Maybole Gala Week was held Sunday, June 2, with an ecumenical service at Crossraguel Abbey at 3pm. The theme was Boots and Shoes - to tie in with Maybole's main industry through the ages. The service is organised by Maybole Council of Churches and features hymns chosen by representatives of all churches in the town. Making their first public appearance year’s Gala King and Queen of Carrick – Cairn pupils Cameron McCulloch and Ruth Dowie were officially crowned on Gala Day Saturday June 8.

 

The king and queen were also present at the annual Pet Show  held on Tuesday June 4 at 6.30pm at Ladywell Stadium. The Gala Quiz was held in the Maybole Arms on Thursday June 6 at 7.30pm and teams are welcome to just turn up on the night.

 

On Gala Day itself, Saturday June 8th the parade was led by Maybole Pipe Band. The king and queen and their attendants left Carrick Academy at 1pm and proceeded via the High Street to the Glebe Park via Kirkoswald Road,  Whitehall, High Street, St Cuthbert’s Road and Crosshill Road.. Attendants this year were Gardenrose pupils Sophie Lawrie and Michael McCormick; and St Cuthbert’s pupils Zoe Campbell and Josh Malone

 

At the park, the King and Queen were crowned by  Adam Ingram MSP and Sandra Osborne MP. Local councillors Brian Connolly, Ann Galbraith, Sandra Goldie and William Grant were there for the coronation.

 

Prizes for the Parade will include Best Group and Best Individual Outfit in various age groups were available at various stalls and side shows including Ayrshire Reptiles, the Owl Man, Pitch and Putt, Beat the Goalie, and pony rides. Entertainment included Maybole Pipe Band, Ian Jack, Aileen Robertson Dancers, Maybole Majorettes and Chikaz. There was also be a Best Dressed Shop Window competition.