The Event on Lion Green

Jane Slevin

Run by volunteers, using equipment and staff more usually involved with The Fringe Festival, Ken Griffiths (Community Ken) and his amazing team of volunteers once again turned Lion Green into a wonderful blend of village fete and music festival.

There was no charge to join in the fun, all the music was free. Paul Ashton worked with The Music Works to provide a wonderful line up on stage. With performances from talented young musicians, as well as seasoned professionals.

Families and friends came out with their seats and blankets to enjoy the ongoing celebrations for the new king. The food and drink stalls did a roaring trade. The beer tent had sold out by the end of the evening.

Queues of children were waiting to have their faces painted, go on rides and inflatables or just run around having fun. The balloon seller was kept on his toes as his young clients knew precisely which of their favourite characters they wanted to tag along with all day.

The evening ended with an amazing laser light show, enhanced by a fine drizzle which sparkled in the lights.