Old Whittington Gala: A Colourful Community Event for Great Causes
The local green bursts with colour and music and the smell of hot dogs’ waft through the air. The annual Old Whittington gala though small in stature packs a big punch and draws a sizeable crowd. Stalls range from local businesses to local and national charities. The local fire brigade and community responders were there to help and to guide. Meanwhile, a seat in the fire engine brought a smile to children’s and adults’ faces. The local community, however small it may be, comes together to help raise money for great causes.
A Little Treat for our Four Legged Friends.
One of the first stalls I came across was the Bark Boutique https://linktr.ee/barkboutique?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5366bb49-bd66-4a26-b077-d23656642dff. It is a stall run by a local business selling all kinds of scrummy treats for dogs. Tails were definitely wagging at this stall.
Bark Boutique.
@theaveries
A local charity Chesterfield Animal Rescue was holding a tombola to raise funds for animal’s needs.
Chesterfield Animal Rescue.
Stuffed toys to be won.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People was another tombola stall. There, I met Gladys. She is a dog that helps her owner, Paul, navigate the world around him. Gladys, helps Paul with the doorbell and smoke alarms not to mention other things.
We talked to Paul and his son. There was a fuss with Gladys. Then, we heard a marching band from the top of the gala.
The Marching Band Comes Into Town.
A group of boys and girls playing instruments arrived at the gala in their uniforms, all pristine and smart. The band from a local church were the Pathfinders. It is a group for children at church. It’s a place where kids can learn about faith, make new friends, and have lots of fun. The path finder programme promotes the physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual development of children and young people.
Pathfinders chesterfield.adventist@gmail.com
The Organisers also Hold a Tombola.
At the Old Whittington Gala stall, I met Kate, Julie, and Pat. These three lovely enthusiastic ladies are part of the Old Whittington Gala committee. They have been running it for the past 35 years. It is a success with the amount of public draw it has.
Charities they support include Fairplay. This organization supports children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. They also support Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Rutland children’s air ambulance. Both charities have increasing needs of funds and equipment.
It’s time for one of those hotdogs. The local pub, the Cock & Magpie, serves real ales and quality food. They also had a mobile gin bar and a barbeque. The food was delicious.
Mobile Gin Bar from the Cock and Magpie.
the Hot Dog Barbeque from the Cock and Magpie .
Nigel and Michelle brought along their birds for Bird handling and educative talks.
The Aviary @owlsandbirds
@theaviaries
Chesterfield Fire and Rescue amongst other stalls.
A great day full of music, food, and entertainment. It’s a chance to meet old neighbours and new friends. It mixes the old with the new. It’s a community that comes together to help others. It’s time for communities to gather together. Do it for the much-needed charities. Do it for the entertainment. Most of all, do it for each other. Meet, greet, smile, laugh, meet someone old and meet someone new.
COMMUNITIES DO IT BETTER TOGETHER
Thank you goes to my community, that took time out to speak with me.
Kayleigh Northall.
To find out more and how to get involved- https://www.facebook.com/groups/195483300834961/
please support the community.
Just pootling along
Kayleigh x
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