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Gala Week starts on Sunday the 26th July 2009
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There is a full programme of events throughout the week cumulating with The Grand Parade on Gala Day Saturday 1st August.
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Sunday 26th July
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12.30 pm
1.00 pm
1.30 pm
2.00 pm
2.30 pm
3.00 pm
4.00 pm
6.00 pm
7.00 pm
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Garries Park. Children’s Pet Show Registration
Garries Park. Steel Band, Children’s Pet Show, Craft Fair
Gala Queen’s Parade from Ann Street to Garries Park
Gala Opening Ceremony by Katrina Brian
Crowning of Gala Queen in Garries Park
Country Dancers
Peter Kirk
Circus Workshop
Pram & Bogie Races, Gird ‘n Cleek
Songs of Praise in Garries Park
Guided Cycle Ride gather on Ann Street
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Monday 27th July
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9.00 am
10.00 am
10.30 am
11.00 am
4.00 pm
6.00 pm
7.00pm
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Junior Tennis Tournament next to Golf Club
Cream of Galloway Gala Day Special (until 6pm)
Guided Walking Tours of Gatehouse. Meet at The Mill on The Fleet
Story Telling for ages 5 to 6 at The Mill on The Fleet
Horse & Carriage Rides begin on Main Street
Country Dancing Practice at the Community Centre
Senior Tennis Tournament next to Golf Club
Car Treasure Hunt starts at the Community Centre
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Tuesday 28th July
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10.30 am
11.00 am
12.30 pm
6.30 pm
8.00 pm
9.30 pm
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Guided Walking Tours of Gatehouse. Meet at The Mill on The Fleet
Story Telling for ages 5 to 6 at The Mill on The Fleet
Horse & Carriage Rides begin on Main Street
Family Picnic & Fun Afternoon in Garries Park
Gala ‘Roon the Watter’ Fun Run. Start at the Community Centre
Gala Prize Bingo at the Community Centre
Pub Quiz night in The Masonic Arms
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Wednesday 29th July
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10.30 am
11.00 am
6.30 pm
9.40 pm
10.00 pm
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Guided Walking Tours of Gatehouse. Meet at The Mill on The Fleet
Story Telling for ages 5 to 6 at The Mill on The Fleet
Horse & Carriage Rides begin on Main Street
Mini Tattoo in Community Centre grounds with Pipe & Jazz Bands, Dancers, Singers and refreshments.
The Great Gala Torchlight Parade
Bonfire & Fireworks display in Garries Park
Barbecue & Dangleberries in Garries Park
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Thursday 30th July
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10.00 am
10.30 am
11.00 am
2.00 pm
4.00 pm
6.15 pm
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Puppet Workshop at the Community Centre
Guided Walking Tours of Gatehouse. Meet at The Mill on The Fleet
Horse & Carriage Rides begin on Main Street
Guided Walk of Cally Woods. Meet at Gala Office in car park 1½ hour
Puppet Workshop at the Community Centre
Country Dancing Practice at the Community Centre
Guided Hill Walk. Meet at Gala Office in car park
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Friday 31st July
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10.30 am
11.00 am
1.00 pm
6.00 pm
7.00 pm
8.00 pm
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Guided Walking Tours of Gatehouse. Meet at The Mill on The Fleet
Story Telling for ages 5 to 6 at The Mill on The Fleet
Horse & Carriage Rides begin on Main Street
Golf Tournament at Gatehouse Golf Club
Walking Treasure Hunt starts at the Community Centre
Ceilidh (dancing) at the Community Centre
Hotel & Pub Games at Masonic Arms & Murray Arms Hotel
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Saturday 1st August
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10.00 am
11.00 am
12.15 pm
12.30pm
1.15pm
2pm
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Gatehouse Bowling Club Competition
Horse & Carriage Rides begin on Main Street
Gala Queen visits Fleet Valley
Grand Parade Assembly near Community Centre
Grand Parade along High Street to Garries Park
Afternoon entertainment begins in the Park with West Sound Radio
Children’s sports and games, Bonny Baby Show, Stalls and Shows.
Laggan Outdoor, Falconry, Climbing Wall etc
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Sunday 2nd August
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11.00 am
6.30 pm
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Horse & Carriage Rides begin on Main Street
Riding of the Marches assemble on Anne Street
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ALL EVENTS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE - CHANGES WILL BE POSTED
ON THE GALA NOTICE BOARD AT THE TOWN CAR PARK NEAR THE SPAR
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