Victorian Fair Category
The weather wasn’t kind!
The wind proved too strong!
The weather got the better of this year’s Victorian Street Fair in Bo’ness.
It had to be cancelled at the last minute due to very high winds gusting up to 60 miles per hour.
One of the street stalls in Hope Street was blown clean over with the wind funnelling through it and two other gazebos were partially destroyed even when being dismantled.
Luckily there were no casualties and no damage to buildings or property but it might have been worse if it had gone on.
The Right Decision
It was the right decision taken at the right time to ensure there was no possibility that anyone, stallholders or visitors, would get hurt.
The policy of Better Safe than Sorry is a good and proper one particularly when even the best of care and attention could not guarantee 100% safety for all those involved and taking part.
A cloud with a little silver lining
Even although the fair was cancelled, a good many of the town centre shops, that had opened specially for the daystayed open, and reported that those visitors that did arrive stayed awhile making up for the disappointment felt all round.
But there is always Next Year!
Despite the disappointment for the organisers, all the stallholders and, of course, all those visitors looking to enjoy a another great day out, as in previous years, it will just make next year’s fair all the more important and enjoyable.
So, remember, it is the last Sunday in May, every year. Stick it in your diary now and see you then!
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2011 Sponsors
Local Companies support the Bo’ness Victorian Street Fair
The Bo’ness Victorian Street Fair organisers would like to thank two local companies for their support.
AVONDALE ENVIRONMENTAL LTD
Power Generation Landfill Waste Recycling Soil Treatment.
INEOS
INEOS is a leading petrochemical company comprising 15 businesses each with major chemical company heritage.
Without the support of local organisations and businesses the Street Fair would not have seen the success it has experienced.
2011 – Entertainment on Stage
What’s on the Stage in Market Square
| Opening Speech
Winner of Bo’ness Has Got Talent, Josh Russell Bo’ness Pipe Band Carriden Brass Band Compere/ What’s on Tonia Tonkerers Double Trouble Accordion Band Unison & Kinneil Brass Band Double Trouble Tonkerers |
12.00 noon
12.05 – 12.10 pm
12.30 – 12.50 pm 12.50 – 12.55 pm 1.00 – 1.15 pm 1.15 – 1.40 pm 1.45 – 2.15 pm 2.15 – 2.30 pm 2.30 – 3.00 pm 3.00 – 3.30 pm 3.30 – 4.00 pm |
Come along, have a seat, a tea or coffee or just stand and enjoy the entertainment. You decide, then enjoy!
2011 – Some of the fun and games from last year’s Fair – Photo Gallery
Fun and Frolics from last year’s Bo’ness Victorian Street Fair 2010
2010 Bo'ness Victorian Street Fair
Some views from Victorian Fair 2010
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2011 – What’s on and Where to find it at Victorian Street Fair
Looking for something in particular there’s no need to wander about aimlessly searching! The listing below should help make it easier to find just where everything is.
Street Entertainment
North StreetCosy Blanket Bands, outside Reg. Office Fire Eater/Juggler/Entertainer outside Scotland’s Close Hook a Duck & Giant Slide (at entrance to East Pier Street) Real ale Bar Stalls along north street |
East PartingsBirds of Prey Digital Van Football Game Bungee Run |
Hope StreetDance Machine Old Fashioned Games Bouncy Castle Buzz Wire Stalls |
South StreetOutdoor Cafe outside Ivy Cafe Stalls along South Street Barbecue outside Robertas Vintage Cars |
Salmon CourtHuman Statue Balloon Modeller Victorian Wind Organ |
Market StreetStalls Facepainter |
WalkaboutsVictorian Gent Penny Farthing Victorian Jugglers Stilt Walkers |
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2011–Stallholders at this year’s Street Fair
Producers/Craft Stalls
| The Button Box Dunipace Nursery Strickly Gemstones Eleanor White Sweet Little Things Ego Hair & Beauty Handmade Albulm Company Ritas Craft Creations Lynda Tully Addicted To Beads Jaspy Enterprise Seeds Of Lavender Bo’ness Railway Baby Goods Keirkraft Jewellery Bo’ness Toy Shop Roddy Stewart Photography |
Shoulder Bags/Tote Bags Plants, Filled Tubs, Etc Angels, Buddahs, Jewellery Handmade Jewellery Knitting, Jewellery Jewllery, Handbags Reproduction Goods Craft Creations Cards Beaded Jewellery Plants, Filled Tubs, Etc Lavender Goods Promotional Knitted Goods/Baby Goods Knitted Goods/Shawls Etc… Handmade Jewellery Toy Shop Photographer |
Charity/Local Groups/Organisations
| Bo’ness 1st Responders Bo’ness Healing Rooms Cat Register Diabetes Scotland Womens Activity Group Bo’ness Playgroup Accordian Band Carriden Band Unison Brass Band Pipe Band Bo’ness Childrens Theatre Bo’ness Baptist Church Friends Of Kinneil St Andrews Church Fairtrade Stall Malawi Fund |
Crafts & Goods Info/Literature Tombola Childrens Goods Gen Crafts Bric a Brac Promo Promo Promo Promo Promotional Bric a Brac Bric a Brac Face Painting Fundraiser Info/Literature Cake + Candy |
Come along and enjoy a great day out and see if you can pick up a bargain at the same time as supporting local companies and groups.
2010 – It’s happening tomorrow, remember…
It’s that time again for fun and games at the Bo’ness Victorian Street Fair
It’s almost here, tomorrow’s Sunday! No, not the second coming but the third of the new Bo’ness Victorian Street Fair.
Everything’s organised that can be organised except for the weather which is out of our control but…
The forecast seems to be OK!
Could be a wee bit overcast at times but there are a good many sunny spells so don’t forget and get on down there for another good day in Bo’ness.
See Ya!!
2010 – The Entertainment – where you can find them
Victorian Street Fair – Location Plan 2010
If you’re looking for any particular thing there is no need to wander about aimlessly searching! The following should help pinpoint just where everything is.
Market SquareGazebos – forming a StageChairsSome stalls |
Hope Street (Free Street)Bouncy CastleBucking BroncoCoconut ShyStocks & SpongesOld Fashioned GamesWalkabout interaction: -Stilt Walker, Juggler/Uni Cyclist |
North StreetFair Ground Attractions: -Giant SlideKiddies Tea Cup RideSplat the rat & hook a duckFace PainterReal Ale BarBurger VanCommunity Safety GroupFriends of KinneilMix of Charity & Craft Stalls |
South StreetMix of Charity/craft stallsBirds of PreyWalkabout CharactersPunch & Judy (Salmon Court)Victorian Wind OrganVintage Cars |
The above are those confirmed as attending and is quite likely to change so it’s not been etched in stone.
2010 – I could have been a contender
Well maybe not a contender but a stall holder at least!
There are still a number of stall spaces available.
If you think you could fill a spot, you could still take a table or a stall and sell or show off your wares (as long as it’s legal, that is!).
If you’re a charity you could raise some funds or if a business, craft or otherwise, you could sell some stuff and make some money!
Where else could you find 5000+ potential customers on a Sunday afternoon? And you’ll be surprised just how cost-effective that is!
Contact Mary-Jane Armstrong at TCM (Town Centre Management) on tel. 01324 611293 or mobile 0793 191 8206 and join in with the fun.
2010 – Street Fair Stall holders attending
Browse, buy, support, enjoy
In addition to all the entertainment and other activities going on there are a whole lot of stalls for you to browse around as well.
Come along and support local charities, enjoy some home baking, beer and a whole lot more…
| Stall | Stall Holder |
| Creative Accessories
Kinneil Primary School Fuschia Society Aberlour Childcare Trust Baby Goods Wood turning Jewellery & Cards Real Ale Tent (free samples) Catherines Country Kitchen Girl Guides/chocolate strawberry skewers Fairtrade Stall Alzeimer Scotland Shalom Counselling Service Especially For You Seeds of Lavender Keirkraft Vegetables Caurnie Soaps Revolutionary Bikes Tollbooth Miniatures’/Handmade Photo Albums Bo’ness Toy Shop Ritas Crafy Creations Combat Stress Tuesday Club Friends of Kinneil St Andrews Church Community Safety Group Bo’ness Pipe Band Card Divas Marie Curie Shop Card & Gift Shop Twinning Association CHAS Diabetes Scotland Bo’ness 1st Responders Bo’ness Baptist Church Accordian Band Bo’ness Playgroup |
Lyndsay Mcfarlane
Ann Cromie Tom Sneddon Jane Wyman Isobel Thomson Archie Nimmo Michelle Smith BRAAS Catherine Neil Becky Evans
Andy Patterson Margaret Young Lynda Tully Patricia Todd Ann Scott Hunter Scott Dunlop Jim Little John Mcomisky Michelle Monaghan Lesley/Fiona Leanne Bell Lorna Johnston Val Berridge Adrian Mahoney Lilias Madelene Hunt Jim Cameron Alison Black S Mcbride Ros Maben Alison Black Maryln Mackay Margaret Christie Stuart McAllister Tom Sergeant Alan Potters Louise Birch |