COUNTRY DANCE - Friday 25th June
The Country Dance is held in the Volunteer Hall at 7.30 p.m..

SCHOOL CHILDREN'S DISCOS - Saturday 26th June
The Discos are held in the Volunteer Hall,

BRAW LADS' BALL - Saturday 26th June
The Braw Lads' Ball will be held in Galashiels Academy at 7.00 p.m,

SPORTS - Sunday 27th June
The Sports take place in the afternoon on the back pitches at Netherdale from 12.45p.m. approx.

LINDEAN RIDE - Monday 28th June
Horses leave at 6.00 p.m. and ride to Galafoot where they cross the water and continue onto Lindean, arriving at approx. 7.45 p.m. After the ceremony at the Old Church Yard they ride back towards Gala for the Chases that take place near Hollybush. Continuing back into the town for 9.30 p.m. approx.

SWIMMING GALA - Tuesday 29th June
This event is held at Galashiels Swimming Pool at 6.30 p.m.

Ex BRAW LADS AND LASSES DINNER - Tuesday 29th June
This event is organised and run by the Ex Braw Lads and Lasses Assoc. and is held in the Volunteer Hall.

TORWOODLEE RIDEOUT - Wednesday 30th June
The horses leave the Currie Road Car Park at 6.00 p.m. and proceed by way of Market St, Bank St, High St, Bridge Place, Magdala Terr, and Edinburgh Road to Torwoodlee.
Returning to meet up with band at Wilderhaugh and follow the Fancy Dress Parade round the centre of the town.
On returning from Torwoodlee the President of the Gathering, the Braw Lad, Braw Lass and Attendants appear on the Balcony of the Burgh Chambers with the symbols of Sod & Stone taken from Torwoodlee and used at Saturday mornings ceremony at the Old Town Cross.

FANCY DRESS PARADE- Wednesday 30th June
Held in the Scott Park, Scott Cres. Galashiels, at 6.45 p.m. followed by a parade at 7.30 apporx., which follows the following route Scott St, Gala Park, Kirk Brae, Hall St, Island St, High St, Bank St, St John St.

CARNIVAL DANCE - Wednesday 30th June
Held in the Volunteer Hall at 10.00 p.m.

OVERSEAS & CIVIC RECEPTION - Thursday 1 July
This event takes place in the Volunteer Hall. Anyone who has visitors coming from overseas should contact the Clerk to the Gathering:- Miss Hazel Newlands 123 Scott St Galashiels 01896 750669

INVESTITURE RECEPTION - Friday 2nd July
This event takes place in the Volunteer Hall at 7.30 p.m.

BRAW LADS' DAY - Saturday 3rd July

ROSES CEREMONY - Saturday 3rd July
This ceremony takes place at the War Memorial at 8.00 p.m. after the Ex Braw Lads and Lasses have marched along Bank Street to take part.

UNSASHING CEREMONY - Saturday 3rd July
Takes place in the Upper Lounge of the Volunteer Hall after the Roses Ceremony.

FINAL FLING - Saturday 3rd July
This event is run by the Ex Braw Lads and Lasses Assoc. and is held in the Volunteer Hall AT 9.00 P.M.

SERVICE AT GALA AISLE - Sunday 4th July (weather permitting)

Contact:

Clerk to the Gathering, Hazel Newlands 123 Scott Street Galashiels

Tel. No 01896 750669

h.newlands@btopenworld.com