I would like to say a very big thank you to all the people who attended Shefford s Summer Gala and helped to make the day such a huge success. It has been many years since we have seen so many people waiting for the Gala Parade to pass and then follow it

I would like to say a very big thank you to all the people who attended Shefford's Summer Gala and helped to make the day such a huge success.

It has been many years since we have seen so many people waiting for the Gala Parade to pass and then follow it into the Shefford Town Memorial Association playing field, which was crowded for the whole afternoon. Events such as The Summer Gala rely on the support of local people, not just to organise the event but to attend it and you certainly supported this event. Thank you.

The small organising team had worked very hard for a number of months to get the event off the ground, and what an excellent job they did. Even the weather smiled on them.

Thanks must also go to the local businesses that assisted and supported the Summer Gala.

The whole community can be proud of the fact that this was one of the best supported events we have seen in Shefford in recent years.

PAUL F J MACKIN, Shefford Town Mayor, Queen Elizabeth Close, Shefford