Papay Fun Weekend 20th-22nd July 2018
Highlights
Friday Shindig with the Trongate Rum Riots,
Saturday Ceilidh with the Papay Band,
Stromness RBL Pipe Band,
Picnic Sports, Football, Obstacle Course
Carty races down the brae,
Lunches & Homebakes, Tea/Coffee
Bouncy Castle, Gladiator Due & Sumo Suits,
Papay Cinema: Early Man,
Beach games Sand-sculpture competition,
Face Painting & Craft Workshop.
Programme
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Time
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Event
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Venue
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Friday 2th July
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2 – 5pm
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Craft Workshop: Space Station Papay.
Create your own spacesuit with jet pack & space helmet. Discover new island planets and alien life forms.
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Kelp Store 'space station'
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7:30pm 'til
late
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Friday Shindig: Chilli, Trongate Rum Riots live gig, bar, a bit of a dance
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Papay School
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Saturday 21st July
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12 – 1:30pm
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Soup,
Sandwiches and Homebakes.
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St
Ann’s Kirk
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1:30 –3:30pm
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Sports,
Stalls, Games & Competitions for all ages. Everyone
can join in.
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Papay
School & Playing Field
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3:30 – 4:15pm
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Teas
and Homebakes
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St
Ann’s Kirk
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4:15pm -
5:30pm
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Football
match, obstacle course & Tug-of-war
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Playing Field & Cycle Gym
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8pm ‘til
late
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Buffet at 8:30, followed by a dance with the Papay Band & a raffle
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Papay
School
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Sunday 22nd July
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11:00-11:30am
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Short family service; all welcome
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St
Boniface
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12:00-1:30pm
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Soup,
Sandwiches, & Homebakes.
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St
Ann’s Kirk
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1:30 – 3pm
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Carty
Races doon the brae. With the Stromness RBL Pipe Band
All
carts to assemble at shop by 1:30pm. Races started by pipers at
2pm approx.
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New
Hooses Brae
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3:15
– 3:45pm
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Prizes
and Piping by the Stromness RBL Pipe Band
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St
Ann’s Kirk /Playing Field
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4pm – 6:00pm
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Piping
and sand sculpture competition (if weather’s fine). Picnic
on the beach.
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Bothican (or other)
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6:30pm
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Film:
Early Man
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Beltane House
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8:30pm 'til late
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Music at the Papay Pub (Food available if any is left!)
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Beltane House
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Times of outdoor activities
are approximate, and may change due
to weather.
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What's on
Friday:
- Afternoon: Creative craft workshop at the Kelp Store
- Evening: then live music with Trongate Rum Riots
Saturday:
- Afternoon: Picnic sports and stalls with team events
- Evening: A buffet, a dance with the Papay Band & a raffle
Sunday:
- Afternoon: Stromness RBL Pipe Band & Carty Races
- Move to the beach for sand sculpture & games
- Evening: (Early Man) then music at the Papay Pub
Facilities
Toilets are available at the Community School, St. Ann's Kirk,
Beltane/Papa Westray Hostel, the Kelp Store and the New Pier.
The island shop is open on Friday from 3.30 - 5.30pm and on Saturday
from 10am - 12 noon and 6 - 7pm.
Accommodation/camping: Papa Westray Hostel (01857 644224)
A minibus is available on request to meet arriving boats and planes
(book on 01857 644224). Ask on the isle about use of this service
when leaving.
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Prices
Craft Workshop: £1 (child)/ £2 (adult)
Friday Shindig: £10/£4 (under 16)
Saturday Dance: £10/£4 (under 16)
Soup/sandwiches: at cost
Tea/coffee/homebakes: at cost
Cinema: £1 / (under 16s free)
No need to pay in advance.
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Other information
The Kelp Store will be open throughout the weekend.
It may be possible to put on a late boat from Papay to Westray on Friday or Saturday night. Phone 01857 644224 to enquire.
General Enquiries
Papay Community Association: 01857 644224/238
Papay Shop: 01857 644321
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