1945-1962
After the Second World War and the resumption of the Newtongrange Gala in 1945, I was going to my first Gala. My recollections are vague but I know I was terribly excited at the prospect of marching with hundreds of other children from the Square Park down to the Public Park.
During my time at Newtongrange School I was at every Gala; but I must admit that when I went to Newbattle School my interest diminished, as billiards and football took over.
The Gala reports will again describe in detail the actual Galas which show the consistency of the Gala Day Committees with their par excellence in the organisation department and resultant successful Gala Days.
A. SMITH