It’s gala time in Wath

Following the Wath Festival and the annual church garden party, the town gala rolls around on Saturday, July 9.

Organised by Wath-upon-Dearne Community and Montgomery Hall Partnership, the event promises an afternoon of family fun and entertainment and runs from 1pm to 4pm.

The Barnsley Concert Band will provide a musical backdrop, along with the local Junior Schools Choir and singer Georgia.

Fun and games include the tug of war, filed sports and children’s games, as well as the chance to check out a fire engine and police car.

Town centre shops are taking part in a treasure hunt, and there are also prizes to be won in the giant raffle and big tombolo, including football tickets, shopping and restaurant vouchers and pampering treatments.

Children’s attractions include fairground rides, swings and slides and a bouncy castle, plus ice cream face painting and the village stocks.

The gala will also include the return of the flower show, with entries to be in place for judging at Montgomery Hall from noon, and the popular dog show, which will set tales wagging once again. Entrants and their owners should be there by 11.30am.