Bishopton Gala Week: Bishopton Day

‘SPORT FOR ALL’ IS BISHOPTON GALA DAY’S PARADE THEME

Sport for All

Bishopton Day's theme is Sport for All! On Saturday 21st June 2008 as part of the annual Gala Day. Individuals and groups will dress their floats or themselves representing a myriad of sports, of their choice.

The Bishopton Princess and a pipe band will lead them to the ROF Field. On their arrival at the ROF Field where the Gala Day is held, the participants will be judged. Prizes will be awarded to the best entrants.

BISHOPTON’S GOT TALENT GALA DAY SHOWCASE

Talent

On Saturday 21st June 2008 as part of the Bishopton Gala Day held at the village’s ROF field, villagers will have the opportunity to showcase their musical talent. Throughout the day, boys, girls and adults will perform on stage to the throngs of people expected to attend the Gala Day. It is not a competition, it will be a showcase.

If anyone would like to participate in Bishopton’s Got Talent showcase they should visit the website www.bishoptonweek.com, and request an application form and return to the organisers before the closing date of Friday 14th June.

Showcase
The showcase is open to all village residents and groups or organisations that meet in the village, however children under the age of 16 will need permission from an adult. There is limited time available during the day as there will also be many attractions in the main arena that the crowds will want to see. The selected talented applicants will perform on stage between the main attractions of the day.

Ronnie Dukes, Bishopton Week Group member said, “This will be a great opportunity for talented individuals or groups to perform in front of a live and appreciative audience. It is not a competition, it is a showcase. All applications will be considered. Application Forms and more information is available on this website.

Eddie Breen, Bishopton Day Committee Chairman said, “We know that there are many talented people in the village, this will be great chance to see them perform.”

Bishopton week is a celebration of our community and this weeks activities are looking something like this, but remember there is more to come!:

Fun-run - Tuesday 17^th June at Bishopton Community Centre. Registration 5.45 pm. A mini-fun run for toddlers starts at 6.00 pm and for everyone else it starts at 6.30 pm. This year the Fun Run will follow a new route avoiding main roads. Children and adults are welcome to come along in fancy dress to add to the festive atmosphere. There is a nominal entrance fee of 50 pence.

The winners of the fun-run will receive their prizes on Saturday 21^st June at the annual village fete.

Tea Dance – Wednesday 18th June 1-3pm. Live band. Entry will only be £2 with home baking and a raffle!

Magic Show – Friday 20th June – 6.30pm - 7.30pm in community centre. The tickets at the door are only 50p with the ever popular tuck shop!

Bishopton Day- The parade starts outside Bishopton Primary School in Old Greenock Road. and leaves from there at 12.00 noon. It follows a route through the village, going west through Stuart Road, down Kingston Road and along Greenock Road into the ROF Field. The Gala Day is officially opened at 12.45 pm by the Bishopton Princess, Rachel Paton!