Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London

Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London - Men competing in a sack race at a Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree_x000D_
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A Gala Day was held by Laing at the Laing Sports Ground on 14th June 1969, as a replacement of the annual Sports Day. Sports events were held by the Sports Club, which included hockey, tennis, bowls, and football tournaments. A traditional English fete programme featured coconut shies, bingo, pony rides, catering and a beer tent, candy floss, and roundabouts. The day ended with a beauty contest, prize draw, and the election of Miss Sports Club. In the evening there was a firework display and a gala dance which continued until midnight

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