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to put them together. The floats could only be
displayed in the main ring, where the participants
boarded whilst stationary, and entertained the
onlookers, with their choreographed moves.
We will be reviewing what we can do with future
parades and floats, so we can give you clear
information ahead of next year’s Gala.
We had an excellent group of volunteers helping
us set up, helping on the day and pack away the
Gala this year, but we are always on the lookout
for more help!
Would you like to be part of a fantastic
community event and help organise the Gala?
Manea Gala Committee meet on a Tuesday
evening, once a month.
For more information please contact myself,
Stephen Short, via our 'Manea Gala' Facebook
page or send your email to maneagala1956@
Joshua McKew and Poppy Savage gmail.com Please look out for information
regarding our next meeting on our Facebook
found that our insurance company would not page.
provide cover for anyone riding on a float. Our The Manea Gala Committee would like to thank
insurance renews a few days before the Gala every single person that got involved in the Gala
each year, which is why it was very short notice this year.
for everyone, including ourselves! The parade To all those that entered a float, donated a
has been part of the Manea Gala since it began, prize, had a stall, provided a service, loaned
back in 1956, but the safety and welfare of all us equipment, helped set up and dismantle,
involved has to be our utmost priority, so we provided a vehicle for the parade, brought along
literally had no choice but to stop anyone riding their Classic car or Tractor...
on a moving float. This was very unfortunate
as we knew people had paid out, on decorating Thank you all.
vehicles, making and hiring of costumes etc, for Stephen Short – Gala Vice Chairman
which we are truly sorry about, but sadly it was
totally out of our control.
The floats that entered this year, were of an
amazing standard, and it was obvious that an
incredible amount of work had been undertaken,

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