ADDINGHAM'S streets were full of Heroes, Heroines and Villains.

That was the theme of the annual gala, which saw the parade headed by the 1224 Wharfedale Air Cadets.

They were followed by Addingham Primary School parading as Marvel Avengers, the Drama Group as Robin Hood and his genuinely Merrie band, 1st Addingham Brownies as Superwomen.

Nursery Rhymes brought a flavour of the 1940s with soldiers and land girls whilst Addingham Pre-School Playgroup retained their 2015 first prize, this time as the 101 Dalmatians. The cops, arrested robbers and one ‘very bad dog’ of Addingham Scout Group were lent authenticity by the police van in attendance at the event.

On the Gala Field Paul Jennings compèred and the proceedings opened with the crowning of 11-year-old Tilly Harrison-Moore as the 2016 Gala Queen.

Villagers and visitors supported the stalls and activities on the field and in the marquee, polished off scones and cake, watched the races, competitions and listened to a traditional Alfred Bruder Fairground Organ.

Catherine Coates, chairman of Addingham Parish Council, set off a field of 60 fell runners on their five mile return dash to the top of Beamsley Beacon. Scratch teams came forward from the crowd to battle out a tug of war contest and the afternoon ended with the now traditional release of 500 brightly coloured racing balloons.

The organising group thanks local businesses and other sponsors for their support. An overly pessimistic weather forecast perhaps resulted in fewer visitors from further afield so the loyalty shown by the village was particularly welcome.

Competition results:

Best Business Frontage: 1, Precision Plastic Ball Company – Harry Potter theme, 2 Cameo – Heroes and Heroines, 3 Addingham Sandwich Shop.

Parade: 1 Addingham Pre-School - 101 Dalmatians, 2 Nursery Rhymes - Soldiers and Landgirls, 3 Addingham Drama Group - Robin Hood.

Fancy Dress under 9s:1 Herbie Colquoun, 2 Sienna Griffin ,3 Victoria Hood.

Dog show: Small breed 1 Abi Parker for Cocoa, Toy Poodle, 2 Claire Lister for Lucy, Westie, 3 Virginia Cunning for Wilson, Long-haired miniature Dachsund.

Waggiest Tail: 1 Ffion Williams for Diesel, Staffie Crossbreed.

Best in Dog Show: Abi Parker for Cocoa, Toy Poodle.

Pet show: owner 10+: 1 Molly Littlejohn for Joe, Guinea Pig, 2 Freya Russell for Francoise, French Tortoise, 3 Molly Littlejohn for Albert, Guinea Pig

Treasure Hunt: Under7 Florence Lunn and seven plus Abigail Jennings.

Handicraft Competitions:

Best in Show: Alieu David Taal for his Lego Model. Judge’s Special Awards Jane Robson – Victoria Sandwich, Charlie Bellerby – Decorated Stone and Albert Whitehead - Painting.

Seaside Scene on a Paper Plate or Tray: 5-8 years 1 Haddy Taal, 2 Anya Keeble.

Decorated Stone: Under 5 1 Finbar Sharp, 2 Rose Crolla; 5-8 years 1 Beatrix Sharp; 9-16 years 1 Charlie Bellerby.

Limerick: 5-8 years 1 Annie Truluck; 9-11 years 1 Esme Robson; adult 1 Rick Glover, 2 un-named, 3 Richard Hunter-Rowe.

Lego/Knex/Sticklebrick Model: Up to 4 years 1 Jacob Keeble; 5-8 years 1 Alieu Taal, 2 Harry Mayo, 3 Iris Robson; 9-11 years 1 Matthew Broadbent.

Fresh Flowers in a Jam Jar: Up to 8 years 1 Haddy Taal, 2 Beatrix Sharp 3 Annie Truluck. 9-16 years 1 Molly Bellerby, 2 Sophie Knight, 3 Hermione Bayntun. Adult 1, unnamed, 2 Ella Glover.

Victoria Sandwich: Up to 8 years 1 Beatrix Sharp; 9-16 years Hermione Bayntun; adult 1 Jane Robson.

Photograph - Adventure: 1 Rick Glover, 2 Ella Glover.

Photograph – Hero/Villain: 9-16 years 1 Thomas Broadbent 2 Thomas Broadbent. Adult 1 Kirsty Colquain, 2 Rick Glover, 3 Richard Hunter-Rowe

Vegetable Animals: 9-11 years, 1 Freya Bryden.

Poster: 5-8 years 1, Annie Truluck; 9-11 uears 1 Molly Littljohn, 2 and 3 Hermione Bayntun.

Handwriting: Aged 9-11 1 Sophie Knight, 2 Molly Bellerby, 3 Charlie Bellerby.

Comic Strip: 5-8 years 1 George Littlejohn.

Mask: 5-8 years 1 Annie Truluck.

Addingham Gala 2016 Children’s race results: Flat Race, Pre-school/Rec 1 Billy Colquhoun, 2 Turin Jones, 3 Lydia Richards; Year 1/2 1 Ned Jones, 2 Harry Mayo, 3 Thomas Townsend; Year 3/4 1 Annie Trulock, 2 Ayrton Richards, 3 Abigail Jennings/Scarlett Griffin; Year 5/6 1 Kish Holdam, 2 Evie Trulock, 3 Megan Thomson.

Egg & Spoon: Pre-School/Rec 1 Siena Griffin, 2 Joseph Carne, 3 Turin Jones; Year 1/2 1 George Littlejohn, 2 Thomas Townsend, 3 Ned Jones; Year 3/4

1 Anna Mulligan, 2 Scarlett Griffin, 3 Cara Hunter/Abigail Jennings; Year 5/6 1 Holly Parker, 2 Sophie Knight, 3 Freya Bryden.

Three-legged Race: Pre-School/Rec 1 Siena Griffin & Turin Jones, 2 Florence Lunn & Jessica Mangano, 3 Lenny & Larry Hatch; Year 1/2 1 Thomas Townsend & Harry Mayo, 2 Ned & Turin Jones; Year 3/4 1 Anna Mulligan & Grace Varney, 2 Erin McChane & Vera Anker/ Kian Foster & Ayrton Richards, 3 Cara Hunter & Abigail Jennings; Year 5/6 1 Freya Bryden & Elsa Hunter, 2 Megan Thomson & Tilly Harrison-Moore 3, Maddie Harrison & Molly Littlejohn.

Parent & Child wheelbarrow race: 1 Ayrton Richards, 2 Hermione Bayntun, 3 name not given.