Gala Week starts on Sunday the 27th July 2008
There is a full programme of events throughout the week cumulating with The Grand Parade on Gala Day Saturday 2nd August.
However this is not the end!
On Sunday 3rd August we are again holding the Party by the River.
A fun family day out to round off the week.
10am
11am
12.30pm
2pm
2.30pm
3pm
4pm
6.30pm
7pm
Craft Fair & Coffee Morning at Community Centre
Horse & Carriage Rides Commence
Gala Opening Ceremony in Anne Street
Crowning of Gala Queen who is then piped down the
High Street to Craft Fair & Fleet Valley Home
Pram & Bogie Races on Anne Street
Children’s Games with Fiona Francis on Anne Street
Walking Treasure Hunt starts at Community Centre
Songs of Praise at Girthon Parish Church, Castramont Rd
Guided Cycle Ride
Sunday 27th July
Monday 28th July
10am
10.30am
11am
1.45pm
5.45pm
7pm
Cream of Galloway Gala Day Special
Guided Walking Tour of Gatehouse
Horse & Carriage Rides Commence
Junior Tennis Tournament next to Golf Club
Senior Tennis Tournament next to Golf Club
Car Treasure Hunt start at Community Centre
Tuesday 29th July
10.30am
11am
12.30pm
6.30pm
8pm
10pm
Walking Tour of Gatehouse
Horse & Carriage Rides Commence
Family Picnic & Fun Afternoon in Garries Park
Gala ‘Roon the Watter’ Fun Run all welcome.
Gala Prize Bingo at the Community Centre
Prize Quiz night in The Masonic Arms
Wednesday 30th July
10.30am
11am
6.30pm
6.30pm
9pm
9pm
9.30pm
10pm
Thursday 31st July
Walking Tour of Gatehouse
Horse & Carriage Rides Commence
Green Bowling Tournament at end of Anne Street
Scottish Evening in Community Centre grounds with Pipe & Jazz Bands, Dancers, Singers and refreshments.
Barbecue & Jazz Band in Garries Park
Assembly of Torchlight Parade at Community Centre
The Great Gala Torchlight Parade
Bonfire & Fireworks display in Garries Park
10.30am
11am
2pm
6.15pm
7pm
Walking tour of Gatehouse
Horse & Carriage Rides Commence
Guided Walk of Cally Woods
Meet at Gala Office in car park - 1½ hour duration
Guided Hillwalk to the top of Ben John!
Meet in car park at Spar - approx 5Km / 2 hours long
Over 35’s Football Match in Garries Park
Friday 1st August
10.30am
11am
1pm
1pm
Walking tour of Gatehouse
Horse & Carriage Rides Commence
Orienteering Competition in Cally Woods
Start at Forestry Office in Cally Woods
Golf Tournament at Gatehouse Golf Club
Saturday 2nd August
10am
11am
12.30pm
1.15pm
2pm
2.15pm
2.30pm
2.30pm
2.30pm
3.30pm
4pm
7pm
Gatehouse Bowling Club open pairs competition
Horse & Carriage Rides Commence
Grand Parade Assembly near Community Centre
Grand Parade along High Street to Garries Park
Afternoon Entertainment begins in Garries Park
Grand Parade Results & Prize Giving
Children’s sports and games
Bonny Baby Show
Cabaret on the centre stage
Tug of War competition
Competition Results & Prize Draw
Gala night at the Bank of Fleet with Peter Kirk
Sunday 3rd August
11am
11.30am
11.30am
1.30pm
2pm
6.30pm
Horse & Carriage Rides Commence
Party by the River at Ship Inn Gardens. Peter Kirk,
Lairds of Jazz Band and Hatrick Circus Workshop
Pet Show. Entry from 12 noon all animal welcome!
The Great Raft Race starts at Port Macadam
Raft Race Finishes (approx)
Riding of the Marches assemble on Anne Street
ALL EVENTS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE - CHANGES WILL BE POSTED
ON THE GALA NOTICE BOARD AT THE TOWN CAR PARK NEAR SPAR
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