THE 36th Halwill Gala Week started in glorious sunshine on Saturday, July 20 with a walking carnival on the sports field in Halwill Junction.

The event was opened by Jack and Mary Parsons, long term residents of the village, who crowned gala prince and princess Haydn and Kelsey Bath.

There was a good entry in the walking carnival where individuals or groups dressed up and paraded to the sports field.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the 'Post'.