GULLANE Games Week gets under way next Saturday (July 25) morning.

Eight days’ worth of activities have been lined up in the village, with something for everyone.

Iain Michie, chairman of the village’s Gullane Games Week committee, was counting down to the events, kicking off at 10am.

He said: “We have had a fantastic week in the village with the Scottish Open and the next big event is Gullane Games.” Mr Michie was hoping that the weather stayed dry and promised there would be plenty of local talent on display throughout the annual event.

The Saturday kicks off with a children’s golf competition, with a five-a-side tournament from 2pm to 3.30pm and a hockey tournament from 3pm to 4pm at Memorial Park.

Cricket will also be played at the venue from 3.30pm.

Then, next Sunday, there is a village treasure hunt from 2pm at the Mallard Hotel.

Next Monday will see a junior table tennis tournament in the village hall at 6.30pm, with an open bowling night at 7pm.

Next Tuesday, it is time for golf to take centre stage with long, driving, pitching and putting competitions at 6.30pm, meeting at No 2 Start’s Box, Gullane Golf Club.

A sand modelling competition takes place next Wednesday at 2pm, with entrants meeting at the Gullane Beach car park.

Then, at 7pm, there is a junior disco in the marquee on the green.

The Thursday is the turn of the children’s arts and crafts in the marquee from 10am, with a junior tennis competition held from 2pm, for P3-7, and 6.30pm for S1-S4.

Finally, a family ceilidh is held in the village hall from 7pm.

Mr Michie was looking forward to the ceilidh, which is new to the attractions this year.

He added that it was aimed particularly at families and youngsters, and encouraged people to pop along.

For tickets, call 01620 841145.

On July 31, there is a quiz night in the village hall and for tickets contact 01620 843567.

Finally, on August 1, it is the turn of the Games Day and fancy dress parade on the green from 1.30pm.

Races and events will take place, along with a barbecue, bouncy castle, beat the goalie and much more.