Village enjoys best gala event ever as hundreds turn out for family fun in the sun

Village rallies together for what has been called the best Manea Gala ever

Cambs Times: the village pulls out all the stops for Manea Gala 2017 PHOTO: Ian Carter the village pulls out all the stops for Manea Gala 2017 PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)

The event always attracts crowds and raises hundreds but this year one of the organisers, Stephen Short, said: “I think we can say that was the best ever.

Cambs Times: the village pulls out all the stops for Manea Gala 2017 PHOTO: Ian Carter the village pulls out all the stops for Manea Gala 2017 PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)

“I would like to thank every single person that participated to make it an awesome day.

Cambs Times: the village pulls out all the stops for Manea Gala 2017 PHOTO: Ian Carter the village pulls out all the stops for Manea Gala 2017 PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)

“I would like to thank everyone personally, but the list is endless, and I may accidently miss someone out, so thank you to everyone who visited, loaned equipment, volunteered in any way whatsoever, all the stall holders and attraction providers and to Rachael Taylor, for facing her fears, and driving the 400 miles to support me.

Cambs Times: the village pulls out all the stops for Manea Gala 2017 PHOTO: Ian Carter the village pulls out all the stops for Manea Gala 2017 PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)

“It really was an awesome day and I’m so proud, satisfied and overwhelmed to read all the comments on our Facebook page.

Cambs Times: the village pulls out all the stops for Manea Gala 2017 PHOTO: Ian Carter the village pulls out all the stops for Manea Gala 2017 PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)

“I am just a single sprocket in our gala gear box but we’ve got a great committee and we know how to put on a good show.

Cambs Times: the village pulls out all the stops for Manea Gala 2017 PHOTO: Ian Carter the village pulls out all the stops for Manea Gala 2017 PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)

“Still can’t believe the amount of people we had attending.”

Cambs Times: the village pulls out all the stops for Manea Gala 2017 PHOTO: Ian Carter the village pulls out all the stops for Manea Gala 2017 PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)