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Looking forward to 2013 : Medieval England theme
Caton Gala has been provisionally set for Saturday 8th June 2013. For the main
theme of 'Medieval England' the spectacular 'Knights of the Crusade' have been booked. We
will also welcome the Bowmen of Holme who will bring us their archery.
Our Gala Queen will be Hannah
Pyle, attended by Lucia Delay and Faye Ridgeway. Pageboys will be Samuel Sutton and James
O'Keefe.
A number of popular
attractions from the past few years are being lined up for 2013: the Batala Drummers, Air
Rifles and Craft
Tent.
New for 2013 is the 'New Life Owl & Birds of Prey Mobile Zoo' who
will be bringing us the weird and wonderful, which can even be handled if you're
brave enough!
Dog Agility 'Tricks 4 Treats'
will be back, see them on www.tricks4treats.org.
The Vintage Motorcycle display
will contain three classes 1) up to 1950's 2) up to 1980's 3) 1980's onwards. Come and
watch or to enter your motorcycle please go to the Contact page to find out more.
The
Farmers Market, will be present again, by now a staple favourite with a
variety of stalls bringing quality local and fresh produce.
There will be all day catering with Hog Roast, Burgers, Teas Sandwiches and
Cakes, etc.
For the younger children there will be the fairground
attractions, mini quad bikes, bouncy castle, giant slide, coconut shy, craft activities in the various tents
and the children's sports races.
Where we are
Caton is a small village, near Lancaster, in the North West of the UK. It is
nestled in the Lune Valley, with the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, called
the 'Bowland Fells' as it's immediate background. A little further on the horizon are the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake
District. All within easy travelling distance.
Caton Gala takes place on the Sports Field behind the 'Station' Pub. There is
ample free parking available in the village but please bear in mind that this is
a popular event and you may have to walk a little distance from the car to the
field. Caton is on the main bus route from Lancaster to Ingleton. We are also easily reached by
bicycle from Lancaster following the Millennium Park Cycle Route.
Caton Community Primary School float
Caton St Pauls CoE Primary School float
Fancy Dress competition
What to expect
Caton Gala is a traditional village festival which takes place
on the village sport field on the second Saturday of June each year. It is a value for money fun
day out for all the family, gate fee is £4.00 per adult and kids go free (under
14). The day starts at 11.30 with the floats leaving the top of Brookhouse
village, arriving at the main field in Caton at 12.00 noon.
A whole range of refreshments is usually available including hog
roast, ice cream, burgers, hot dogs, teas, cakes, sandwiches
and strawberries / cream.
Regular features organised by villagers
over the past years have included a tombola, dog
show, plant sale by the horticultural society, children's races and
a craft activities tent. Trade features
include swing boats and a bouncy castle.
Do remember to come in fancy dress and
enter the competition - cash prizes to be won!
This website
Click here for participation and contact details
Click here for pictures of Caton Gala 2012
The area
Caton Village Information
Lancaster Information
Wray Fair
Lune Valley photographs
Caton Community
School
Caton St
Paul's School
Caton Gala is run by Caton Gala Ltd - a company limited by guarentee
Website created and maintained by
Brigitte
last updated May 2013
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