State Library of NSW visit – 6 March 2020
A talk and tour of the State Library has been arranged for Friday 6 March 2020 commencing 10.30am. In all it would take about 90 minutes. The talk would be a general overview of the family history resources and as part of the talk, the presenter will show us how to search the catalogue for material relating to the Cameron family. We will meet at the Cafe Trim located in the State Library at 9.30am.
Lunch will also follow in the Cafe Trim located in the library. Members are requested to advise secretary Terry Cameron of their attendance at secretaryclancameronnsw@gmail.com
Ringwood Highland Games & Celtic Festival, Victoria – 29 March 2020
Clan Cameron Vic. will be in attendance, with an emphasis this year on the theme of Scottish music. https://ringwoodhighlandgames.org.au/
Bundanoon Highland Gathering – 4 April 2020
We anticipate having the Clan Cameron NSW tent in attendance at the 2020 Bundanoon Highland Gathering. This annual event began in 1978 and is promoted as the “premier” Scottish Gathering in Australia.
The day commences with massed band street performances in the village from 8am followed by the Street Parade at 9am, with a Massed Pipes and Drums display and Tartan Warriors and Scottish Highland Dancing etc to follow. The entertainment continues in the evening with the “Official” Brigadoon Ceilidh.
https://brigadoon.org.au/
Declaration of Arbroath Dinner – Monday 6 April 2020
The Scottish Australian Heritage Council will be marking the 700th anniversary of the signing of this landmark Scottish document with the “Declaration of Arbroath Dinner” to be held at the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel Sydney.
Further information will be posted on the website when details are confirmed.
ANZAC DAY – The Scottish Act of Remembrance
Clan Cameron NSW will again participate in the wreath laying service at the Cenotaph, Martin Place, on ANZAC Day 2020 to remember the Scottish people who have paid the supreme sacrifice.
The Australian Celtic Festival – Glen Innes – 30 April – 3 May 2020
The Australian Celtic Festival is held annually in Glen Innes. Next year the festival will be celebrating the Year of Ireland & Isle of Man.
The celebrations essentially run from Friday evening with a welcome concert with the main activities held on Saturday and Sunday. The post about this year’s event can be seen elsewhere on this website.
This year Clan Cameron will be represented by the Clan Cameron Queensland Cluster together with representatives from Clan Cameron NSW. https://www.australiancelticfestival.com/
Aberdeen Highland Games – Saturday 4th July 2020
Held at Jefferson Park, New England Highway, Aberdeen, the Games begin with a parade of bands, clan representatives and others that leads into the Massed Band Salute and Chieftain’s Address that officially opens the day. Throughout the day there will be Highland and Country Dancing, Pipe Band displays, Strong Man events with the Tartan Warriors to enjoy as well as tug-of-war, three-legged races, and the famed Kilted Dash to participate in.
Clan Cameron NSW will be in attendance.
In the evening there will be a traditional Ceilidh, to be held at the Scone High School MPU, as well as a Pipe Band Quintet competition at the Aberdeen RSL Club.
https://www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com/
International Day Tartan Day – Brisbane – 25 July 2020
This year Clan Cameron will be represented by the Clan Cameron Queensland Cluster.
Contact John Cameron, VP Clan Cameron NSW for details: jca80455@bigpond.net.au
International Clan Cameron Gathering, Achnacarry, Scotland – 30 July/2 August 2020
Details are available from the Clan Cameron Gathering 2020 Facebook page, with updates also posted on this website.
Further details regarding attendance can be obtained by contacting Clan Cameron Australia Commissioner James Cameron at: jcam2812@yahoo.com
Clan Cameron NSW Inc. AGM 2020
The next Annual General Meeting of Clan Cameron NSW Inc. will held Sunday 25 October, 2020, commencing 12noon.