Strathaven Gala
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Gala Day

Morning Events


10.00amJudging of Shop Fancy Dress and Windows, Best Kept Garden
10 - 10.30amEntertainment in the Common Green from the Cadzow Academy performing extracts from Bugsy Malone.
11.00amParade to assemble in Station Road.
10.30 - 11amTiree Pipe Band and the Strathaven Pipe Band.
11.15amEntrants of the fancy dress classes will be judged in the Avendale Church Hall.
11.30amJudging of floats and other entries in the parade.
12noonThe Parade leaves Station Road. The procession will include the Tiree Pipe Band, the East Kilbride Pipe Band and the Strathaven and District Pipe Band who with all the other floats, other entries and the Royal Party will take the following route. (There is a shortened route for younger children.

Station Road, Kirk Street, Ryeland Street, Townhead Street, Green Street, Barn Street, Glasgow Road (to the top of Park Crescent), Reed Street, Glasgow Road, Barn Street, Green Street, Common Green, Lethame Road, and Threestanes Road to the George Allan Park.

To help the Parade run as smoothly as possible, please do not park on the route on the morning of the procession. Thank You!
1.15pmArrival of the Parade at the Bandstand, George allan Park. Fancy dress entrants assemble at the bandstand.
1.30pmArrival of the Queen, her Court and her Guard of Honour.
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Crowning Ceremony


The Crowning Ceremony performed by Mrs Elizabeth Teape

Emma's Proclamation for 2008

Presentation of the Gala Trophies

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Afternoon Events


 Exhibition of Art entries by pupils from local Primary Schools in Barrie Shelter.
2 - 3pmDancing from Heather and Wendy Weir's School of Dancing.
2pmA programme of races for children of all ages.
3pmLine dancing demonstration on the Bandstand by the Bunkhouse Line Dancing Club.
3pmInter-hostelry and children's tug of war.




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