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Stamshaw And Tipner Unveil New Community Fair
| Published: 31st July 2013 15:30 |
Stamshaw and Tipner residents can explore history, arts, sport and a host of fun and games at new community event on Saturday, 17 August.
The Stamshaw & Tipner Community Fair will take place from 11am to 3pm at Alexandra Park and offers a fun-packed experience for all the family.
Express FM will be playing music throughout the day as well as compering activity within the central arena which will include performances from local dance groups as well as plenty of entertainment for people to join in with.
Energetic attendees can take part in a Village Olympics competition and sports taster sessions from the Mountbatten Centre while kids will be sure to enjoy the face painting and children's rides on offer.
It's not just people who can get involved, residents can bring their dogs along to take part in a fun dog show organised by the RSCPA, with rosettes up for grabs in a number of categories and a prize for best in show.
My Journey Portsmouth will be promoting sustainable transport in the city with cycling simulators, cycle-powered smoothie makers and the bike doctors offering basic maintenance to anyone bringing their bike along.
Budding artists can take part in workshops for a new community art project and those with an interest in history can explore the D-Day Museum's jeep, costumes and other artefacts from the Normandy landings.
There will also be information on the regeneration projects taking place in Tipner and the opportunity to speak to people involved in the schemes.
The event is being organised by Portsmouth City Council as part of its activity to promote the regeneration work being done in the area, with VolkerFitzpatrickColas, the contractor working on the new motorway junction and park-and-ride, also contributing to the event.
Cllr Jason Fazackarley, councillor for Nelson ward, said: "While the regeneration of Tipner will have many benefits in the future, it's good to see organisations involved in the regeneration work giving something positive back to the community now.
"The range of things to see and do means there should be something for everyone and I hope as many residents as possible take the time to enjoy a fun afternoon out."
It is hoped this first outing can lead to an annual community run event for future years.
John Cass, chairman of Stamshaw & Tipner neighbourhood forum, said: "The community fair should be a great event. It is a very positive move for the area and we want to work with local people going forward to make it a regular fixture in the calendar."
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