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Highlands and Pridelands Ball a roaring success
The third Highlands and Pridelands Ball in aid of FARM-Africa took place in Edinburgh on the 5th February. Guests arrived at the prestigious Assembly Rooms to the sound of Scottish bagpipes and African drumming, and after a champagne reception they moved into the dining room to the sounds of the Zawadi African Women’s Choir.
A highlight of the evening was a talk given by Kate Adie OBE about her agricultural experiences in Africa. Humorous and poignant in equal measure, Ms Adie spoke about FARM-Africa’s Dairy Goat Project in Kenya, describing how the goats provided to farmers on credit have begun a “micro-revolution that grows onwards and outwards.” As well as providing a much needed source of nutrition and income to families, goats are a symbol of value and status in the community. Ms Adie recalled a delighted farmer saying that he had spoken to his neighbours for the first time in several years, now that he was able to offer them goat milk as a crucial part of his hospitality.
Over 40 lots were auctioned during the evening with highlights including a week-long break at a Victorian Castle located on the Indian Ocean coast of South Africa, a pair of limited edition Rossignol Olympic 41 skis, roe deer stalking and salmon and trout fishing trips. The Grand Raffle prize was a six-day Kenyan safari and beach holiday for two with all flights included.
Yet again, the Ball proved the Scottish farming community’s unstinting support of rural farmers in eastern Africa. We would like to say a very heartfelt thank you to all those who attended the Ball and who have supported our work so generously through this event.
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