Welcome to the website of the
"Kelso Laddies Association"
No CIVIC WEEK for 2021We are sure it is not a surprise to you that due to Coronavirus the normal Civic Week in July has been cancelled.
Please see the official message from our chairman below. SCROLL DOWN FOR THIS YEARS EVENTS & VIDEOS
We will however get you involved in a few virtual activities so click on the "2021 Events" to the left to see what we have planned. Unfortunate as it may be, we were not permitted to organise any event that involves a large gathering of participants or spectators at the time of planning our week.
2021 SOUVENIR BROCHURE
This fantastic 172 page brochure is just stuffed full of photos and reports from previous Civic Weeks including full details of our 2019 Civic Week and the 2020 Virtual Civic Week. This is a slightly different style publication than our normal production, but may be the best yet!!! You will find much more and varied content than you find on the website only, so it is well worth grabbing a copy. These are available from 5th July at the following shops: Hector Innes W H Smiths Browns R S McColl Gorgeous Hair Design Kelso Swimming Pool Still only £5.00 OUR VIRTUAL WEEK HAS BEEN & GONE
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Due to the Coronavirus (COVID19) Kelso Civic Week was cancelled for 2020
please CLICK HERE to see notices from the KLA Chairman & Ex Laddies Club President.
please CLICK HERE to see notices from the KLA Chairman & Ex Laddies Club President.
Our 2020 Virtual Civic Week
has been and gone
(Here's a look back at what went on)
SATURDAY
We are seeing out Civic Week
We should have had the Yetholm Day Breakfast, Ride to Yetholm,
entertainment in the square, Fancy Dress Parade
and the closing ceremony with the presentation of trophies.
BUT INSTEAD
We have a Virtual Yetholm Day
Starting with the Breakfast
We are seeing out Civic Week
We should have had the Yetholm Day Breakfast, Ride to Yetholm,
entertainment in the square, Fancy Dress Parade
and the closing ceremony with the presentation of trophies.
BUT INSTEAD
We have a Virtual Yetholm Day
Starting with the Breakfast
Then we have memories of Yetholm Days
Keep in the mood for Yetholm with the latest 2020 version of
the "Yetholm Day" song
the "Yetholm Day" song
Civic Week Party on TD1 Radio TONIGHT
See info on news update column.
No Parade this year, but we did have a
Garden Fancy Dress Competition
This was well supported and full details and pictures are on the Parade Page.
See info on news update column.
No Parade this year, but we did have a
Garden Fancy Dress Competition
This was well supported and full details and pictures are on the Parade Page.
No Presentation of Prizes, no closing speeches and no Greetin' Party
to round off the week, but we live in hope for 17th - 24th July 2021.
Stay Safe OOT - Safe IN.
to round off the week, but we live in hope for 17th - 24th July 2021.
Stay Safe OOT - Safe IN.
Visit Kelso Competitions
The Best dressed Shop window was "Gifted" in Roxburgh Street
and the winners of the "Spot the Odd Object" were
1st: Jacob Scott
2nd: Lucy Drummond
3rd: Aria Muir
The Best dressed Shop window was "Gifted" in Roxburgh Street
and the winners of the "Spot the Odd Object" were
1st: Jacob Scott
2nd: Lucy Drummond
3rd: Aria Muir
FRIDAY
This is in normal years quite a quiet day as we are recovering from a 4am end of
The Kelso Civic Week Grand Ball
And we are charging our batteries for an early start for Yetholm Day tomorrow
Check back here at 8.00pm tonight for the new video of Gary Cleghorn's song
"Yetholm Day"
First round of judging of the Garden Fancy Dress took place, here are some that are in the final to be judges by the Colour Bussers tomorrow.
This is in normal years quite a quiet day as we are recovering from a 4am end of
The Kelso Civic Week Grand Ball
And we are charging our batteries for an early start for Yetholm Day tomorrow
Check back here at 8.00pm tonight for the new video of Gary Cleghorn's song
"Yetholm Day"
First round of judging of the Garden Fancy Dress took place, here are some that are in the final to be judges by the Colour Bussers tomorrow.
THURSDAY
The Children's Fancy Dress Party and the Floors ride-out with horses and cycles will be a miss for hundreds of followers, but the biggest loss is the Grand Civic Week Ball
The Children's Fancy Dress Party and the Floors ride-out with horses and cycles will be a miss for hundreds of followers, but the biggest loss is the Grand Civic Week Ball
We also have the pictured of the Virtual Pet Show
WEDNESDAY
Three big events should have been taking place today:
Children's Sports
Installation of the Laddie
Laser Parade with Firework Display
During the Installation the Laddie would be entrusted with the Burgh Standard which would be bussed by the four Lady Bussers who this year would have been
Zoe McGregor & Rosie White from Broomlands Primary School
and Lucy Redpath & Braid Humphreys from Edenside Primary School.
Here's our Virtual Presentation
recognising our 25th and 50th year anniversary Laddies
introduced by Andrew Haig, President of the Ex Kelso Laddies Club
Three big events should have been taking place today:
Children's Sports
Installation of the Laddie
Laser Parade with Firework Display
During the Installation the Laddie would be entrusted with the Burgh Standard which would be bussed by the four Lady Bussers who this year would have been
Zoe McGregor & Rosie White from Broomlands Primary School
and Lucy Redpath & Braid Humphreys from Edenside Primary School.
Here's our Virtual Presentation
recognising our 25th and 50th year anniversary Laddies
introduced by Andrew Haig, President of the Ex Kelso Laddies Club
TUESDAY
We should have had the Stichill, Hume & Ednam ride-out and the Darts final in the Legion, but like so many events we will have to look back at earlier photos.
There are loads of these photos on our Facebook pages
We should have had the Stichill, Hume & Ednam ride-out and the Darts final in the Legion, but like so many events we will have to look back at earlier photos.
There are loads of these photos on our Facebook pages
MONDAY
We should have seen the opening of the Art exhibition, also the Whipmans ride-out visiting Sprouston and the equestrian events at Friershaugh.
The Children's pet show is on, but by photo only click the button below as there is a change to this event in regards entry and closing date.
SUNDAY
we would have had:
we would have had:
However, we did have a private Laying of the Wreath ceremony which you can see below
after an introduction from our chairman Tom Weatherston.
after an introduction from our chairman Tom Weatherston.
Saturday, We would have had:
Presentation to Kelso Hospital.
We are very pleased to let you know that due to the generosity of our Patrons the KLA have made a donation of £2030 (this was updated at the end of July with more money coming in) to the Friends of Kelso Hospital. THANK YOU ALL.
We are very pleased to let you know that due to the generosity of our Patrons the KLA have made a donation of £2030 (this was updated at the end of July with more money coming in) to the Friends of Kelso Hospital. THANK YOU ALL.
Thank you for visiting our site, it is the intention of the site to keep you up to date with the work and progress of the Kelso Laddies Association in planning and the running of many events in the town, but primarily "Kelso Civic Week" during the 3rd week of July each year. For the history of Civic Week CLICK HERE.
Each year a young man from the town is selected by the Ex Kelso Laddies to lead the celebrations and activities during Civic Week and also represent the town at all the other border festivals through the summer.
There is a full programme of events as you can see from pages within this site, why not browse through them and see what is on offer.
The 2020 programme of events has been severely curtailed due to Covid-19, but we have left the pages available so visitors can understand what goes on during a normal year and hopefully will all happen again in 2021.
There is a full programme of events as you can see from pages within this site, why not browse through them and see what is on offer.
The 2020 programme of events has been severely curtailed due to Covid-19, but we have left the pages available so visitors can understand what goes on during a normal year and hopefully will all happen again in 2021.
About Kelso
Visitors find Kelso welcoming market town, nestling in the heart of the Scottish Borders, it offers so much to see and do in both the town and stunning surrounding countryside. Located in easy travelling distance of Edinburgh, Newcastle and Carlisle, it’s easy to see why Kelso is Bordering on Brilliant.
The town of Kelso came into being as a direct result of the creation of Kelso Abbey in 1128. (Kelso's name stems from the fact that the earliest settlement stood on a chalky outcrop, and the town was known as Calkou) Why not learn more about Kelso by visiting the Visit Kelso Website.
Visitors find Kelso welcoming market town, nestling in the heart of the Scottish Borders, it offers so much to see and do in both the town and stunning surrounding countryside. Located in easy travelling distance of Edinburgh, Newcastle and Carlisle, it’s easy to see why Kelso is Bordering on Brilliant.
The town of Kelso came into being as a direct result of the creation of Kelso Abbey in 1128. (Kelso's name stems from the fact that the earliest settlement stood on a chalky outcrop, and the town was known as Calkou) Why not learn more about Kelso by visiting the Visit Kelso Website.
news updates
Vanessa Henderson
The Kelso Laddie Association were deeply Saddened when we learned that Vanessa Henderson had passed away.
Vanessa was a valued and much respected and loved member of our Committee and will be sorely missed.
She loved being part of and contributing to Civic week and shortly before she died she wrote to me telling me of her illness and how important Civic week was to her and her family and we send our condolences to Ian and the family.
There is a memorial service on Friday 13th August at 12.45pm in Kelso North Parish Church.
Vanessa's husband Ian has asked me to say the family would love if everyone attending wore Blue and White ribbons as a tribute to her, but also Kelso and our Civic week.
Kind Regards,
Tom Weatherston
Chairman.
The Kelso Laddie Association were deeply Saddened when we learned that Vanessa Henderson had passed away.
Vanessa was a valued and much respected and loved member of our Committee and will be sorely missed.
She loved being part of and contributing to Civic week and shortly before she died she wrote to me telling me of her illness and how important Civic week was to her and her family and we send our condolences to Ian and the family.
There is a memorial service on Friday 13th August at 12.45pm in Kelso North Parish Church.
Vanessa's husband Ian has asked me to say the family would love if everyone attending wore Blue and White ribbons as a tribute to her, but also Kelso and our Civic week.
Kind Regards,
Tom Weatherston
Chairman.
Fundraiser for Friends of Borders General Hospital.
The ex Kelso Laddies Club are organising a walk to Yetholm on 24th July 2021.
CLICK HERE
for details and registration form.
As 2021 starts in perhaps a poorer position regarding Coronavirus than when 2020 ended it will be no surprise that we see the list of festivals being cancelled growing.
Most will be looking at hosting virtual weeks and some isolated events. Please check back to see what Kelso will line up for you to get involved with
The ex Kelso Laddies Club are organising a walk to Yetholm on 24th July 2021.
CLICK HERE
for details and registration form.
As 2021 starts in perhaps a poorer position regarding Coronavirus than when 2020 ended it will be no surprise that we see the list of festivals being cancelled growing.
Most will be looking at hosting virtual weeks and some isolated events. Please check back to see what Kelso will line up for you to get involved with