Kirkby Community Centre Events
Kirkby Gala
The annual Gala day takes place on the last Saturday of June. It is a day where the community comes together to raise funds towards the upkeep of the Community Centre as well as being a great day for all the family. The event incorporates a BOFRA National Fell Race where people come from near and far of all ages to take part.
The Gala Day comprises of a selection of stalls made up of local artists and businesses who have been invited to hold stalls over the course of the afternoon. Other activities include a coconut shy, tombola, hook a duck as well a raffle.
There are activities for the children with a children’s entertainer and sports. We also have live demonstrations from local groups for example Karate or from the local school. Past galas have had performances from local brass bands and the Ukulele group. Refreshments are available in the form of tea and cakes, ice cream, BBQ and beverages from the local pubs outdoor bar.
Please visit the Community Centre News page for up to date information on this years event.
Garden Observation competition
This annual competition runs over the 2 weeks leading up the Gala. Participating households place an object or ‘oddity’ in their garden. Something that would not usually be found in a garden. These households display a red diamond with a number. Competitors can then purchase an entry form from the village shop to take part.
They will need to find the ‘oddity’ in the participating gardens. Competitors do not enter any gardens but observe from the pavement. The ‘oddities’ are then written in the entry form. A winner is then picked out on Gala day and all entrants receive a free cake!
