Annual gala draws crowd
Crowds enjoying the last night of the proms
concert
JULY 3 & 4, 2004 were once again days
of fun and enjoyment for the people of Birstall at their annual
Gala.
Saturday despite the weather was a day of music and disco dancing.
Sunday was the family day. The day started with a combined service
led by The Rev Chris Gray, assisted by The Rev Malcolm Lambert
and was very well attended by members of the community.
This year they had their own band playing for the hymns, which
added to the quality of the service. Everything was set up and
ready to go as soon as the service was over.
The Chairman of the Parish Council Cllr Stuart Jones opened the
proceedings, the Fosse Swing Band got into action and away everything
went. All teething troubles had been efficiently ironed out,
due to the diligence of councillors Jones and Doug Topley (Chairman
of the Gala Committee), plus all the ground staff who worked
so hard. To name all the people who should be thanked would take
too long so we’ll just say a big THANK YOU to them all.
You’ll see from the happy photographs that everyone thoroughly
enjoyed themselves, and that the weather apart from one downpour
was as usual excellent. His Worshipful The Mayor of Charnwood
and the Lady Mayoress entertained us with their superb rendering
of the Jive, and the Del Boy lookalike entertained in his inimitable
style. The stalls, fair, food and drink all added to the flavour.
The Proms in the Park was again a huge success. The Hathern Band
always excels and Joyce Rimington sang superbly. The prize was
won from the programme draw and the Raffle was also drawn. We
would like to thank all businesses that contributed to the prizes.
The whole day was rounded off, with a spectacular firework display.
Thanks to Charnwood Fireworks.
The Chairman and the Committee of the Gala Day hope you enjoyed
yourselves and will join us again next year.
From Mary Allen (committee member)
Parish Council Chairman Stuart Jones (left)
with the Mayor & Mayoress of Charnwood, Mike & Marj Jones
Pat Ball at Birstall & District Art Society's
exhibition
Alan Holford directing a performance by Birstall
Brass
(l-r) Tom Corbett, Carl Gunns, Del Boy impersonator
Maurice Canham & Andy Corbett
Celia Middleton (3) enjoys a fairground ride
Elvis impersonator Dave Cross
Cadets from Birstall's ATC 1947 Squadron selling
programmes: Stephanie Davis, Luke Milligan, Darius Ameer-beg
and Tom Smith
Visitors enjoying the fine weather
The WI Market stall: (l-r) Gwen Ludlum, Glenys
Ratcliffe & Sheila Harrison
Tony Harrison, Assistan Station Mgr (left)
and Station Master Bruce Smith from the GCR
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