Armadale Children's Gala Day 2008
Royal Proclamation and Street Fayre
After many months of planning, Armadale Children's Gala Week arrived and the Friday evening
Proclamation and Street Fayre basked in welcome sunshine.
Stuart Borrowman, President of the Gala committee, gave welcome support to
the 2008 Champion, Jordan Johnston, and his Herald, Rhys Robertson.
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 After the usual required speeches in front of Tollgate House, the Champion and his Herald began their march to the home of the Queen-elect to announce their intentions. They were accompanied by the Newland Concert Brass Band and by the Gala Day Standard Bearers: Douglas Rooney, Matthew Bell, Tommy Lees and Scott Ledgerwood. |
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In the Queen-elect's street, there were anxious onlookers waiting for the
visitors
whose approach could be identified by the stirring sound of the band. |
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Along North Street and past the fairground in Watson Park, around the
corner, with Cairnpapple in the distance, the dedicated group marched purposefully to Emma's home. |
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 The band played on at their arrival, while family, friends and neighbours enjoyed the spectacle under the flapping and fluttering flags that decorated Emma's street. |
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photographs were taken, and onlookers showed they were ready for Gala
Day.... and then it rained! |
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Earlier that evening, the Street Fayre was attended by a bustling crowd.
Ron Dingwall and Davie Kerr (left photo) were kept busy selling HAA and Broadly Scots Society books while Will Ferrier (right) kept a vigilant eye on transactions! |
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Home baking, tombola, books and plants proved popular with adults,
while children enjoyed the spectacle of street entertainers and the temptation of toy and sweet stalls. |
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 Banter was good-humoured and smiles were everywhere. |
