BELTANE NOTES 2008

Fancy Dress parade. After much deliberation it has been decided by the committee to discontinue the mounted section in the fancy dress parade.  In recent years the section has only attracted one participant and therefore should be discontinued.  Times and trends change constantly and the committee review the sections yearly in attempt to keep the section relevant.

Red and White Bunting Strings of flags can again be purchased from the Beltane Committee through the Castle Warehouse Old Town,  the committee are selling the flags on a no profit basis and the Castle Warehouse has kindly agreed to be the local outlet. The cost of these flags are £3.00 per string.

Overseas Guests  Each year Peebles folk return from all over the world at Beltane and where possible the Beltane committee includes them on the overseas guest list.  If any person has knowledge of such visitors returning could their details be passed to the secretary.  It would be helpful to include notes of the family background and where the person is staying during their time in Peebles.

Crowning Ceremony There are a limited number of seats available for the Crowning Ceremony. Obvious preference will be given to the elderly or those who would have difficulty standing for that length of time.  Space will be made available for wheelchair users.  Applications for tickets should be sent to the secretary, a stamped addressed envelope would be appreciated.  It would be helpful if wheelchair users could notify the secretary of their intention to attend in order that the appropriate arrangements can be made. David Turnbull 729559

Decorated Lorries/Assistance required The Beltane committee are once again appealing for helpers to accompany the children on the back of the lorries on Beltane Saturday morning.  While assisting the Beltane committee in this field feedback the committee have received is that adult helpers have enjoyed their morning at the same time as being valuable assistants to the committee and the town in general.  Any person willing to assist should contact David Turnbull or Allan Beveridge  729559 or 722486. 

Get Insured!

Peebles Beltane Festival Committee is urging participants to have adaquate personal injury and legal liability insurance to cover them in the event of an accident.

The Borders Common Ridings and Festivals Committee after talks with Borders Regional Council have been informed that all participants, particularly riders must wear the appropriate clothing and headgear and carry adaquate insurance.

The organising committees reserve the right to refuse to allow any person to participate if they believe they have not made adaquate provision.

The insurance obtained for this years festival is employers liability insurance  for the committee and helpers, riders and other particpants must make sure they have personal injury and third party liability cover.

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