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Girvan coxswain announced as Gathering Chieftain

Lifeboats News Release

The trustees of Girvan & District Attractions have invited Girvan Coxswain Callum Govus to be Chieftain at this year's Lowland Gathering event in the town, highlighting the RNLI commendation that Callum recently received and for his contribution to the RNLI and town.

Nigel Millard

Callum Govus

The Carrick Lowland Gathering was first set up in 1982 as a one off event but has now grown to be a large annual community occasion, which is normally held on the 1st Sunday in June.

The Gathering is officially opened by the games chieftain, which is selected by the Girvan Attractions committee. The crowning of the Civic Queen & King and their attendants takes place at the Lowland Gathering. The gathering takes place in Victory Park at the foot of the hills in Girvan.

The event incorporates the Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway Pipe Band Association Competition, The Highland Heavy Weight Games, Highland Dance Competitions, plus Girvan Harriers Club annual Saughill Hill race.

There is a wide selection of local organisation and charity stalls that use the event to raise funds and increase the profile of their organisation within the community. There are also funfair rides and a selection of catering facilities, which all add up to an entertaining and fun filled day out for people of all ages to enjoy

This year marks the 40th Lowland Gathering in Girvan and will be held on Sunday 4th June 2023, where Callum will be the latest in a long line of previous chieftains including various Provost's, Councillors, celebrities and local people who have made a huge impact with their contributions to the local community.

Callum said: 'It is a honour to be approached to be Chieftain of the gathering here in Girvan and to be officially opening the gathering, it is a great testament that the work I do with the RNLI here in Girvan and my contribution and integration within the local community is being recognised with great positivity, we greatly rely on and appreciate the generosity of the town and surrounding areas to help us continue saving lives at sea year on year and it's always great to be in a position to give something back to the town.'

As well as the Lowland Gathering Girvan & District attractions work hard to host a whole raft of events within the town, more details of these can be found here https://www.girvanattractions.co.uk

Callum Govus

RNLI/Girvan Lifeboat

Callum govus

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