Gala on the Green the last Saturday in June every year
Report on St Peter’s Church Gala 2026
GALA
Saturday 27th June On Lindal Green - 1.50pm
Our Queen, Layla opened the Gala
after the traditional parade from Church at 1.50pm
She was crowned by our retiring Queen.
Olivia
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Raffle - Tombolas - Books - Home baking - Bran Tub
Lindal mile and Mini mile - Children’s games
Dalton Town Band and Lily the Street Organ
Delicious Strawberry Teas
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Children’s competition -
A poster for our 140th celebration of the consecration of the Church - size A4, in any medium.
2 age groups - 4 -7, and 7 - 11
Entries to be delivered to the Green by 1pm on the day
with name and age on the back.
Admission £1 Children free
Church Gala Day
This year Gala day dawned amidst the now familiar heat. Undaunted, we set up under the welcome shade of the trees.
When all was ready, the retiring Gala Queen Olivia led the procession from Church around the Green, followed by the soon to be crowned Gala Queen Layla and a happy band of children, friends and family, whilst Dalton Town Band played joyfully for them. Layla then gave a rousing speech to open the Gala.
Whilst browsing the stalls we were entertained by the band and then Lily the Street Organ played merrily till the last event of the day, The Lindal Mile - a series of races for all ages around the Green.
The Green and Hall were full of well-wishers welcoming the new Queen, sampling the strawberry teas and catching up with each other.
We were especially heartened by the number of people who attended on the day to keep the Gala tradition going. We are fortunate indeed, with your help, to preserve such an event, creating happy and lasting memories.
The Gala raised just over £1149. An amazing sum which will go towards the upkeep of the Church.
We send a huge thank you to everyone for their generosity, time, energy and enthusiasm. It was a pleasure to see old friends and new working tirelessly together to make our Gala day so special.
Heartfelt thanks to each and everyone