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Weekend Activities

In true Campbeltown style there are a host of activities to enjoy over the weekend.  Here you will find some information on what's on.
Friday 13th June 2008 - The Warm Up
 
What better way to kick off the weekend than watching the football!  Join us in the Commercial Inn to watch the Group C match between the Netherlands vs Italy at 7.45pm.  The Commercial Inn is home to the Campbeltown Tartan Army.  Situated in Burnside Square in Campbeltown you will also be able to sample the delights of the other public houses in the square - Burnside Bar, The Feathers Inn and Wee Toon Bar.
 
Next up it is Whisky Macs who have LIVE music from The Man from Delmonte.  Excellent band who will have the place rocking.  Starts after 10pm with late licence to 2am.  Please note doors close 11.30pm.

 

Burnside Square, Campbeltown - hosts a number of good watering holes!
Saturday 14th June 2008 - The Big Day
 
12noon - 4.30pm - SSC-ATAC Seven A-sides

Defending champions WESTA take to the Meadows hoping they will return to Glasgow for the second year in a row with the trophy.  However, nine other Tartan Army teams will be hoping differently.  To view the full draw please click here.   All players must be valid Scotland Supporters Club (SSC) members.

 
As well as the football we plan to make this a family day out with other entertainment on offer such as Bouncy Castle, Face Paints, Beat the Goalie Competition, Hot Food, Beer Tent* etc (*subject to licence)
Meadows Playing Fields where the sevens will be held. Fitba!
3.30pm - Golf

Take a great opportunity and play one of the best courses in the world while you are in Kintyre!  Machrihanish Golf Club is highly regarded in the golf world and boasts "The best opening hole in the world".  A number of the CTA are members of Machrihanish Golf Club and would welcome the opportunity to show you round this stunning course.  If interested please e-mail us at golf@campbeltown.info asap or get your club representative to contact us.  Please note tee off times are subject to availability.

For more information on Machrihanish Golf Club please visit their website at www.machgolf.com

1st Tee at Machrihanish Golf Club - Photo by John Gillespie
5.00pm - Pool Competition

Whisky Macs in Campbeltown has kindly donated a trophy which is up for grabs.  More information on this shortly.

 

5pm and 7.45 - EURO 2008

Enjoy action from the European Championships as Sweden take on Spain and defending champions Greece meet the championship dark horses Russia.

 
8pm - Tartan Army Sevens Dance

Campbeltown Tartan Army in association with South Kintyre Sport Council present the Tartan Army Sevens Dance featuring LIVE music from Violent Echo and the Twisted Melons.  There will also be a guest appearance from Kintyre Schools Pipe Band.

Please note there is NO public sale of tickets for this private function.  All travelling ATAC club members will get free entry to the evening event.  This leaves approximately 200 tickets for CTA members at £10 each.  Can all CTA members ensure they have their request fot tickets in ASAP.  A small number of tickets are available to any Tartan Army willing to travel to Campbeltown to enjoy this unique experience.  Please e-mail us now at tickets@campbeltown.info

Twisted Melons

Violent Echo

8pm - Tartan Army Sevens Dance

Victoria Hall, Campbeltown

2am Licence - featuring the Twisted Melons, Violent Echo and Kintyre Schools Pipe Band

We would welcome any travelling Tartan Army along to the evening event.  A small number of tickets are still available for what is close to a 400 sell out concert.  If you wish to visit Kintyre and enjoy what promises to be another great evening please e-mail us at tickets@campbeltown.info

Doors Close 10pm

Kintyre Schools Pipe Band

 
   
   

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