The Team Behind the highly popular and successful ‘Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities’ will be presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service [QAVS], the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK, by Lord Lieutenant Patsy Gilroy on Thursday [20 August], at 1830 [6.30pm], following the crowning of the Kirkcudbright Gala Queen.
The presentation will be on the Moat Brae, which will be closed to the public, who can view the event from Fisherman’s Green below, while maintaining social distancing.
Patsy Gilroy, Lord Lieutenant of The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, said: “I’m absolutely delighted that the work of Kirkcudbright Summer Activities is being recognised with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. The award assessors were highly impressed by the commitment and dedication of the group’s volunteers.”
Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities was founded almost 48 years ago. From a few concerts over a 6-week period, it has grown into an extensive and varied programme of events, promoting Kirkcudbright as a vibrant tourist destination and developing the community environment. Examples of its events include Producers’ Market, The Vintage Fair, Riding of the Marches, Country Fair, Arts and Crafts Trail, Historical Walks, and Scottish Nights. The Annual Tattoo and Firework Display is the main event and the highlight of the group’s year.
The QAVS recognises outstanding work by volunteer groups to benefit their local communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. Recipients are announced on 2 June each year, the anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation.
