Going back 39 years to the gala day in Stonefield Public Park , in July 1980. First up are the youngsters of Blantyre Community Centre Coffee Bar who had their own float full of animals and weird characters. also pictured are some local boys, interested in the Army’s stall. Do you know anybody picture, or […]
Recognise any wee faces here? Blantyre Summer Gala in Stonefield Public Park in June 1980. Councillor George McInally is on the far right. This was the winning decorated float by Blantyre Community Centre Coffee Bar. Featuring Blantyre Project Social Media with permission. Strictly not for use by others on or offline, our visitors said: Lynne McInallyEileen Shannon Awh […]
Here’s some more great photos of Blantyre people at the YMCA Gala Day at Stonefield Public Park on 1st July 1978. The Youth club of Elizabeth Scott Youth Centre brave the weather and have fun on the “Holiday” float. Below, two gents from the Knights of St Columba, dress up appropriately. Do you know […]
The location is Glasgow Road, the year is 1981 and it’s Gala Day. Pictured here, courtesy of my good friend, Peter Leggate are various residents from Springwells. They’re standing on board a decorated “Robertsons of Springwells” flatbed delivery lorry. Heading along Glasgow Road, the weather doesn’t look the best but hasn’t stopped crowds of people […]