On behalf of everyone on the Gala Committee may I welcome you to our updated and revised Gala Website. The aim of the Gala is to promote the village spirit by providing a great day for all the people in Oughtibridge and raising money for local good causes and charities.  

I hope that you find the website useful, if you have any comments or would like to help us, please go to the contact us page, leave your details and we will get back to you.  

David R Anderson
2008 Gala Chairman

The Gala Sports Night is on the third Wednesday in June starting at 6.30pm, and is fun for any child who likes to race and a serious competition for any running enthusiasts.  From children just starting primary school to children just leaving primary school there are competetive events with medals for 1st 2nd and 3rd.

For the running enthusiast there is the Gala Chase which is approximatly a 3 and a quarter mile run up to and around Wharncliffe Woods. This is a popular event that attracts over 40 competitors.  With lots of categories and prizes for the best in each one, almost anyone has a chance of winning something!

Oughtibridge Village Gala is a non-profit making organisation for the benefit of Oughtibridge Village and all its residents. The Gala is NOT affliated to other Groups.

The majority of money raised goes back into the community's various projects, clubs, groups and good causes such as:

• Millennium Green Project
• Oughtibridge School
• Oughtibridge Brass Band
• Oughtibridge School Junior Brass Band
• Raindows
• Brownies
• Sunday Schools of the Church, Chapel and Zion
• Westnall House for the roadside flowers
• Oughhtibidge and District Luncheon Club

Although we do have to keep money back to fund the following year's Gala for outlays such as:

• Marquee and table hire
• Entertainment fees
• Entertainment licence 
• Stall expenses
• Security
• Prizes
• Insurance
• Advertising and many other minor outlays

All these things add up to over £5000.

One thing that you do need to bare in mind is that money is no replacement for the huge time and effort put in by the Gala Committee members and the Gala will only last as long as there is support from you. So, please come to one of our meetings and help keep your tradition alive!