A FURNESS town is gearing up for a popular summer gala.

The Ulverston Canal Gala is set to take place on Sunday July 21 from 11am until 3pm.

There will be a host of stalls and activities available on the day.

The Rotary Club of Furness will be there with their human fruit machine and coconut shy, Duddon canoe club will be bringing along their canoes so people can get on the water, Ulverston Inshore Rescue will be giving a hovercraft display. There also will be facepainting, crockery smashing, free the duck and more.