MAGGIE FAIR DAY – Saturday 28th June

PLEASE NOTE: For safety the access roads to The Cross via High Street (from the Hub); Church Road; and from Golf Course entrance WILL BE CLOSED to traffic officially between 12.30 and 1.30pm.  (though open as soon as procession safely in the Park)

  • 12.30 pm Road Closed
  • 12.45 pm Fancy Dress Entrants to gather inside gate of “Lemanacre” (across from War Memorial)
  • 12.55 pm Procession down to the Park from The Cross  – Buckie & District Pipe Band
  • 1.00 pm Official Opening of Maggie Fair by Ms Mal Battersby  in The Park;  Stalls open and Fancy Dress judging to follow thereafter
  • 1.30 pm Road Open  (though open as soon as procession safely in the Park

What’s There?

As well as our traditional stalls –

  • Book
  • Bottle
  • Bric-A-Brac / Craft
  • Cake & Candy
  • Plants
  • Teddies
  • Chocolate/Sweets
  • Teddies
  • and Toys

there is much to enjoy for all ages including:-

Children’s tent and activities
Buckie & District Pipe Band
Art Group Exhibition
Speyside Falconry
visiting Crafters’ Tent
Classic Cars
Fochabers Fire Brigade
Garmouth & Kingston Heritage Group display
Moray Beekeepers
WDC
Miniature Railway
Fun Dog Show (entries on the day at ‘A Helping Paw’ stand)
Buffalo Petting
Scottish Dolphin Centre
Competition Tent
Rescue Huskies
Bouncy Castle
Music and Beer Tents
Laser Clay Shooting and so much more.

  • The Bowling Club will be open from 11am – 3pm inviting all ages to participate in Taster Sessions in “Target Bowls” and “Under the Arches” games.
  • Refreshments Also available to keep you sustained throughout the afternoon we have the BBQ;  and Ice Cream Van and don’t forget  that ….

Teas

Will be served in the village hall from 1.30 pm.

Can you help Barbara with donations of home bakes please?

– please contact Barbara 870264 to confirm if you are able to make/bake.    Please drop them off at the Hall from 10am on the Saturday morning or she can collect them on Saturday morning.

Cake & Candy Stall

We would also appreciate donations for the Cake & Candy stall in the Park. These can be dropped off with Hayley McEwen (The Wyndies) or Tricia Goodchild, West End, Green Road, Garmouth before/on Saturday morning.

They can also be dropped off at the village hall from 10am.

Competition Tent

This year’s theme is A chance to get creative with crafting and baking. Open to children and adults – certificates, prizes and rosettes to be won. Entries accepted from 11am to 12.30pm on the day

Adults:

    1. Biscuits using local ingredients
    2. Flower Arrangement in a cup & saucer
Children:
    1. Garden on a plate
    2. Decorated biscuit (funny face)

Evelyn Clarke Memorial Shield

Evelyn Clarke was born Evelyn Marnoch and came from a family who were well known and loved. Her father played in the local football team and she and her mother and sisters were huge supporters of everything that happened in the villages.

It is in connection with the Maggie Fair that Evelyn is best known. Her abilities in cajoling and persuading hapless residents, new and old, to volunteer was legendary.  She was a constant cheerleader for anything that happened in the villages and she and Alan were hosts for many New Year gatherings and tea parties to raise funds for Parkinsons research.

She was finding life difficult towards the end, but always asked how the organisation of Maggie Fair was going and took a huge interest in all that was happening in other areas of the villages.

She will be so missed as a valued member of our community.

In her honour, it has been decided to award a shield to commemorate all her contributions to village life. The shield will be awarded by the judge of the competitions to the person, in their opinion, who has produced the best overall item in the competitions tent.

We are sure that it will be agreed that this is a fitting way to keep her memory alive.

Grand Raffle

Raffle tickets are on sale for this year’s Grand Raffle which will be drawn at 4pm on Maggie Fair Day. Don’t miss out on your chance of a super prize – tickets £1 each.

With thanks to our generous sponsors and donors, we have been extremely fortunate to secure some fantastic prizes for this year’s raffle and hope that you will support Maggie Fair by buying tickets.

  • 1st Prize:       Two night Weekend Cabin stay for 4 at Thorabella Buffalo Farm, Dallas
  • 2nd Prize:      Dinner, B&B for Two at The Aberlour Hotel, Aberlour
  • 3rd Prize:       Two Weekend Tickets for Speyfest, Fochabers

The highly popular Team Challenge / Obstacle Race is back – contact Roddy Robertson for entry form and information. Still looking for a challenge then “Beat the Goalie”; Egg Chuck; and Tug of War might be what you need.

Official Photographer

Nathan Searle will be taking photos on our behalf during the course of the afternoon to help make memories and add to our FB / Web pages. If you have any concerns please have a word with Nathan when he is on task

Evening Music And Fun At The Golf Club

Round off the Fair in style enjoying the evening’s live musical entertainment and great company down at the Golf Club – always a fantastic night.  No need to worry about cooking – the Big O food van will be at the Club

And Finally….. Please feel free to be involved, come along and join in, if you can spare a few hours to help on Fair Day itself that would be fantastic. We are always short of volunteers and it really is a great opportunity to meet and make friends – especially if you are new to the village.

Please contact Barbara Walker on 870264 if you would like more information or message on our Facebook Page (MaggieFair Garmouth)

Looking forward to seeing you and enjoy the fun !!

 

Grand Raffle Star Prize – Thorabella Buffalo Farm

We are very pleased this year to have some very generous donations for our grand raffle.

Oliver Lake and family are locals to Garmouth and have always been keen to help out in the community.

When Oliver and his wife, Nikki moved to Dallas they were keen to be self sufficient and to surround themselves with animals, own a farm and make it a success using some unconventional methods. Thorabella farm has grown from strength to strength.

They invested in a water buffalo herd to feed the demand for healthy and tasty meat as well as all the usual farm animals. When they decided to provide holiday accommodation

Oliver built the rustic cabins himself using straw bales, lime mortar and creative joinery to make small comfortable homes for nature lovers.

We are excited that Oliver and Nikki have donated  a voucher worth £250 to stay in one of the cabins for two weekend nights.   The cabin sleeps 4 so would be great for a family weekend away.

Here is an extract from their website. Visit the site for more information Thorabella Farm, Dallas.  Tel 07584 353113

“ Thorabella Farm Straw Bale Cabins are set on a working farm surrounded by stunning views in all directions. Wake up in the morning to the sight of animals including, chickens, ducks, sheep, pigs, goats, wallabies and even Water Buffalo.

There is a kid’s play park and games room for entertainment so the adults can enjoy a peaceful stay while the kids are fully entertained or join in all the fun. Enjoy the evening sunsets and gaze at the stars in a tranquil setting.

Our  Honesty Shack  sells all produce from the farm including a variety of meat, seasonal veg, honey from our bees, Jersey cow milk and ice cream. We run organised farm tours and have just opened a barn walk to allow visitors to get up close to, touch and cuddle some of the farm animals”..

Oliver and Nikki  are excited about  even more planned  extensions to their business. They have purchased a catering unit to sell hot food to their visitors to the farm – real farm to fork.

They will soon be opening an additional honesty shack. Situated on the outskirts of Garmouth, on the Lhanbryde road. Great news for the Villages!

Please visit and give support to these hardworking and creative entrepreneurs.