The Downing Street squad.

The Downing Street squad.

Fancy dress joy in Gala

By Kevin Janiak

Published 5th Jul 2022, 09:52 GMT

Updated 5th Jul 2022, 09:53 GMT

If there’s one thing people young and old like to do, it’s getting all dressed up at festival time, and having a grand old laugh doing it.

Galashiels folk came together last Wednesday for the annual Fancy Dress parade. Photos: Alwyn Johnston

The Downing Street squad.

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The Downing Street squad. Photo: Alwyn Johnston

It was a work event, apparently.

. Gala Fancy Dress

It was a work event, apparently. Photo: Alwyn Johnston

Galae's Grannies

. Our ageing population

Galae's Grannies Photo: Alwyn Johnston

Ex Braw Lads and Lasses on the run.

. Rockin' the Jailhouse

Ex Braw Lads and Lasses on the run. Photo: Alwyn Johnston

First Swimming Gala

. Taking the plunge

First Swimming Gala Photo: Alwyn Johnston

It was a work event, apparently.

1. Gala Fancy Dress

It was a work event, apparently. Photo: Alwyn Johnston

Galae's Grannies

2. Our ageing population

Galae's Grannies Photo: Alwyn Johnston

Ex Braw Lads and Lasses on the run.

3. Rockin' the Jailhouse

Ex Braw Lads and Lasses on the run. Photo: Alwyn Johnston

First Swimming Gala

4. Taking the plunge

First Swimming Gala Photo: Alwyn Johnston

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