2010

King - Jason Aitken
Queen - Isla Emsley
Kings Escort - Conan McVey
Queens Escort - Holly Docherty
Herald - Jordan Hunter
Royal Protector - Connor Byrn
Crown & Sceptre - Nathan Forrest, Grant Nelson.
Ladies of The Court - Lucy Philip, Jenna Milne, Lucy Sanderson, Emma Hopkin
Rachel Meikle, Lauren Burnett, Amy Green, Christianne Hill
Maids of Honour - Emma Findlay, Elle Davies, Jasmine Underwood, Keira Beveridge
Cushion Bearers - James Melville, James Chisholm
Bower Girls - Amy McGrath, Gemma Nelson
Emily Clark, Melissa Hall, Abigail Suttie, Beth Scally
Halberdier - Ross Gemmell, Jamie Purves, Marc Richardson, Stewart Duncan
Train Bearers - Ryan Kilpatrick, Evan Skelton, Lewis Fanshaw
Flower Girls - Ella Green, Eli-Anna Alan, Abie Beveridge, Ellie Russell
Chloe Bennett, Loise Brand, Bethan Thomas, Beth Nelson, Jodie Barr
Emily Docherty, Megan Paterson, Katie Green, Cerys Steele-Curran
Page Boys - Murray Duncan, Benn Ross, Arun Baguant, Jay Docherty, Jamie Deighan
Scott Clark, Craig Charters, Jack Neilson, Leon Thomson, Kai Pithie, Greg Houston

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Chairman’s Message

I would like to welcome everyone who comes along to Newtongrange Children’s Gala, locals and visitors alike. I know that some people attend year after year and it may be the only time they visit Newtongrange but this is surely evidence of the high regard in which Newtongrange is thought of throughout Midlothian.
This has been another difficult year for the Committee in regard to fundraising, but once again we have managed to put on a unique event when many are falling by the wayside. This is, as always, achievable with
the help of many people and businesses in the Village. A lot of people work behind the scenes to help the Committee and for this we give many thanks to you all.Midlothian Council must receive a special mention for once again supplying much of the equipment and manpower which allows us to hold this Gala, we also must thank the various Businesses who sponsor or donate to the different events in Gala Week.

Many thanks as well to the Pupils & Staff of Newtongrange Primary School for once again taking part in the competition to design the front cover of the Programme, this years winner is Lucy Henderson,
The Gala Committee has also received a fantastic donation of a hand commissioned Sword for use by the Royal Protector and the Gala in future years, this local Businessman and Resident of Newtongrange does not wish to be identified but suffice to say he has our thanks for this generous gesture, please pay attention to the sword because it is pretty unique, I only wish I could divulge who it was who donated it.

Once again we will be selling Wristbands on the day which will allow access to certain rides throughout the Gala, more details are given later in the Programme about which attractions are included.

Unfortunately, the Committee is to lose a few members this year and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for the dedicated work they have done over the years, I only hope I can persuade them to change their minds. Bearing this in mind, if anyone would like to join the Committee, come along to any meeting held on the last Thursday of the month in the Dean Tavern at 7pm.

  John Turnbull, Gala Chairman.

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The Fanct Dress Parade had to be cancelled due to the weather but the competition
went ahead in The Dean Tavern

Fancy Dress Winners

Under 5's
1st Alexa McGowan
2nd TJ McGowan

Age 6 - 10
1st
2nd Robbie McPherson

Age 11 - 16
1st Connor Byrn
2nd Amy McGrath

Age 17 +
1st Claire Patiencnce
2nd Karen Green

Groups
1st Dylan & Alan Tierney
2nd Lily & Faith Evans

Bikes & Buggies
1st Jay Thomson
2nd Jack Sneddon

Trench Trophy
Claire & Corrie Patience and Emma Thompson

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Best Decorated Gate

1st Amy Green
2nd
3rd

Best Decorated Car

1st Lorraine klimic
2nd Andrina Wilson
3rd Brian Boyd

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