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Hoots Mon! it Was a Braw Ceilagh
The 1971 Grand Highland Ball, like all its predecessors, was a smashing success and urged on by Doug Heinz and his band, the large crowd had a ball.
Kilts, suits, or just in shirts. Who cares? Just keep the music going. Inset-And Doug Heinz keeps them up to it
For the 22nd time in the 23 years the Grand Highland Ball has been held, the Doug Heinz Dance Band provided the music. From left: Brian Kearns, Elston Blain, Ron Carmody and Doug Heinz. Sitting is drummer John Penkith
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Patron of the Highland Pipe Band James Willox, John Mitchell and John Johnson helped keep the occasion swinging
Enjoying each other's company were Sue Stringer and Peter Remnant
At the ball we found: Left-Alan and Anne Botham. Centre-Betty Gillman and Ron Growcott. Ron's a past president of the Richmond and Districts Pipe Band. Right-Linda King and Rex Lankshear
Just check the names of this group and you'll see why these fine lads were at a highland function. Alistair Stewart, Hugh McCully, Dougal Blanch, Mark Reilly, Dave Macleod and Allen Ohlson