Machars Action

Nine action packed days of events for all the family in and around Wigtown.

Saturday 4th July
Street Market - opens at 10am
Crowining of the Princess - County Buildings 2pm
Fancy Dress Parade - Assemble County Buildings for judging 1.30pm
Age 5 & under, anything goes
Age 6-11yrs, Jungle Character
Age 11yrs and over, Historical Character
Pairs Only, depict a Musical
Best Decorated Un-mortised vehicle.
Evening of Dance and Song - County Buildings 8pm, tickets £5 available from Machars Action and Betty Mcgowan 01988 403224.

Sunday 5th July
Swamp Soccer - commences 12noon.  Teams of 6 (must include 2 females), meet Martyrs Stake car park.
Praise Concert - Wigtown Gardens (County Buildings if wet) at 7pm.

Monday 6th July
Bowling - Open Pairs, 12noon, Wigtown Bowling Club
Jungle Safari - Under 5s, 2pm-3pm Baptist Church.
Getting Girly with it - 10.30am-12noon, Parish Church Hall - all ages.
Mamma Mia - Sing along to Abba's greatest hits, 2pm Wigtown County Buildings.
Boys will be Boys - 2pm - 3.30pm - all ages.
Mini Marathon - meet and register Church Hall, 6.30pm for 7pm start - open to all age groups.
Pairs Whist Drive - The Smiddy, 7.30pm

Tuesday 7th July
Childrens Fun Pet show - Lorry Park Wigtown, 11am.
Picnic time - 0-P3s, Baptist church 2pm-4pm
Giant games - P4-S1, County Buildings 2pm-4pm
Pub Style All age Quiz - 7.30pm County buildings, teams of four.
King of the Castle - 10-15yrs - Meet Golf Club Car park  7pm start.

Wednesday 8th July
Messy Play - under 5s2pm, 3pm Baptist Church, dress to make a mess.
Jam Jar lanterns - p1-p3s, 2pm - 3.30pm The Manse, Church Lane. Bring a jam jar.
Willow Lantern making for all the family - 10am - 12noon, Parish Church Hall.
Bingo - County Buildings, Wigtown, starts 7.30pm.

Thursday 9th July
Bug Fun for families - 2pm-3.30pm, The Manse, Church Lane.
P6+ Girls - Make up, Jeans painting, county buildings, supper Room, 2pm-4pm
Car Treasure Hunt - Assemble and report Chruch hall before 6.30pm

Friday 10th July
Junior Open Golf Tournament - Meet Wigtown Golf Club 10am (Wigtown members only).
Story, Song and Craft - Under 5s, Wigtown library, 2pm -3pm
Kids Disco - 4-7 years, Wigtown County Buildings2pm-4pm
Family Activites - Come along and make banners or streamers 2pm-3.30pm Church Hall
WRI Event - Good old Days, Concert Wigtown County Buildings, 7.30pm tickets £3.
Wigtown Witchery - Spooky Ghost Walk, meet at Kaos Cafe 10.40pm, teams of 3 must include an adult.

Saturday 11th July
Its a Knockout - 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm Wigtown Primary School, mixed teams of 4-6 £5 entry.
Family Fun Picnic - 1pm-2pm Wigtown Primary School, bring your picnic.
Fishing Competition - Wigtown Harbour, 1pm-3pm
Presentation of Trophies/Prizes - 7.30pm Wigtown Primary School.
Lantern Parade - Led by Stranraer & District Pipe Band, starts 8.30. Fireworks.

Sunday 12th July
Raft Race - Starts Bladnoch Bridge approx 3pm.  Rafts report by 2.30pm.
Car Boot Sale - Wigtown harbour 1pm onwards.  £5 per pitch.
Thanksgiving Service - Wigtown harbour 7pm (County Buildings) if wet.

Also ongoing competitions.
Window Spotting Competition - forms from Kaos Cafe.
Pool and Domino Competitions - watch for notices.
Photography Competition
Children's Section - A view of Wigtown, holiday snap.
Adults Section - Photograph with Caption; Black and White Photograph; Digital Photograph. 5x7 with mounts not to exceed 1".
Entries to Creaking Shelves Bookshop by 5pm Weds 1st July.

For more information about these events contact
the Festival Convenor Betty McGowan 01988 403224
Children's Convenor Renita Boyle 01988 402314.