HOW lucky we are to have such a wonderful community spirit in Huddersfield.

And it was typified over the weekend when young and old were out on the streets of Golcar for their annual village celebration.

The Golcar Lily Day is a relative newcomer in the list of galas, carnivals and village fairs that make this town so special.

Every weekend for the next few months will see similar celebrations in our village playing fields and centres.

Some are huge events, like Honley Show or Emley Show or Carnival. Events like those take many months of planning and organising..

Others are far more modest affairs, put together by a handful of willing volunteers armed with enthusiasm and commitment.

But you can guarantee that whatever the weather, each event will bring the community together.And they will bring a touch of colour and of fun to each district. Long may they thrive.