Villagers defy rain to make St Boswells’ big week a huge success

It might have been raining but St Boswells certainly wasn’t complaining as it rallied round despite last week’s sometimes miserable weather to enjoy its annual village week.
By Kathryn Wylie
Published 11th Jun 2019, 14:23 BST
Updated 11th Jun 2019, 15:23 BST
St Boswells Village Week 2019.St Boswells Village Week 2019.
St Boswells Village Week 2019.

The green was decorated with bunting and was looking its best for the week-long programme of events which included everything from a dog show and fancy dress parade to a beat retreat and family bootcamp.

Organiser Lisa Gregg said: “There was something for everyone - the sporty, the arty, the dancers, the singers and the four-legged got a look in too.

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“Despite the torrential rain on Friday night, family football had a huge turnout and a penalty shoot out to decide the finalists.

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    “Saturday’s pet show, run by the St Boswells air cadets, included with snail racing, dog agility and prize for the waggliest tail.

    “Fancy dress followed, and the Day at the Zoo theme brought out monkeys, crocodiles and zoo keepers.

    “On Sunday touch rugby kicked off proceedings on the Croft, along with obstacle courses and a hang tough strength competition.

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    “As ever village week cumulated with the village race on Sunday and about 70 runners age from three years and upwards took to the two-mile course.”

    A week-long scarecrow trail was also on offer with more than a dozen creations decorating villagers’ gardens.

    Full results for each competition are as follows:

    Scarecrows:

    Super Sausage – The Purves Family

    Supergran -Christine Holmes

    Silver Surfer – Archie Henderson

    Rock Art:

    Ryan Scott

    Sara Dickson

    Harriet Barker

    Hang Tough:

    Ladies

    Gracie Gill (and overall champion)

    Sophie Lambert

    Katie Millar

    Men

    Ryan Scott

    Harry Riddell

    Aaron Lambert

    Obstacle Races:

    Age group 0-8

    1st Robbie Cargill

    2nd Louis Moffet

    3rd Gracie Gill

    Age group 9-13

    1st Elyana Clapperton

    2nd Craig Smith

    3rd Matthew McRae

    Age group 14 + over

    1st Martin Wilson

    2nd Luigi Caterino

    3rd Maciek Krakowski

    Best time over all

    Martin Wilson

    Village Race:

    Under 8 boys 1- Caleb Entwistle. 2- Daniel Brown 3- Harry Thin

    Under 8 girls 1- Erin Scott 2- Esme Cameron 3- Ericka Dall

    Boys 8-11 1- Archie Dalgliesh 2- Harry Riddell 3- George Millar

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    Girls 8-11 1- Kirsty Rankine 2 – Katie Millar 3 – Carys Dalziel

    Boys 12 -15 1- Gregor Collins 2 – Cameron Rankine 3- McKenzie Power

    Girls 12 -15 1- Kate McRae 2 – Nell Busby 3 – Niamh Dall

    Men 16-40 1- William Taylor 2 – Callum Folan 3 – Christian Townsend

    Women 16 – 40 1 – Rachel McAleese 2 – Melissa Taylor 3 – Jess Entwistle

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    Men over 40 1- Fraser Rankine 2- Keith Farnish 3- Simon Taylor

    Women over 40 1 – Pamela Baillie 2- Clare Townsend 3 – Margo Black

    Overall men’s William Taylor

    Overall women’s Kirsty Rankine

    Pet Show:

    Overall Champion “Luna” Mary Turnbull

    Fancy Dress:

    Preschool Singles

    1st Peacock (Elsie Raftery)

    2nd Bee (Nieve Groenewald)

    3rd Zoo Keeper (Harrison Scott)

    Primary School Singles

    1st Lion (Kai Groenewald)

    2nd Elephant (Magnus Barker)

    3rd Flamingo (Harriet Barker)

    Adult/Secondary School Singles

    1st Monkey (Jamie Smith)

    Pairs

    1st Zoo Keeper and Lion (Robbie and Hannah Cargill)

    2nd Zebras (Kara and Gracie)

    3rd Monkeys’ Tea Party (Phoebe and Charlotte Hope)

    Groups

    1st Peacock Family (Sarah and Emma Pearson with Emily Scott)

    2nd Katie Tames the Wild (Katie Millar with Archie, Charlie Dalgleish, George, Ryan and Erin)

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    3rd Welcome to the Zoo (Ellie, Darcy, Maisie, Quinn, Katy and Zoe)

    Best Dressed Pet

    1st Zoo Tour Guide (Barkley the Cockerpoo with owner Emily McLeod and family)

    2nd Spiderdog (Mac the Labrador with owner Teresa Holligan)

    Overall winner of Fancy Dress Shield - Peacock Family (Sarah and Emma Pearson with Emily Scott)