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What was

Caton Gala 2011 has been and gone and been another village succes.

The theme this year was 'Royal Weddings - Past and Present'. This theme has been picked up in the drawing competition for the programme covers, the floats and the fancy dress competition. The floats were absolutely fabulous with a lot of work and effort gone into them and an amazing amount of creativity on display.

This year's Gala Queen Lisa Shaw, with her Attendants Morvern Bentley and Gaby Tyrer, Page Boys Monty Collier and William Wright travelled down in royal style ahead of the parade from Brookhouse to the Gala field where the crowning took place.

Entertainment in the main ring included Ben Slinger BMX display, Batala Drummers, Birds of Prey demonstration, Morecambe Football Club Cheerleaders and the children's races.

Following its success last year we saw the return of a Farmers Market. We were spoilt with a variety of stalls, with Local produce, including Parkers Preserves, Homemade Fudge, Mansergh Farm fresh meat, Homemade Chocolates, Local Cheese, French Cheese, Freshly baked Bread, Pies, Biscuits & Cakes Stalls and many more.

Around the field we found the dog show, bouncy castles, quad bikes, bungee trampoline, fairground rides, coconut shy, children's crafts and games, the craft tent with beautiful displays, icecream and cakes, and much more. If you missed it then do remember to come along next.

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.

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 Ł3.00 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 dog show and children's 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!

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