Queen Chelsea leads Tullibody Gala Day celebrations

Hamish Hutchinson • Published 4 Aug 2010 09:30 0 Comments

More than 1500 people braved the changeable weather at the weekend to attend Tullibody's annual Gala Day.

Gala queen Chelsea Craig was crowned by guest of honour Superintendent Alan Douglas after the usual procession through the streets.

Led by the Balaclava Pipe Band of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Association, the colourful parade made their way from Banchory Primary School to Abercromby Public Park on Saturday.

Inside the arena children, young and old, were entertained with a rescue dog display, stalls, raffles, football competition and could even try their hand at martial arts. Elsehwere Tullibody's Got Talent proved there was an ambundance of it in the area.

Banchory Primary pupil Chelsea was joined by her royal party which included Amy Wallace, of Abercromby Primary, Sean Farquharson, of St Serf's Primary, and Megan O'Hare, of St Bernadette's Primary.

One of the organisers and secretary of Tullibody, Cambus and Glenochil Community Council, Lynne Hiddleston said, "We had over 1500 people on the day. The numbers were slightly down due to the weather but the rain stayed off until about 2.30pm when there was a 10 minute shower.

"Everyone seemed to have a great time and we look forward to next year."

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