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Nicola Findlay

Fun loving East Kilbride pupils go totally tropical at school fayre

Things took a tropical turn at Auldhouse Primary in East Kilbride recently.

The rural school’s popular family fun day, organised by the Parent Council, was a huge success.

Erin MacKerron (left) and Mya Macphail join in the fun (EKN)

Chairwoman Christine Smith explained: “We decided to have a Hawaiian-style beach party theme this year and it definitely cheered up everyone between the rain showers.

“We’re really grateful to all the families who came along to join in the fun, and to the local businesses who supported us, including Morrisons Lindsayfield, Greenside Nursery, Lidl, B&Q, Caulders Garden Centre and Sainsbury’s.”

Ava McCardle has a go at the Wheel of Fortune (EKN)

She added: “To everyone who baked, planted, painted signs and turned up to spend their hard-earned cash, we are really grateful.”

Highlights of the day included a Thorntonhall Ice Cream stall, a bouncy castle, plant and homebaking stalls, and fun games and competitions for all ages. Hungry fair goers were also treated to hot dogs and home-made crepes, plus luxury coffee from Roast Den.

Erin MacKerron, her sister Iona (centre) and Harry Wallace ran the book stall (EKN)

Acting head teacher Emma Alexander said: “Our wee school has a big heart and the generosity of parents and families in working so hard to put this event on was fantastic.

Winners of the best beach party outfit competition, Callum Smith (left) and Scott Macphail (EKN)

“We are really proud of our place in our community and we’re grateful that so many of our neighbours, from Pauline and The Lost Lamb team to everyone at the Old Parish and Westwoodhill Churches, got involved to help us out.”

She added: “Having flower garlands, grass skirts and inflatable flamingos everywhere added a splash of colour and fun to what was an amazing day.”

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