This year’s Upperby Gala is set to be a great family day out with entertainment to suit all ages
The programme for the popular community gala will include a packed programme of fun activities.
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Organised by Cumberland Council and supported by the Friends of Hammond’s Pond Group, Upperby Gala will provide fun for all the family on Bank Holiday Monday (25 May), between 1pm and 4pm.
The free event will be held at Hammond’s Pond. This year’s programme will include performances compared by The Fairly Famous Family including community dance groups; Studio A Dance Company, Razzamataz Theatre Schools, Carlisle Dance Academy, Express Dance Studios, and O’Hehir School of Irish Dance, plus the Bjamba band and, the highlight of the show, the Tom Longton Sheepdog Demos.
Local charity and advice stalls will be in place to visit and support, plus community outreach from Cumbria Police, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, and the Armed Forces Careers. There will be the chance to sample sports, exercise, and forest skills activities, including a climbing wall and Wheels of Wellness.
Other activities include the Hammond’s Pond Railway, children’s activity marquee, a fun fair, Owl Magic, and Zoo Madness.
The Upperby Gala has free admission and there will be food stalls providing refreshments throughout the event.
How To Find Us
Hammond's Pond is in the south of Carlisle. There is vehicular access and free parking from the park entrance off Blackwell Road. Vehicular access and parking at the Buchanan Road entrance is restricted to vehicles with permits / disabled access only.
Pedestrian access is from Blackwell Road, Buchanan Road, Henderson Road, and Scalegate Road.
Hammond’s Pond, Upperby, Carlisle, CA2 4SD
