Guide to the big gala at Penistone

PENISTONE Gala is all about getting together as a community, enjoying quality time with each other and giving back to local charities and projects.

The gala weekend is packed with events for all the family including Comedy in a Tent, Jack & Paul’s Fun Run, Penistone Rocks! And Mayor’s Parade and Gala.

For over 20 years, volunteers from Penistone Round Table, Penistone Scouts, Penistone Ladies Circle, Penistone Town Council and other local organisations and individuals have organized Penistone Mayor’s Parade and Gala Weekend.

Each year it grows in size, popularity and as a spectacle, with people travelling from Barnsley, Huddersfield and across Yorkshire to join the celebrations.

It is tradition that the Mayor of Penistone chooses the theme for the gala. Previous themes have included ‘The Magic of Musicals’, ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Roald Dahl’. This year prepare to be charmed by our magical theme of ‘Fairytales’.

Penistone Gala is not for profit, so any surplus from the weekend is put back into community projects and fund the future of the gala. So, in buying a ticket to one of our events you are helping to support your local community as well as having a fab day or night out!.

Each of the main volunteer organising groups (Penistone Roundtable, Penistone Scouts, Penistone Ladies Circle and Penistone Mayor’s Charity Fund) receive a donation from the gala, that they in turn pass on to good causes.

Donations from the 2018 gala are supporting projects such as a community lunch for elderly and vulnerable people, Springvale Community Garden, the Dementia Café at St John’s Church, Penistone Leisure Centre, buying new tents for the Scouts, supporting a local brass band to play and raise spirits at community events and much more. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and give us a ‘like’ for updates on our donations.

Penistone Gala Weekend is organised and run entirely by local volunteers – who give their time and energy quite simply for the love of their town and community.

Comedy in a Tent

Kicking off Penistone Gala Weekend, Comedy in a Tent is a must-attend event for both comedy aficionados and locals just looking for a good laugh.

The Last Laugh Comedy Club has been keeping the folks of Yorkshire entertained for over 20 years, so you are guaranteed topnotch comedy acts.

Tickets should be purchased in advance and the event does sell out.

Buy online and from Penistone Paramount Box Office on 01226 767532.

The over 18s event takes place in the marquee on Penistone Showground on Friday June 7 with gates open at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 – bar and refreshments are available.

Parade and gala

Join us this year for an enchanting free parade of floats, marching bands, street performers and classic cars through the streets of Penistone – this year with the theme of Fairy tales.

From 12 noon on Penistone High Street, Sunday June 9.

A great afternoon for all the family – head to Penistone Showground straight after the Mayor’s Parade for all the fun of the fair. Experience traditional games and stalls, plus performances and entertainment in the show arena.

There’s also a range of art and craft stalls and activities for children – and of course, there’s plenty of choice for food and drink.

Jack & Paul’s Fun Run

The 2km fun run takes place starting at Penistone Gala Marquee reception on Saturday June 8.

It begins at 10.45am and costs £6.50. You can book your place on the Gala website. All money goes to Heads Together (Barnsley) - a charity set up in memory of Jack & Paul Sykes, which raises money for local families who have suffered a serious loss or trauma.

Penistone Rocks!

This also takes place on Saturday June 8 in the marquee on Penistone Showground. The Afternoon Session from 12pm to 5.30pm will be laid back sounds from Area 9, The Racketeers, OCD, Roger Davies and his band.

From 5.30pm to 7pm is the The Outdoor Session. Local band One Man Down will be covering songs from the 60s to the current day.

Finally, from 7pm to 11.30pm, is the high octane rock concert with Dead Wax, Honours and Obsidian. An all day event with music and real ales! Tickets can be bought on the website.

www.penistone-gala.co.uk