Ambassadors at legendary Bo'ness Fair
Drawn from St Mary’s Primary, Queen Elect for 2018 is 11-year-old Zoe Carlin.
Zoe will be ably supported by the retinue, who like her were voted in by pupils themselves – and who also have such a big contribution to make on the day – Friday, June 29.
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Stephen McPeake, head teacher at St Mary’s Primary, said: “Everyone at the school is very excited as you would imagine.
“We are very proud of the children who put themselves forward to be picked for this and we are sure that they will be a great credit to the school.”
Scott McBride, Bo’ness Fair Committee chairman, said: “I would like to thank all at St Mary’s for a very well organised and exciting day.
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Hide Ad“You could see the excitement in all the children’s faces as they began to vote and, when the results were announced, the atmosphere and support from the children for each other was something to witness.”
Mr McBride is now calling for the biggest crowd ever to attend the celebrations at Douglas Park where the second performances will be staged from all the schools presentees.
He added: “Other entertainment in the park will include local acts leading to our main act, Little Mix tribute act Little Fix, who have sold out venues across the UK.”
The spectacular festival, one of the largest children’s fair festivals in Europe, has its roots in the proud mining history of Bo’ness.
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Hide AdFundraising has Bo’nessians dig deep to help stage the event but it has been confirmed that both the committee’s annual dinner dance and ladies day are sold out.
A recent bingo night has also succeeded in raising £2513 for the event.
The committee would like to thank Fisons and everyone who supported the bingo night and donated prizes.