Saturday, August 23, 2008

Havering Show

The Havering Show returns to Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch this weekend, Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August. This year it it is linking up with the Planet Havering Environmental Village.

The two day extravaganza will be packed with fun activities for all the family including medieval re-enactments, animal displays, live music, flower and crafts marquees, trade stalls and all the excitement of a traditional funfair. Tying in with the Planet Havering environment theme, Dr Bike's cycle surgery will be on hand to give your bike a free tune-up and to hand out useful cycling tips.

The Show will be opened in the main arena by the Territorial Army who will be followed by a veterans' parade including the Bevin Boys and local cadets. Other arena events include the Spectacular Knights of the Crusade, Stallions of Substance, Impact Falconry, Mad About Muts Dog Agility and a spectacular Olympic Flag ceremony.

On the music stage, compered by Link FM, there really is something for all musical tastes, with acts including Sour Orange, Saiichi Sugiyama Band, Bex Marshall, Kris Dollimore, PJ Wright, East of Ealing, Stomping Dave Allen, Ron Trueman Border, Forty Thieves Orkestar and Paprika Balkanicus on the bill. Completing the musical lineup will be two special headlining guest acts - 1981 Eurovision Song Contest winnersBuck's Fizz and Seventies chart toppers Mungo Jerry.

The Havering Show will take place at Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch. Admission is £4 for adults, £2 for juniors and concessions with free admission for veterans. Car parking is £2. Show times are 11am to 6pm on both days.

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