Gala will maintain 83-year tradition

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THE annual Glazebury Gala will take place on July 9 – maintaining a tradition that dates back to 1928.
Gala Queen this year will be Jenny Cleworth and retiring Queen is Bethan McDermott.
The two members of the Queen’s retinue are Libby Bowers and Megan Ellison, the petal girl is Emily-Jane Berrido and the page boys are William Patterson and Ben Cleworth.
The retiring Queen’s retinue consists of Caroline Davies and Samantha Davies.
As usual, the Queen’s cars will leave The Raven on Warrington Road at about 1.15pm and travel to All Saint’s Church at about 2pm.
The Queen and retiring Queen will then process to the school grounds where the gala will continue for the rest of the day.
The Queen is to be crowned by local residents Alan and Dorothy Graham.
On the school playing field and in the school there will be a bar and refreshments, an events arena for the crowning ceremony and other activities such as dance display, pipe and drum band, junior rugby display, pet show, children’s entertainers and “raptor” display.
There will be a number of fund-raising stalls such as tombola, lucky dip, flowers, fruit and vegetables, etc. as well as a fun fair with rides suitable for younger children.
The day raises funds for Glazebury Church, Glazebury Primary School, Scouts and other local community groups.


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