Art in the Park
Sunday June 3 saw an unusual use made of Juniper Green's tennis courts! Around 600 folk turned out under somewhat threatening skies as part of our 300 celebrations. Thanks to the Tennis Club and the efforts of around 18 of our local artists, the school, the JG300 Committee and other volunteers, we all enjoyed an exhibition of art, some of which reflected our competition theme of "Juniper Green Past and Present".
One of the artists, Marion John, won a commission from the school to record it before its demolition later this year. There were a number of stalls including the JG300 selection of items for sale: calendars, books, pens, pencils etc.
In addition there was a hugely successful Children's art workshop, organised by Ingrid Donaldson and others, with "Bronze Age" clay pot making as a specialist feature run by Mick Brettle.
As well as that there was the painting of paper, faces and nails among other things!
There was a little bit more history too when the Gala Queen (Zoe Allan) and her court (Katy Hill as Lady-in-waiting, Gregor Lockhart as Champion and Mark Hemmings as the Herald) were installed.
Our gala Queen, Zoe, received her crown from our Baillie Paisley.
After the ceremony the queen and her court were able to relax.
If that wasn't enough excitement for one day there was also a fancy dress competition.
Families had an opportunity to be photographed as members of the Foulis family of the early 1700s. Sir John Foulis and his family had lived in the grand house of Woodhall across the river.
Around 200 strawberries and cream teas were available in the Village Hall provided by our 4 tea ladies (Betty Povey, Peggy Fisher, Kath Barron and Riona McNaughton) who all performed heroically keeping up with the demand!
The competition was judged by Thelma Ingram and she chose as the winner Jean Craig for her collage of scenes from around the village.
"Let's do it again next year!" was the general consensus. I'll drink a cup of tea to that!