The Games
will be held in the park at New Galloway near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway on Sunday
3rd August 2008 starting at 2.00 pm and will include: The Gird 'n' Cleek World Championship. This is traditionally
Scottish, but has spread to many countries by emigrating Scots with each
country often creating a new name for it. Most Girds are iron hoops
about 3 ft. in diameter (0.91 m) and, traditionally, the driving cleek
is a separate instrument for guiding it. The course is oval and the
competition is in the form of a race.
Other events and entertainments include:
Hurlin' the Curlin' Stane. A contest to see
who can throw a curling stone the furthest (on dry land!)
Tractor
pull. Pulling a 1960
Massey Fergusson 35 Tractor for 20 yards in the quickest time.
Tossin' the
Sheaf. This is a real energy
test and also needs skill. The aim is to throw the sheaf as high as
possible over a bar (think High Jump for straw bales and you have the idea)
Snail Racing. This is really a
side-show and a bit of fun when you can bet on which snail will reach
the edge of the circular arena first!
The Galloway
Pipers
Stewartry Wind Band
Tug o' War
Balmaclellan Skittles
Craft Stalls
Teas
Barbecue
Beer Tent
Admission -
Adults £3 Children £1
Proceeds Support Macmillan Cancer Relief Fund & Other Charities
Come along, watch, take part, have fun!
