Halifax Gala Procession
The sun shone on Saturday 13th June 2009 when Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Senior Section units took part in the Halifax Charity Gala procession.
The girls from the Warley St John's units, part of Girlguiding Sowerby Division, were aboard a large Western themed wagon alongside their Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. |
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The theme for Girlguiding Kingston District girls was 'The Wizard of Oz'
- complete with their very own yellow brick road!
They are part of Girlguiding Halifax South Division.
This is the eleventh year that the District has taken part in the Gala.
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Those who took part were :- Kingston Rainbows - Munchkins,
St Paul's Brownies - Flying Monkeys, Highroad Well Brownies - Emerald City People, Highroad Well Guides - Emerald City People & the Main Characters.
Here are some quotes from 'The Wizard of Oz' girls:-
"We were Munchkins & all enjoyed taking part" - Kingston Rainbows (5+6yrs)
"It was fun dressing up as the Good Fairy" - Leia (aged 10)
"I felt special dressing up as Dorothy" - Jessica (aged 12)
"I was a little embarrassed ... I was the Tin Man" - Kennedy (aged 11)
"I just liked everything!" - Isla (aged 8)
"I enjoyed listening to the band & seeing the Mayor" - Aisha (aged 8)
"I was just so relieved when we arrived at the Gala field
- all in one piece & all together!" - Norma (Guider)
For the girls involved (from ALL the various groups)
being part of the Gala Procession is a highlight of their Guiding year!
The units also had stalls on the Gala field with a variety of activities
- the money raised being used to fund camps and holidays as well as
meeting general unit expenses.
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Pamela Berry
Website Editor
13.06.2009