fOrganisers of this year's Keighley Gala are offering sponsorship opportunities to local businesses.

Firms can pay to support specific aspects of the gala such as the parade, the performance arena, the war veterans' bus or the Sunday Band Gig.

Alternatively, businesses which come up with their own innovative ideas of how to help can offer sponsorship in kind.

In return for financial support, firms will gain publicity through commercial floats in the parade and opportunities to have their logos prominently displayed.

The proceeds of the gala, which takes place on Saturday June 30, will be distributed to Keighley's smaller charities and community groups. This Good Causes' fund is handed out annually.

For information about how to sponsor the event, contact Joyce Newton on 07811 385092 or e-mail joycenewton@blueyonder.co.uk For further details about the gala, people can visit its website at www.keighleygala.info.