Wait is almost over as Peebles Beltane Festival returns

With hopes of making this year’s festival bigger and better than last year, the Beltane committee has worked tirelessly to ensure a great week is had by all.

Launching on Sunday, June 16, Beltane will begin with the inauguration, before Cornet elect Reuben Sterricks and Cornet elect’s Lass Rianna Sterricks are officially installed on Beltane Wednesday.

Then on Saturday, June 22, Red Letter Day will return where the Beltane Queen, Lucy Crombie, and her Court will take to the steps of the Parish Church.

Timetable:

• Beltane Sports – Wednesday, June 12, 5.30pm, Whitestone Park
• Beltane Sunday, June 16: Inauguration – Cross Kirk, 5.45pm
• Beltane Monday, June 17: School Disco – Drill Hall, P3-5, 6-7.15pm; P6-7, 7.30-9pm
• Beltane Wednesday, June 19: Installation, Rideout and Reel – War Memorial, 6pm
• Beltane Thursday, June 20: Novice Ride – Kingsmeadows Car Park, 6pm; Burgh Hall, 7.30pm
• Beltane Friday, June 21: Fancy Dress Parade – High Street, 7.30pm
• Beltane Saturday, June 22: Red Letter Day (crowning ceremony and grand procession) – Halyrude Primary School to Parish Church, 9.15am