Photo: Raymond Jones
48th Overseal Parade and Gala
Saturday 12th July 2008
Last year's Gala took place on Saturday 12th July, starting with the Parade at 1pm from Rickman's Corner leading through the Village to the Recreation Field for the Opening Ceremony at 2.15pm.
Overseal Parade and Gala
1pm Parade of Floats through Village
2.15pm Official Opening of Gala on Rec.
The Opening was performed by Reverend Andrea Sims . Floats were judged by Mavis and Cliff Sharp.
Gala King and Queen: Tyler Thurgood and Georgia Clarke. Attendants: Curtis Grice, Adam Sturdy, Megan Cashmore and Lourain Cashmore
Events in Arena
1st Donisthorpe Scout Band - Marching Display
Falconry Display by Rosliston Forestry Centre
Gymnastics Display
In the Hall
Judo Display
Irish Dancing
Refreshments, Strawberries and Cream. Produce Sale
5.00pm Raffle draw and Closing in Arena
Throughout Afternoon
Dog Show back this year! (Thanks to Dogsbodies)
New Orleans HotShots Jazz Band
Crafts, Arts and Woodturning Displays
Dez Colona - Childrens Entertainer
Archery – have a go!
Moira Firemen in attendance
Stalls and Attractions
Bouncy Castle and Slide. Fairground Rides
Mini Quad bikes
Coconut Shy, Target Football, Bat-a-Rat
Gala Raffle
Food: Barbecue, Candy Floss, Strawberries and Cream, Sweets, Ice Cream, Doughnuts
Cake Stall
Books, Info displays, Bric a brac
Bottle Stall
Mining Exhibition
Face Painting
Ex-Military Tanks on display
Tombolas, Craft sales, Toys
PA by Richard Koops
Thanks to St Johns Ambulance for First Aid Cover.
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Help support local organisations and enterprises and have a great time yourself! This year's Gala will be on Sat. 11th July(2009). If you would like to be involved, perhaps by bringing a Stall or Attraction, either from a business, charity or local group, would like to help as a volunteer on the day or enter a Float in the parade please contact Mel Patrick (Chairman) on 01283 761667 (evenings)