Strathearn Herald

COMRIE FESTIVAL IS A REAL SUCCESS

Organisers get set for float parade finale

- Lynn Duke

Comrie Fortnight continued apace this week with all generation­s getting together to enjoy the wide variety of events.

It was eyes down last Wednesday evening for the bingo tea, which saw the White Church packed full of players. Earlier in the evening the CoCo Bus was on hand to ferry folk back and forth from the Auchingarr­ich Wildlife Park open evening. And trips to Cairnie Farm, Xtreme Carting, Ryze and the Maid of the Forth River Cruise were also highlights.

On Sunday, children took part in the fancy dress bike competitio­n and paraded their pooches and other animals in the Pet Show, with a water slide in Laggan Park proving the main attraction of the day. Evening entertainm­ent has included a DJ night, barn dance and fiddlers’ rally.

On Thursday this week from 6.30pm, there is a Children’s Disco and Fun Night with Remake in the marquee, and there will also be a drama performanc­e in the White Church.

The village is now looking forward to welcoming visitors for the finale on Saturday, which will see the Decorated Float Parade make its way through the village at 1pm on its way to the Fun Afternoon and Party in Laggan Park.

Comrie Fortnight chairman Ewen Stewart told the Herald: “We have had a great programme of activities so far which everyone seems to have enjoyed. Hopefully we have managed to entertain as many people as possible with our various events.

“Saturday is the big one and we look forward to seeing visitors come and join us for the Float Parade.

“Also in the park on Saturday afternoon, we are delighted to welcome Riders of the Storm, a unique and exciting equestrian stunt team, who will be giving us two spectacula­r performanc­es – something not to be missed.

“We look forward to seeing everyone there.”

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Day out Gemma, Brooke and Maddy enjoyed the pet show and a third place for Muck in the obedience class. Eigg will try again next year.
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‘Feline fine’ Mr Stripes, pictured with owner Josh Coull, retained the most beautiful cat title
 ??  ?? Prize pooch Joely Lowery and most obedient dog, Luna
Prize pooch Joely Lowery and most obedient dog, Luna
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Quirky Hasty the snail, belonging to Anna Weston, was most unusual pet
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Having a bubble Water slide fun during the Fortnight

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