Glosssop Victorian Weekend

Glossop Arts and Leisure Association presents

Glossop Victorian Weekend 2008

Friday, September 5
Saturday, September 6
Sunday, September 7

This special weekend tradition brings in visitors from afar as Glossop goes back in time to Victorian Days. Again this year we plan to make the Victorian Weekend bigger and better than any previously gone by.

The roads through the town centre are closed to traffic as the roads are filled with everything from steam wagons, Victorian fairground rides, accordion players, Punch & Judy, stilt walkers and jugglers to Glossop's very own Fire Service with their engines.

There is a main stage where lots of various acts feature and Morris Dancers with their clogs entertain all.

All are encouraged to get in the spirit by dressing up in Victorian garb – there are prizes for best dressed in various categories and also for the best Victorian shop display. There are sideshows of funfair rides, craft stalls, farmers market, hog roast and real ale tent to keep the whole family entertained.

Glossop Bellydancers at Victorian Weekend 2007

We are actively looking for corporate sponsorship from local businesses for this event. A variety of sponsorship packages is available to suit all budgets. For further information please contact Tina Howe on 07720 073000.

The Partington family at Talbot House, c 1890-1900
Photograph from Picture the Past

GALA Committee

Chair: Joyce Ashley (07931 524592)
Secretary: Jean Ratcliffe (07811 526455)
Press Officer: Tina Howe (07720 073000)

New members are always welcome.
We meet at The George Hotel in Norfolk Street
on the first Tuesday of each month at 8.00pm.