OFFICIAL Sponsors this year of Cowdenbeath Civic Week are

The 4Winds Trust, Exxon/Mobil, Shell, Fife Council and Scottish Water.

Committee secretary Claire Morgan explained that the organising committee are also lucky to be supported by local business owners for example (and not limited to) Precious Events dontated tiaras for the girls in the Royal party; Badger's Kilt Hire donated the young Abassador's outfit for use during the festivities; the Silk Flower Centre also donated flower arrangements for the Queen and Princesses.

They have also received monetary donations from (but not limited to) Diamonds Bar & Grill, Partners Bar, the Blue Brazil Boys Club; Jane at No. 8 The Gallery on the High Street donates a percentage from the sale of donated items and also the money from book sales located in her foyer.

The monthly car boot sales run by Linda Calder in Morrisons car park should also not be forgotten.

Claire added that Morrison's is another business which donates prizes and vouchers throughout the year in support of the committee's fundraising events to help them get to the pinnacle that is civic week and gala day.

Claire added: "Without local support we just couldn't do it and we are truly grateful for it."