JIM CLARK 50TH CELEBRATION SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

The organisers of the Jim Clark 50th Anniversary celebrations this weekend have announced the full programme of events taking place from today in the Borders.

The event has been organised by the Jim Clark Trust to commemorate 50 years since the legendary driver’s death, in collaboration with Club Lotus, Live Borders, Chirnside Common Good Association.

Speaking earlier this year, Doug Niven, Cousin of Jim Clark and Trustee of the Jim Clark Trust said: “Everyone is welcome over the weekend. It is quite incredible how his memory remains so strong and emotional even 50 years on.

“We feel honoured that so many people have shown interest and we want this weekend to be both a commemoration and celebration to inspire future generations.” FRIDAY 6 APRIL 10.00-18.00: Jim Clark Anniversary Exhibition, Chirnside Community Centre 12.00: Jim Clark Anniversary Exhibition, Official Opening 10.00-16.30: Jimclarkmuseum, Duns SATURDAY 7 APRIL 11.00: The Jim Clark Museum, ground-breaking ceremony for new £1.6m museum Duns: Jim Clark race cars static display alongside classic and modern sports cars with Classic Team Lotus and Club Lotus 15.00: Commemorative Church Service, Chirnside Church, Chirnside 19.00: Jim Clark Anniversary Dinner, Carfraemill Hotel, Lauder Ticket Only from Club Lotus (S/O) 10.00-18.00: Jim Clark Anniversary Exhibition, Chirnside Community Centre 10.00-16.30: Jim Clark Museum SUNDAY 8 APRIL 10.00-16.00: Jim Clark Anniversary Exhibition, Chirnside Community Centre Chirnside: Jim Clark race cars static display alongside classic and modern sports cars with Classic Team Lotus and Club Lotus 10.00-16.30: Bonhams memorabilia valuation, Jim Clark Museum