After a cloudy start and volunteers turned up at around 9:30am working feverishly to assemble the Gazebo and Marquee, involving three intelligent men (or at least they think so) trying to sort out the poles and where the bits went. PTA were busy setting up the BBQ and other stall holders started setting up with their table displays.
When 12 O’Clock turned, the sun came out quite strongly and by the time the first act started people began to arrive in good numbers. Informal picnics started in the centre of Roestock Park and the queues began for the excellent Hot dogs and Burgers at the BBQ.
A stunning display from MAD Mountain bike team, some dare devil stunts whilst balancing on two wheels some 10 foot of the ground. The Land Rover base provided all of the ramps and frames to perform their amazing stunts with a commentary by the leader explaining all their manoeuvres and features. One leap off the platform over a volunteer on the ground was performed with extreme accuracy which amazed the audience.
During the afternoon our old friends Balloonatic arrived to entertain the children whilst wondering around making all sorts of crazy shapes with their balloons. Face painting was a hit with the children and pasta necklaces made in the Generic workshop were very popular. We must not forget Phil from Booster cushion the story teller, who worked very hard and transfixed the children with his amazing acts and changing of clothes for over an hour. He is certainly one to put on our list for next year.
A drama display from Townsend School drew an interested crowd to their performance. We had the Operatic Society with strong voices performing Gillbert and Sullivan -Pirates of Penzance. The English Brass band 17 piece in all played to us all afternoon with a selection of tunes. Not forgetting a happy performance from St Marks Church and the last band to play was the Jazz Band.
Risenga African Drum demonstration entranced the audience as soon as he started up and very quickly was pulling people from the crowd to take part. This act is always popular with children and adults alike. Another act we have had before and would like to have next year. In all there was lots for everyone to enjoy through out the afternoon. We estimated that 400 people enjoyed this free afternoon in the sun in a lovely setting, that gave the feeling of a garden party and with the good weather everything went off well.
The Parish Council would like to thank all of the willing volunteers, the local associations and stall holders who turned up to create a lot of interest and diversity. Lets not forget Leisure Connection and Jo Askham who puts all of these events together across St Albans on the day. We hope CHPC will have Larks in Parks next year at the same place and weather will be as good as it is this year and we all have a great time.
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When 12 O’Clock turned, the sun came out quite strongly and by the time the first act started people began to arrive in good numbers. Informal picnics started in the centre of Roestock Park and the queues began for the excellent Hot dogs and Burgers at the BBQ.
who worked very hard and transfixed the children with his amazing acts and changing of clothes for over an hour. He is certainly one to put on our list for next year.
the local associations and stall holders who turned up to create a lot of interest and diversity. Lets not forget Leisure Connection and Jo Askham who puts all of these events together across St Albans on the day. We hope CHPC will have Larks in Parks next year at the same place and weather will be as good as it is this year and we all have a great time.