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This year’s rearranged Upperby Gala in Carlisle 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.
Organised by Cumberland Council and supported by the Friends of Hammond’s Pond Group, Upperby Gala will provide fun for all the family on Sunday 28 July, between 1pm and 4pm.
The free event will be held at Hammond’s Pond. This year’s programme will include performances by the Tanzanian Acrobats, Northern Heights, Razzamataz, Express Dance Studios, Drum Nation, Char (solo singer) and the Lazy River Jazz Band plus plenty of hands-on activities.
Local charity stalls will be in place and there will be chance to sample sports and exercise activities.
Other activities include children’s entertainers, a fun fair, an owl magic display, archery, face painters, balloon modelling, plus community outreach from Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
The Upperby Gala has free admission. Food stalls will be providing refreshments throughout the event, plus Hammond’s Pond Café will also be open throughout the day.
- 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.