Ackworth Gala wows crowds on anniversary

Gala day in Ackworth drew in crowds, as the community celebrated the 40th anniversary of the annual event. Children dressed in Disney outfits kicked off Saturday's gala, with a colourful parade through the village to Carr Bridge Playing Fields.
Newspaper: Pontefract & Castleford Express.
Story: Annual Ackworth summer gala held on Carr Bridge playing field.
Reporter: Nick Frame.
Photographer: Andrew Bellis
email: andrewbellisphotography@gmail.com
Twitter: @SnapperAndrewB
Mobile: 07885 426 523
Photo date: 24/06/17
Picture ref: AB175g0617Newspaper: Pontefract & Castleford Express.
Story: Annual Ackworth summer gala held on Carr Bridge playing field.
Reporter: Nick Frame.
Photographer: Andrew Bellis
email: andrewbellisphotography@gmail.com
Twitter: @SnapperAndrewB
Mobile: 07885 426 523
Photo date: 24/06/17
Picture ref: AB175g0617
Newspaper: Pontefract & Castleford Express. Story: Annual Ackworth summer gala held on Carr Bridge playing field. Reporter: Nick Frame. Photographer: Andrew Bellis email: [email protected] Twitter: @SnapperAndrewB Mobile: 07885 426 523 Photo date: 24/06/17 Picture ref: AB175g0617

An afternoon of stalls, activities and entertainment followed, including a Parkour v Pedal Power tricks display.

Fundraising stallholders raised thousands of pounds for good causes. Coun Terry Hollyhead, of Ackworth Parish Council, said: “It was a fantastic day for all involved.”

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