10:00am Thursday 2nd July 2009
By Keighley News reporter
A final “rallying call” has been issued to the public to turn out in force for Keighley Gala.
Chairman Brian Hudson praised people’s support in the lead-up to this Saturday’s extravaganza.
And he said he hoped crowds would go along on the day for what promised to be a bumper event. “We have had a very positive response and I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has come forward to help out,” he said. “We are always keen to hear from anybody wanting to assist so if you are interested in getting involved, please get in touch. And we’re looking forward to seeing as many people as possible come along to enjoy the parade and the activities in the park.”
The annual event will begin as usual with the crowning of the gala queen in Town Hall Square, at noon. This year’s queen is Rebecca Lund, who will be attended by Amy Verity (junior queen), Lucy Shutt (princess), Tamara Miller (rosebud) and Zain Miller (pageboy).
The procession will set off from Goulbourne Street at 1pm and follow a shorter-than-normal route through the town along South Street, High Street, North Street, Cavendish Street and Bradford Road.
Among those parading will be Haworth Riding for Disabled, Keighley in Bloom with Horses at Work, classic Minis, mopeds, a jazz band, the Revolution Show Corps, line dancers, army and air cadets and the veterans, who will travel on a vintage bus.
Attractions at Victoria Park will include stalls, the Wakefield Pie Shop, face painting, a balloon modeller and performances from the Revolution Show Corps.
Admission will be free but there will be collection tins and buckets for donations and the penny wagon will once again take part in the parade.
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