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The Stewarton Bonnet Guild
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HOW did it all begin and why is it called the Bonnet Guild?
The First Festival was held in 1933 and the organising committee named itself The Bonnet Guild in reverence to the town's main industry in past times the making of woolen bonnets and after the old Bonnet Court of Corsehill in the 17th century.
In the winter of 1932/33, Bailie Tom Barclay had an idea to run a gala day for children the following summer. He called in Bailie John Atchison and Councilor Hugh Muir to assist him.
In March 1933, a committee of twenty-seven prominent, local men was formed consisting of businessmen connected with the Knitwear Industry, Bankers, School Teachers, and Ex-professional Football Player. Planned and ran the first Bonnet Toun Gala Day.
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Bonnet Guild Gala Day 2009: The theme was "Home Coming Scotland"
The Judging for the 3 best Shop window displays took place on Tuesday June 2009
- First Place: R.S McColl
- Second Place:Jan De Vires
- Third Place: Up Date Boutique
The Reigning Corsehill Queen and her Court were:
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Back row left to right:
Sarah Peacock, Nicola Miller, Katie Duncan,
Rachael Halliday (Corsehill Queen),
Alistair McQueen(First Courtier)
Amy Russell, Ellie Bird, Heather Hall.
Middle row:
(Sword Bearer)Jack Harkness, (Queens Highlander) Scott Douglas,
(Crown Bearer), Michael Millar, (Sceptre Bearer) Taylor McGuiness,
(Herald) Josh Flanagan, (Second Courtier) Simon McCormick.
Front Row:
Matt Addison (Page), Lewis Burn (Page).
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Bonnet Guild Gala Day 2008: The theme was"Hollywood Movies"
The judging for the top 3 best shop window displays took place on Tuesday 17th June 2008
The winners were;
- 1st Place was Little Poppets in First Place
- Second place Appleblossom
- Third placeThirst
For more results on the other competitions including the Gala_Day_Results
Fancy Dress Photo's
The reigning Corsehill Queen and her Court were:
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Back Row (L-R)
Shannon Nani (First Maid), Rachel Beveridge (Maid), Laura Meney(Maid)
Laura McGarive(Queen Elect),
Hamish Forsythe(First Courtier),Sarah Alison(2nd Maid)
Meghan Lynes(Maid),Caitlin Campbell(Maid).
Middle Row (L-R)
Jamie Erskine(Herald),Ross Murray(Crown Bearer),Chris Millar(2nd Courtier)
Jack Lyons(Highlander),Ross Kirkwood(Sceptre Bearer),Cameron Sheppard(Sword Bearer).
Front Row (L-R)
Christopher Millar(Page),Kai Cleland(Page)
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