Crowds turned out in force on Sunday for Oldfield Gala.

The event, which was cancelled last year because of the foot and mouth epidemic, saw hundreds flock to the field behind The Grouse pub, in Hare Hills Lane, for a variety of attractions, including birds of prey, a fell race, a puppet show, ferret racing and a robot wars display.

Secretary of the gala committee Michele Clayton said she was delighted to see so many people showing their support.

"Oldfield only has 159 residents but the gala can attract up to 1,000 - they come from all over. It's a very popular village gala because there's something for everyone," she said.

District councillor Kris Hopkins added: "We were worried that people wouldn't come because we didn't have one last year, but they turned out in force.

"The village was absolutely packed. It was really well supported and I want to thank the staff at the Grouse pub and the members of the organising committee."

This year's event raised around £1,200, which will go towards village improvements, Manorlands hospice in Oxenhope and the Sarah McKie memorial fund at Airedale Hospital.

Opened by Ian Clayton of Yorkshire Television programme Ian's Big Trip, the gala began with a procession of floats through the village after which ten-year-old Kirstie Hume was crowned gala queen and was joined by Oakworth's gala queen Heidi Lobley, 12.

Despite the success of the event, however, Cllr Hopkins has revealed his concerns at the departure of five committee members.

He said: "There are only 11 people on the committee in total and I'm really concerned that the gala will fall down. It would be really sad to see it end for the sake of three or four meetings a year.

"If anyone is interested in helping they can leave their names behind the bar at the Grouse and we will invite them to the next meeting."

Picture: Yorkshire Television's Ian Clayton with the Gala Queen and her attendants, from left:

Becky Lampitt,

Katy Brennen,

Kirstie Hume,

Holly Postlethwaite

and Emily Hutchinson.