Tayvallich Gala raises record amount

Tayvallich Gala saw record numbers of residents and visitors flock to this year's show.

 

"attachment_998641" "" "225"] Best dog in show at Tayvallich Gala.
Photograph: Mary-Lou Aitchison
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Chainsaw art, wrestling bears and line dancing added to old favourites including crazy golf, the bouncy castle and guessing the weight of a beautiful cake making the gala fun for all ages.

 

"attachment_998644" "" "225"] Dancing the night away with Argyll Ceilidh Trail at Tayvallich Gala.
Photograph: Mary-Lou Aitchison
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A record-breaking total of around £9,000 was raised towards improving the village hall.

 

"attachment_998647" "" "225"] Chainsaw art at Tayvallich Gala.
Photograph: Mary-Lou Aitchison
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The event, with its lumberjack theme, included a well-attended dog show and crab racing.

 

Tayvallich Initiative, the Argyll Hope Spot, Heart of Argyll Wildlife, NatureScot and RNLI were just some of the organisations in attendance.

 

Delicious teas were served by hard-working ladies in the hall and hot food provided by the Tayvallich Inn outside was also popular.

 

Argyll Ceilidh Trail kept the hall filled with dancers in the evening and more money was raised through a raffle, auction of the chainsaw-carved animals and by rolling coins at a whisky bottle.

 

"The community spirit in Tayvallich is second to none but, like most small Argyll communities, the village could do with more young people, so the Tayvallich Initiative’s stall was especially busy at the gala, explaining how the success of its recent Scottish Land Fund bid will lead to more affordable housing in the community," said Mary-Lou Aitchison.

 

Members of Tayvallich Community Hall Committee thanked everyone for their generosity and said they were delighted by the support given by old faithfuls and first-time visitors.