Bettyhill Gala Queen selected and programme of festivities unveiled
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A YOUNG north coast student has been named as Bettyhill Gala Queen 2023.
Kaigha van Voornveld will preside over the festivities which run from Thursday to Sunday, August 3-6.
The 17-year-old is the eldest of the three children of Farr High School head teacher Katherine Wood and her antipodean husband Marco van Voornveld.
A sixth year student at Farr High School, she hopes on leaving school to move to New Zealand to study for a qualification in Mental Health Care.
Meanwhile, gala organisers have unveiled a packed programme for 2023 with fun for all the family.
Events kicked off on the Thursday night with a family style pub quiz in Bettyhill Hall.
On Friday there will be activities in the village hall from 10.30am to 5pm, including baking, flower arranging and photography competitions as well as a children’s scavenger hunt and arts and crafts.
Also on Friday are beach events with a sandcastle competition and face painting. Activities continue on Friday night with a car treasure hunt followed by a barbecue, bar and music at the school field.
A parade of floats, tractors, wheelbarrows and fancy dress is not to be missed on Saturday from 2pm and will be followed by the crowning of the gala queen at 2.30pm, events at the playing field, and a dog show. There will also be bouncy castles, stalls, refreshments and much more.
A dance at Bettyhill Village Hall from 9pm completes Saturday’s programme. The final day of the gala sees a sheep race at Achneiskich from 2pm, music by Colin Mcfeat at the school field from 3pm and a tug of war at 5pm. More details on the Bettyhill Gala Facebook page.
