Cry of Celts coming in bigger event

KILTED Scots and the Irish in emerald livery will descend on Bridgewater for a day of Celtic celebration next month.

The Scots Day Out-Celtic Connections celebration expands on last year’s inaugural event in the old railway station precinct.

Kooyoora Women’s Network has added a partnership with Scots Day Out, a major event that was held in Bendigo until COVID lockdowns and restrictions.

Organiser Jenny Hosking said: “We’re delighted to have aspects of the Scots Day Out format being rebooted in Bridgewater.

“Folk music and Scottish clan associations will be part of the event program celebrating traditional and contemporary Celtic culture,” she said.

entered the challenge and her team was looking forward meeting other participants for the fun day.

“We have decided to make a difference and fundraise for Challenge Brain Cancer to raise much needed funds for Peace of Mind Foundation, an amazing cause that’s close to my heart,” she said.

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“We’ve already something like 10 clan groups coming and the music line-up will have everything from a traditional pipe band to foot-tapping folk music throughout the day and then featuring the highly acclaimed Old Melbourne Town playing at the Bridgewater Hotel that night.”

Jenny said traditional Scottish and Irish crafts and cuisine would also be part of the day.

“Bringing in participants that were part of Scots Day Out will greatly grow our Celtic Connections event that had a great first year in 2022,” she said.

“We hope the bigger event will support local businesses and bring our communities together.”