In what is hoped to become an annual event, a free one day festival taking place on Sunday May 1st will be the first of its kind for Boscombe.
Local businesses, organisations and local groups through the Boscombe Area Regeneration Group (BARG) are uniting to present ‘The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’, an Alicein Wonderland themed event where dress up is encouraged combining: arts, food, music and entertainment for all ages and showcasing Boscombe’s talent.
Working with the Dorset Music Forum, it’s led by BARG and supported by the Council’s Boscombe Regeneration Partnership.
The Festival is set to take place in four areas of Boscombe: The Chine Gardens; The Crescent; The High Street; and the Seafront. Some of the many activities include: Boscombe Vintage Market on the Crescent; live music, acts and street performances in all areas and led by various artists; a walk of art; family entertainment to include magicians, circus skills workshops; and prizes donated by local businesses. The beach party, sponsored by Sorted Surf and Urban Reef will showcase: a BBQ, live music, free surf lessons, O’Neil giveaways, activities from SurfX and a competition for young surfers from across the south coast with a best performance shield donated by Boscombe Traders.
As an added bonus, the Land Train will be running up Sea Road and down through the Chine Gardens allowing you to take the strain off your feet, sit back and be entertained.
“This will be the most amazing event ever to hit the streets of Boscombe: it’s our way of showing thanks for the support of the council and the constant enthusiasm of local people for their custom throughout the years. I am hoping any potential business’s considering opening in Boscombe will see just how fabulous this place and the people are. Cafes are set to have a roaring trade with stages outside with live music and magicians showing off their skills as people sip their coffees and cold drinks) while being entertained by mad Hatter Tea Parties and spontaneous singing choirs and dancers”.-Angus Reid, on behalf of the Boscombe Traders and BARG
“…BARG is helping to create sustainable community based events such as this whilst promoting Boscombe as a Town and encouraging investment in an area that I think is just getting better and better”-Andrew Lennox, Chair of BARG�
For a full list of activities taking place and more information visit www.boscombeteaparty.co.uk