A five-year-old is given a lift at North Leigh Football Club’s gala day, which featured displays by an illusionist, a fire-eater and a clown with a magic car. – Vintage Photograph

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On August 27, 1986, North Leigh Football Club held their annual gala day at Windmill Field. The event was heralded by a procession of village floats led by a troop of girl majorettes. Among the attractions were an illusionist, a fire-eater, and a clown with a magic car. Five-year-old Dee Heather was pictured getting a lift from one of the event organizers. Other activities included a game of scoring a bull with a wet sponge on target Tim Price.On August 27, 1986, North Leigh Football Club held their annual gala day at Windmill Field. The event was heralded by a procession of village floats led by a troop of girl majorettes. Among the attractions were an illusionist, a fire-eater, and a clown with a magic car. Five-year-old Dee Heather was pictured getting a lift from one of the event organizers. Other activities included a game of scoring a bull with a wet sponge on target Tim Price.

Dimensions: 18.9 x 24.1 cm

IMS SKU: SCAN-NQOX-04882573

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OCR computer generated text:

27 AUG 1986 MMU 103 A TOUCH of magic gave a wel- come boost to North Leigh football club’s gala day. One in the eye from Dee! They included displays by an illusionist, a fire-eater and a clown with a magic car. of scoring a bull with a wet sponge on target Tim Price. But simpler pleasures delighted five-year-old Dee Heather, pic- tured being given a lift to make sure The gala, at Windmill Field, was heralded by a procession of village floats led by a troop of girl majorettes. The magic in question was not between the soccer posts but in the line-up of attractions. bpic 10A WORL 6/4/16 3/10 x(0 ALA cuption 27 AUG 1986