Gedling Gala is back and after a wonderfully successful event last year, the Gala will be celebrating the community again. The Gala starts at midday and runs till 4.30pm at Willow Park, Gedling on July 6.
With arena entertainment, fairground rides, an inflatable assault course, lots of craft and charity stalls, cakes, catering and ice-cream, there’ll be something for everyone.
Every year the gala raises money for good causes and this year the gala is raising money for local wildlife charities and nature reserves. With a theme of ‘Make Gedling Tweet Again’ the gala will be supporting Friends of Gedling Country Park, Friends of Gedling House Woods, and Gedling Conservation Trust (Netherfield Lagoons).
The selected charities will all be at the event to offer advice and support on how to encourage birds and wildlife to your own gardens, and how everyone can benefit from all the green space and nature that can be found in Gedling.
Gedling Eye caught up with Zanda Dibbo-Pajączkowski, Gedling Gala Chairman who said; “For creative tweeting, we’ll have artwork from our school’s competition on display in our Gala marquee, with prizes from The Local Art Shop for the winning entries.
“You can also see what amazing raffle prizes we’ve got on offer, thanks to generous local businesses, so get your tickets and be in to win!.
“There’ll be a lovely afternoon of entertainment in our arena, with singing and dancing, or if you get a kick out of martial arts – then we’ve got gravity-defying martial arts!
“So there really is something for everyone – and it’s a FREE event – but remember, we are wanting to raise as much as we can for our charities, so buy raffle tickets and DONATE generously PLEASE – oh, and please bring CASH – most stalls and rides will not have card-readers…….
“One last thing – it really is limited parking around the area – if you can, please, please walk, or come on the bus – the 44 stop at Wykes Ave is only a short walk to the Jessop’s Lane entrance.
“The Gala starts at midday and runs till 4.30, Saturday 6th of July, Willow Park, Gedling – you can get all the latest on our FB page Gedling Gala and Gedling Gala Group – and if you can spare an hour or two to help out on the day, please message us.”
Gedling Gala Facebook Group can be accessed on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GedlingGalaGroup/
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