news release 26 June 2008
Don't forget it's free fun at the Festival of Leisure this weekend at Maurice Lea Memorial Park in Church Gresley. There's something for everyone at the Festival of Leisure which starts at 1.00 pm until 5.00 pm on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June, 2008
There's all the traditional enjoyment of the Festival which celebrates the leisure activities available in South Derbyshire. It’s also a showcase for professional and amateur entertainers such as the James Dylan's Stuntworld Motorcycle Stunt Show giving breath-taking displays as well as comedy thrills and spills. There are displays of American Football, dance and even dogs. Jeannie and Clivo will be clowning around. Punch will be showing everyone the way to do it. Bozo & Zizi will be up to some comedy antics with their temperamental Freddy the Fire Engine.
At the Festival of Leisure there is a range of music for all tastes from the DEA Bhangra Band, soul singer Collette, Anastasha, The Newhall Band, Gresley Youth Band and Gresley Colliery Band. There will also be music for the performers of The Nadia Jane School of Dance and the marchers of the Long Eaton Millitairies.
This year there will also be a focus on how everyone can be fitter and healthier.
Says Cllr John Lemmon, Chairman of Housing and Community Services Committee, "As part of our commitment in the Corporate Plan to making South Derbyshire a healthier place to live, the Festival of Leisure we will be showing how you can have fun getting fit.
"You can take part in a long jump, sprint, basketball, golf, cricket bowling, tennis target, football keepie-uppies and hockey beat the goalie. There will also be a rowing challenge, a Nordic walking trek and a tai chi taster session."
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