Grewelthorpe Gala 2009

This year the Grewelthorpe Gala will be held on Saturday 18th July 2pm-4pm.

The theme of the gala this year is ‘Carnival’ and the John Thorpe Cup for the young ones will be awarded to the best Carnival mask.

The Geoff Grimsditch Cup will be awarded following a round of ‘Where in Grewelthorpe is this?’, a photographic challenge. Entry forms can be collected on the day.

The gala will include:


  • Penalty Shootout

  • Kids Races

  • Sheep Shearing

  • Maggot Racing

  • Ferret Tubes

  • Table Top Sale

  • The legendary Pat’s Cow Pat

  • Penny Stalls

  • Bouncy Castle

  • Tea & Cakes provided by the Church

  • Beer & Pimms Tent

  • Win the Trolley full of goodies

  • Tug of War

The usual football tournament will follow the gala at 4.30pm

The event is always popular and there will be lots to do, so come and support the event if you can.

The evening will of course culminate with a BBQ on the Village Green, commecining at the later time of 7pm and finishing late!.

For any more information, and to book a Table Top sale stall, contact Nick Cushing 01765 650 293 or Kate Pullan 01765 658 873 or Email