Eastriggs once again celebrates Commonwealth Day this month with various events around the village.
In particular, two key events will delight the youngsters of the community. A promotion titled ‘ Wander around the wynds of the Commonwealth village’ will encourage them to discover more about the history of Eastriggs. Entry form leaflets are available from local shops who will also display a window poster featuring a QR code. The leaflet explains the competition – simply scan the code to uncover the questions at each participating premises.
The competition runs from Saturday 11th. March to Sunday 19th. March. There are£10 cash prizes for winners of the two categories (10 years and under and 11-16 years).
Eastriggs Commonwealth Super Saturday takes place on Saturday 18th. March featuring outdoor attractions including the Little Nippers Dog Demo team, Ridgeside Falconry display, the chance to win a medal in the Mini-Commonwealth Games, Daffy Dill, face painting as well as bouncy castles, rides and stalls.
All funds collected by the Eastriggs Community Group on Super Saturday are for the benefit of providing a defibrillator in the middle of the community. Tombola prizes are being sought and again if anyone wishes to make a donation, please contact the secretary either through the email address eastriggscommunitygroup@hotmail.com.or facebook page. Anyone interested in taking a stall for business or charity can also contact the secretary.
It all takes place at Melbourne Park from 12 noon to 4pm and admission is free. The organisers are grateful to local business sponsors for their support and look forward to the whole community having a fun day.