Blairgowrie Advertiser

Come along to Picnic in Park

Loon Braes volunteers working hard

- Clare Damodaran

We’re looking forward to welcoming lots of people to Davie Park again

Rattray’s popular Picnic in the Park returns for its fifth year next month.

And organisers are hoping for a good turnout – and similarly pleasing weather!

This year’s fun day, organised by volunteers from the Loon Braes Parknershi­p, takes place on Saturday, August 13, from noon until 3pm in Davie Park.

There will be lots of entertainm­ent for all the family, including a barbecue, bouncy castles, various stalls, and archery from Outdoor Explore.

A range of local groups and organisati­ons will have informatio­n stalls at the event, including the Strathmore Centre for Youth Developmen­t (SCYD) and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Betty Marshall and volunteers from Strathmore Day Opportunit­ies will be running the barbecue, selling burgers and hot dogs to raise funds for the service.

There will also be a football tournament at Davie Park, organised by the youth football section of Blairgowri­e and Rattray Community Football Club.

Katrina Whyte from the Loon Braes Parknershi­p is one of the organisers of the fun day.

She told the Blairie: “Thanks to everyone who has been involved in putting the picnic together.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming lots of people to Davie Park again this year.

“It’s great that the football tournament takes place at the same time as our event as it brings even more people to our lovely park.”

She added: “This is the fifth year of the event and the weather has always been kind to us so we’re hoping for another fine afternoon.

“Come along and relax and enjoy the fun!”

Stalls are available at the event for a donation to the Parknershi­p, which is currently raising money to carry out work at the side of the pond in the park.

For further informatio­n, contact Katrina on 07860 431967.

 ??  ?? All set Katrina Whyte, of the Loon Braes Parknershi­p
All set Katrina Whyte, of the Loon Braes Parknershi­p

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