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PORTLETHEN GALA RETURNS ON SATURDAY WITH FUN-FILLED DAY OF ACTIVITIES

Local families can once again look forward to a day of fun activities and live music next Saturday, August 27, at the Portlethen Gala.

The event will run from 12noon-5pm in the grounds of Portlethen Academy and Bourtree Park, with the proceeds raised on the day going towards local children’s charity, Befriend A Child, which provides a befriending service to deprived and vulnerable children in Aberdeen and has recently expanded its services into Aberdeenshire for the first time.

Activities and entertainment have been organised for all ages throughout the day, including live musical performances from Newtonhill Pipe Band and local acts including Michael Dart, Brothers Reid and Standby.

Bobby the Playbus, a bouncy castle, climbing wall, bungee run, and beat the goalie competition will keep the kids entertained while there will be various stalls selling gifts, jewellery and toys as well as a BBQ and beer tent.

Karen Farquhar, Chief Executive of Befriend A Child, says everyone at the charity is looking forward to another great day and to building on the success of last year’s gala which Befriend A Child reintroduced onto the North-east events’ calendar after an absence of more than five years.

She said: “Despite being really unlucky with the weather last year we had a great turn-out at the gala with close to 1,000 people attending over the course of the day. This year we have an even wider range of stalls and activities for the whole family and are therefore hopeful of attracting visitors in even larger numbers.

“As well as offering a great day out, the gala is also an opportunity for us to further spread the word about the important work we do with underprivileged youngsters in the local area and anyone looking for more information about Befriend A Child and the services we offer is welcome to talk to our volunteers and staff who will be in attendance on the day.”

Established in 1975, Befriend A Child is Scotland's oldest befriending service for disadvantaged children. Working with social workers, care homes, health visitors, and other charities, Befriend A Child supports children aged 4-16 and continues to work with them up until the age of 18, if required.

The scheme became a registered charity in 1991 and in 2010 worked with more than 170 children in Aberdeen City - its largest number to date. It has recently expanded its services into Aberdeenshire for the first time.

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