31. In 1953, he was the organizer of the Scottish Miners Gala Day in Edinburgh, sponsored by the National Union of Mineworkers. 32. The 2009 Gala Day took place on 27 June 2009 . The event started with the arrival of the Kingsway carnival parade at midday. 33. The gala day is viewed as an important event in Newmilns'social calendar as it brings together and caters for the whole community. 34. The recollection of a former employee of Overells, describes the re-opening of the shop as a gala day for old Gayndah. 35. The suburb has a community centre on the recreation ground at Gilwilly and did until recently hold an annual gala day and parade throughout Penrith. 36. Seafield has many good community amenities such as a primary school, community centre, shop, hotel, bowling club and annual Gala day . 37. Records of the Newtongrange Gala Day show that the dux of Newbattle Public School was crowned Queen of Newbattle Parish at the gala each year. 38. With the annual Gala day at the community centre and the Christmas fair held at the primary school the community is always buzzing with activity. 39. The Station also has a mobile unit which attends local gala days and other events within the Moray area providing PA, music and comperes. 40. Additionally the event was seen a success by the local community and police force and heralded as a " modern take on the gala day ".
