Torphins Gala Day
Gala 2010 Report
Learney Challenge
Gala 2011
Download Gala Commitee Report dated Nov 2009
See 2009, 2010 and 2011 Gala Photographs in the Photo Gallery
The Gala had been on the calendar each summer for decades, normally taking place in the village's pleasure park sometime in August.
In 2007 the free event did not go ahead, but in 2008, the Gala was back and as strong and vibrant as ever. Back again in 2009, but more traditional, with the Homecoming Scotland 2009 theme, with several traditional Scottish events.
August 15th 2009 saw the start of the day with heavy rain. Correctly forecast for the Friday, with a break before returning on the Saturday morning, but relenting in time to give a generaly sunny and warm day from 11:00 am Saturday onward, right through to the end of the family disco at midnight
It include–
- Jacobite Parade from the Learney Hall led by Gala Lass & Lad & Pipe Band fancy dress prizes.
- The Learney Challenge Hill Race, 12.5k /8 miles up and back from Learney Hill
- A Clootie Dumpling Competition
- Deeside Young Heavies - A display of a range Highland Games events
- Mini Highland Games - Under 4's - Tossing the mini caber, Shot put, wellie boot throwing.
- Pet Parade - for Waggiest tail, most appealing eyes, best condition, judge wants to take home, show us a trick, fancy dress
- Tug-o-War - with a mix of ages and genders for mixed teams of 8
- Homecoming Family Disco : held in the Marquee tent
There were also Highland dancing competitions, Bouncy castles,Ferrets, Scarecrow competitions, as well as Beat the Goalie, Ccoconut shy and BBQ.
This year's gala was opened by long-serving Torphins Primary School head teacher Irene Reid, who is due to retire shortly, who also presented the prizes.
Station garage kindly provided the Speaker system and stage.
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Fun from 2009 Gala day
More pictures in the Photo Gallery
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| Torphins 2009 Gala Results |
| Event | Results | Comments |
| Learney Challenge | - 1st. Andrew Allday
- 2nd. Mark Kendell
- 3rd. Phillip Stokoe.
| Winning Time : 52 Minutes and 27 Seconds |
| Learney Challenge (Ladies) | - 1st. Laura Petrie
- 2nd. Pat Donald
- 3rd. Clare Martin.
| Winning Time : 67 Minutes and 48 Seconds |
| Deeside Clootie Dumpling Championship | - 1st. Frances Johnstone
- 2nd. Patricia Murray
- 3rd. Jean Coutts.
| 14 Entries from accross Deeside |
| Deeside Young Heavies | Alexander McIntosh | |
| Junior Highland Games | - Hammer and stone - Atholl Hanson
- Caber - Frank Smart
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| Mini Highland Games | Jack Cowie | |
| Best Dressed Highlander | - 1st. ALexander Thompson
- 2nd. James Critchley
- 3rd. Ben Geddes
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| Scarecrow Contest | - 1st. Ailsa Fyfe
- 2nd. Hanna, Hamish and Rory Stewart
- 3rd. Erin Cummings
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| Best Gala Stall | Torphins Playgroup | |
| Best Shop Window Display | Torphins Pharmacy Platform 22 | |
| Gala Golf Sheild | Maria Findlater | |
| Tug of War | The A Team | |
| Haggis Hunt Winners | - Fraser Anderson
- Sam Hermiston
- Phoebe Pattullo
- Ben Tuck
- Beth Jaffray
- Louis SMall
- Jack Cowie
- Ben Cowie
- Leila Ewan
- Anna Ewan
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| Pet Parade | - Waggiest Tail - Flossy and Lassie
- Most appealing Eyes - Danny
- Show us a trick - Jake
- To take home - Poppy
- Best Condition - Nelson
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| Gala Poster Contest - P1 | - 1st. LOgan Murray
- 2nd. Imogene Pattullo
- 3rd. Heather Pirie
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| Gala Poster Contest - P2 | - 1st. Angus Fraser
- 2nd. LOgan Burgess
- 3rd. Finlay Morrison
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| Gala Poster Contest - P3 | - 1st. Tara Dow
- 2nd. Anna Reid
- 3rd. Mhaira Cambell
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| Gala Poster Contest - P4 | - 1st. Alec Smith
- 2nd. Clodagh Elric
- 3rd. Bronte Anderson
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| Gala Poster Contest - P5 | - 1st. Caitlin Fraser
- 2nd. Sam Williams
- 3rd. Lucy Macaulay
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| Gala Poster Contest - P6 | - 1st. Rhona Forbes
- 2nd. Caitlyn Thomson
- 3rd. Frankie Smart
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| Gala Poster Contest - P7 | - 1st. Pamela Rendall
- 2nd. Florence Cochrane Dyer
- 3rd. Shannon Fraser
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