Firhill Centenary Fun Day
Sunday 13th September 2009
Next weekend promises to be a memorable weekend as Thistle celebrate 100 years at Firhill.
Firhill first opened its doors on September 18th 1909 marking the occasion with a 3-1 win against Dumbarton Harp.
With next Saturday's match with Dunfermline the closest game to the 100th anniversary of Firhill's opening a whole host of events are planned to mark the occasion.
Running from 11am there will be a number of events, aimed primarily at families, taking place in the car park outside the Jackie Husband Stand.
Activities will include:
- Face Painting
- Coconut Shy
- Beat the Goalie
- Other Kids Stalls with prizes to be won
- Photographs with PeeTee the Club Mascot
- Meet Cat Harvey from Real radio
- Radio Lollipop Road Show
- Juggler/clown
- Caricaturist
- Photographs with Thistle players
- Meet former players from 1971 era
- BBQ
- Candy Floss
- Musical entertainment by Sheboom
- Marquee for soft drinks, teas and coffees
- Centenary Fund stall
- Street Rugby from Glasgow Warriors
- A primary schools mini soccer tournament involving 4 local schools
The tea and coffee stall will be run by Macmillan Cancer Support and all proceeds from that will go to their charity.
A fire tender from the local Maryhill fire station will also be in attendance and children will be welcome to view all the equipment and get their picture taken with the fire fighters
You can help publicise this event by downloading this poster Firhill Centenary Fun Day and displaying it around your workplace, school etc.
Your assistance in helping to celebrate Firhill's 100th birthday in style is very much appreciated.
