Newmains & District Gala Committee announces 2025 gala court
Newmains & District Gala Committee have announced the 2025 gala court.
This year's gala queen is St Brigid's Primary School pupil Jorgie Macer. She will be crowned at this year's event which will be held on Saturday, June 14.
Jorgie will be joined in this year's gala court from kids who attend Newmains, St Brigid's, Morningside and Cambusnethan primary schools as well as youngsters from Newmains, Abernethyn and Cambusnethan nursery classes.
Ahead of the big day in June, Newmains will host its annual Civic Week with events taking place over seven days.
The gala committee will be hosting a prize bingo on Thursday, May 29, at Robin's Bar. The fun starts at 7.30pm with eyes down at 8pm.
There will also be a family fun night at Robin's Bar on Friday, May 30, starting at 6pm. Adult tickets cost £5 with children's tickets priced at £2; everyone is welcome.
For more information visit the Newmains & District Gala Committee Facebook page.
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