Gala 2008
4th
- 10th August
2008
at
Inverallochy Playing Fields
The below itinerary is from the 2007 Gala, it is expected the 2008 Gala will have the same format
Saturday
14th July
Open Golf Tournament
– Our fantastically attended golf open attracts entries very quickly, so
hurry and get your name down. Gents,
Ladies & Juniors - 7.00am first tee-off (last one 3.00pm).
Entries & further details to / from the Club House on 582000. Entry fee £8.00 for members and £12.00 for
non-members + DISCO TO FOLLOW after prize giving
Monday
6th August
Children’s Treasure Trail – Our hugely successful start to the week where the village is buzzin with over 100 kids (& parents!!). Start from the Marquee at 6.00pm & return to same by 7.30pm, £1.00 PER PERSON entry fee (which includes free juice & crisps). Prizes for the winners. USE OF CARS IS PROHIBITED IN ORDER TO MAKE IT FAIR FOR ALL
Tuesday
7th August
Hurdy & Pram Race
– This year we’re including prams (coz nae abody kin fin ony mare sets
o’ Silver Cross wheels in their garages) to allow more people to join in with
the fun. Start at 6:00pm (ish)
at Corn Road / Allochy Road junction.
(All entries / enquiries to Michael Summers or Peter Tait. ASAP)
Junior ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ Show
– An event which will see Simon Cowell & his team coming up to the
village shortly if the talent gets any better - don’t miss it!!
In Marquee, only
following on after Hurdy & Pram Race at 7.00pm (ish).
(All entries / enquires to Elaine Buchan. by 3rd Aug at the
LATEST)
Horse Racing Night – Channel 4 doesn’t have a-look-in with our
resident ‘John McCririck’ AKA Georgie Ritchie as compare.
In Marquee, following on after Jnr ‘Stars
in Their Eyes’ Show at approx. 8.00pm (incl.
licensed bar) with hamburgers
& refreshments etc. on site.
Wednesday
8th August
Junior Bingo – Concentration!! If only the homework was paid
this much attention to. The kids
love it. In Marquee at 2:00pm
Quiz Night & ‘Talent-less’ Show
– Some say the highlight of our week, the quiz is always a bag of laughs
and crammed to the gunnels, so get in early!!!
The ‘talent-less’ show makes everyone go home smiling and sore with
laughter. Remember, quiz goers have priority with seating,
‘talent-less’ show spectators
must remain at the back until after the quiz.
In Marquee, STARTING at 7.00pm (incl. licensed bar) £10.00 PER
TEAM OF ‘4’ (£2 per extra person) UPTO A MAX OF ‘6’
with hamburgers &
refreshments etc. on site. (Talent-less
show follows at approx. 9:30pm).
All entries /
enquiries to Georgie Ritchie. or Peter Tait by Mon 6th Aug. AT
THE LATEST.
Thursday
9th August
Junior Disco – the
kids love it and this year our DJ has many games and stuff planned for the
budding Aguileras’ and Timberlakes’.
In Marquee from 4.00 to 6.00pm, £1.50 ENTRY fee
Prize Bingo – you
can hear a pin drop from a 1000 paces at the bingo, so much to play for with big
prizes!! in Marquee at 8:00pm
(incl. licensed bar), with hamburgers
& refreshments etc. on site. Karaoke
/ Disco to follow.
Friday
10th August
Fancy Dress Parade
– new categories being introduced this year and hopefully making it
attractable to more people of all ages. Don’t
be shy, get the loft (or Dad’s wardrobe!!) raided and get cracking.
EVERY ENTRY RECIEVES £1, Open to all ages & starts from school
grounds at 6.00pm then parade around ‘part’ of villages, led by flute band
(finish up at Marquee). Will be
held in Marquee if weather inclement.
Live Band
(Disco in-between ) –
from 9.00pm till 1.00am (incl. licensed bar) starring our
Local Live Band ‘GRIFTER’,
with hamburgers &
refreshments etc. on site. TICKETS £7.00ea (incl. licensed bar).
Admission is by TICKET ONLY this year .
DOOR STEWARDS WILL BE MANNING THE ENTRANCES & ID WILL BE
REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AN ≥18yrs WRISTBAND.
Free bus transport back to St Combs and Fraserburgh leaving 1.30am sharp.
Saturday 11th
August (from
1.00pm at Playing Fields)
Gala will be opened at 1.50pm by - Mr
Andrew Whyte
Attractions include
– Giant ROCK CLIMBING WALL activity, GIANT Inflatable Assault Course, TWO
Bouncy Castles, Bungee Run + other inflatable's, Fire Engine appliance on show,
‘Egyptian Belly Dance Troupe, 2wit2woo Owl & Raptor Rescue Display,
Highland Dancing, Fraserburgh Archery Club, Karate display, Ladies & Gents
Tug-O-War, Arts & Crafts, Baby Show and open 5-a-side football,
Many stalls including
– Target Golf, Whisky Wheel, Sponge Stocks, Lucky Dips, Plate Smashing
& various others.
Food Galore –
Candy floss, Kippers, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Teas, Crisps, Juice, Ice Cream (&
strawberries), Sweeties & of course the refreshing ‘Beer Tent’
Marquee Extravaganza
- dance the whole night away with live music starring ‘LILY & THE
BOYS’ kicking off from 8.30pm till late. TICKETS £11.00ea (incl. licensed bar).
Admission is by TICKET ONLY & please note STRICTLY FOR OVER
18’s ONLY
DOOR STEWARDS WILL BE MANNING THE ENTRANCES & ID WILL BE REQUIRED.
Free bus transport back to St Combs and Fraserburgh leaving 1.30am sharp.
Sunday
12th August
Invercairn Gala
Praise – A great way
to finish the week with our favourite host Ken Cowe(of Waves Radio).
In Marquee from 3.00pm. everyone
welcome. IF YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE HYMN YOU WOULD LIKE SUNG; DROP A NOTE
OF IT INTO THE LIBRARY WHERE THE MOST REQUESTED ONES WILL BE PLAYED ON THE DAY.
MISCELLANEOUS
INFORMATION
MARQUEE DANCE TICKETS
– available from, PETER’s, LONDIS, COSTCUTTERS & the GOLF CLUB
*** TICKETS WILL
BE GOING ON SALE FROM MONDAY 9th JULY ***
Donations for Raffle, Bottle
Stall & Home Bakes - to
any Committee member
Gala
Prize Draw Raffle – 1st £500, 2nd £300, 3rd £200
& 4th £100 (tickets are on sale now and are available
through any committee member and will be drawn on the Saturday night)
** Please note -
our marquee dance ticket prices
have increased for the first time in many years in order to compensate for our
ever increasing expenditure. This
has allowed us once again, not to increase ANY of our bar prices!!
Marquee
*
NB * –
due to an unacceptable amount of under age personnel accessing alcohol on
the Friday & Saturday night dances, there will be a STRICT security
policy set up at the entrances.
** REGISTERED DOOR STEWARDS WILL BE CONTROLLING
THE DOORS THIS YEAR AND ID CHECKS WILL BE REQUESTED TO PROVE OVER 18yrs TO
OBTAIN APPROPRIATE WRISTBAND.
SATURDAY’S MARQUEE DANCE THIS
YEAR IS STRICTLY FOR OVER 18’s
(you have been warned!)
** Both marquee nights are ticket only events!!
The following guidelines should be noted for
all personnel attending the marquee functions.
All personnel who
potentially look under age will be asked to provide ID to obtain an over 18yrs
wristband
If no ID can be provided
you will receive an under 18yrs coloured wristband
Anyone over 18yrs may also
be asked to prove ID and failure to do so means they too may be assigned an
under 18yrs wristband
Anyone under 18yrs
found carrying alcohol within the premises will be evicted
Anyone found attempting to
carry alcohol into the premises will be refused entry
DON’T SPOIL IT!!
WE
ARE ONLY TRYING TO ENSURE WE KEEP OUR LICENSE & CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AN
EXCELLENT GALA FOR MANY FUTURE YEARS TO COME
YOUR
GALA REQUIRES CONSTANT ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK IN ORDER TO ENSURE WE
CONTINUE FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.
IF
YOU CAN LEND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE WEEK, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ANY OF THE
GALA COMMITTEE