The Civic Week programme has been organised by Burntisland Civic Week Committee on a purely volunteer basis.

We gratefully acknowledge the generous support from our sponsors | Fife College | Common Good Fund | Briggs Marine | Arnold Clark | Bett Homes |Smart Electrics | Myrtle Coffee | BH Plumbing & Heating | BiFab | Exxon Mobil | Hurd Rolland | Co-operative Food | Rosie’s Discos | Masonic Lodge | Rotary and Fife Print Centre for programme Design and Printing.

We would also like to thank Michael Booth our Civic Week photographer. David Ferguson providing the Royal Car. ‘Kingdom Kilts’, Kirkcaldy for the King’s free Kilt hire and ‘Stunning’, Burntisland for the Summer Queen’s free dress and shoe hire. And lastly thanks to all the local businesses, plus Fife Council, Archie Melville & Community Payback for their assistance.

Most events are free to attend/ticketed venues are clearly priced

BURNTISLAND RIO CARNIVAL

Parade Day ProgrammeSaturday, 21st June

12.15pm 12.30pm

12.50pm

13.15pm

Burntisland Pipe Band Parade from the Pipe Band Hall, Links Place, Burntisland

Assembly at the Burntisland Parish ChurchHighland DancersSummer King & Queen CrowningFinn Wallace & Joana BarronFancy Dress Competition Judging - Sponsor Bett Homes

‘Rio Carnival’ Street Parade from Burntisland Parish ChurchThrough High Street to Burntisland Links Community Groups and Individuals Welcome

Party on the Links with Kingdom FM Roadshow - Entertainment, fun & games – Sponsor Fife CollegeW3L Wrestlers – Sponsor Briggs MarineSteel Band – Sponsor BiFabStilt Walkers and more - Sponsor Myrtle CoffeeFife Falconry Display – Sponsor BH Plumbing & HeatingDisco Dancing Display (2pm)Countryside Ranger ExhibitFancy Dress AwardsFace Painting Burntisland’s Fire Engine and CrewA variety of stalls

All events at the Civic Week Parade and Party on the Links are free to attend – please note there will be donation tins.

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BURNTISLAND RIO CARNIVAL

Diary of Events Burntisland Civic Week 20th – 29th June

3-4pm

7.30pm 7-9.30pm

9am

11am

12.15-3.30pm

6-11pm

10am

11am

Friday 20th June Shop Window Competition – open to all retailers‘Burntisland Rio Carnival’.Burntisland High Street, and surrounding streets.

‘Potter About ‘Food’n’Comedy’ (byob)Comedians (tbc) and Portuguese Menu.Tickets £20.00, from Potter About. Doors open 19.30pm, food served at 20.00.Potter About, High Street, Burntisland.

The Toll comes to Town’ 11-16 yearsYoung people showing their Musical Talents.Entry £1, available at door. Doors open 6.30pm.Burntisland Young Community Hall - Music Hall, Thistle Street, Burntisland.

Saturday 21st June

Potter About paint a' Rio-tastic coaster using a riot of colours' Only £4.00, while stocks last, opening hours 9 - 5 Mon to Sat, 10 - 5 Sunday.Potter About, High Street, Burntisland.

Burntisland Heritage 'Burntisland and the Forth at War'.To commemorate the centenary of the First World War.Open throughout the Summer (contact 01592 872121 for opening hours).Burntisland Heritage Centre, 4 Kirkgate, Burntisland.

Parish Church King & Queen Crowning and Parade – see separate programme In the event of wet weather, The Party on the Links with limited events – including Kingdom FM and W3L Wrestling will be held in the Burntisland Parish Halls, East Leven Street, Burntisland.

Summer King & Queen Disco - Hosted by Rosie’s Disco Burntisland Parish Halls, East Leven Street, Burntisland.

Sunday 22nd June

5-A-Side Football Tournament tbcBurntisland Shipyard Park, Recreation Park, Kerr Court, Burntisland

Guided Family Bike ride and picnic to Silver Sands Beach, AberdourVia coastal path, returning 2.30pm, please bring your own Picnic and blanket. Meeting Point: Links Car Park, Burntisland, weather permitting.All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

1.30pm

3pm

3-6pm

6-9pm

7pm

6.15pm 7-9pm

8pm

2.30pm

7.30-10pm

11.30am

2.15pm

Sunday 22nd June Continued

Bowling Competition tbcBurntisland Bowling Club, Kinghorn Road, BurntislandMeet the New King and Queen in their first official duty.

Toll Cinema Children’s Film (tbc)Tickets available at Toll Centre, Adult £5/ Children £3/ Family £10East Toll Park, BurntislandAll children must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Des and The Dingoes Free Entry (0ver 18’s Only) The Star, High Street, Burntisland

Monday 23rd June

SPICE Indian Restaurant Civic Week Banquet A selection of 4 starters, 4 main courses including Rice and Nan. £12 per head, Booking Essential.Call 01592 872888 High Street, Burntisland

Sailing Club RacesBreakwater, Docks Area, Burntisland

Tuesday 24th June

BASC Civic Week Sprints (see BASC Noticeboard) The Beacon Leisure Centre, Lammerlaws Road, Burntisland

Museum of Communication D-Day Lecture For more information on Tickets Call 01592 874836High Street, Burntisland

Dominos Competition (over 18’s Only) £2 entry, winner receives £30.00. The Star, High Street, Burntisland

Wednesday 25th June

Heritage Walk – Guided tour around Burntisland historic landmarks This event is free and includes Visit to Burntisland Parish Church, and Rossend Castle. Heritage Centre, 4 Kirkgate, Burntisland.

Potter About Open Mic NightA bit of Blue Grass, Reggae and young talented musicians. Buffet Supper £5. Tickets from Potter About. Potter About, High Street, Burntisland.

Thursday 26th June

Support the Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay Kirkton Road – High Street – Kinghorn Road – A921 Burntisland Road

After School Story (primary 1-3) ‘Burntisland Rio Carnival’ Theme Burntisland Library, High Street, Burntisland.All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

7pm

8pm

11 - 1pm

1.30pm

2 -4pm

7-10pm

8-12pm

11-1pm

9pm

Thursday 26th June Continued

Food for Thought's "A Taste of Brazil"3 course meal (with vegetarian options) plus tea/coffee. byob. £17 per person. Booking essential. Text/Call to book 07515 285 479 or call into Food for Thought. Menu available closer to the date. High Street, Burntisland

Darts Competition (over 18’s Only) £2 entry, winner receives £30.00 The Silver Tassie, High Street, Burntisland

Friday 27th June

Sand Castle Competition, bring your own Picnic Burntisland Beach, Burntisland Links. Parent and Child event, free entry, Prizes. Time (tbc) dependent on Tide and Weather

Outer Heritage Walk – extended Guided tour (3hrs) around BurntislandThis event is free and includes a climb to the summit of the Binn. Walkers should be reasonably fit, wear stout footwear and clothes suitable for the weather conditions. Meeting Place: Heritage Centre, 4 Kirkgate, Burntisland

‘Messy Church’ Family fun for everybody, crafts, story and songsParish Church Hall. Light refreshments availableBurntisland Church Halls, East Leven Street, BurntislandAll children must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Cancer Research UK ‘Burntisland Ceilidh Party’ Entertainment Music & Games with Gary Coupland (Singing kettle)Adult Ticket Price £5, Children over 3yrs £2 – from Toll CentreLight Refreshments available. Toll Centre, East Toll Park, Burntisland

Saturday 28th June

Civic Week Dance ‘Saturday Night at The Music Hall’ (BYOB) Comedy Night & Disco (over 18’s Only) with‘Whose line is it anyway’ Comedy Sketches – sponsor Smart Electrics and comedian ‘Billy Kirkwood’- sponsor Arnold ClarkBurntisland Young Community Hall - Music Hall Thistle Street, Burntisland Tickets £10 pre-purchase from Jason’s Newsagents (Next to the Port Bar), High Street Burntisland.

Sunday 29th June

Treasure Hunt on The Links Burntisland Beach, Burntisland Links, Parent and Child event, free entry, Prizes Dependent on Weather.

Civic Week Quiz Free Entry (0ver 18’s Only). Burntisland Sands Hotel, Kinghorn Road, Burntisland.