Some of the most popular and successful bands in the region have received the backing of Peasedown St John Parish Council, ahead of the annual Party in the Park festival.
Last Tuesday night, the council agreed to sponsor the Main Stage at this year’s Party in the Park festival, adding its name to a long list of other organisations that are sponsoring the event in variety of ways.
Danny Brothers, the festival’s entertainment manager, welcomed the news: “To have our local parish council supporting Peasedown’s biggest event is fantastic news.
“Especially as they have agreed to sponsor the Main Stage, which is going to be busier than ever with fantastic music and dance performances.
“The talent we have performing this year is second to none and there’s something for everyone.
“We’re expecting up to 3,000 people to come along on June 13th.
“We have a full line up of live music with the Bath Spa Band, The Reacharounds, Plucky Purcell, Too Much Lipstick, Foreign Affairs and The Rockerteers as well as fantastic demonstrations in front of the stage from Shine Dance, Susan Hill School of Dance, the Jamie Woodland Black Belt Academy, Dweamah Dance and Zumba Gold!”
Party in the Park officially starts at 11.30 am on Saturday 13th June on Beacon Field – with festivities running until 7 pm it includes the Red Post Beer Tent, helter skelter, gladiator joust, croquet, crazy cage ride, quad bikes, and the Great Western Air Ambulance.
Event Secretary, Cat Savage, added: “Our sponsors this year include The Learning Day Tree Nursery, Bath Audi, Curo Bath College, Michael Gould Estate Agents St John’s Church, plus local organisations like Arleens Coach Hire, Valley View Garage and Hancock & Sons who are adverting in our festival programme.”
The event also features the ‘Party in the Park Grant Giveaway’, the Great Village Bake Off with celebrity chef Richard Bertinet, the Sara Holley Community Award, and Somer Valley FM broadcasting live with hosts Pete Helmore and Luke Barnes.
For more details, visit www.peasedownpartyinthepark.org.uk.