Morris
Campbell McEwan
Karen Montgomery
Lindsay Wood
Margaret Lamond
Crowden Collins
Janet Mcgregor
Barry White
Ms. Frances Tracey
Mr. J.G Disselduff
Mrs. E. Lynch
Mr. James Lyon
Mrs. Jeni Gerrie
Mr. D. & Mrs. A. McDairmid
Mr. D. & Mrs. A. Cooper
Pam Kadwell
Seaonaid J MacDonald
Sandy MacPherson
James McMillan
James B. Reid
Doreen MacDonald
Dawn Hotchkiss
Dr. Ian McPherson
Dr. Lawrence Bryce
Dr. Douglas Edmunds
Evelyn Hide
Jim Collins
Ann MacIntyre
Robert Fisher
Marilyn Williams
Life Friends:
Mr. Michael Curnyn
Mrs. Catherine Dickson
Mrs. Sarah Douglas
Mr. John Dysart
Mr. Kenneth C. Fraser
Mr. Sean Loughlin
Ms. Susan MacAffer
Mr. Duncan McSwein
Mr. Neil McWattie
Ms. Jane Morton
Ms. Frances I Paterson
Mr. Frederick Polmeer
Mr. & Mrs. John Allison
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Connolly
Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Crawford
Dr. T Bryson Hamilton
Mr. J.B. Mitchell
Mrs. Roper
Mr. Thomas J. Sloan
Mr. Peter Buchan
Ms. Jean Howie
Mr. & Mrs. David Wilson