Muster 2010
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The Anstruther Muster 2010 is this year being held on Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August.
Anstruther Muster 2010
Programme
WEDNESDAY: 28 JULY 2010 7.30PM |
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Fiddlers Rally - the best of Scottish Fiddle Music |
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THURSDAY: 29 JULY 2010 7.30PM |
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Jazz Evening with Grace Black and her Trio |
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ADMISSION TO THE MARQUEE IS FREE ON THE FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY |
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FRIDAY: 30 JULY 2010 |
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7.00pm - 11pm |
Ceilidh dancing to The Gallivanters Ceildh Band |
7.30pm |
Author, Kevin Dunion visits Anstruther Library |
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SATURDAY: 31 JULY 2010 |
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10am-4pm |
East of Scotland Boat Jumble in the West Pier Car Park. |
10am – 4pm |
Model Boat Club Exhibition in the Scottish Fisheries Museum |
From 11am |
There will also be representation from The Fire Brigade, Coast Guard, Lang Toon Models Boats, East Neuk & Landward Energy, East Neuk First Responders and many more!!! |
11am |
Cookery Demo in the Marquee |
from 11am |
Lifeboat Barbeque at Lifeboat Station |
from 11am-5pm |
Charity Stalls at The Folley |
11:30am |
Highland Dancers in the Marquee |
12pm-4pm |
Face painting in the Marquee |
12pm-4pm |
Biscuit Decorating in the Marquee |
12pm |
Cocktail Demo in the Marquee |
1pm |
Cookery Demo in the Marquee |
1:30pm |
Return of Highland Dancers in the Marquee |
2pm |
Coastal Walk - meeting point TBA |
4pm-5:30pm |
Kids Disco in the Marquee with Eric Stardust |
7pm -11.00 pm |
Dancing to the ever popular Obsession Function Band in the Marquee* |
11pm until late |
Eric Stardust Disco in the Marquee |
*During the evening there will be a break for The Awards Ceremony
SUNDAY – 1ST AUGUST |
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10.00-4.00 p.m |
East of Scotland Boat Jumble on West Pier |
During The Muster there will be bar facilities in The Marquee and on Friday night and Saturday all day, hot food will be available. Catering and bar provided by David Barnett.
History Of The Muster
The Anstruther Muster was started in 1997, as a result of the Community Council striving to regenerate our harbour. It was recognised that leisure activity had to feature in any plans to bring life back to the waterfront, especially with a continuing pressure on the Scottish fishing industry. The Council decided to create an event which showed the community what 'yachties' could bring to 'Anster' and, at the same time, could show the sailing fraternity that Anstruther could be a very attractive base and destination for their cruising activities.
The first Muster attracted only nine boats, mainly from Elie. A reception was provided on Saturday evening and a pub provided Sunday breakfast. A good time was had by all and 'The Anstruther Muster' was born!
Celebrating Fife 2010
Development has been steady. Races have been encouraged to finish at Anstruther on the Saturday, and races have started homeward on Sunday. Forth Yacht Clubs Association has actively encouraged clubs to put the event in the diary and also provided early physical support with posters and publicity. The Muster grew steadily.
Sponsorship and a growing recognition of a successful format allowed the event to go from strength to strength. A marquee on the pier was needed as the reception outgrew The Erskine Hall. Entertainment and parties developed as the focus moved to the harbour. Soon Anstruther was host to 100 visiting boats. By now we also had our own fleet, as it became increasingly obvious that leisure sailing did have a part to play in the harbour's future. The pontoons appeared and on Muster weekend the waterfront became awash with colour. Over two hundred boats in Anstruther! When was that last seen?
What next, we ask? Anstruther Sailing Club successfully hosts the Muster, even when hindered with bad weather, The Muster attracts seventy visitors. The club continues with the tested format but varies the attractions for visiting yachts. The spectacle on Muster weekend is special and the benefit to the community has become substantial. The hope is that 'The Muster' will continue to go from strength to strength.
The club also provides a significant calendar of events for it's membership. Once every month a talk is on offer or a social gathering is organised. Membership is easy and it doesn't need a boat. Want to know more? Contact us here.
