Saturday 6th Aug
Sunday 7th August
Run Piggy Run! (FUN Run)
Monaltrie Park, 10am, £2-10
Fun runs with obstacles and challenges starti ng
and fi nishing in Monaltrie Park. 1km and 5km
distances. Raising funds for Ballater Playpark
Improvements Group (PIG). Entry price includes
cake and medal. For more info and to book go
to www.visitballater.com/events
Monday 8th August
Tuesday 9th August
Picnic Church Green, 12pm onwards
Weather permitting, a fun time on the green. Bring
yourselves and food, and settle in for Bonnie Baby
(below)! Donation bucket for Ballater PIG.
The Bonnie BVW Baby Fancy Dress Comp
Church Green, 1pm, FREE!
Bonnie Baby tradition gets a BVW makeover in this event for
the under-3s. Dress your child/charge in any Victoria Week
theme you like – take your inspiration from this rogramme’s
pages and think: Be Amused. Three categories: 0-1, 1-2 and 2-3.
Judged by Ballater’s senior citizens. Prizes!
Lego Play Session
Albert Hall, 10.30am-12pm, £3-5
(booking advised)
Come and build whatever you like using Ballater
Lego Club’s resources – LOTS of bricks, sets,
added extras and challenges! Open to Lego fans
of all ages. All children must be accompanied by
a responsible adult (free).
Wednesday 10th August
Thursday 11th August
BALLATER HIGHLAND GAMES
Ballater Highland Games
Monaltrie Park, from 10am, £10/£3
You are invited to join the traditional Highland Games this
year on Thursday 11th August in Monaltrie Park in the village.
Known as the Friendly Games on Royal Deeside for good
reason, and you can be assured of a warm welcome.
Our full programme has pipe bands; piping and highland dancing competitions; track and light field events; a hill race; heavy field events including tossing the caber; tug o’ war;
children’s races, including sack races; and tilt the bucket fun. To add to your interest and enjoyment, there is our fast food
court, beer tent, an interesting variety of trade and craft stalls,
and a funfair. Our gates open at 10am, competitions start at
11am, and the formal opening is at noon.
For further information, including pre-purchasing of admission
tickets, visit.
www.ballaterhighlandgames.com
or email: info@ballaterhighlandgames.com.
Friday 12th August
Brolly and Blanket Family Bingo!
Church Green, 6:30pm for 7pm, £3-5
Books £5 for Adults £3 for Children
Come on down to the Green for a fun family Bingo
event in aid of CLAN Cancer Support. Remember,
there is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong
clothing... Come prepared.
Saturday 13th August
Sunday 14th August
SIR PATRICK GEDDES
CLAN FARQUHARSON UK ANNUAL GATHERING 9-13 AUGUST 2022
For Details of the CLAN FARQUHARSON UK ANNUAL GATHERING please see www.clanfarquharson.com/