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Council cuts threaten Knaresborough’s Party in the Castle
The organisers of Knaresborough's Party in the Castle have urged people to support a crowdfunding appeal to ensure this year's event goes ahead.
The annual party, first staged in 2023, enables people to enjoy big screen coverage of Glastonbury in the grounds of Knaresborough Castle.
This year’s event, on Saturday, June 28, will feature Glastonbury headliners Neil Young, Charli XCX and Raye.
Entry is free, but the party costs £5,000 to put on.
Organisers Knaresborough & District Chamber are unable to charge for tickets as this would breach the terms of its agreement with the BBC to show the festival, which is that it must be a community event.
A previous party in the castle grounds.
In previous years, Councillor Hannah Gostlow, a Liberal Democrat who represents Knaresborough East on North Yorkshire Council, has contributed half the cost through her locality budget.
Councillors are given locality budgets each year to spend on community initiatives in their divisions.
But North Yorkshire Council this year reduced the amount awarded to all 90 councillors from £10,000 to £5,000 this year to save £450,000 annually, as reported by the Stray Ferret here.
Hairdresser and chamber member Kelly Teggin is running an online fundraising appeal to generate the £5,000. It has so far raised about £3,000.
Ms Teggin said:
Everything is ready to go, we just need to raise more funds. It’s been a lot harder this year and if everyone gave £20 it would really help.
You can donate to the fundraising campaign here.
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