THERE are just a handful of events left before the curtain comes down on this year’s Bromsgrove Festival.
Sunday, July 19
Avoncroft’s Open Air Art Competition takes place from 9.30am to 3pm. All artists are invited down to the historic venue and can choose their best pitch across the 19 acres. Participants have 30 historic buildings and structures to choose from as the subject for their work. Once finished, they can then frame and mount the piece ready for a public exhibition in New Guesten Hall during Heritage Open Days on September 19 and 20. Visit: avoncroft.org.uk for more information.
From midday to 4pm, the FREE Aston Fields Family Summer Party will take place at The Ladybird Inn, Finstall Road. The event is the perfect start to the school summer holidays with DJ Al keeping the summer vibes going and activities in the garden organised by local allotment groups. Former Birmingham Poet Laureate Spoz – aka Giovanni Esposito – from Rubery will be reading poetry. And, as it is the day of the World Cup Final, that will be celebrated too. The event is supported by Aston Fields Councillor Jane Elledge. Search for ‘Aston Fields Summer Party’ on Facebook for further details.
Prior to the Aston Fields Summer Party, there will be a family service at 11am on Sunday at St Godwald’s Church. People can then head to the party for more fun – all ages welcome.
Picnic in the Park at Catshill Meadow takes place from midday to 4pm. Both the event and parking in Catshill Middle School are free. No tickets are required. Refreshments will be available from vendors but people are encouraged to take along their own picnic. Entertainment will be provided by local DJ Chris Bailey. The event has been organised by Catshill and North Marlbrook Parish Council. Visit: cnmparish.gov.uk for more.
The next Bands in the Park organised by Bromsgrove District Council takes place at Sanders Park’s Jubilee Bandstand at 2.30pm. AD Concert Band will be taking centre stage, offering orchestral, rock and pop, film themes, jazz and swing and specialist wind band music. People are urged to take along chairs or a blanket, along with a picnic, and enjoy a lovely relaxed afternoon in the park.
Visit bromsgrovefestival.co.uk for more on these events and the remaining ones in this year’s Bromsgrove Festival.
