Events in the main arena got underway with the crowning of the 2008 Gala
Queen, 10 year old Alice McAvoy who received her crown from the retiring
Queen, Amy Frost.
Jez Avery
the UK’s top
motorbike and mountain bike stunt rider was the main attraction and
entertained the crowd in his unique style with a fantastic show that
thrilled the audience. A Bird of Prey Display by Ben Potter drew gasps
from the audience as Vultures, Owls and Eagles swooped over the arena.
Traditional entertainment was also provided by La Classiques Majorettes,
Bedale Brass Band and New Park Maypole Dancers.
This was the
biggest gala in the events history and over 50 stands a mixture of trade
and charity attended. There was fairground rides, animal displays, and
entertainment galore even an Army assault course and climbing tower .
Everything was
preceded by the parade which was a huge success with more participants
than ever before, floats, vintage vehicles, Diggers, buses and much
more.
Planning has
already started for the next event on Monday 4th May 2009
