Highfields Gala looking great

It's one of the most beautiful settings for a many a mile: the Highfields Gala is on today and tomorrow from 12noon until 6.00pm.

The Gala will be a tribute to the late Jack Baker of Highfields and in aid of Audlem Scouts and Guides.

Yesterday, preparations were in full swing with rows of marquees going up, portaloos being delivered and local organisations hard at work preparing displays. A massive marquee was already in place for a 240-seat Gala Dinner with all seats sold. This alone will raise significant sums for the Audlem Beavers, Cubs, Brownies, Guides and Scouts.

Audlem District History Society has an excellent display depicting the history of Highfields, its notable residents and visitors and much else of local interest. Sixty five local businesses and organisations have contributed to make this an event not to be missed.

Admission is just £6 on the gate each day or £5 from Audlem Post Office in advance – for children under 16 years of age it's free admission accompanied by an adult.

The gates are open from 12noon each day and the Gala finishes at 6.00pm. Highlights include the Falconry at 2.30pm on Saturday and the Antique Roads Show on Sunday at 2.00pm. The helicopter is arriving on Saturday at 12.45pm.

Highfields is just two miles south east of Audlem on the road to Norton in Hales, past Kinsey Heath. If travelling from Audlem, turn right at the Lodge Gates follow the drive. There's lots of parking.

This promises to be a very special event which we hope will be remembered for many a year. And it's all for a good cause.

AttractionsThere's loads to see and do, all in the glorious setting of one of the finest houses in Cheshire:-

• Antique Road Show on the Sunday
• Falconry display on the Saturday
• Dog agility competition and display on the Sunday
• Morris dancing (Sunday)
• Children's Maypole (Saturday at 1.00 and 2.00pm)
• Punch and Judy show (Saturday)
• The Ladies Leopards' Spot Clog Dancers (Sunday)
• about ten Side Shows such as Splat the Rat
• Ferret racing (all weekend)
• Face painting (all weekend)
• A children's display of painting competition (approaching 200 entries are expected via St James' School and Adderley School)
• RAF Shawbury helicopter (Saturday and hopefully Sunday)
• Cheshire Veteran Car Club (Sunday)

And, of course, Cream Teas – Thistle Catering and Snugbury's Ice Cream with the Focus on Audlem Trade marquees and gazeebos.

'Antiques Road Show'A major attraction on the Sunday will be an Antiques Road Show. Bring along those items that could be of interest and find out what they might be worth.

David Brettell of Newport and his team will provide many of the valuations and expert advice. John Pass and his team will also be there to look at jewellery, gold, clocks, watches, medals and coins.

A clarinetist will be entertaining the crowds for the Antiques Road Show and there is plenty of parking.

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