IT is Bexley's biggest weekend of the year as Danson Park opens its gates for the annual Danson Festival.
The free two-day event at the park in Danson Road, Bexleyheath, gets under way from 10am this Saturday with a host of attractions to suit every age and taste.
Talented youngsters will feature everywhere across the two days, whether it is dancing on the dance stage, singing or playing music on the community stage, performing in the youth zone or taking part in the Earth Carnival in the arts zone.
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Topping the bill on the main music stage at 5pm on Saturday is Suspiciously Elvis and, on Sunday, the Motown Show.
Visitors can enjoy up-and-coming young bands, performers from the folk scene
and international music, performed on the many different stages.
If sport is your thing, whether taking part or watching, the sports zone will feature displays of everything from fencing to weightlifting, as well as have-a-go sessions.
There will also be taster sessions of sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and scuba diving in the park's lake.
On Sunday, there will also be dragon boat races on the lake, a fundraiser for the Anthony Nolan bone marrow trust.
The arts village will feature activities, performances and workshops and an Earth Carnival on Sunday afternoon with a spectacular procession featuring a giant phoenix, leaping stag puppets and a giant oak tree.
Find out more about the cultures of the many nationalities which make up the borough of Bexley in the cultural marquee, or browse through the stalls at the craft fair.
There will be a display of classic cars on Sunday, and the community zone will feature exhibitions and advice from the many community groups working in the borough
and a section where residents can learn more about
environmental work in the borough.
With giant inflatables, a funfair, a garden zone, plenty of places to eat and drink and an arena to watch dog agility, horse and pony and other favourite displays, it will be two fun-packed days.
Entry to the festival, which runs from 10am until 6pm (7pm for the main stage) on both days, is free.
Parking for the disabled is via the main drive off Danson Road, while the main public car park can be accessed via Lakeside Close.
I have really been looking firward to this weekend. I love the festival and all the different things to do here. Lets hope it is as good as the last ones and the weather holds. But hey, this is England what hope do we have about the weather. lol
I have really been looking firward to this weekend. I love the festival and all the different things to do here. Lets hope it is as good as the last ones and the weather holds. But hey, this is England what hope do we have about the weather. lol
RAIN IS FORECAST FOR ALL WEEKEND. I SHANT BE GOING TO THE FESTIVAL. I HAVE A SWINGERS PARTY ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY I AM, OF COURSE WORKING. HOWEVER THOSE OF YOU THAT DO GO, ENJOY!!!!
RAIN IS FORECAST FOR ALL WEEKEND. I SHANT BE GOING TO THE FESTIVAL. I HAVE A SWINGERS PARTY ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY I AM, OF COURSE WORKING. HOWEVER THOSE OF YOU THAT DO GO, ENJOY!!!!
How can you call this event FREE it costs a bomb all the rides and rip off food stalls, to those going enjoy. But Newshopper dont call it free it give people the wrong impression
How can you call this event FREE it costs a bomb all the rides and rip off food stalls, to those going enjoy. But Newshopper dont call it free it give people the wrong impression
Posted by: Miss C, Blackfen on 12:19pm Mon 7 Jul 08
Danson festival used to be my favourite event of the year but in the last two years its gone down hill.
Does anyone know how i could get involved in the organising?? As i have a few ideas of my own.
Please post back if anyone knows. Thnks.
Danson festival used to be my favourite event of the year but in the last two years its gone down hill.
Does anyone know how i could get involved in the organising?? As i have a few ideas of my own.
Just like every other year I worked at the festival and it wasn't as good as previous years but still, the event went well and already looking forward to next year!
Just like every other year I worked at the festival and it wasn't as good as previous years but still, the event went well and already looking forward to next year!
Posted by: Steve Hotten, Bexleyheath on 9:37pm Mon 7 Jul 08
I would like to thank everyone at the Festival on sunday. My family and I enjoyed ourselves, and we loved the live sessions from Bexley's Youth. Well done Bexley, rarely said but truly deserved.
I would like to thank everyone at the Festival on sunday. My family and I enjoyed ourselves, and we loved the live sessions from Bexley's Youth. Well done Bexley, rarely said but truly deserved.
Posted by: pete and lindsey, northfleet on 9:49pm Tue 8 Jul 08
My wife and I went to Northfleet festival on saturday and Danson on Sunday and I must say to my horror Northfleet outshone Danson by miles , it was more of a funfair than festival , and how do you justify £5.50 to park ?? what a rip off
My wife and I went to Northfleet festival on saturday and Danson on Sunday and I must say to my horror Northfleet outshone Danson by miles , it was more of a funfair than festival , and how do you justify £5.50 to park ?? what a rip off
Found the following news item in this weeks online newsshopper and thought I would go along THIS weekend. Then someone told me that the event had already been and gone [quote][italic][bold]"Fun time for all at free festival
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IT is Bexley's biggest weekend of the year as Danson Park opens its gates for the annual Danson Festival.
The free two-day event at the park in Danson Road, Bexleyheath, gets under way from 10am this Saturday with a host of attractions to suit every age and taste.[/bold][/italic] [/quote]
Found the following news item in this weeks online newsshopper and thought I would go along THIS weekend. Then someone told me that the event had already been and gone
"Fun time for all at free festival
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IT is Bexley's biggest weekend of the year as Danson Park opens its gates for the annual Danson Festival.
The free two-day event at the park in Danson Road, Bexleyheath, gets under way from 10am this Saturday with a host of attractions to suit every age and taste.
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