HISTORY OF NEWTONGRANGE GALA 1993 Questionnaire - Public
ANNE JACKSON
1. Can you remember the first Gala Day you attended? (Date etc) Did you receive anything e.g. cakes, Drink, etc?
First one I remember clearly is 1963. We got milk, pies, cakes and a sixpence and races.
2. Where did you assemble, and are there any teachers you can remember who 'marched' with you?
Square Park. Teacher, Miss Rae
3. Can you remember who the Queen was, and who crowned her?
Ellen Russell.
4. Are there any funny stories you can remember that happened at the Gala? (sound problems/crowning problems etc)
No.
5. What was the best Gala you ever attended and why?
1985 - my son was King. (Scott Jackson)
6. When you attend a Gala, do you stay just for the Ceremony, or the whole afternoon or a specific time!
The whole afternoon .
7. What do you think about the present Gala Days (set up, fund-raising etc)?
It's all right .
8. If "not much" -how would you improve matters? What should the Gala Committee introduce that would be beneficial to the Gala - and would you be prepared to help with these improvements?
I think there should be more activities for children as before i.e. races etc.