Preesall and Knott End Gala cancelled due to coronavirus

Yet another much-loved community event has been forced to cancel due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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The Preesall and Knott End Gala will not go ahead as usual this year.

In a statement, the event committee said: "We regret to inform you that the Preesall and Knott End Gala committee have taken the decision to cancel this year's gala day due to coronavirus.

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"We have given careful consideration after instructions we have received, advice we have been given, and cancellation of other events by Wyre Council.

"Cancellations by Wyre Council include any use of land, licences, and temporary road closures for a period of 12 weeks. We are advised this period is likely to be extended.

"Thank you everyone for all your support of the gala and we look forward to the 2021 gala day."

The gala, which had been arranged to take place on Saturday, July 11, is the latest in a number of Wyre-based events to fall victim to the effects of the coronavirus.

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Wyre Council announced yesterday that all council-run occassions have been cancelled following advice from the Government to avoid gatherings and crowded places.

Council meetings and committees will only be held if they are statutory or regulatory.

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