Durham Big Meeting (The Miners' Gala) will be held on Saturday 14 July this year.
12 weeks might seem a long way off at the moment but time flies and preparations have already started for this year's event.
The Kirkbymoorside Town Band has loyally supported the Blackhall Lodge banner for many years and has been booked again for 2012. I have arranged transport for the day on behalf of the Blackhall Banner Committee and I am currently working with the county council to secure funding for the coaches.
The Big Meeting is the main event of the year for many in our community and it is growing in popularity each year so now is the time to consider your plans for the day.
As well as the Banner Committee, the lads from The Hardwick also provide transport to Durham on the day but it's vital that you book your seats soon as places are limited on a first-come, first-served basis.
