Kelso Civic Week 2007 - Programme of Events at a Glance

Kelso Civic Week 2007 at a Glance

Saturday 14th July

Five-a-side Football at Woodside Park at 1pm
BBC Radio Scotland Sound Town - The Square 2pm till 6pm.

Sunday 15th July

Family Day at Shedden Park from 1pm to 4pm.

Sponsored Bike Race leaves from Springwood Caravan Park entrance.
Start now 10.30am. Registration at Abbey Row Centre before 9.45am.

Open Quoiting competition at Shedden Park at 1.30pm

Laying of Wreath at War Memorial at 6pm followed by
United Church Service in St Mary's Church at 6.30pm.

Monday 16th July

Children’s Pet Show opened at 1.30pm by the Kelso Laddie in the Tait Hall.

Art Exhibition opens at 3pm in Town Hall, first floor.

Ride to Roxburgh and Heiton leaves The Knowes at 4.15pm
Return to Kelso Square about 9.30pm.

Gymkhana Show Jumping at Springwood at 7.30pm Approx.

Quiz Night in Waggon Inn at 10pm

Tuesday 17th July

Art Exhibition in Town Hall, first floor, - 10am till 5pm and 7pm till 9pm

Active Primaries 'Multi Fun' Sports,for P1-P7 pupils, at Kelso High School MUGA Pitch 10am to 12noon.

Ride to Stichill, Hume and Ednam leaving from Springwood Car Park at 4pm.
Return to Square about 9.30pm.

Final of men’s and women’s darts competitions in the Royal British Legion at 7.30pm

Riders Social at Royal British Legion - 10.30pm till 2am.

Wednesday 18th July

Children’s sports in Poynder Park at 1.30pm

Baby Show at Kelso Rugby Club at 2pm prompt

Kelso Pipe Band in The Square from 6.30pm.

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 Town Hall first floor - 10am till 5pm and 7pm till 9pm

Thursday 19th 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 Park Function Suite, Springwood Park from 8.30pm to 4.30am.

Final of Pool Competition in Red Lion at 8pm

Art Exhibition in Town Hall first floor - 10am till 5pm and 7pm till 9pm

Friday 20th July

Grand Swimming Gala, Kelso Swimming Pool at 1.30pm

Whipman’s Ride leaving The Knowes at 5.40pm.
Return to Kelso Square at 8.45pm.

Horse Racing (Friarshaugh) at 7pm

Art Exhibition in Bowmont Hall 10am till 5pm and 7pm till 9pm

Saturday 21st 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 4.45pm

Street Entertainment in The Square 2pm till 4pm.

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 Town Hall first floor - 10am till 4pm.

Street Entertainment in The Square after cup presentation until midnight.

The Official Souvenir Programme is available from WH Smith, RS McColl, Hector Innes and Browns.
Price £2.50.

For further details contact:
RT Allan on 01573 224756