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Lover of local games to get tribute at event
Stirling Observer
|July 09, 2025
Memorial cup for dancing will be named after Helen
A Stirling-born lover of Highland dancing who died just hours before she could fulfil her final wish of attending Bridge of Allan Highland Games is to be remembered at this year’s event.
Helen Currie’s family had planned to take her to the 2024 Games - but she passed away that morning.
At this year’s Games, however, they will see The Helen Currie Memorial Cup presented for Junior Overall Premier Winner in Highland Dancing.
Helen’s daughter Kate Leeke told the Observer: “My mother had strong ties to Stirling, and the new trophy is being awarded in her memory at this year's Bridge of Allan Highland Games.
“My mum was born in Stirling, married at St Mark’s Church in the Raploch, and raised four children who were all educated locally.
This story is from the July 09, 2025 edition of Stirling Observer.
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