As the 40th Gala Week gets ever closer (no, really it is !), don’t forget here on the website, we’d not only love to see your pictures of past Galas, but we’d love to hear about them too. So, if you’ve any memories you’d like to share, please do get in touch. Have you a funny Gala Week story ? Have you a Gala Week photo with a story attached ? Please e-mail us the details and we’ll add them to a special 40th Birthday “Memories” section of the site.
Ever wondered what it would be like to just up sticks and head off to experience another counrty and another culture ? A family who last week headed off to Calcutta, India, have launched an online blog of their “adventures”. Now, before you all cry “what’s this a blog of the week feature ?”, Nope, the family in question is that of a local lass ! Keep up to date with their four month adventure here Irish family Calcutta.
We’re sad to report that Peter Tomelty, who served on the Portaferry Gala Committee for many of it’s 40 years, has passed away. For visitors and townsfolk alike, Peter was synonumous with Portaferry and our annual festival.
Our thoughts and sympathy go out to his family.
In Gala Week 2005, BBC Blast followed the Sonic DJ Academy as they trained a few locals in the art of DJ’ing – you can see how they got on this Tuesday morning on BBC2 Northern Ireland at 10:30am, or, have a look at the Blast Website.
THE dates for the diary : 14-21st July. Hope to see you there !
well, it’s here, the year of the 40th Gala. May we wish all readers of the blog and visitors to the website, a Happy New Year and a great 2007.
As the great Noddy Holder once sang….”So here it is…..”
Well, we had it all this week in the Town, freezing fog and, well, just plain freezing. Who knows, maybe we’ll even get some snow. If you’re reading this from a far, then our -4c, which is was last night, probably isn’t that cold, but it was to us !!! As the lights twinkle around the town and the kids are on their best behaviour (in theory, anyway) may I wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Do keep an eye on the Blog as while the Editor enjoys some festive spirit, who knows what prizes he may give away…..
Ok, not a Gala Event but worth a mention. The annual Portaferry Bazaar is on today. Loads of good prizes and always good fun. It’s in St Patrick’s Community Centre and runs from 3pm until, well, all the prizes are won I guess !
Well, if ever there was a chill winter wind in the air, it was this evening in the square. After a very busy afternoon of handing out presents, Santa’s little helpers and a crowd from the town gathered in the square with Ards Mayor Angus Carson, Clrs Joe Boyle & Kieran McCarthy, as Mrs J Carson (the power behind the throne !!) threw the switch and lit up the town square while the local Methodist Church Choir sang Christmas Carols. Oh and of course we all looked towards the sky for a glimpse of the retreating sleigh. Click here for pictures.
Don’t forget to call at the country market next Saturday, the 9th, for your Santa Pictures.
