Kelso Civic Week 2008 Programme of Events - at a Glance
Kelso Civic Week 2008 at a Glance
Saturday 12th July
Civic Week Tennis Challenge at Orchard Park from 10am
Senior Five-a-side Football at Woodside Park at 1pm
Sunday 13th July
Family Day at Shedden Park from 1pm to 4pm.
Sponsored Bike Race leaves from Springwood Caravan Park entrance.
Start 10.30am.
Registration at Abbey Row Centre before 9.45am.
Inaugural Fun Run leaving from Mayfield Riverside Car Park at 12.30pm.
Open quoiting competition at Shedden Park Family Day at 1.30pm
Laying of Wreath at War Memorial at 6pm followed by
United Church Service in St Andrews Church at 6.30pm.
Monday 14th 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.
Ride to Roxburgh, Heiton and Springwood leaves The Knowes at 4.15pm
Gymkhana Show Jumping at Springwood at 7.30pm Approx.
Dance at Heiton commencing at 10pm
Quiz Night at The Waggon Inn. 10pm start.
Tuesday 15th July
Art Exhibition in Kelso Town Hall 10am till 5pm and 7pm till 9pm
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 7.30pm
Riders Social at Royal British Legion - 10.30pm till Late
Wednesday 16th 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 Town Hall 10am till 5pm and 7pm till 9pm
Thursday 17th 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 10am till 5pm and 7pm till 9pm
Friday 18th 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 Town Hall 10am till 5pm and 7pm till 9pm
Saturday 19th 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
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 10am till 4pm.
For further details contact:
RT Allan on 01573 224756
Full Details of all events with rules, categories, entry requirements, routes etc are to be found in the Official Souvenir Programme (£2.50) which is available from local newsagents and Hector Innes (Photographer).
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