Back Scotland's Bid to host 2014 Commonwealth Games

Scots in London and Whyte and Mackay are calling on you to join a host of famous Scots to Back Scotland's Bid to bring the 2014 Commonwealth Games to Glasgow.

Famous names that have pledged their support already include Colin Montgomerie, Lulu, Nick Nairn, Olympic champion Chris Hoy and The Proclaimers.

Thousands of people living in Scotland have registered their support as well as local authorities, schools, sports clubs and companies, including Whyte & Mackay, BAA, Morrisons, Scotrail and Baxters.

People can pledge their support in three ways: (1) By registering at www.glasgow2014.com; (2) By texting 'bid' to 61611; (3) By completing and returning a campaign postcard.

Hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games will bring substantial economic benefits to both the city and the country, including regeneration of transport, housing and the environment.

New and renovated sporting facilities will give Scotland a platform to promote healthy living and sport throughout the country. It will also offer Scotland's sports men and women a chance to shine - results from previous games show that when held on home territory, the number of medals a country wins increases.

In addition, hosting the games is a fantastic opportunity to show millions of people across the world that Scotland is a modern, ambitious and dynamic nation, capable of staging an international event.

Glasgow has submitted a strong bid but faces competition from Abuja in Nigeria and Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The final decision on who will be awarded the 2014 Games will be made in November 2007.

Demonstrating enthusiasm from people living in Scotland as well as Scots around the world (strong dynamic passionate Scottish networks such as Scots in London (eddietait@mac.com) / www.scotsinlondon.com and other global friends will enhance Scotland's bid. Please register on www.glasgow2014.com.

Yours aye, Eddie

Founder & Promoter, SIL

p.s. A full page of photos from Scots in London SIL Q4 2005 bash are available in the current - March 2006 - edition of Scottish Field p.122 - thanks SF! Oh, and what a guid Calcutta Cup result on Saturday! Ian McGeechan and Alan Brazil were awesome at London Scottish and it was a great atmosphere. Thanks to Alan for SIL/LSFC plugs on his TalkSport Award-Winning Sports Breakfast Radio Show / TalkSport.net.

ABOUT SCOTSINLONDON.COM - THE SCOTS HUB: NEXT SIL EVENT - SIL Q2 2006 TRIBUTE TO TARTAN DAY - THU 6 APR 2006 for dynamic and passionate Scots. London Gaelic Choir confirmed. Top venue (tbc).

SIL celebrated its 4th Birthday on 27th October 2005 with a SIL Quarterly Drinks and Entertainment Extravaganza at The Caledonian Club - London's exclusive Scottish retreat; over 260 SIL attended what was a fantastic night - it rocked (full page of photos p.122 March 2006 edition of Scottish Field)! A big thank you to Whyte & Mackay, SIL lead sponsor for 2005/6, and to the Caledonian Brewery (Deuchars IPA) for their support. 250 SIL attended Q1 2006 Burns bash and another 200+ were on the waiting list. SIL - from a handful of Scots in 2001 to a fast-growing, solid, diverse, dynamic, independent, apolitical, informal, passionate and enthusiastic network and marketplace of over 3,000+ Scots (at Feb 2006 up from 800 SIL in April) and over 100+ Scots Clubs, Societies, Charities, Organisations, Businesses and Individuals in London today. Watch this space for exciting the new SIL monthly newsletters (listening to your feedback!), website, discounts, networking info and much more!

To subscribe/unsubscribe to/from the SIL mailing list / make enquiries or suggestions or offer assistance/publicise your Scottish event(s)/ club/ business/ achievements in the new SIL monthly newsletter/website WWW.SCOTSINLONDON.COM (to be relaunched in Q2 2006), please contact Eddie Tait on eddietait@mac.com / 07748 148080. View SIL Photo Gallery via Click to view photos.

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