Between Wednesday 28 July and Sunday 1 August it will be non-stop for lifeboat fundraisers and supporters in Ballycotton.

The annual Golf Classic takes place at East Cork Golf Club, Midleton on Wednesday, 28 July.  Participants are hoping for the fine weather to continue and that their game won’t let them down on the day.  They will be hoping that they are in the running for the prize giving that evening at 8:30 pm.

The 5-a-side Soccer competition has been moved from Saturday afternoon to Thursday evening, 29 July, at 7pm at the school grounds.  The ladies will be showing the men how to play this year when they take part for the first time.  The prize giving for this event will take place later that evening at the Blackbird, Ballycotton, during the final heat of the Karaoke competition.

Friday, 30 July, will see bus loads of supporters arriving at Garryvoe Hotel for the final of the Karaoke competition, which took place throughout June and July.  Doors will open at 8pm and tickets are available at the door.

On Saturday, 31 July, a special Junior Karaoke competition will be held at 6pm at Waves Café, Ballycotton.  Karaoke singers have an opportunity to hear what their future competition will be.  Later that evening the annual Table Quiz will be held at The Schooner, Ballycotton, at 9:30 pm.

The lifeboat fundraising committee hopes Sunday, 1 August 2010, will be a fine day.  Last year their hard work on Ballycotton pier was washed away by the incessant rain.  A full afternoon’s entertainment, from 12 pm to 5pm, is planned for all the family.  A Food Fair will run throughout the afternoon.  The Greasy Pole competition will start at 12pm and there are a few surprises planned for this fun event.  A Kiddies Disco will take place at 1pm on the pier in front of the stage.  The children entering the fancy dress competition will be invited to gather at the barrier at the top of the pier at 2:15pm for a parade down the pier and judging in front of the stage.

Rachel Allen will escort the fancy dress entrants and will officially open the festivities at 2:30 pm.  Following her address the Battle of the Bands will commence.  The prize for this is a recording session in a professional studio.  A Tug-of-War will take place on the Conger Strand, at the top of the pier, at 3:30 pm followed by the Raft Race at 4pm.  The winners from Friday night’s karaoke final will be invited to sing at 4:30 pm and DJ Mossie will wind up the afternoon with fun and games from 5:00pm.

The organisers of the weekend hope that they have supplied enough entertainment for all throughout the bank holiday weekend.  This is one of their main fundraising events for Ballycotton lifeboat and hope it will be very successful.  They are hopeful that it will be as well supported as in previous years.

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