Carmunnock in Bloom                                                        

The Community Council will again be offering the magnificent hanging baskets, which have been such a wonderful feature of Carmunnock in Summer. We are also pleased to inform you that the price will remain the same at £15.00 each.

 
The baskets will be available for collection from the Castlemilk Hall from 12.30pm till  01.30pm, on Saturday 30th May.
 

To place your order, you can call Stewart Roy on 0141 644 4073, or Elspeth Hamilton on 0141 644 0403 

International Highland Games returns to Carmunnock

On May 31st 2009 the long awaited International Highland Games will return to Carmunnock. Eight international athletes, local heroes and kids' events will turn the King George V playing fields into a historic site for feats of strength, stamina and power, as well as great fun! Pipe band and Highland dancers will entertain us throughout the day, while the kids can watch the events or enjoy the bouncy castle and play area. For the bigger kids there will of course be a fantastic beer arena provided by Carmunnock Village Recreation Club and plenty of food and snacks available. Events will include the Caber toss, Pole push, Atlas stones and log lift, with local "heroes" invited to compete among their peers! (Please contact the committee at highland_games@btinternet.com,if you fancy a go).
 
With entrants from across the globe and our very own Gregor Edmunds (pictured) the day promises to be fantastic for all the family and will once again put Carmunnock back on the map for these ancient games. Who remembers Jon Pall Sigmursson and Geoff Capes gracing our lands some years ago?

 
Tickets will be priced very reasonably at £4 for Adults, £10 for a Family ticket (2 adults/2 kids) and £2 for OAPs, advance tickets include a free Commemorative programme (£2 if purchased on the day) and will be available in the village or from one of the team who will be coming round the village over the next couple of weeks. Again, contact the committee at highland_games@btinternet.com if you would like to ensure advance tickets.

Carmunnock Gala Day

This year's Gala Day will be held on Saturday 13th June. In addition to our regular attractions we have a number of exciting new stalls, including an inflatable football target game, creperie and local crafts.  Programmes go on sale in May and will be available from the local Pharmacy. See also carmunnockgala.co.uk  for more details or if you have any ideas or would like to get involved contact Angela on

angela@carmunnockgala.co.uk

 

Watch this space for any updates on what's happening in your village! Or contact info@carmunnock.com if you would like to share your news or advertise a forthcoming event.