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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
***NEW*** QUIZ NIGHT!
SATURDAY, 20TH OCTOBER 2012 FROM 7PM
The Golden Fleece Inn, Long Lane, Harden
Tickets £5 per person including pie and peas supper
Tickets on sale later this year - please contact us for more details
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MONDAY, 12TH NOVEMBER 2012 AT 8PM
Memorial Hall, Harden
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY
FRIDAY, 7TH DECEMBER 2012
Congregational Church Hall, Harden
Tickets will be available towards the end of November
THE PUTTING UP OF THE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS TREE
SUNDAY, 9TH DECEMBER 2012
Harden War Memorial from 10am
The switch on will be held later that evening
THE 40TH HARDEN CHILDREN'S GALA
SATURDAY, 15TH JUNE 2013
Memorial Park, Harden
Judging of floats at the bottom of Ryecroft Road at 1.30pm
Judging of Fancy Dress, Decorated Cycles, Prams and Walking Tableaux at 1.30pm
For more information on any of the above events please email us at hardengala@hotmail.co.uk
THE 2012 HARDEN CHILDREN'S GALA
Despite a fairly foreboding weather forecast for Harden Children's Gala this year, the day dawned overcast but fine. It continued in that vein for most of the morning but deposited a heavy, sharp shower as lunchtime approached.
That shower probably convinced the doubters that Harden Gala was to be avoided. Fortunately the optimists ensured an attendance of around 800 people and the weather turned out to be reasonably acceptable after all.
The Gala is very traditional and the Gala Queen, Amy Holdsworth opened the Gala with help from her attendants Rosie Bailey and Ruby Alvey. The preceding procession incorporated the fancy dress entrants and the walking tableau and floats and although the crowds were slightly reduced, they were very appreciative.
A variety of stalls and games, performances by a magician and the children's races kept everybody occupied. Until, that is, a sharp shower at 4.30pm prompted a quick exodus for many.
The New Orleans Jazz Band led the procession and provided foot tapping entertainment during the afternoon. The tea tent was its usual hive of activity.
The Gala committee is particularly grateful to all who helped in any way to put on the Gala and that includes people of all ages. Finally thanks to those who attended the Gala in such numbers despite the weather forecast. We very much appreciate your loyalty.
We estimate that we require around 150 volunteers on gala day and are always on the look-out for more people to help! If you would like to be a volunteer or join the committee please contact us.
A fun and affordable afternoon for everyone
OUR OTHER WORK - THE SOCIETY NEEDS YOU!
You may not be aware that the society is not only responsible for Harden Children's Gala but also organises and funds the children’s Christmas disco, the Gala Queen selection disco as well as providing the village Christmas Tree, enhanced by lights provided by Harden Parish Council. If you would like to get involved please get in touch with us - we'd love to hear from you.
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