GATHERING THE FAMILY TOGETHER [Archived Gatherings]
	AGM & Spring Gathering 2015 30th of May 2015 On 30th of May 2015, the Society was hosted by the Westerleas at Ardtalla. A most productive AGM was held prior to the main event to which over forty attended. We welcomed for the first time Tom Leslie, a dear friend from South of England and Charlie & Annette Ross of Biggar from Germany with friends. Musical entertainment was provided by Jonny Jenkins on the keyboard and Vic Jenkins on the pipes. Kind weather enabled us to enjoy a barbeque on the lawn and drinks well into the evening. More photos from the event will be added soon.   International Gathering 2014 26TH - 29TH JUNE 2014 The Gathering Scotland 2014 event in Stirling is now over and so is our clan's International Gathering with our celebrations of the event. We would like to thank all our family members and guests who joined us from all corners of the world for putting the effort to participate in our planned events and we wish you a safe return back to your own homes. If you have any material or comments you would like to share with the rest of the family, you are welcome to contact our webmaster.   June 26, 2014 - Ardtalla open house supper   June 27, 2014 - Stirling Pipefest March Click here for more photos from the Stirling Pipefest March   Watch Videos from the Pipefest March Paisley Clan appears at 15min 55sec on the following video and with the proceeding band at 11min 06sec on the second one   June 28, 2014 - Bannockburn Live Click here for more photos from the Bannockburn Live   June 28, 2014 - Clan Paisley Dinner in Stirling Click here for more photos from the Clan Paisley Dinner in Stirling   June 28, 2014 - Bannockburn Live and BBQ at Ardtalla Click here for more photos from the Bannockburn Live and BBQ at Ardtalla   Silver Jubilee 2013 5th of October 2013 The Society's Silver Jubilee was a giant milestone celebrated both at home in Scotland and by our numerous branches overseas with gatherings, banquets and dinners. Copious letters and emails were exchanged and telephone calls made confirming our clan motto and as a community indeed demonstrating our being UNIFIED. In Scotland a dinner was held on Saturday 5th of October at Ardtalla generously hosted by the Westerleas and a service on the Sunday at the church of St Lawrence, Slamannan. A buffet lunch was served afterwards at Ardtalla. Below are photographs of the dinner. Forty three members were piped in by Westerlea's piper Robert Gibb after which there were the traditional toasts, speeches and further entertainment by Robert and Janet de Vigne leading in some singing. Our guest speaker was old friend (and best man to our hosts) Gordon Casely whose speech was titled '25 years on'. The second speaker was new member Patrick Passley who recently received the LVO and is the Principal of the London Law School. His speech was 'The Caribbean Link'. Unfortunately it was not possible to have a group photograph but certainly there is good coverage of the event showing a colourful and happy gathering. Click here for more photos from the Silver Jubilee 2013 If you have photos you would like to share, please do send them in as soon as you can at the following email address: comments@paisleyfamilysociety.org.uk   Spring Gathering 2013 4th of May 2013 On the 4th May the Society held its Spring Gathering at Ardtalla. Due to the unseasonable weather(!!) we spent the time inside. It was a great event ~ as colourful as it was fun ~ welcoming five new members to their first gathering. Members Mike and Pat chose to celebrate their 40th Anniversary with us and everyone enjoyed the fabulous fayre provided as always by the Chatelaine of Ardtalla. Over the course of the weekend over thirty members attended, some staying overnight. Following are a selection of photographs recording the event. Click here for more photos from the Spring Gathering 2013 We would love to hear the comments and experiences of anyone who was present at the gathering. Please do send in your comments as soon as you can at the following email address: comments@paisleyfamilysociety.org.uk   Autumn Gathering 2012 27th of October 2012 Autumn Gathering 2012 Photos We would love to hear the comments and experiences of anyone who was present at the events. Please do send in your comments as soon as you can at the following email address: comments@paisleyfamilysociety.org.uk   Diamond Jubilee 2012 3rd of June 2012 THE BIG LUNCH Commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth II Ardtalla, 3rd June 2012 In the scale of celebrations, by today's standards, the Diamond Jubilee throughout Great Britain and the Commonwealth was extremely high and must be considered epic. The concept has gripped everyone and raised considerably the respect and admiration of so many for our Sovereign and all that she represents. It was felt therefore appropriate that such an event should be celebrated at Ardtalla in the form of The Big Lunch hosted by the Westerleas on the same day with a lighting of a jubilee beacon on the Monday. We were blessed with really fine, warm weather and an excellent turnout of friends, family and members of the Society. Click here for the Big Lunch Photos Click here for the BBQ and Beacon Photos We would love to hear the comments and experiences of anyone who was present at the events. Please do send in your comments as soon as you can at the following email address: comments@paisleyfamilysociety.org.uk   Spring Gathering 2012 22nd of April 2012 It was a real pleasure to meet up with several family members and friends again at our Spring Gathering at Ardtalla this April. Despite the unsettled weather, Ardtalla was covered in sunshine for the duration of our gathering and we were able to enjoy the garden once again up until dinner was served. Click here for more photos from the Spring Gathering 2012 We would love to hear the comments and experiences of anyone who was present at the gathering. Please do send in your comments as soon as you can at the following email address: comments@paisleyfamilysociety.org.uk   Spring Gathering and AGM 2011 14th of May 2011 A warm and windy day saw a good turnout of members at Ardtalla. Council members attended a very productive meeting in the morning, this was followed by lunch and subsequently our AGM. A short meeting, during which the election of John Paisley Lloyd as Society Chairmain was confirmed and useful discussions regarding future gatherings, in particular the Gathering 2014; the Anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn. In the late afternoon, the Westerleas put on a barbeque dinner, enjoyed by all ~ an excellent day. Click here for more photos from the Spring Gathering 2011 We would love to hear the comments and experiences of anyone who was present at the events. Please do send in your comments as soon as you can at the following email address: comments@paisleyfamilysociety.org.uk   Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games 24th of July 2010 After the unparalleled success of the international gathering in Edinburgh, it was decided that the society should maintain a wider presence by attending some of the larger traditional games held throughout Scotland. We received an invitation by the secretary of the Balquhidder Games (a great friend of Willie Paisley) to attend. A wonderfully warm day which saw twenty members and many friends enjoyed the march of the clans (McGregor, McLaren and Stewarts). Click here for more photos from the Highland Games We would love to hear the comments and experiences of anyone who was present at the events. Please do send in your comments as soon as you can at the following email address: comments@paisleyfamilysociety.org.uk   The Homecoming - Gathering 2009 - Edinburgh   Holyrood Park Edinburgh 25th & 26th July The Gathering 2009 was reported to have been a great success. We are proud to have been part of this historic event representing our family and our society with our name and our tartan. It has also been a great pleasure to meet up with many of our local and international members who made the effort to attend the events at which we thoroughly enjoyed their association. Click here for more photos from The Gathering 2009 We would love to hear the comments and experiences of anyone who was present at the events. Please do send in your comments as soon as you can at the following email address: comments@paisleyfamilysociety.org.uk   Spring Gathering 2009 - April 19, 2009 Our society's Spring Gathering for 2009 was held at Ardtalla last weekend. It was great opportunity to meet up with some of the members and discuss our plans for The Homecoming this coming July. We all enjoyed a very beautiful sunny day with refreshments and a lovely buffet meal while entertained by John Winton's pipes. A selection of photos from the event are now accessible by clicking on the following group photo. Click here for more photos from the event Members who attended the gathering are encouraged to send us their comments. Please email the webmaster using the email provided on the contacts page. Click to Visit The Older Archived Gatherings

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