Gala Day return for Killearn Hoolie

Jun 4 2010 by Kaiya Marjoribanks, Stirling Observer Friday

KILLEARN is set to come to life over the next few days with a week’s celebration of community spirit and enterprise – including the village’s first gala day in seven years.

The Killearn Hoolie week will launch with the Killearn Fun Run 10k and 5k races on Sunday – plus a 2k jog for children – from the village centre out along the water pipeline towards Strathblane.

Following that, there will be a series of associated events run by community organisations including: a treasure hunt on Sunday; a bridge event on Monday; tennis tournament on Wednesday; a street football challenge on Friday; and activities at Brownies, cubs, schools and nurseries.

Saturday, June 12, will see the main event – the first Killearn Gala Day for seven years.

A procession through the village will be led by Strathendrick Classic Car Club, Strathendrick Pipe Band and the Gala King and Queen.

From noon until 4pm, a packed programme of entertainment events and activities will be available on The Glebe including: cooking demonstrations by Tom Lewis of Monachyle Mhor; a falconry demonstration; Wee Green Market; tug of war; stalls; tombolas; bouncy castle; Highland Dancing; a performance by Get Reel; an “off-road bike display”; face painting; beat the goalie; nail bar; bottle stall; retro sweets; art tent; Beer Tent; Top Gear challenge; softplay area for under 5s; hook-a-duck; Play Your Cards Right; wellie throwing; puppet making and plants & vegetables.

There truly will be something for everyone.

Festivities will be brought to a close that evening with “The Final Fling” – a village dance in the marquee on The Glebe featuring Catherine O'Halloran, The Glebe Trotters and celtic rockers Hell for Leather. A licensed bar, supper and a silent auction will complement the entertainment of this fantastic finale.

Further details of events can be found at www.killearnhoolie.com