They call mine civic week.
They select the laddie, who is then the head of the week long celebrations that takes place in the town.
They include..
Sunday.
family day(pish up at the cricket club)
The laying of the wreath at war memorial
Kirkin of the laddie(church event)
Monday
Chdrens pet show
Whipmans ride out(horseback)
Sprouston after party (piss up)
Tuesday
Children's roller skating gymkhana
Ride to Stitchell, Hume and Ednam
Open darts tournament at the RBL.
Karaoke at the RBL(piss up)
Wedensday
Installation of laddie and colour busting
Laser light procession and firework display.(used to be torchlight)
Thursday
Children's fancy dress party in tait hall.
Grand civic week balo (piss up)
Friday
Swimming gala
Ride to floors catle(horseback)
Children's fun cycle run to floors.
Saturday
Yetholm day breakfast(with bar)
Ride to Yetholm(hipflasks allowed)
Fancy dress parade(dodgy at times piss up)
Presentation of the cups.