Gala Weekend 2004

Friday 18th June
Family Ceilidh - 7.30pm to 11.30pm

• Ceilidh including buffet supper, live music and licensed bar.
• Music provided by "The Midgies".

Saturday 19th June
Gala Extravaganza from 12noon.
Karaoke competition on Saturday night.

Events and attractions included the following:

• Crowning of Gala Queen. At 12noon the Gala Queen, Nicole, was crowned by local councillor Eric Forbes, who also performed the opening ceremony.
• DJ. The day was compared by Stewart 'in constant demand' MacPherson.
• Old Crocks v Boca juniors match at 12pm.
• Barbecue courtesy of Liz Canning and team.
• Variety of rides and stalls for young and old.
• Laser Quest inflatable ride.
• Bungee Runner. Test your strength on the Bungee Runner.
• Jewellery Stall - Brownies.
• Spin-a-Game - Brownies.
• Rodeo Bull - how long can you hold out?
• Beat the keeper. A magazine signed by Julian Speroni, the Dundee goalkeeper, along with a small trophy, was awarded to Scott who won the penalty competition.
• Bouncy Castle.
• Various displays from local groups.
• Pie & bovril stall by Ardgowan Football Development.
• Face painting.
• Teas and refreshments.
• Bottle stall - Brownies.
• Woodland Association - The Association took part in the Gala with a suitably natural theme. They sold a wide variety of pocket-money toys which are either made of wood or have an animal theme.
• Jungle Treasure Hunt. In addition the Woodland Association ran a Jungle Treasure Hunt.
• Beer tent.
• Karaoke competition on Saturday night.
• Lots more!

Sunday 20th June
Ardgowan FD Open Day
11.30am-4.00pm

Program as follows:

• Parade. The day was to “kick-off” at 11.30am when over 120 children would parade out into the park where the day was officially opened by David McGregor of Morton.
• Skills demonstration and presention. The children then demonstrated their skills to their parents and friends, before being presented with their certificates and medals for the 2003/4 season. The presentation was carried out by David McGregor who stood with the aid of crutches in a packed marquee presenting all 120 kids with their honours.
• Food and refreshments were available.
• Matches. ATFC took on 1st Touch 10's, 12's in four 20 minute games. All games were hard fought with 1st touch winning all four.

Ardgowan Football Development would like to thank all who have helped and sponsored the club over the past year. In particular thanks are extended to all parent helpers and wives for their support and time given - without them such a successful development programme would be impossible.

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