THIS year’s Upperby Gala in Carlisle is set to be a great family day out with entertainment to suit all ages.

The program for the popular community gala will include a packed program of fun activities and, this year will be the centenary year of Hammond’s Pond being gifted by Archie Hammond to the local community.

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, May 29, between 1pm and 4pm.

The free event will be held at Hammond’s Pond. This year’s program will include performances by the Savage Skills Stunt Team, Studio A Dance Company, the Bjamba Band, Border City Dance Works and the Lazy River Jazz Band plus hands on activities from Carlisle College and Tullie House. 

A spokesperson said: "Local charity stalls will be in place and there will be a chance to sample sports and exercise activities.

"Other activities include children’s entertainers, a fun fair, an owl magic display, a model railway, archery, face painters, balloon modelling, plus community outreach from Cumbria Police and 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."

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.