Gala a 'fantastic week'

Published: 06:07, 07 August 2019

WICK Gala Week came to its familiar conclusion on Saturday evening with the glow of the riverside bonfire illuminating a vast throng of spectators.

The procession of floats that started the week took place in beautiful sunshine and the annual bonfire and fireworks display came at the end of another pleasant day with no wind or rain to dampen the enthusiasm of the assembled crowds.

Children played by the river in the light of the bonfire. Pictures: DGS

Gala chairwoman Anderina Cass was delighted at how the week went. "The gala went really well," she said. "The committee is delighted with the support and help that we had from the community and businesses alike."

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The gala week bonfire and fireworks display was once again a popular attraction in Wick.

It was a perfect night for the display with no wind or rain.

The fireworks display was on the south side of the river and cordoned off for safety reasons.

The grand finale witnessed a huge explosion of light and colour in the sky over Wick.

The annual fireworks display was a beautiful spectacle of sparkling colour.

The fireworks display comes to its finale with a great explosion of light and sound.

Hundreds turned out at Wick riverside to witness the traditional end of Wick Gala Week with a huge bonfire and fireworks.

The sideshows were a popular attraction throughout Wick's Gala Week. Pictures: DGS

A passing gull shows no interest in the fisherman's catch for some odd reason. One of Wick's scarecrows during the gala week.

This Wick Gala Week scarecrow could be seen at Bord de L'eau restaurant.

One of the winning scarecrow displays that could be seen in Wick's George Street.

One of the winning scarecrow displays that could be seen on Wick's George Street.

He's supposed to be scaring crows but looks like a crow himself.

Mrs Cass said that there were so many highlights of the week that it was impossible to single out one in particular.

She said: "It was a fantastic week. Our treasurer is still getting bills in so we don’t have a grand total but there was over £10,500 raised on Saturday, July 27, for the parade night."

Gala queen Maja Pearson said: "We had such a good turnout for all the events and it was lovely to see all the community taking part. It was just such an amazing week.”

Gala a 'fantastic week'

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