Armadale Children's Gala Day
2007
Friday 15th June - the eve of Gala Day
The leaders of the Armadale procession, which escorted the new Champion to the home of the Queen-elect
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2007's new Champion, Brendan Thomson, prepares for the procession to the 'Castle'. |
2007's Queen-elect, Megan Drummond, gives a gracious greeting to her visitors. |
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Jim Sibbald strides forth to Megan's 'Castle', accompanied by Bathgate's Newland Concert Brass Band. |
The Champion's family at the Street Fayre in North Street. |
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After a short, brisk march up South Street, the procession arrives and the Band serenades the Queen. Video (13.3 MB) |
Jim Sibbald delivers an address at Queen Megan's 'Castle'. |
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Armadale Gala Day 2007 We hope Megan Drummond, our new Queen of Hearts, her champion, Brendan Thomson, the Flower Queen, Lindsay Royle, the Fairy Queen, Stephanie Hosie, and all the children taking part in 2007's event had a very happy day!
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Winifred Thacker helps Jennifer and David Douglas to decorate their home ready for Saturday's judges. |
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Saturday 16th June
Jim Sibbald, Master of Ceremonies, prepares for the crowning ceremony on the stage of Armadale Academy
The Newland Concert Brass Band awaits Queen Megan and her Court
Queen Megan and her Court
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 Queen Megan McLeish (2006) crowns our new Queen Megan Drummond |
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 Photos of some decorated homes HERE |
The Queen and her Champion
By Ronnie Thomson
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Armadale Academy's Assembly Hall was a fitting venue for the wonderful spectacle of the Queen and her Court. The girls were beautiful, the boys were handsome, and their families were rightly proud! Jim Sibbald must be acknowledged, in particular, for his Master of Ceremonies role, which kept calm, clear control of the unfolding events. The other organisers in the Hall and all the unsung 'heroes' helping on the streets did a superb job in ensuring the smooth running of a challenging day. The weather was chilly and wet, but Armadale streets were full of onlookers, keen to support the annual event, listening to the stirring music of the guest bands and enjoying the spectacle of the procession of the Champion and parents, the ex-Queen, her Champion and Court, the Queen of Hearts, her Court and parents, the fancy dress characters, as well as some wonderful decorated floats. Many congratulations to everyone on a successful event! |
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Special thanks to 2007 Gala Day Committee whose hard work made today's event possible: Jim Sibbald, President; Billy Cunningham, Vice-president / catering; Anne Ross, Secretary / pageant; Jane Blake, Treasurer / pageant; Ian Mitchell, Bands; Yvonne Mitchell, Transport; Susan Rooney, Sports; Stuart Borrowman, Programme.
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2007 Gala Day Decorated Homes HERE
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Past Gala Days HERE
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The office bearers for the 2009 Gala Day are: President Stuart Borrowman; Vice-President Billy Cunningham; Treasurer Freda McInulty; and Secretary Susan Rooney 12 Church Place Armadale EH48 2LY.
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Have you any photos of past Gala Days that we could copy and publish on this website? e-mail Rosie
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2009 is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Scotland's greatest poet,
Robert Burns. During that year there will be events staged all over Scotland to celebrate its past, present and future. On the 20th June 2009, Armadale will be holding its annual Children's Gala Day. If you are planning to return home to Armadale during its Gala celebrations, the Gala Day Committee would love to hear from you so that it can welcome you. Please contact Stuart Borrowman, President of Armadale Children's Gala Committee: stuart.borrowman |
| Far away and missing home? If you would like to send a message to family and friends in Armadale, e-mail Rosie |
| For information about other events in Scotland that year, why not visit Homecoming Scotland 2009? |
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