Lilias Day Brochure 2018

Kilbarchan’s

LILIAS DAY Saturday 2nd June 2018

50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS LILIFEST HISTORIC PARADE FAMILY FUN CRAFT STALLS BIKE DISPLAY KIDS TENT ZORBING GEORGE BOWIE FOOD VILLAGE £1000 BIG PRIZE RAFFLE www.liliasday.co.uk

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Records holder. We are also delighted to have a number of previous Miss Lilias’ in the parade to help us celebrate the 50th anniversary.

This year is an extra special year for Lilias Day as it marks the 50th Anniversary of the revival of our long running village fair and historic parade. This year we have lots of fantastic entertainment lined up for you between Lilifest and Lilias Day and plenty opportunities for you to get involved and support your community.

KILBARCHAN PIPE BAND OOR BAND, YOUR BAND, A’BODY’S BAND All welcome to our practices at Kilbarchan Scout Hall and Kilbarchan Primary School Tuesdays and Thursdays Find us on Facebook or visit our website on www.kilbarchanpipeband.org

As well as our new additions we will also be welcoming back our usual stalwarts of Lilias Day Britannia XIV medieval village and archery, the annual tug of war tournament, the local football derby and a full complement of stalls.

LILIFEST This year’s highlights include Big Vern ‘n’ The Shootah’s, a rockin’ nine piece soul band from Glasgow, playing well known covers with the twist of a soul/funk vibe; the ever popular Brass Monkeys who will be hosting this year’s Habbie’s Hoolie and the long awaited book launch of the 4th of Kilbarchan Toun Series; ‘Kilbarchan and the Handloom Weavers’.

Our grand finale this year will again be the big prize raffle, when one lucky winner will leave the park £1000 richer. If you haven’t bought your ticket yet you can buy them at local shops throughout the village and on the day at the Lilias Day Committee stall.

As always we are delighted to have the support of the village, local organisations and businesses without whom Lilias Day would not happen. Each year the event raises tens of thousands of pounds for charities and good causes.

Other events include live music, quiz nights, food and beer events at The Trust and Habbies Inn For a full line up see pages 16 - 17.

Wishing you a happy Lilifest and fun-filled Lilias Day 2018

LILIAS DAY - SATURDAY 2 JUNE On Lilias Day itself we have an exciting line-up featuring new acts such as 3sixty bike display, SheBoom, Johnny Barr Music Tent and a full programme of entertainment in the Kids Tent. Also new this year will be our craft village, zorbing, art show and tasty additions to our food village!

The Lilias Day Committee Special thanks goes to Peter Sandground, Damon Scott and Nonconform for the production of this brochure. Also to all our parade stewards and gatekeepers who help to make the day run smoothly and safely.

The parade this year promises to be our best yet with a record number of floats, an elusive Batman making an appearance and a Guinness Book of World

Entrances to the park at Well Road, Gateside Place and Park View

Find us on Facebook Twitter: @liliasday

Entry to the park £2.50 (children and senior citizens 50p) info@liliasday.co.uk www.liliasday.co.uk

Park opens 12 noon.

Parade start time 1pm

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LILIAS DAY 50th ANNIVERSARY – Memories of ’68

Special thanks to Anne Greive and the rest of the 1968 Committee who revived the Lilias Day tradition, and to all those who have helped to keep it going for the last 50 years!

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MISS LILIAS 2018 - Beth Caldow MISS LILIAS 1968 - Fiona Jackson (nee Liddle)

THE SCHOOL QUEEN GROUP

THE SCHOOL QUEEN Ellie McGreish

Every year the most senior pupils in Kilbarchan Primary School elect a school queen and attendants to represent the school at Lilias Day. The group takes a leading role in the parade and Miss Lilias crowns the school queen as the parade arrives in the park.

Ellie McGreish is the school queen this year and her attendants are Rachel Payne and Katie MacDonald.

Lilias Day brochure and website developed by Nonconform Ltd nonconform.co.uk 0141 951 7810

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Councillor Derek Bibby proudly supporting Lilias Day 2018

Thanks to all the Habbies who have supported the Kilbarchan Fairtrade Group over the past year. Together we can make sure farmers worldwide get paid a fair price for what they produce.

On Lilias Day, please visit our Fairtrade stall in the Kilbarchan Guide Centre.

I hold an advice surgery on the first Saturday of every month (apart from July and January) at 11am in Kilbarchan Steeple Hall. If you need any help or advice on any issue, then please come along. You can also contact me by emailing cllr.derek.bibby@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Have a Great Lilias Day!

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Decorate your house or premises - Give the village a real festival atmosphere to help us celebrate the 50th anniversary - first prize wins 50 shillings Let us know if you’re taking part so that your masterpiece can be entered for the coveted prize of best decorated house. Judging commences at 10am on Lilias morning.

Tug of War - If you fancy something a bit more active you can get together a team for the tug of war. Can you beat, Kilbarchan Smile, last years winners? If so email us with your team name and contact details.

New for 2018 - Kids Art Competition!

Calling all creative kids!! Be inspired by Kilbarchan and Lilias Day and create a piece of art which will be displayed in the Kids Tent. Hand crafted, digitally produced and 3D entries all welcome. This competition is open to children aged 5 to 11. Submit all entries to Kilbarchan Primary School or hand in to Graeme Stockton, Glentyan Cottage (beside Co-op) by Wednesday 23rd May 2018.

THE HISTORY OF LILIAS DAY

A summer fair has been part of the history of Kilbarchan since the latter part of the 17th century, and maybe even earlier. Tradition links the summer fair held on Lilias Day to Lilias Cuninghame (1691 – 1720), the daughter of the 8th Baron Cuninghame of Craigends. Many of the customs introduced 300 years ago are still part of today’s celebrations.

As far back as 1718 a parade through the village was the focal point of the fair.

Floral arches were also erected throughout the village with streets competing for the best arch. Weavers would down tools and spend days decorating the arches with heathers and flowers.

Were you a previous Miss Lilias?

If you were, your carriage awaits you!

Please join us in the special 50th anniversary parade.

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In 1876 another familiar feature was introduced to the Lilias Day celebration where villagers were invited to decorate their houses. These traditions continue today with the same friendly rivalry to see who can create the best float or win the coveted title of best-decorated house.

In early 20th century the tradition was disrupted through the war years with occasional events taking place. In 1968 a new committee formed and revived Lilias Day and its ancient ideas and traditions.

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LILIFEST PART OF THE LILIAS DAY CELEBRATIONS

www.liliasday.co.uk Thu 17 - Sat 19 May St. Paul’s Church Dramatic Society (Amateur) presents Abigail’s Party Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre, 7.30pm Mike Leigh’s classic stage (and screen) play. £12 (£10) available from Mrs. Linda Rae 07901 334952. Mrs Wendy Young 01505 320554 or in person at Top Cards, High Street, Johnstone. www.stpaulsdrama.co.uk Sun 20 May Kilbarchan Junior Choir & Village Voices: “Tea and a Tune” Kilbarchan Parish Church, 2pm A hugely entertaining afternoon of song and fun. Directed by the wonderfully inspiring Moira Gray both choirs are open to join to anyone interested, no experience necessary 01505 704948. Tickets: £5 / Family £12 Available from Moira on 01505 704948 or in person from Bobbins.

Mon 21 May Chris Stout & Catriona McKay Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre, 7.30pm Best Duo title in the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. “clear and strong…always a startling freshness and spontaneity at work... virtuosic and physically engaging…” ***** The Herald. Tickets (£12.50) from 01505 706346 Thu 24 May Quiz Night at The Trust, 8pm Saturday 26th May Habbie’s Bank Holiday Music & Beer Festival, 9pm Featuring explosive Rockabilly and Rock’n’Roll from Cherry Red 53. Free.

Sun 27 May Gateway Garden Party, 12pm-4pm This family fun day will feature a range of activities, stalls and performances. Young Habbies can join Kilbarchan storyteller Anne Pitcher for some interactive storytelling fun (2pm) along with puppets, props, sound makers and songs. Food and refreshments provided by Kilbarchan Guides (while stocks last). Free. Find Kilbarchan Smile on Facebook. Free.

Sun 27 May Habbie’s (and Trust) Bank Holiday Music & Beer Festival Live Music, Bouncy Castle and BBQ throughout the day (weather permitting) More Live Music continues early evening at The Trust. All Free Tue 28 May Book launch: Kilbarchan and the Handloom Weavers by Helen Calcluth Old Library Centre, 7.30pm Published by Renfrewshire Local History Forum, Kilbarchan and the Handloom Weavers covers the history of the Kilbarchan weavers from the seventeenth century to the 1950s when the last Kilbarchan weaver plied his trade. Free, see www.lilasday.co.uk for more details.

Tue 29 May Highland Hustle Tots (and Juniors) Ceilidh Guide Centre, 3.30pm (Nursery-P3) & 4.15pm (P4-P7) Special Lilifest Ceilidh for mini-hustlers! £4per child (£2 for additional siblings) @ HighlandHustleKilbarchan on Facebook / highlandhustlekilbarchan.com

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Thu 31 May Big Vern ‘n’ the Shootahs Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre, 7.30pm The sensational Big Vern ‘n’ the Shootahs will perform their classic funk, soul and party music mixed with some great stage routines in a one-off gig at this intimate venue. £15. BYOB (£1 corkage charge) and more information is available online at liliasday.co.uk / ticketsscotland.com or in person from Bobbins, Kilbarchan. Bring Your Own Bottle!

Habbie’s & Trust Pre-Gig Food Offer: £6 for a main course or 2 courses for a tenner (on presentation of ticket/proof of purchase) Habbie’s & Trust Post-Gig Drinks Offer: half price Beer or Wine (one per person) Thu 31 May Lilias Quiz at The Trust, 8pm Special Lilias-Day-themed quiz night to test your local knowledge.

Fri 1 June Thunder Road The Trust, 9pm The infamous Thunder Road return to Kilbarchan as part of Lilifest.

Sat 2 June

Lilifest 2018: Barchan Mad Comedy Night Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre, 8pm Popular comedy night returns on Lilias Day featuring a great line up of comedians in a great venue. With your host for the evening, the indomitable and irrepressible, Graham Barrie. £10 available online more info / bookings email badhatcomedy@outlook.com Tue 5 June Habbie’s Pop-Up Vegan-Fairtrade Café, 5pm-9pm Return of this popular new happening with a choice of dishes featuring Fairtrade ingredients.

Wed 6 June Habbie’s Big Quiz, 8pm Special Kilbarchan-themed quiz night. Show off your local and historical knowledge at this special quiz night with special prizes.

Sat 9 June Habbie’s Hoolie featuring The Brass Monkeys, 7pm-9pm The wonderful Brass Monkeys perform classic tunes with a big band brass twist on an outdoor stage (weather permitting/ indoors if not)

Lilias Day historic parade followed by Lilias Day Events and Celebration in Kilbarchan Park

Lilifest Venues (all Kilbarchan): Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre, Steeple Square

Park open from 12, parade starts at 1pm Kilbarchan’s famous Lilias Day includes a historic parade followed through the village by decorated floats, pipe and brass bands.

The parade finishes in Kilbarchan Park where a host of stalls, activities and events take place throughout the day to raise thousands of pounds for good causes.www.liliasday.co.uk

Kilbarchan Parish Church, Steeple Square Habbies, New Street The Trust, Low Barholm Gateway Garden, Cartside Terrace Old Library Centre, 9 High Barholm

Lilias Family Day at Habbie’s: Outside Beer Garden with fonts, Hog Roast, Bouncy Castle & Live music (from early evening)

Guide Hall, High Barholm

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WHAT’S HAPPENI NG IN THE PARK

New this year

Kids Tent line-up

Returning hits

3Sixty bike display Craft Village Zorbing SheBoom Keepy Uppy King Johnny Barr’s Music Tent

Art show entries on display

Medieval Camp Archery KG Hawks Falconry Ace Bouncy Castles Dog Show Food Village Tug of War Youth Challenge Football Derby

2.30pm Meet Batman 3pm Franc Karpo’s Amazing Kids Magic Show 3.45pm Book Reading from ‘A pattern of Secrets’ by Lindsay Littleson

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DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO WIN £1000 The Lilias Day raffle will once again top the bill with a £1000 raffle prize given on the day. Last year’s winner, Babs Steel (pictured) said “I felt absolutely wonderful when I heard I had won the raffle. I loved the feeling of being the winner but was totally shocked and couldn’t believe it when they called out my name. My heart was beating 100 miles per hour!”

You too could be this years lucky winner. Don’t forget to buy your tickets. Tickets can be purchased from Committee members, shops displaying the raffle poster or from the Lilias Day Committee stall on the day.

The prize draw will take place at 4.45pm in the park on Lilias Day.

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Winner to be drawn on the day

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COUNCILLOR BILL BINKS (WARD 9)

27 High Barholm Kilbarchan Renfrewshire 01505 705100

Wishes every success on the 50th Anniversary of your Lilias Day in Kilbarchan Happy to be of service to you all on any issues you wish to discuss My contact details are as follows:Tel: 0300 300 1423 Email: cllr.bill.binks@renfrewshire.gov.uk

WHAT IS KILBARCHAN SMILE? Kilbarchan Smile is a community group that has been set up by community members to help make improvements to our village to make it an even better place to live, visit and work.

ON THE DAY

WE NEED YOUR HELP We need more volunteers to help support our efforts so please get in touch and offer your services (hard graft, fundraising, PR, social media, events and donations). Please support our events too…

Kilbarchan Smile’s Gateway Garden Party

GET IN TOUCH Email: hello@kilbarchansmileco.uk / Contact us on 07952 169341 / Join our eMailing list at www.kilbarchansmile.co.uk / Join the Kilbarchan Smile Facebook Group

Together we can make Kilbarchan better!

Sunday 27th May, 12pm-4pm, Gateway Garden, Cartside Terrace This family fun day will feature a range of activities, stalls and performances. Young Habbies can join Kilbarchan storyteller Anne Pitcher for some interactive storytelling fun (2pm) along with puppets, props, sound makers and songs. Food and refreshments provided by Kilbarchan Guides (while stocks last). Free. Find Kilbarchan Smile on Facebook.

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Timetable of events 10am Judging of the best decorated House, Shop and Non residential premises.

12noon Park opens.

12.30pm Floats judged in Troubridge Avenue 1.00pm Parade starts at Tandlehill Road 1.40pm Parade arrives in the park. Miss Lilias crowns the school queen 2.00pm Music Tent open 2.00pm Main arena 3Sixty Bike Display 2.40pm I nter school football Match - Commentator, George Bowie 3.05pm Grand Tug-of-war - Commentator, George Bowie 3.20pm Youth challenge 3.40pm Sheboom 4.00pm 3Sixty Bike display - part 2 4.30pm Presentation of prizes for the bestdecorated house, shop, non-residential premises and float.

4.45pm Lilias Raffle draw – Grand prize £1000 7.40pm Habbie pipes his way from the Old Library to the Steeple inviting us all Strip the Willow before returning to stone for another year

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PARK PLAN STALL LIST

FOOD VILLAGE

KILBARCHAN PIPE BAND

KILBARCHAN SCOUTS

KILBARCHAN CHURCH

THE ROLLIN PIG

LABOUR PARTY

LA CINQUECENTO

WALLACE SOCIETY

SHARMA STREET FOOD

KILBARCHAN SNP

PAPA MACS

CONSERVATIVE PARTY

SNOW CONES

ANDY DOIG, INDEPENDENT

MOLLY’S MINI MOCKTAIL BAR

I LOVE CANDY

PARDUCCI’S ICE CREAMS

ST COLUMBA’S SCHOOL

3SIXTY COFFEE BARISTA

BALLOON WORLD

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MEDIEVAL CAMP & ARCHERY

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MUSIC TENT Johnny Barr presents the 525 Accountancy Live Music Stage

KILBARCHAN SHOW Saturday 16th June

Johnny Barr is a Paisley based Singer/Songwriter, Music teacher and Events organiser. We are delighted to have him as our host for Lilias Day’s Live Music Stage in association with stage sponsors “525 Accountancy”.

Lilias Day and Kilbarchan Agricultural Show are continuing to work together to grow and support both events.

Whether you fancy your chances in the highly competitive cake or crafting competitions or want to see the impressive selection of horses, cattle and sheep on display, the Kilbarchan Show is a great day out for all the family. Miss Lilias and the School Queen will once again be donning wellies and frocks to present prizes at the event.

“525 Accountancy Services Limited is an independent practice, chartered accountant, working throughout the West and East Coast of Scotland.

The firm has the background, expertise and extensive resources to provide you and your business with tailor-made solutions, whether that may be in respect of managing day to day operations, tax and vat planning or other strategic decisions you may need to make.“

525 Accountancy Live Music Stage 2pm Stray Dug 2.30pm Chef McRic & The Melted Mozzarellas 3pm Zoe Ladybug Tait 3.30pm The Rubenesques 4pm Howlin Radio 4.30pm Connah Grant

This year’s stage is set to be an outstanding array of talent varying from young and upcoming, experienced solo/duo performers and full band arrangements all based in the Renfrewshire area...

Come and join Johnny and all the following performers for an unmissable performance!

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FUN DOG SHOW Judge: Mr Hugh Thomson who Breeds and shows Golden Retrievers.

Entries in the park from 12 noon. Entry Fee £2 per class. All proceeds to SSPCA, West Dunbartonshire, Milton Animal Home.

Pedigree classes (commencing 1.45pm) Any Variety Puppy (6-12 months). (2) Any Variety Gundog. (3) Any Variety hound and Terrier. (4) Any variety Pastoral and Working. (5) Any Variety Toy and utility.

Novelty classes (6) Waggiest Tail. (7) Best Rescue. (8) Best Child Handler (6-16 years).

(9) Best Crossbred/Mongrel. (10) Special Baby Puppy (4-6 Months).

(11) Best Kilbarchan Dog. Prizes for Best in Show and Best Puppy in Show (from unbeaten winners classes 1-5) and Best Kilbarchan Dog (class 11). Rosettes in each class.

BEST IN SHOW WILL BE JUDGED AFTER CLASS 11. Only undocked dogs and legally docked dogs may be entered for exhibition at this show.

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LILIFEST PART OF THE LILIAS DAY CELEBRATIONS

Thu 17 - Sat 19 May, 7.30pm: St. Paul’s Church Dramatic Society (Amateur) presents Abigail’s Party Mon 21 May, 7.30pm: Chris Stout & Catriona McKay Thu 31 May, 7.30pm: Big Vern ‘n’ the Shootahs Sat 2 June, 8pm: Barchan Mad Comedy Night

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THE HISTORIC PARADE The historic parade lies at the heart of the Lilias Day and celebrates the rich history of the village. From pre- Christian times through to modern day Kilbarchan, the costumed character groups represent the history of the village through the centuries.

The first group in the historic parade to represent Kilbarchan’s history is the Chief Druid and his maiden followers. Before Christianity came to Scotland, the people of the land followed pagan rituals and beliefs held by the Druids.

The Town Crier heads the procession. From as early as the middle ages a formal system of town criers was recognised in Britain as a way of communicating news and important events to the people.

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THE HISTORIC PARADE cont’d Following the Town Crier, comes The Preses and representatives of the General Society. Kilbarchan General Society was founded in 1765 by 24 merchants and tradesman of the village to improve the welfare of villagers. This benevolent society still exists in the village today. The Preses is Eric Black.

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The arrival of Saint Barchan and his Monks in the latter part of the sixth century marks the conversion of the people from paganism to Christianity. St Barchan was a Celtic preacher from Ireland and was said to be a humble man and true follower of Jesus. It is reputed that he established a church here and that the name of the village derives from this - ‘Kil’ meaning cell or church and the Saint’s name – the church of St Barchan.

Princess Marjory Bruce, daughter of Robert the Bruce, and her riding party, often hunted in the area and received hospitality from the people of Kilbarchan. A year after her marriage to Robert Steward in 1315 , at the age of 20, she was critically injured after a fall from her horse and was taken to Paisley Abbey where the monks cared for her. Pregnant at the time, her baby son, who became Robert II, was delivered by caesarean section. Whether this operation occurred before or just after her death remains unknown. Her remains are interred in Paisley Abbey.

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THE HISTORIC PARADE cont’d Another famous character to join the parade this year is William Wallace.

Born circa 1270, in Elderslie, William Wallace was the son of a Scottish landowner. He spearheaded his country’s long charge against the English toward freedom, and his martyrdom paved the way for eventual success.

The Cuninghames of Craigends have for centuries been closely connected with Kilbarchan. The 1st Baron William Cuninghame became the proprietor of Craigends in 1497. He held several public appointments and was involved in the arrangements for the visit of King James the IV to the Highlands.

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• Free insurance estimates • Panel beating & spraying

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Barking Mad wishes everyone a wonderful Lilias Day 2018, especially all lovely dogs and owners.

THE HISTORIC PARADE cont’d Born in the 1550, Habbie Simpson was the village butcher but was more famously known for his piping. He was renowned for being a talented entertainer and performed at plays, feasts, races and fairs throughout lowland Scotland. His fame lives on today as inhabitants of Kilbarchan continue to be known as ‘Habbies.

Each year, Habbie is ‘brought back to life’ from his statue in the Steeple to entertain the villagers once again. Playing his pipes, he comes out from the Steeple and joins his wife Janet Simpson and the villagers. He returns to stone for another year at the end of days celebrations.

The history of any Scots village wouldn’t be complete without Mary Queen of Scots. Born in 1542, daughter of James V, Mary became Queen when she was only seven days old. Mary did not have an easy reign as the country was in religious turmoil at the time, but she was a good ruler and allowed people to worship as they wished.

Queen Elizabeth I plotted against her and Mary was executed in Fotheringay Castle in 1587.

Thomas and Lady Craufurd lived in the Castle of Auchinames during the 15th century. Thomas was descended from Sir Reginald Craufurd of Crosbie who was awarded the Barony of Auchinames for his support and service to Robert the Bruce in the Battle of Bannockburn. Thomas Craufurd founded and endowed the Chapel of St Catherine to the village.

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THE HISTORIC PARADE cont’d

Next in the parade comes Miss Lilias, the Baron and Baroness Cuninghame and her attendants. Miss Lilias was the daughter of the 8th Baron Cuninghame of Craigends. He was tennent-in-chief of the village and over time the summer fair became known as Lilias Day after his daughter, Lilias.

In 1697, Renfrewshire was gripped by a Witch Hunt which saw over 20 people accused of witchcraft and seven people executed on 10 June 1967.

During this time, 10 year old Robert Semple was staying with his uncle, Sir William Pollock of Pollock House. Robert wanted to go to Paisley to see the burning of the witches but was told no and his shoes were taken from him to prevent him from going.

So desperate was he to go that he sneaked out and walked 8 miles, barefooted to Paisley, to watch the witches burn.

Robert Semple moved to Kilbarchan in the late 1700s and villagers for two or three generations could claim ‘I knew a man, who knew a man who saw the last witch burned in Paisley’.

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THE HISTORIC PARADE cont’d The late 19th Century and into the early 20th century saw a few notable people from Kilbarchan making their mark on the world.

Mary Barbour (22 February 1875 – 2 April 1958) was a Scottish political activist, community leader and social policy pioneer. She was one of the first female councillors to be voted onto Glasgow City Council and was appointed as one of the first woman Baillies’ and magistrates in Glasgow.

She was born in Kilbarchan, but later moved to Govan. Her political activism began in earnest during the Glasgow rent strikes of 1915 where women, led by Mary Barbour, organised tenant committees and eviction resistance, ultimately forcing landlords to lower rents.

In 2015 a commemorative stone cairn in honour of her was erected in the village.

William Brodie was the Grand Master of Masons in the state of New York. In 1884 he had the privilege of laying the foundation stone of one of the most famous statues in the world, the Statue of Liberty.

Brodie was born in Kilbarchan, August 9, 1841 and his parents were thought to run a tavern on Church Street. When he was two years old his parents emigrated to America to begin a new life. They settled in the State of New York where William trained as a stone mason and became a successful businessman.

In his later life, William returned briefly to Kilbarchan before returning to the US where he died in 1917.

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BEATON BROS• INDEPENDENT FUNERAL DIRECTORS

THANK YOUS The Lilias Day Committee would like to thank the following for their invaluable help and support…

Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Preservation Group, Peter Sandground, George Bowie, Kilbarchan Agricultural Show Committee, Gowanlea Nurseries, Little’s Chauffeur Drive, Gail Scoular, The Johnstone Cadets, Renfrewshire Council and their Lighting Dept (Stevie Duffy and Angela Coyle), all those local businesses who advertise in our brochure and of course Malcolm’s for generously donating their vehicles and drivers to make the parade unique.

Thanks also to all the other individuals and organisations that have given us their amazing support and help.

Here to help in your time of need Tel. 01505 610 555 Email alan@beatonbrothers.co.uk www.beatonbrothers.co.uk 1 Station Road, Bridge of Weir PA11 3LH Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year

We would like to add a special thanks to all our stewards, gatekeepers and helpers on the day without whom we couldn’t run the event.

Programme designed by nonconform. co.uk and printed by 21colour.

Lilias Day 2018 Committee Alan Kyle, Ainsley McGoldrick, Susan Calcluth, Graeme Stockton, Alison McCafferry, Loren McKirdy, Kay Quinn, Chris Todd, Graeme Sharpe, Karen Metcalff, Lisa Rodgers

Mhairi Black MP 0141 571 4370 @MhairiBlack

Kilbarchan Surgery: Second Friday of the Month Old Library 10:30am

Constituency Office: 9 Wellmeadow Street Paisley PA1 2EF

The Lilias Day Committee would like to thank all those participating in the Historic Parade.

TOWN CRIER – Lewis MacDonald CHIEF DRUID – Ray Ansell ST BARCHAN and the MONKS - John Stephen, Donald Allison, Ronnie Cairns, Ian Campbell, David Clulaw, Jim Logan, Roger Strachan, Jim Smyth THOMAS CRAWFORD – DAME CRAWFORD – Delaine Colquhoun LADIES IN WAITING - Katie Colquhoun MAIDS – Georgie Flint & Pheobe Lynch BARON CUNNINGHAM - Chris Davidson BARONESS CUNNINGHAM – Nicola Davidson LADIES IN WAITING – Riley & Anna Davidson PAGES – Connor Armstrong & Logan Armstrong HABBIE SIMPSON – Archie Sandground JANET SIMPSON – Lauren McCall VILLAGERS – Owen Chappell, Anna Chappell, Cara McGoldrick, Rhona Stewart MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS – Joyce Speirs LADIES IN WAITING – Ava Speirs LADIES IN WAITING – Jacqueline Marshall LADIES IN WAITING – Annabell Marshall LADIES IN WAITING – Melissa Marshall LADIES IN WAITING – Skye Stockton MISS LILIAS – Beth Caldow LILIAS ATTENDANTS – Orla Kennedy LILIAS ESCORT – Archie Stockton 8TH BARON CUNNINGHAME – Sandy Scott BARONNESS CUNNINGHAME – Fiona Jackson ROBERT SEMPLE – James Moore STATUE OF LIBERTY – April Luke WILLIAM BRODIE - Matthew Addison MARY BARBOUR – Anne Marshall

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