North Queensferry Gala Committee

Constitutional objectives

The purposes of the Committee shall be I the advancement of citizenship and community development, achieved through l.i organising 'open to all' fundraising events, such as race nights, bike rides etc which will involve members of the community in organising these activities as well as involving members of the community in attending these activities l.ii organising 'open to all' Gala week events, such as running/cycle races, beach activities, football games, netball game etc which will involve members of the community in organising these activities as well as involving members of the community in taking part in these activities 2 the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, achieved through 2.i educating the children ofNorth Queensferry of the history and origins of the name and site, the legacy of Queen Margaret and the origins ofmany of the sites and names within the village 2.ii celebrating and remembering the legacy of Queen Margaret through the reenactment of the landing of Queen Maragaret. This will take the form of a gala procession from the village pier to Queen Margaret playing fields, the appointment of Gala King and Gala Queen (King Malcolm and Queen Margaret) as well as a Royal entourage, and the Gala pronouncement telling the story of the landing