A VILLAGE festival celebrating its 80th anniversary on Saturday will have a new format.
The crowning of the Gala Queen at Glazebury Gala will take place in All Saints’ Church – and then the new queen, Kate Leather, her entourage, retiring queen Kate Roddy and the rest of the gala will move round the corner into the playing field at Glazebury CE Primary School.
Prior to the crowning ceremony, the queen will ride in an open carriageway along Warrington Road from the Raven Inn. A pipe band will play outside the church as she arrives.
In previous years, the crowning has taken place on the gala field, but moving the ceremony into the church allows for the possibility of bad weather.
The ceremony will be performed on Saturday by Mr and Mrs Mike Latchford
The gala no longer features a procession because of road safety issues arising from the decision of the police to no longer control traffic during processions.
Attractions during the afternoon include children’s entertainment, dance display a pet show, pipe and drum band and a rugby display. There will also be a fancy dress parade, African drum music, a bar and a variety of stalls.
Our picture shows Queen-in-Waiting Kate Leather with last year’s Queen, Kate Roddy.
Festival's 80th anniversary
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