GALA

STAY AT HOME SCHEME

The Knottingley 'Stay at Home' scheme holidays began on Saturday when a gala was held in the Playing Fields. A procession headed by the Knottingley Silver Prize Band toured the town and when it reached the field the Holiday Queen, Miss Peggy Lowther, was crowned by the Countess of Rosse.

Everyone seemed to enter into the holiday spirit and the side shows did good business. A baby show was judged by Cr J. Blackburn of Pontefract and Mrs. Gillbank of Brotherton, and the fancy dress competition by Mrs. Gillbanks and Mrs. Gillbanks Snr.

The day ended with a well attended dance in the Town Hall.  The 'Stay at home' holidays continue until August 27th and various efforts have been arranged including a horticultural show.

Copied From Pontefract and Castleford Express July 1944

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