The week began with a real burst of activity. First up was the opening of the Rotary World Curling Championships in Perth, which continue through to the end of this week. The opening was a mixture of the formal and informal. It began with a meeting of all the competitors and their partners, words of welcome, and then the serious business of explaining the exact rules under which the competitions would be played. This was followed by a parade of all the competitors, led by a piper, round the ice rink, out onto the ice and finishing up with a series of group photographs below the glass fronted balcony. Then it was down to the serious business. The first day's competition was hard fought but always with the ultimate of sportsmanship. The day ended with a civic Reception hosted by the Provost of Perth, who welcomed everyone. I also had the chance on behalf of District 1010, to welcome everyone to our beautiful part of the world. Many of the Canadians and some of the Americans had previously travelled to Scotland to play the 'roarin game', and it was clear that all were delighted to be back. The newcomers were already taken by the Scottish wayof life, especially the 'wee drams'. I look forward to seeing them all again at a joint meeting of the Perth Rotary Clubs on Thursday, to bid them a 'fond farewell and haste ye back'.
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