WELCOME TO GALA 2018GALA 2018! Arrangements for Gala 2018 were going to plan until we were informed of the Flood Alleviation Scheme. Like all other groups in the village we were concerned about how it would impact on our event. Our concerns were allayed when we were assured by LCC that there would access to Wilkinson Drive on Gala Day. Further reports from the Chair of the village hall committee updated us with progress from the weekly meetings held with the contractors. The day before the gala promises were made to remove some steel plates from the entrance to the field, fill the mudded area in with pebbles/stones and fence off the trench. None of this work was undertaken and when we attempted to drive to the hall on Friday evening to our horror we discovered that the road from the Market Rasen end was completely closed off, when we approached from Manor Drive there appeared to be more blocks and cones than ever and it did look as though there was no way through to Wilkinson Drive. This confusion clearly impacted on the footfall which was less than previous years. Despite the upheaval people did come along and support the Gala, there wasn’t a crumb left on the cake stall, the refreshments and BBQ were well attended. The games were popular particularly the new ones, the Shuffleboard, Spin the Wheel and the Coconut Shy. All these games can be used by the local community, note BYOC (buy your own coconuts). The children enjoyed the bouncy castle, the slide and the Freebound Course. Amazingly the children did well in their races considering the lanes were marked out like dogs hind legs! Proud dog owners put their pooches through their paces in the agility course and Fun Dog Show. Lincoln Ukulele Club were so jolly with their lively music and singing. Brian Hellyer was very entertaining with his amazing magic tricks, the children were spellbound during the magic show – shame he couldn’t magic the road works away. A big thank you to all the volunteers for their hard work, thanks to retailers for supporting us either with raffle prizes or coming to the Gala. Thank you to Middle Rasen Community Fund, Middle Rasen Parish Council, Tesco Cash for Bags and the Co-op for their support. Finally, thank you to the local community for their continued support. Middle Rasen Charity Gala Committee Archery was cancelled due to the lack of volunteers. Sorry, but hopefully the archers will be back at Gala 2019! Assault Course (inflatable) BBQ sausages in a roll beef burgers in a bun Bouncy castle (5s and under) Children's free party lunch boxes, 11 years and under Children’s races (1.30pm) Classic vehicles Climbing Wall Coconut Shy Dog agility course 11am to 1.30pm Fun Dog Show starting at 2pm Games for all ages Lowland Rescue NFU Nico's Ice creams Magician Oil Engines Raffle with cash prizes and lots more! Refreshments- home made cakes, hot and cold drinks Retail Stalls Shuffleboard Spin the wheel – a prize every time Slide (8s and under) Tony Butler's Exotic Animals Ukulele band for your entertainment Wildlife Trust and lots, lots more!!!! WANT TO HELP ON GALA DAY? Bake a cake? Help out on a stall or activity? Help set up the hall or the field? Contact us by e mail on [email protected] or Telephone 01673 842099 or 843661 for more information 1 £100 cash 2 12pc Combination Spanner Set donated by Park View Market Rasen Ltd. 3 Cool Bag and Holdall Set 4 Voucher for 2 main meals donated by The Heneage Arms 5 Child's Farm Set suitable for age 6+ donated by Mole Country Store 6 Breakfast Hamper 7 Framed print 2 dogs and a duck 8 Face towel hamper donated by Bathroom Desires 9 Knitting pack for a penguin woolly hat donated by Stitch Witch 10 £10 voucher donated by Lancaster & Son Ltd butchers 11 3D Snakes and Ladders game 12 A ladies purse 13 A bottle of Valencia Dry White Wine donated by Crossroads Stores 14 Bread Serving Board Set 15 £30 Car Valet Voucher donated by Green Dolphin 16 Fruit Basket 17 £25 cash donated by Mkt Rasen Beds, Mkt Rasen Appliances and Alan Pennell 18 Voucher for a free MOT donated by Dexel Tyre and Auto Centre 19 A Chocolate Cat donated by The Chocolate Drop, Market Rasen 20 An electric kettle donated by Peter Rhodes Kitchens, Market Rasen 21 £10 voucher donated by Rasen Hardware 22 A Sports Day Kit donated by The Gift Horse 23 A Silver coloured statue of a horse (The Leonardo Collection) 24 Fish and Chips for 2 people at Parkinsons's, Market Rasen Golf Club 25 A Land Rover Bear donated by Duckworth Land Rover, Market Rasen 26 A Voucher for a free Pre-MOT check and free MOT donated by Jeff Stephenson Ltd. 27 Box of Cadbury's Milk Tray 28 Bottle of Silver Mine Merlot 29 Voucher donated by Jossall's 30 MEME game 31 Box of chocolates 32 Yoga Voucher donated by Sue Winning raffle ticket numbers in order drawn: 2474, 1337,2525, 1378, 2091, 2670, 2534, 2755, 2649, 1684, 2116, 2875, 2142, 0128, 2573, 0421, 0475, 2962, 1510, 2655, 1325, 2947, 2669, 2605, 2805, 0541, 0251, 0465, 1253, 0254, 2537, 0055, 1218. Adjudicator J Watts THE FUN DOG SHOW AGILITY COURSE FROM 11am to 1.30pm (£2) Classes: (£1) Most handsome dog Prettiest bitch Junior handler Most beautiful eyes Waggiest tail Best in Show |