A NEW festival will take place at Bromsgrove Cricket, Hockey and Tennis Club next weekend.
The packed community event brings together live sport, music, food, family entertainment and big-screen sporting action for a packed 12-hour event.
The first Bromsgrove Sport and Music Festival will take place at St Godwalds Park, Aston Fields, from midday to midning on Saturday, July 11.
For the first time, the club’s cricket, hockey and tennis sections will come together for one major celebration. It will showcase the strength of sport and community at one of Bromsgrove’s longest-standing clubs.
A historical moment
Founded in 1842, Bromsgrove Cricket, Hockey and Tennis Club has played an important role in local sporting life for generations. The new festival aims to build on that proud history by creating a day offering something for all ages. This will include competitive fixtures and family activities to live music and social entertainment.
One of the main attractions will be Bromsgrove Cricket Club 2nd XI playing a Worcestershire County League match. Cricket supporters can enjoy county-level action in the close-up surroundings of a community club.
There will also be plenty of action on the hockey pitch with a seven-team West Midlands Hockey Tournament during the day.
The tennis section will add to the excitement with a one-point tennis tournament. Players will compete for a £200 bar card prize. Dedicated Try Tennis sessions will offer everyone – from families and beginners to anyone – the chance to pick up a racket and have a go.
For younger visitors, there will be face painting, two bouncy castles and other family-friendly activities.
Away from the pitches and courts, the festival atmosphere will continue with live music. Among those taking centre stage will be Unknown Pandas, local Bromsgrove bands The Beacons and D’coust – James Nye and Paul Hanson featuring Sarah Feltham.
Food will be available from Ascotts. Indoor and outdoor bars will serve a selection of drinks, including local ales.
The clubhouse and outdoor marquee will also become a major viewing hub. Screens will show the Wimbledon Ladies’ Final and a World Cup men’s quarter-final. This ensures visitors do not miss out on two of the summer’s biggest sporting moments.
Andy Potter, the chair of the general committee, said: “This is a massive milestone for us.
“Bringing all three sporting sections together, alongside live music, family entertainment and major sporting action on the big screens, is exactly how we wanted to launch this new event.”
He added he hoped the festival would become a new tradition for the club and the wider Bromsgrove community.
“There will be something for everyone to enjoy.”
Visit: bromsgrovechatclub.com/events for more information and tickets, which are £15 for adults and £7.50 for juniors aged 12 to 18. Admission is free for under 12s and family tickets are available for £40.
