Teddy Bear Picnic along the river

A new festival at Brede aims to bring the community together and raise money for good causes.

Members of St. George’s Church, have organised what they hope will be a fun week-end that involves something for all ages and has different events that should appeal to everyone.

It takes place from Friday June 13 to Sunday 15.

The Festival sADVERTISEMENTtarts off on the Friday night with a BBQ and live band at the Rainbow Trout and ends with a Festival Supper at the Red Lion on the Sunday evening.

Organiser Steve Edwards said: “The objective is two fold – have fun and to raise money for various charities.

On Saturday morning at 11:00am there will be a Tots and Teens Toddle and Activities on the Recreation Ground as well as a Fun Run around the village for 16 year olds around the village.

The Fun Run finishes at the Recreation Ground where the Broad Oak Firefighters will be putting on a barbecue. There will also be a refreshment marquee and a tuck shop.

In the afternoon six gardens are open between 2:00 and 5:00pm and cream teas and cakes will be available in the St. George’s Church Room and at one of the gardens.

On Saturday evening there is a 1960’s Supper Dance in the village hall with a licensed bar and live music by the Not Guilty starting at 7:30pm but tickets are limited so early booking is recommended.

Sunday starts with a short family service at 9:30am at St. George’s Church when the organist with be Adrian Pollitt OBE and the Cantor Gary Marriott.

This will be followed at 11:00am with a Duck Race starting at Brede Bridge on the A28. Ducks will be provided and there will be prizes for the first children’s duck and first adult duck.

This will be followed by a Teddy Bear Picnic along the river and then a Teddy Bear’s Parachute Jump from the Tower of St. George’s Church.

Parachutes will be provided for teddies and each bear who jumps will be given a certificate. Teas and cakes will be available in the Church Hall.

At 4:30pm a Songs of Praise service is being held in the church when the hymns will be ‘by request’.

Anyone wanting to request a specific hymn should contact Father Martin on 01424 210 838. The Bell Ringers will be pealing the bells at St. George’s Church for both the morning and evening services.

Each ‘event’ has its own organizer but the co-coordinator for the Festival is Sue Sturmey who can be contacted on 01424 882 544.

Brochures on the festival can be picked up from the Broad Oak Village Shop and the Village Bakery as well as from the Red Lion and the Rainbow Trout.
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