HELPERS would be welcome to lend a hand in the run-up to this year’s Musselburgh Festival.
Organisers the Honest Toun’s Association are looking for volunteers to give support with a variety of duties including: programme sales on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm; fancy dress parade marshals for Friday, July 26, 6.30-8.30pm; and marshals for the festival day at Musselburgh Racecourse on Saturday, July 27, noon-6pm.
A spokesperson said: “The selling of programmes is particularly important as this not only replaced much-needed income from the £1 voting cards but the over-100-page programme is a platform for new residents of the town, young and old, to be encouraged to join our celebrations and have access to as much information as possible.
“If you or a family member, friend or workmate are willing to help us, please contact us via our Facebook page or email honsecretary.honesttoun@gmail.com”
In relation to income from voting cards, the Honest Lad and Honest Lass are no longer voted on by the public but are selected by a panel.
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