Coalburn Gala 2021

There was no Gala in 2020 because of the restrictions imposed for the Coronavirus Epidemic. Restrictions continued into 2021 so that the normal July date was out of question. With lifting of some restrictions due in August, the committee aimed for a Gala with some restrictions in September.

The organising committee are to be congratulated on pulling off a succcesful Gala despite many obstacles. The procession consisted of the organising committee, the Coalburn IOR Pipe Band and the cars with the Gala Queen and her court. To reduce possible transfer of virus, the youngsters were driven by members of their families. There was no official fancy dress competition or floats but people were encouraged to wear fancy dress in their house and houses could be decorated as normal. There was no exhibition by the Jim Hamilton Heritage Society

The weather on Gala Day, 11th September, was dull, dry and, for me, cold.

Because of my limited mobility, the procession was only photographed in School Road outside the Leisure Centre. The stage for the Coronation was erected near the back of the Leisure Centre.

Photographs by my wife Rozsa and myself, David Halls.

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Procession in School Road

Organising Committee leading the procession

The Organising Committee leading the procession

Coalburn IOR Pipe Band

Followed by the Coalburn IOR Pipe Band

Coalburn IOR Pipe Band

One of the Maids of Honour

One of the Maids of Honour in the cars following the band

Millie's house in School Road

Geoff Brown

Coalburn's Master Photographer and comedian, Geoff Brown. Geoff's photos may appear in the Lanark Gazette but will definitely be available on the Coalburn Heritage website in due course.