Eaglesham Fair

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Fair Week
Sunday, May 24

• Gardens Open, 2pm-5pm Several gardens in village open to public (£5 ticket for all gardens) Mainly in Polnoon Street but notices in village on the day
• Afternoon Teas 33 Polnoon Street -£2.50
• Guided Historic Walk, 2pm, leaving from the Church

Wednesday, May 27

• Old Crocks Football Match 7pm kick-off

Fair Day May 30th
Around the Village

• Procession leaves from the school at 11 am and parades through the village, arriving in show ring at 11.40am
• Montgomerie Hall, 12pm-4pm -School Art Competition/Exhibition, Cream Teas
•  Statue House, Statue Lane, off Montgomery Street, 12pm-4pm-the collection of six life-size sculptures by the acclaimed William Gemmell (1814-1891)
• The Anderside Classic Scottish Cycle Race, finishing on Gilmour Street,
  1.30pm-2pm
• The Kilmarnock Bunnett and Ladies Oakes Races will be held immediately
  afterwards
• Possible RAF fly-past, 2pm (dependent on weather and operational responsibilities)

Park/Orry
A variety of children’s rides and activities, free of charge on presentation of the token from this feature, between 11 am and 12pm.

• Giant marquee with dozens of arts, crafts and food stalls, and performances by singer Kelsey Hunter
• Beer Tent
• Burger van, hog roast

In the show ring
(All times approximate)
MC Mr Russel Wardrope

• 11.40 am Arrival of procession & judging of best float
• 12 pmCrowning of Fair Queen Celine Halliday, with attendant Andrew Wardle, and Fair Princess Samantha McLauchlan, with attendant Reece Carroll
• 12.30 pm Karen Watson Dancers
• 1 pmDrakes of Hazzard
• 1.30 pm Break for finish of races and possible RAF fly-past
• 2.15 pm Falconry Display
• 2.45 pmSheBoom drumming band
• 3.15 pm Novelty Dog Show
  (Open to entrants on day, Judge, Rev Lynne McChlery)
  Probable categories:
  Cutest puppy UNDER six months, best 6/5 legs, dog most like owner, best turned-out on day, waggiest tail, sprightliest geriatric OVE R12 years Prizes courtesy of Pets ‘n’ Vets
• 3.45 pmDrakes of Hazzard
• CLOSE

The preparation for this years Fair is now in full swing and as the day gets ever closer we are looking for volunteers to help us out on the day. We need help in stewarding the procession, we also have a major Scottish Cycle race finishing in the village at 2.00pm and we need help with that. All we ask is that you could give 1 hour of your time in helping making the day a success. If you can help, please e-mail me at jim.mclean@eagleshamfair.co.uk.

After the Fair is finished on the Saturday evening we will be holding a family party in the Marquee at night. This will start at 7.30pm and finish at 12.00am and there will be a disco and songs from local singer Kelsey Hunter. There will be a bar and all drinks will be priced at £1.50, this includes a mixer if necessary. A family ticket is £12.00 and a single ticket is £5.00. If you require tickets could you contact Lynn Kirkland on 01355 302828 or e-mail her at Lynn.Kirkland@eagleshamfair.co.uk.

The 2009 Fair will be held on the 30th May. We have a number of things bookes already and we will be adding to this over the next few months. As usual on Fair day itself we will be looking for people to help out for an hour or two. If you can spare the time please contact me either here or at jim.mclean@eagleshamfair.co.uk
I will keep everybody updated on here.

There has been meetings held with regard to next years fair and I will post updates as soon as any decisions have been made with regards to dates and what happening. We are still looking for people to help on the committee and we will be needing help on Fair day itself. If anybody want to help out they can contact me via the Eaglesham site.