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Best pictures as Forfar Gala Day strikes lucky at second attempt

Bad weather forced organisers to pull the plug on the original Forfar Gala date in May.

Jack Yule (right), 6, and Sophie Culross, 7, on the bouncy castle. Image: Paul Reid
Jack Yule (right), 6, and Sophie Culross, 7, on the bouncy castle. Image: Paul Reid
By Graham Brown

Forfar Gala Day take two was a hit with families who flocked to The Myre.

In May, bad weather forced Forfar Action Network to pull the plug on the event at the 11th hour.

But they quickly announced a September date and pinned their hopes on a better day.

And on Sunday it stayed fair for the busy afternoon of activities and entertainment.

Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
The pipe band lead the gala parade along East High Street. Image: Paul Reid

The gala began with a parade through the town.

At The Myre there was a host of stalls and attractions for visitors to enjoy.

It included live music and even an appearance by Shrek, ahead of Nova Productions’ musical in the Reid Hall later this month.

These pictures capture the Forfar gala day fun.

Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Muneeza Zahoor and four-year-old Laleen Faheem enjoy their ice cream. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Princess Fiona and Shrek heading to The Myre for gala day. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Nicky Oliver of Treasured Gifts, Arbroath at his stall full of reclaimed rope. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Musical entertainment on the gala day stage. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
John Stewart enjoying his day out. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
The parade makes its way to The Myre. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
One of the busy stalls. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Santa put in an early Forfar appearance. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
A variety of characters in the gala parade. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Browsing the gala day stalls. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Lady with a 100 pockets Sheena Knox. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
The gala parade on East High Street. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
A popular gala day stall. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
One of Forfar’s traditional skiff rowing boats on display at the event. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Molly Gibson, 11, on the bungee. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Fancy hats in the high street parade. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Finn Wylie with mum Lisa and firefighter Jamie Shepherd. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Gala day drew the crowds. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Munro Campbell, 5, and Emilie Gourlay, 2, on the bouncy castle. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Bailie Patterson, 5, hooking a duck. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Fun on one of the stalls. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Oliver Carr, 3, with Sam Lindsay and firefighter Jamie Shepherd. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Shrek heads to The Myre. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Fancy footwork from Finlay Houston, 15, Gregor Russell of Football Freestyle, Glasgow, Alba Griffiths, 9, and Elsie Mackay, 10. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Ten-year-old Georgia Henderson flying high. Image: Paul Reid
Forfar Gala Day at The Myre.
Forfar Pipe Band lead the parade to The Myre. Image: Paul Reid

 

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