Wednesday 16 July 2008

The Event is upon us!



We are in the throes of final organization, arranging pipers, entertainers, luncheon menus, goodie bags, tours buses and the like. We have great activities planned and anticipate that a great time will be had by all!

Here is the itinerary for the installation:

Edinburgh/San Diego Sister City Association
Presentation of Statue of San Diego’s Town Dog Bum to the City of Edinburgh
1200 Saturday 19 July 2008
Unveiling Ceremony in West Princes Street Gardens

AGENDA

1145 Assemble in St Cuthbert’s Church Hall (West End of Princes Street)

12 Noon Introduction by John Wilson – President of Edinburgh/San Diego Sister City Assoc.

Councillor Alistair Paisley – A Welcome to the City of Edinburgh

Mrs Chrissy Ambler – President of San Diego/Edinburgh Sister City Society

Mrs Wendy Lucas-Meyer – Co-ordinator San Diego Sister City Society

Mr Daniel Haslam – Director of Development San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Historical
Foundation

Mr Steve Powers – Representing E Clampus Vitus, John P Squibob Chapter 853

Mrs Margaret McDonald-Cross - Skye Terrier Association

1230 Assemble at the rear of the church. Parade will proceed led by Skye Terrier Assoc
In Period dress along top path in Princes Street Gardens, continue down to the
Ross Fountain, over the railway bridge to the installation site.

1300 Mrs Chrissy Ambler and Mrs Wendy Lucas-Meyer will unveil the statue of Bum

Later Saturday evening we will gather in the Historic City Chambers building for a recpetion, dinner and a good old-fashioned ceilidh!


Then Sunday we will take a bus tour of Edinburgh and the environs including the Forth Road and Rail bridges followed by a traditional Scottish Luncheon.


All in all a busy weekend is planned and excitement levels are high here in Edinburgh. I look forward to posting pictures and an update on the events as they happen.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Wishing you the best of luck for the event.