Yarm Gala 19th June 2011

Yarm Gala is back for the 4th consecutive year after it lay dormant for almost a century.

On the 19th June Yarm High street will boast its 2011 annual Gala on the cobbles and river of the picturesque historic town. Last years wonderful weather saw nearly 3000 people attend the fun pact family fun day and 300th anniversary of Yarm Town Hall.

Aswell as celebrating the town’s history and heritage as a bustling port, the event aims also to showcase the town’s unique range of shops, Inns and restaurant’s.

This years Gala will comprise of a Live Music, Victorian funfair, street entertainers and Lions charity fair. For a full list of performers and times click here.

It will also feature a Antique Steam boat parade aswell as steam boat rides (in aid of local charity ‘Butterwick hospice’), a Farmers market, Harlequin dance troop, Yarm’s got talent competition and face painting.

Yarm’s first Gala took place in the 1920’s and the town has a great long history dating back to the 12th century, warranting a mention in the Domesday Book.

The town became the first iconic Port on the River Tees and was instrumental in shipping and in Medieval times was viewed as the rivers most vital port.

Deputy Mayor Paul Smith who is organising the event says ‘I have been involved in organising the last 3 Gala’s and its all made worth while when you see families enjoying the attractions the Gala has to offer, in the gloomy times of recession it gives families a great opportunity to enjoy themselves and I am proud to be part of a great team who deliver it.

The event will take place from 10:00am

There will be live music from 11:00am

Racing on the river will take place throughout the day kicking of at 9:30am for the junior competition then at 11:00am for the adults with a short break around 12:30pm to allow for the Antique steam boat parade.

The ‘usual suspects’ have already confirmed their entry to the Bell boat race says Paul we will have 32 teams racing on the day and there are still places left.

If you would like to set up a stall at the Yarm Gala, take part in an event or would like more information,
please contact the town clerk, Mrs Maureen Milburn on
by phone on : 01642 788762
or e-mail : town.clerk@yarmtowncouncil.org.uk

Applications forms for the events can be downloaded below.

Download Form	Description
Ms Word 1997-2003	Yarm Gala Bell Boat Team Entry Form
Ms Word 1997-2003	Water Sports Medical Information Form (must be completed with the Bell Boat Entry Form)
Ms Word 1997-2003	Bell Boat Racing Parental Consent form for 8-18 year olds.
Ms Word 1997-2003	Yarm's Got Talent Entry form