Organisers in Peasedown St John have started to plan this year’s Party in the Park event in the village, which in recent years has seen crowds of up to 3,000 people attending.
Last year’s festival was held in June and saw party goers enjoying live music, hot food and entertainment all to celebrate Midsummer’s Day.
Due to the support of local businesses, £6,000 was donated from organisations including Bluebird Care, Curo Housing and B&NES Council to pay for the event to happen.
In return, thousands of pounds were raised, with a proportion being given back to the community in the form of the Party in the Park Grant Fund.
The festival’s Bookings Manager is Karen Walker, who will be working over the next six months to book even more attractions for this year.
She said: “We were overwhelmed last year with positive feedback after the event. All those that came really enjoyed themselves and looked forward to the 2014 party.
“One of our key aims every year is to build community spirit and bring people together. Party in the Park is now the most important event in the local calendar. We’re looking forward to our sixth festival already.”
As well as the summer event, the organising team run a volunteer scheme which gives those that take part the chance to receive a reference for education or employment; a Grant Fund which supports Peasedown-based projects; a community award in memory of the late Sara Holley; the Christmas in the Park event, and they have launched their own exclusive cider – Peasedown Diamond.
Party in the Park 2014 will be held on Beacon Field on June 14th from 12 noon – 7 pm.
More details will follow over the next few months, but plans already include live music and entertainment, the Sara Holley Community Award, and the announcement of ‘Party in the Park Cash Giveaway’.
This will be a family event not to be missed. Anyone who would like to hold a stall or an attraction can contact Karen by;
- Calling 01761 300685
- Emailing [email protected]
- Visiting the website www.peasedownpartyinthepark.org.uk
- Writing to Party in the Park Bookings, 34 Church Road, Peasedown St John, Bath, BA2 8AF.
All stall holders will need to pay an up-front fee to secure their pitch. Anyone who books before 1st March can do so at reduced fees.
