Port William Carnival

31st July to 8th August 2010

Calor Scottish Village of the Year 2008 (Southern Region)

The biggest Carnival Celebration in South West Scotland, Port Williams Carnival has something for everyone. Traditionally a time when "ex-pats" return to meet family and friends, events are open to everyone, locals and holidaymakers alike.

So join in and have fun!!

Highlights of last year have to be Ross Pomfretts production of "Mamma Mania", an outstanding success, The Tourie Band fiddlers concert, compared by Jim McColl of BBC's Beechgrove Garden, the First Response Teams entry in the Fancy Dress and the tremendous amount of work put in by all sections of the village to make this probably the most enjoyable Carnival for everyone, villagers and visitors alike.

 

Sunday 25th July

13.00 - Highland Dancing Competition - Maxwell Hall Sponsored By Machars Lions Club
For details, entry forms etc please contact Mrs Joan Wilson on 01988 700258

Friday 30th July

20.30 Darts and Dominoes at the Monreith Arms

Saturday 31st July

11.00 -15.30 - Arts Festival - Mill Hill Gallery
11.00 - Scarecrow Competition - Harbour Green Sponsored by Bellis Consultancy
13.30 - Crowning Afternoon - The Grand Marquee

13.00 - Civic Reception -The Grand Marquee
14.00 - 16.30 - Sports, Market Stalls, Licensed Bar, Barbeque - Maxwell Park

14.00 - 14.40 - Cookery Demonstration by Douglas Lisi - Maxwell Park

14.45 - 15.45 - Floral Art Demonstration By Pauline Todd, assisted by Alan Murphie - Maxwell Park

15.50 - 16.30 - Cookery Demonstration By Douglas Lisi - Maxwell Park

20.30 - 00.30 - The Diamond Jubilee Homecoming Ball - The Grand Marquee

             Music by Angelstar Showband, Licensed Bar & Hog Roast

             To Purchase or reserve tickets, Contact Audrey Kevan on 01988 700463

             or e-mail audrey205@btinternet.com

Sunday 1st August

11.00 - Community Church Service - Mochrum Kirk
11.00 -15.30 - Arts Festival - Mill Hill Gallery

12.00 - Wigtownshire Yesteryear Transport and Machinery Club - The Square

12.30 - Market Stalls - The Harbour Green

13.00 - Big Wii Competition and Barbeque - The Grand Marquee
13.30 - Open Pairs Bowling Tournament - Bowling Green Sponsored by Kings Green Caravan Park
20.30 - Curry and Quiz night - Monreith Arms Sponsored by South West Property Centre

Monday 2nd August

09.00 - Open Golf Tournament (18 Holes) - St Medan

10.00 -13.00 - Family Fun, Sand Sculpture and Barbeque - Second Sands

                       Sponsored by James King Coaches
11.00 - 15.30 Arts Festival - Mill Hill Gallery
19.30 - Cash Bingo - Maxwell Hall (Over 16's only) with Machars Lions
19.30 - Pool Competition (10-13yrs & 14-17 yrs) - Community Youth Centre

20.30 - Pool Competition (18 and over) - Monreith Arms

Tuesday 3rd August

09.00 - Junior Golf Tournament 18 Holes (Under 13s - 9 Holes) - St Medan

10.00 - 12.00 - Arts and Crafts Morning - The Grand Marquee
11.00 - 15.30 - Arts Festival - Mill Hill Galler

13.00 - 14.45 - Beetle Drive - The Grand Marquee
15.00 - 16.30- New Age Kurling -Maxwell Hall
18.30 - Motorists Treasure Hunt Followed by Licensed Bar and Barbeque- The Grand Marquee
19.00 - Football Match Galloway Thistle under 13's v Port William Youth Club - Maxwell Park
21.00 - Race Night - Monreith Arms

Wednesday 4th August

10.15 - Church Coffee Morning - Maxwell Hall
11.00 - 15.30 - Arts Festival - Mill Hill Gallery

Wigtown Agricultural Show - The Showground, Bladnoch 12.30 - 1700

19.30 - Port High :- 80's Musical tickets £3 - Grand Marquee, Harbour Green

Thursday 5th August

10.00 - Kids Treasure Hunt - Maxwell Hall
11.00 - 15.30 - Arts Festival - Mill Hill Gallery
11.00 - Junior Bowling Competition - Bowling Green Sponsored by Kings Green Caravan Park
18.00 - Floats, Fancy Dress, Assemble at the Bottle Hole for judging, then follow the Pipe Band to The Square where

            the winners will be announced. Grand Raffle Draw and Barbeque. The theme for this years Fancy Dress is "60"

            So that could mean 1960's, 60 years old, Diamond Celebration...or something else completely... Have Fun!!

            Sponsored by The Clansman Restaurant

21.00 - Karaoke and Family Disco - The Grand Marquee

Friday 6th August

11.00 - 15.30 Arts Festival - Mill Hill Gallery

12.00 -13.00 Baby Show - The Grand Marquee
14.00 - Five-A-Side Football - Multi Sports Area

15.30 -17.00 Rockpooling - meet with D&G Council Ranger Elizabeth Tindal 3.30 prompt wearing old shoes or wellies.

19.00 - Arts Festival Prizegiving - Mill Hill Gallery
19.30 - Prize Bingo - Maxwell Hall with Machars Lions
19.30 - Carpet Bowling - Monreith Arms

Saturday 7th August

11.00-12.00 - Gardeners Question Time with Jim McCall from BBC's

            Beechgrove Garden - Grand Marquee
11.00 - 15.30 - Arts Festival - Mill Hill Gallery
12.00 - 13.00 - Pet Show - Harbour Green Sponsored by Priory Vet Centre

13.00 -15.00 - Games and Movie Afternoon - The Grand Marquee

18.00 Car Auto Test - Maxwell Park NOTE CHANGE
19.30 - A Fiddlers Concert featuring THE TOURIE BAND  - Grand Marquee

22.30 - Carnival Queens Ceilidh - Grand Marquee  (Licensed Bar)

Sunday 8th August

11.00 - Community Church Service - Mochrum Kirk
13.00 - Galloway Harriers Fun Run - Maxwell Park
14.00 - Fun Day @ St Medan Golf Club
18.00 - Songs of Praise & Closing Ceremony - Harbour Green

Come and Join us for a Terrific Week

Visitors are very welcome at all events

Link to Photo Gallery, still in its infancy, all contributions gratefully received, e-mail your pictures to enquiries@portwilliam.com  Click Here

Entries or enquiries to:-

Shaun Dodds 01988 700536 e-mail s.dodds738@btinternet.com

Jim Gray 01988 700948 e-mail jtgray17@btinternet.com

or Davina Kiltie 700738 e-mail dkiltie1@sky.com