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Tweedbank.co.uk                                                2001 Tweedbank Fair

 

THE 2001 TWEEDBANK FAIR

Photograph of the 2001 Tweedbank Fair with the Braw Lad & Lass,Tweedbank Lass & Lad and Principles.

Principals for this year’s Tweedbank Fair were announced on Friday when celebrations began at a family ceilidh in the Community Centre. Left to right, Liam Hall (Second Attendant), Ross Brotherston (Tweedbank Lad), Kelly Moscrop (First Attendant), Jasmyn Kelly (Tweedbank Lass), Ryan Edgar (First Attendant) and Clare Henderson (Second Attendant). They were the lucky six of the primary seven class at Tweedbank Primary School. The Fair events begin on Saturday, May 26.

2001 Tweedbank Fair Principles

Encouraged by splendid weather, the community turned out in force to participate in the many events in the 2001 Fair and support the Tweedbank Lad and Lass, Ross Brotherston and Jasmyn Kelly.

Jennifer McAuley, secretary of the Fair Committee, said: “This year’s Fair has been a runaway success.

“The event is getting bigger and better each year and it is a great boost to the Fair Committee to see the events well attended.

“The weather was dry and all the outside events went ahead and the children and adults all appeared to be having a great time and enjoyed socialising in Tweedbank.

“The Tweedbank principals carried out their duties marvellously and we were extremely proud of them.”

The Fair began on May 26 with lots of pavement artists around Gun Knowe Loch and, in the early evening, Galashiels Ex-Service Pipe Band led the Fancy Dress Parade to the Community Centre where they were greeted by a tremendous turnout.

The judging of entries was carried out by the Melrosian’s party, Scottish Borders Council’s assistant director of education, Graeme Donald, and Mrs McAuley, assisted by the Tweedbank Lad and Lass.

The junior and senior discos were well-attended on Monday, while Tuesday’s Investiture Evening saw the exchange of colours between the principals of the Fair and the Braw Lads’ Gathering followed by an open-air disco and barbecue.

Around 50 pre-school had a racey time at the Mini Olympics on Wednesday and close to 30 joined the committee for a senior party at Galashiels Swimming Pool.

Over 120 children, armed with dabbers, were enthusiastic players in Thursday’s junior bingo.

On Friday, a keenly contested five-a-side football competition was followed by the Tweedbank PTFA Race Night, which raised £400.

St Ronan’s Silver Band led Saturday’s Flower and Fruit Grand Parade, with the Tweedbank Lad and Lass and attendants following in a Jaguar car.

The children’s gifts were presented to residents of Craw Wood by Councillor David Parker, his wife, Ruth, and the Tweedbank Lad and Lass.

The fun-packed Fair continued with an afternoon fete and sports, including the Round the Pond Race, and concluded at a family dance in the primary school.

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RESULTS

Mini Olympics (Wednesday)

Flat race

0-2 years — 1, Ross Falconer; 2, Craig Homes; 3, Emma Allen.

2-3 years — 1, Lucy McDougall; 2, Phoebe Millar; 3, Robbie Tait.

3-4 years — 1, Marcus Gordon; 2, Jamie Davidson; 3, Kirsty Lennon.

4-5 years — 1, Liam Pringle; 2, Scott McDougall; 3, Joanna Cavaroli.

Jumping

0-2 years — 1, Rebecca Begg; 2, Melissa Gordon; 3, Craig Homes.

2-3 years — 1, Christopher Boggs; 2, Lucy McDougall; 3, Robbie Tait.

3-4 years — 1, Kirsty Lennon; 2, Marcus Gordon; 3, Ben Hodges.

4-5 years — 1, Liam Pringle; 2, Joanna Cavaroli; 3, Alex Howieson.

Running through hoop

0-2 years — 1, Kirsty Davidson; 2, Ross Falconer; 3, Craig Homes.

2-3 years — 1, Marcus Gordon; 2, Lucy McDougall; 3, Kerry McAllister.

3-4 years — 1, Jamie Davidson; 2, Emma Boland; 3, Scott Brown.

4-5 years — 1, Liam Pringle; 2, Caitlin Ramsay; 3, Euan Graham.

Throwing Bean bags

0-2 years — 1, Ross Falconer; 2, Craig Homes; 3, Rebecca Begg.

2-3 years — 1, Lucy McDougall; 2, Phoebe Millar; 3, Lisa Cavaroli.

3-4 years — 1, Marcus Gordon; 2, Kirsty Lennon; 3, Ben Hodges.

4-5 years — 1, Natalie Adamson; 2, Scott McDougall; 3, Alex Howieson.

Female adults race — 1, Tracy Ramsay; 2, Lynn Graham; 3, Rhona Lennon.

Fathers’ race — 1, Jim Dickie; 2, John Lennon; 3, David Richardson.

Five-a-side football (Friday)

Under-sevens (Tweedbank Tacklers) — Jack Hay, Daniel McLaren, Glen Murray, Neil Rafferty and Keir Rafferty.

Under-nines (Tweedbank Eagles) — Johnathan Adamson, Jack Wilson, Scott Wilson, Ewen McQuillan and Alastair Gorman.

Under-11s (Tweedbank Killers) — Michael Manzack, Dale Thin, Shaun Bell, Sean Pringle and Tom Fitch.

Under-15s (Stop Us) — Shaun Murray, Kevin McNeill, Kenneth Syme, Martin Gibson and Graeme Rigg.

Saturday races

Flat Race

P1 — 1, Christie Falconer; 2, Jake Donaghy; 3, Colin Jeffreys.

P2 — 1, Laura Hall; 2, Emma Cavaroli; 3, Katrina Adamson.

P3 — 1, Troy Kivlin; 2, Jack Hay; 3, Glen Murray.

P4 — 1, Amy Falconer; 2, Lyndsey Gibson; 3, Kirsty Easson.

P5 — 1, Declan Hall; 2, Ryan McAuley; 3, Michael Tettulice.

P6 — 1, Shaun Bell; 2, Michael Manzack; 3, Melissa Ramsay.

P7 — 1, Jamie Gibson; 2, Sam Moore; 3, Ryan Edgar.

Throwing the Bean bag

P1 — 1, Jamie Robertson; 2, Christie Falconer; 3, Leam Scott.

P2 — 1, Emma Cavaroli; 2, Katrina Adamson; 3, Jamie Everitt.

P3 — 1, Callum McRoberts; 2, Daniel McLaren; 3, Glen Murray.

P4 — 1, David Robertson; 2, Jack Wilson; 3, Amy Falconer.

P5 — 1, Clare McNeil; 2, Greg Hay; 3, Michael Tettulice.

P6 — 1, Michael Manzack; 2, Eilidh Adamson; 3, Shaun Bell.

P7 — 1, Jamie Gibson; 2, Ryan Edgar; 3, Calum Armstrong.

Sack Race

P1 — 1, Jack Donaghy; 2, Colin Jeffreys; 3, Leam Scott.

P2 — 1, Katrina Adamson; 2, Kristen Fox; 3, Emma Cavaroli.

P3 — 1, Leigh Bell; 2 (equal), Troy Kivlin and Jack Hay.

P4 — 1, Scott Wilson; 2, Rachael Treeby; 3, Heather Lennon.

P5 — 1, Stuart McKerlie; 2, Michael Tettulice; 3, Greg Hay.

P6 — 1, Michael Manzack; 2, Shaun Bell; 3, Eilidh Adamson.

P7 — 1, Lucy Simpson; 2, Sam Moore; 3, Jasmyn Kelly.

Senior sack race — 1, Nicky Treeby; 2, Gary McIntosh; 3, Carol Dickson.

Adults wheelbarrow race — 1, Jennifer McAuley and Jamie Murray; 2, Stevie McLaren and Fran Donaghy.

Adults sack race — 1, Jamie Murray; 2, Stevie McLaren; 3, Fran Donaghy.

Round the Pond race

Boys — 1, Calum Armstrong; 2, Nicky Treeby; 3, Michael Manzack.

Girls — 1, Lee Connor; 2, Rachael Treeby; 3, Leigh Bell.

Adults — 1, Fred Bell; 2, Stevie McLaren; 3, Sally McDougall.

FANCY DRESS

Groups (any age) — 1, Postman Pat (Tweedbank Rainbows); 2, Thomson Circus (Thomson Family); 3, Gala Geishas (Kirsty Forbes, Lynda Gray and Heather Leighton.

Pre-school age (individuals) — 1, Pikachu (Emma Boland); 2, Dog (Ashley Hewitt); 3 (equal), Domino (Michael Fox) and Nurse (Allanah Fox).

Pairs (any age) — 1, Thunderbird 4 (Georgina and Christopher Boggs); 2, Poodle Parade (Amy Smith and Laura Brotherston); 3, Tweedy Babies (Leonne Chisholm and Shona Raeburn).

Primary school (P1-P3 individuals) — 1, Elvis (Scott Pringle); 2, Eminem (Craig Watson); 3, Skeleton (Daniel McLaren).

Primary school (P4-P7 individuals) — 1, 25th anniversary (Kirsty Easson); 2, Incredible Hunk (Darren Tweedie); 3 (equal), Clown (Zoe Donaghy) and Cowgirl (Kelly Young).

Overall winner — Elvis (Scott Pringle)

 THE TUCK SHOP GIRLS

The Tuck Shop Lassies. Michelle & Karen, will be at this years fair to serve you sweets and juice with a smile !

Michelle & Karen hard at work in the ever popular "Tuck Shop"