Fine weather contributed to the success of the 23rd Sedbergh Gala, which was held on the Playing Field in May 1986. The parade from Maryfell was led by Sgt R. Porter, who was followed in an open car by Gala Queen Paula Surridge and her attendants Caroline Blunt and Lisa Powell. Next came to Lunesdale Pipe Band leading the procession of many children in fancy dress and then the decorated vehicles, whose theme that year was Film Titles . After the Gala Queen had opened the event and the judging of the decorated vehicles and fancy dress competition had taken place, the afternoon s entertainment continued with activities and events including the fell race, which was televised by Yorkshire Television for a documentary film on fell running.