Gala takings down

Grey skies and a gloomy forecast meant a quieter than usual gala at Matakana School last month, but the rain held off for most of the morning and around $35,000 was raised. Organisers said that although this was about $8000 less than last year’s event, it was still a good result.  Takings at Leigh Preschool Gala the following day were also down slightly on last year, despite much better weather on the Sunday. Organisers say that $14,000 was raised at the event, compared to $18,000 in 2014.