Kelso Civic Week 2005 - Programme

Kelso Civic Week 2005 at a Glance

Saturday 16th July

Five-a-side Football at Woodside Park at 1pm

Sunday 17th July

Family Day at Poynder Park from 1pm to 4pm
Sponsored Bike Race leaves from Springwood Caravan Park entrance. Registration at Abbey Row Centre before 12 noon
Open quoiting competition at Cobby at 1.30pm
Laying of Wreath at War Memorial at 6pm followed by
United Church Service in Kelso Old Parish Church at 6.30pm.

Monday 18th July

Children’s Pet Show opened at 2pm by the Kelso Laddie in the Tait Hall
Art Exhibition opens at 3pm in Bowmont Hall.
Ride to Roxburgh, Heiton and Springwood leaves The Knowes at 5pm
Gymkhana Show Jumping at Springwood at 7pm Approx.
Dance at Heiton commencing at 10pm

Tuesday 19th July

Art Exhibition in Bowmont Hall
Active Primaries 'Multi Fun' Sports,for P1-P7 pupils, at Kelso High School Games Hall 10am to 12noon.
Ride to Stichill, Hume and Ednam (Kids Scramble)leaving from Springwood Car Park at 4pm
Final of men’s and women’s darts competitions in the Royal British Legion at 8pm
Riders Social at Royal British Legion - 10.30pm till Late

Wednesday 20th July

Children’s sports in Poynder Park at 1.30pm
Baby Show at Kelso Rugby Club at 2pm prompt
Installation of the Kelso Laddie and Colour Bussing in The Square at 7pm
Torchlight procession leaves Mayfield at 11pm (torches on sale in The Knowes from 10.30pm)
Fireworks Display at The Cobby starting at 11.15pm
Art Exhibition in Bowmont Hall

Thursday 21st July

Children’s Fancy Dress in the Tait Hall 1.30pm – 4pm
Ride to Floors Castle leaving The Knowes at 4.30pm. Judging of the Horses.
Cycle Fun Run to Floors Castle leaving The Knowes at 4.30pm
Grand Civic Week Ball in Springwood Hall, Springwood Park from 8.30pm to 4.30am..
Final of Pool Competition in Red Lion at 8pm
Art Exhibition in Bowmont Hall

Friday 22nd July

Grand Swimming Gala, Kelso Swimming Pool at 1.30pm
Whipman’s Ride leaving The Knowes at 5.40pm.
Horse Racing (Friarshaugh) at 7pm
Art Exhibition in Bowmont Hall

Saturday 23rd July

Kelso Laddie and his supporters will leave Kelso Racecourse at 8am, and The Square at 8.30am to carry out the official ride to Yetholm, returning to The Square at 4.30pm
Entertainment in Kelso Square
Fancy Dress Procession leaves Tait Hall at 7pm
Presentation of cups and return of Kelso Standard at conclusion of the procession in The Square
Art Exhibition in Bowmont Hall
Street Entertainment in The Square after cup presentation until 11.30pm.

For further details contact:
RT Allan on 01573 224756

FOR FULL DETAILS OF EVENTS, TIMINGS ETC THE KELSO CIVIC WEEK OFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAMME FOR 2005 IS NOW AVAILABLE PRICE £2.50.