Press Release
On the 24th June, 2000, the people of Rosehearty will see the efforts of the Community Council, over a number of years, rewarded  by the formal presentation of the new Coat of Arms to the present Vice Chair of the Community Council, Mrs June Whyte.

This will take place in the Square, Rosehearty, at 3.00p.m.

As well as a celebration of the millennium, the event marks more than 300 years of Rosehearty’s past history and its hopes for the future, shown by the presence of representatives of the oldest organisation, the Masons, whose links with Rosehearty go back beyond records,  Members of the last Burgh Council and involvement of most of the young people of the Community. The Letters Patent will be presented by Charles Burnett, the Ross Herald at The Court of the Lord Lyon and also in attendance will be Lord Forbes and Angus Farquharson O.B.E., Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire.

Specially minted medals, sponsored by the Rosehearty Project, will be given to all those aged 16 years and under on the  24^th June, 2000, who are resident within the Parish of Rosehearty.  These young people will also be given a copy of the 1681 Rosehearty Charter, sponsored by the Friends of Pitsligo Castle

A newly commissioned flag will by blessed by the Parish Minister, Dr. Ian G. Thom and flown from a flagpole in the Square.

Further information can be obtained from Mrs. Therine Henderson on (01346) 571419 or Gavin Gault on (01346) 571382 or online at www.rosehearty.com

Weekend Programme

Friday, 23rd	6.30pm	Walk the Bounds. Assemble in front of Temperance, Union Street*
Saturday, 24th	2.30pm	Organisations and public assemble for
	3.00pm	Presentation of Letters Patent
	8.00pm	Family get-together* with music by J. Sorrie and A. Coutts at the Forbes Arms Hotel All very Welcome. Admission Free.
Sunday, 25th	3.00pm	Songs of Praise, Hymns old and new. The Caravan Park. Collection.
	7.30pm	Grand Quiz Bay Hotel, Teams of 4 £10. Prizes & Raffles. (In aid of Christmas lights) *Collection in aid of Anchor Unit, A.R.I.