Dandie Derby Weekend 5-7th June
Friday 5th June. Meet at Bowhill TD7 5ET
13.30-1400 hrs and have a stroll down to the plaque via the Old Pepper trail see below back to the Courtyard cafe for a cuppa and a natter The plan then was to head back up to Selkirk and have wander round, there are various places open for meals etc. The Fleece with historic ties to the Dandie and Tibbies’ on the Square whose owner is the producer of the Dandie Dinmont Gin ..and the Selkirk Distillers shop on the square where it can be purchased.
Saturday 6th race day
Farmers market in the square in Selkirk .. The Dandie Derby will have a stall. Meet at Old Ginger at the Haining TD7 5LR at 1pm for a walk around Haining Loch and back to the house to register for the races and a group photo for 6626 Dandie Day ( The Fleece and Tibbies will be open on for lunch ) Granny Dee’s coffee hut will be at The Haining from about 1300 hrs they will be at the market in the morning
Classes available
Young Ginger race …. up to and one year old on the day
Piper Allan’s tootle … one to three years old on the day
Meg merrilees gallop …..Three to seven years old on the day
Old pepper’s Stravaig …..7 and upwards
The Old Pretender visiting dogs that are impersonating Dandies (Unfortunately dont qualify for overall prize )
Rosettes to fourth place prizes fro First in their heat and an amazing cup kindly donated by the Dandie Dinmont Club for the fastest on 4 paws
There will be a raffle
Saturday Night at Selkirk Rugby Club for dinner TD7 5AX
7pm… Menu choices for Saturday Night Dandie Derby Dinner Selkirk Rugby Club TD7 5AX
Starter choices ….
Smooth chicken Liver Pate on a bed of mixed leaves with Oatcakes
Tomato and Sweet Pepper soup
Scottish Lentil laced with baked ham
( All served with a mini baked roll and Butter Portion )
Mains
Roast Border Beef carved and topped with a rich gravy and a Yorkie
Breast of Chicken stuffed with local Haggis wrapped in Bacon ,served with a rich whisky sauce
Brie and Beetroot Tart
(All served with Baby Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables )
Desserts
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake, served with a rich coulis
Lemon tart
Apple Crumble , Served with Ice Cream
Cost of £25 for two courses or £27.50 for 3 to be prepaid and orders in before 31st May ..thanks
Please send your choices to Eve ..at Eve@thomasy.uk
Sunday Kirk Yetholm TD5 8PQ
Dandieathlon a second chance for all those Dandies to show their paces .. Time circuits with handicaps for ages all good fun and Lunch in the Borders Hotel ..if desired .. menus will be available at the end of May but general pub lunch after lunch a walk round Kirk Yetholm which is steeped in Dandie History