HISTORY OF NEWTONGRANGE GALA 1993 Questionnaire - Committee
Mrs Barbara Morgan
1. Can you remember your first Gala Day?
No.
2. What, for you, was the 'Best' Gala you ever helped to organise and why?
The year we had 'cartoon characters' in the parade and wandering around the park, the children loved them.
3. Have you any funny stories to tell about your time on the 'Gala Committee' ie fundraising etc?
Plenty- some not repeatable -others best discussed in a group to get all angles of the story.
4. Have there been any times when you have wanted to
relinquish your position on the Gala Committee?
Many!!
5 .Who, would you say, has done more to keep the Galas going and why?
The Army. They attract the crowds, help us a lot with fundraising events and ideas and are very loyal to us.
6. What makes a good Committee Member?
One who can take the rough with the smooth and 'muck in' - not all jobs are pleasant ones.
7. When did you join the Gala Day Committee?
1977- I think!