How to get involved in Halifax Charity Gala 2020

The bazaar, for local businesses who make local products, is set for a return this year after good feedback from customers and concessions alike.

The popular fairgrounds are set to be as varied as ever, with a range of rides to suit babies, toddlers, young children and teenagers at the event on Saturday, June 13.

With so many cheerleaders, entertainers, dancers and performers wanting to showcase the very best that Halifax has to offer, officials are considering re-opening a second arena, as has been done in the past.

“A lot of hard work goes in to producing Halifax Charity Gala behind the scenes every year, and with just 100 days to go, we’re very busy pulling everything together so that thousands of Calderdale families can have a great day out whilst raising money and awareness for our member organisations,” said Andy Kettle, Vice-Chairperson.

The volunteer team also recognises that not everyone wants to, or is able to, be on their feet all day.

They’re currently looking to create a seated area with views of the arena where families can relax with cold drinks to watch the entertainment.

They’d welcome approaches from local businesses who may have something unique and in keeping with the ethos of the event to run this area – email [email protected] if your business thinks they can create a family-oriented provision.

Whilst The Gala Committee are busy preparing behind the scenes, Halifax Calder Rotary Club are preparing to receive auditions from teenagers across the town for the popular roles of Gala Queen and Attendant.

Young people who will be aged between 12 and 18 years on Gala Day who are eager to promote the community and be a goodwill ambassador for the town will be invited to audition for the role. Entrants will be judged on their personality and enthusiasm, and must live, work or attend school in the Calderdale area.

Previous holders of the prestigious title have been an integral part of community events, for example switching on Christmas lights, opening new buildings, and being invited as guests of honour to occasions at the theatre.

But despite previous connections to other competitions, the Gala Queen role is not a beauty pageant.

Recent Gala Queens have been engaged with their local communities, the environment and the world around them, and want to make a positive difference in Calderdale.

By becoming Gala Queen or the Attendant, they become ambassadors for the local area, so must be polite, courteous & respectful, as they meet & speak to a lot of different types of people.

Anyone interested in becoming The Gala Queen on Saturday, June 13 should email [email protected] or call Elaine on 07960 770675 before March 31.

Elaine Bowers, of Halifax Calder Rotary Club added: “This is the fifth year that we’re arranged the Gala Queen competition, a tradition which we’re proud to be keeping alive in Calderdale.”

“We have opened it up to any young person, not just ‘girls’, and have focused our selection on what really matters – the personality of the individual, meaning that everyone who applies has a chance, no matter what their background, how pretty they are, who their friends are or whether they’re doing well in school or not.”

Advance tickets are available online now from www.halifaxgala.org.uk or from local shops closer to Gala Day.