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It's time to renew your membership for 2009!

Remember BearScots members get great discounts on events and merchandise including Bears in the Hills. The exciting Bears in the Hills event is only £125 for members or £150 for non-members. To renew, simply fill in the membership form online or fill in a form at any of our Bear Events.

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Bears in the Hills 2009

12th-15th June 2009 MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort We continue in 2009 with our successful annual event of Bears in the Hills. This year we have introduced an exciting new venue at Aviemore (about 90 minute drive north of Edinburgh/Glasgow) and have planned the event this year to try and capture some of that good Scottish Highland sunshine. We have secured accommodation in 5 star lodges that sit adjacent to the ancient Caledonian pine forests, and these deluxe 3 bedroom woodland lodges, which sleep 6 people, are equipped and designed to the highest standards of luxury and service.

At the heart of the resort lies the stunning Highland Leisure Arena and its lagoon pool, that you will have full access to as part of the package, where you can dive into real waves, swirl around on the flume, pamper yourself with a Well-Being spa treatment (these are at an additional charge and it is recommended that they be reserved in advance), or simply laze by the pool.

There are plenty of ideas to fill your days there including:

• Glenlivet and Dalwhinnie whisky distilleries
• Steam train to 'Monarch of the Glen' locations
• Loch Insh Water Sports Centre
• Highland Wildlife Park
• Rothiemurchus Outdoor Activities
• Cairngorm National Park and Mountain Railway

The additional activities that can be arranged (booking essential) include:

• Quad Biking
• Horse Riding
• White Water Rafting
• Clay Pigeon Shooting
• Rock Climbing and more....

Included in the package will be all your breakfasts and a buffet style evening meal on the Friday. For those who are interested Bearscots are planning an evening meal on the Saturday in one of the Fine Dining restaurants at the resort. The anticipated cost will be approximately 35 per head depending on menu options. It is planned that we will frequent a local hostelry on the Sunday evening where you can enjoy and compare experiences with all the other bears whilst you arrange your own evening meal.

We are offering the weekend to Members at £125 (incl. VAT) and for Non-Members £150 (incl. VAT). This rate includes your accommodation for 3 nights, all breakfasts, and use of the on-site leisure facilities. All optional activities and spa treatments and meals not included in the above will be at your own discretion.

For more information on the resort and activities please refer to: www.aviemorehighlandresort.com.

Reservations & Payment

If you would like to reserve a place for yourself, you and your partner and/or fellow bears you can do this two ways:

Either:

Send payment via BACS to account number: 22682287, Sort Code: 60-24-75, Account name: Bearscots. Please reference your payment with the lead name on your reservation. Please email events@bearscots.org.uk with the following details so we can log and confirm your reservation.

• Name
• Address
• Email and Phone
• Number of people booking for and additional names
• Dietary Requirements
• Additional Activity interests (we can arrange groups together)
• Sleeping Preferences (willing to share, etc.)
• Interest in an organised Dinner for Sat night at approx 35 per head

Or send details (as above) and payment (cheques payable to Bearscots) to:

Bearscots
c/o Mike Gibbons
8/6 Powderhall Brae
Edinburgh
EH7 4GE
Scotland

Last year was a fantastically enjoyable and friendly event for all who attended; you too can become part of the 2009 BearScots successes!

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Check out our updated photo gallery - see the BearScots at the recent Bears In The Hills weekend in Glen Carron.

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