HUNDREDS of people braved downpours to enjoy a bumper-sized community gala.

The Bank Top Gala was held on St Barnabas' playing fields, Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn.

Months of planning went into the event, which featured everything from a full-scale children's fair and a Pokemon swapping session to a chance to sign up for the police cadets and health checks.

Picture: Gala marshall Peter Newton is seen with the Darwen Majorettes.