From the Committee:
Laurencekirk Gala Committee had another enjoyable and productive meeting on Sunday night and we have now finalised our programme of events for the week. More details to follow, but an outline of the week includes:-
Sunday 13th July. Crowning of the Princess, Joint Church service in Dickson Hall followed by a BBQ.
Monday 14th. Taster Session at the Bowling Club. Junior Talent Show (Primary Age), Music Talent Show/Battle of the Bands (details tbc).
Tuesday 15th. Pet Show in Memorial Park. Bingo in St Laurence Hall.
Wednesday 16th. Pensioner’s Concert in Dickson Hall. Ladies Night in St Laurence Hall. Taster session for Archery.
Thursday 17th. Tea Dance in Dickson Hall. Car Treasure Hunt.
Friday 18th. Kids’ Disco. Comedy Night in St Laurence Hall. Historical walk of Laurencekirk.
Saturday 19th. Tower Race. Parade. Gala Day (including fun sports, doughnut eating competition, meet the meerkats and other cool creatures and much more). Gala Dance in St Laurence Hall to Burlesque.
Sunday 20th. Bowling competition.
In addition to these items, we have the Scouts holding an open morning for their Climbing Wall, Kite Making with Swatchmaker, performing arts sessions with XBow Ltd, kids bowling taster session at the Bowling Club and a walking treasure hunt being run by the Parent Council of the Primary School.
We are also delighted to be welcoming back the Beautiful Garden competition. This is being kindly sponsored by Beechwood Services Ltd.
We are now looking for advertisers for our printed programme which will go out to every household in Laurencekirk so it is a great opportunity to reach your local clientele.
We also need volunteers! We are looking for marshals and manpower for Gala Day, even if it is just for 30 minutes. We also need qualified first aiders for the events during the week.
If you’d like to advertise, or if you can volunteer some time please get in touch with our Secretary at themoarfamily@yahoo.com
Kirstie Moar, Secretary
