The Gala - 2026

It might be hard to imagine the forthcoming heady days of summer at the moment, but give it a try. The 18th Annual Easton on the Hill Gala will take place from Thursday 21st May until Bank Holiday Monday, 26th May. Put the dates in your diary NOW and imagine the fun you will have at the sun soaked Blue Bell over those 5 days. We’ve had our first planning meeting and agreed the format: Beer festival opens and Big Quiz Thursday, Dance to Motor City Vipers on Friday, Eastons Got Talent on Saturday, Beer and 7 Bands on Sunday, and the Dog Show and Fete on the Monday. Donation of bottles for the tombola are very welcome (to Kevin Cox at 1 Western Avenue- drop off a few empty cans at the same time!) and we are on the lookout for raffle prizes and high value silent auction items. Any donations to Helen Tomblin please ( tomblinh@yahoo.co.uk ), and any other offers of help please to me, Tim Nicol, tim@mihcentre.co.uk. 

The dates coincide with the 20th Anniversary of Alex and Cinzia (and Dan) taking over the tenancy, and whilst it may or may not be the last Gala ever, it will be the last one in it’s current format, so be sure to come along and celebrate this momentous and focal event in our community and raise funds for local groups. While you’re there drink plenty of beer to make it a very happy anniversary for Alex and Cinzia. (and Dan). 

Photos credit: Mark Ford