ADDINGHAM Gala takes place on Saturday, July 8. There will be the usual parade down Addingham Main Street starting at 1pm, finishing at the Gala Field off Stockenger Lane where the Gala Queen will be crowned. The theme for this years Gala is '2017 A Space Odyssey'.

As usual there will be plenty going on at the Gala. The Annual Fell Race organised by Ilkley Harriers, dog show, pet show and handicraft competitions. With this year's theme in mind Keighley Astronomical Society will be present with their solar telescopes and chatting about space. There will be Corioraptor owls, ferret racing, food, drink and craft stalls and music by a local swing band. There will be plenty of activities for the children including climbing wall, bungee trampolines, races, tug-o-war, bouncy castles, face painting and the annual scout's balloon race.

Cream teas will be served all afternoon in the pavilion as well as a barbecue outdoors.

Hayley Bryden, of Addingham Gala committee said: "We are always looking for help with the Gala so if you can help or have any queries please contact us via our Addingham Gala Facebook page or email addinghamgala@gmail.com"