Kicking proceedings off in style was an over-40s football match at Comrades Park. Local pride was at stake when Chirnside's old timers took on their rivals from nearby Duns. And after a tense match which ended 3-3, it was the away team who took home the spoils courtesy of a victory in a penalty shoot out.

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The girl at the centre of this year's event is Kate Roberts and she was crowned 2009 Gala Queen on Sunday. Gala Day got underway with the Kirkin' at Chirnside Parish Church which was followed by a toasting at the Robin's Nest shortly after.

Before being handed the crown which was worn by 2008 Queen, Lauren Vallance, Kate led a parade through the village to Windram Park where she was officially installed as this year's leading lady.

By her side was consort Scott McKenzie and attendants Rebecca Brady and Rebecca Hardie. Also taking their place on the crowning platform were herald- Duncan James, crown bearer -Jamie Wood, fairy queen - Mairi Pemble and fairy queen's consort, Andy Kerr.

They were joined by flower girls - Emily Runciman, Ellie Jackson, Paige Gillespie, Hannah Wilkes, Finna Hardy and Nel Moore and page boys - Ewan Gosling, Kyle Ramsbottom, Jamie Martin, Ryan Kerr, Robbie Paulin and Liam Henry.

And as the sun shone over the village, hundreds of people gathered to take part in a host of activities that had been organised.

There was a chance to don a big nappy and inflatable suit to take part in some sumo wrestling; and to get a taste of the wild west people hopped aboard a bucking bronco- although most of them didn't stay on for very long!

Music was provided by Berwick Pipe Band and taste buds were tickled by a Hog Roast.

Like the Over-40s football the night before, competition was fierce for this year's Civic Week Truck Pull. A large turnout gathered at Crosshill to see Chirnside Boxing Club emerge victorious and the Football Club take the runners up spot.

Sunday's fun didn't stop there, the Robin's Nest was full of music fans who gathered to watch 'SHE' and they didn't disappoint.

The good weather continued into Monday in time for people to get into their cars in search of gold in the annual Car Treasure Hunt whilst for those who weren't old enough to get behind the wheel just yet there was a Kids Quiz at Chirnside Community Centre.

Wimbledon is now underway and Britain is once again pinning its hopes on Andy Murray. But forget the Centre Court action, it was all about the Tennis Finals in Chirnside on Tuesday night when those who won through the heats earlier this month competed for the top prize.

Down at the Chirnside Inn people were taking a leaf out of Lady GaGa's book and displaying their best 'poker faces' for Poker Night with a jackpot of £50.

Last night the greens at Chirnside Bowling Club were full for the Civic Week Bowls Competition while others had their dabbers out and were ready to shout 'house' at a Bingo Night in the Community Centre.

Today, Thursday, June 25, Windram Park will be the battle ground for supporters of Celtic, Hearts, Hibs and Rangers when they take part in the 7-a-side football at 6.30pm. Teams should include two over-40s and two women.

Into tomorrow, Friday, June 26, the village's bonny babies and tiny tots will be on their best behaviour for the Baby Show at the Community Centre at 10.30am. Its open to parish children only and categories are 0-12 months, 13-24 months, 25-36 months and pre school.

The night's big event will see villagers aim to emulate the likes of George Sampson and Diversity in Chirnside's Got Talent at 6.30pm. All ages, both young and old are welcome to take to the stage at the Community Centre and will all be hoping they don't get buzzed!

Among the hopefuls will be convenor James Bolton so get yourself along to see if he can lead by example or be top of the flops!

For those whose talents lie more in the realms of general knowledge, an adults quiz will follow at 9pm with Pete Buckley as quizmaster. Entry is £5 a team and the bar will be open.

The final day of Civic Week will start with a 5-a-side football tournament at Windram Park at 10.30am. Age groups are 10 and under, 12 and under and 14 and under.

And the week will go out on a high with a Gala Dance in the Community Centre at 7.30pm. Music will be courtesy of Heart Beat and Stargazers Disco. Tickets are £5.

With some brilliant events going on and some fantastic weather to match, James Bolton said he thought this year's Civic Week would be a massive success.

Speaking on Monday he said: "So far it's been really, really good. There must have been well over 500 people around for Gala Day and the way things are going I see no reason why this year's Civic Week won't be one of the best ever."