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9 September 2009  

Next weekend promises to be a memorable weekend as Partick Thistle celebrate 100 years at Firhill & Radio Lollipop as been invited to join the celebrations.

Firhill first opened its doors on September 19th 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.

Hope to see you there!!!! 🙂