Good News from your Festival Organisers
Here is some good news, we all need something to look forward to, so how about this.
We are proud to officially announce against all odds the special Event in Gladstone Park known affectionately as Gladstonbury Festival is back for its 10th year, thanks to the brave or is that foolhardy volunteer organisers that go by the name Dollis Hill Ventures.
On June 19th, also Fathers day, the park will host a very much community focused version of this much loved festival.
This year we are not trying to raise money for any causes or promote anything other than the idea that this should be an event for everyone in our rich and diverse community. WHY? Because we all deserve it and we believe that bringing people together to share in celebration and support of their neighbourhood is a great use of energy and proper good fun.
It’s not easy to create something for everyone but we are going to try and it looks like it’s shaping up to be a very special event So Here you go, this is some of what we have for you to look forward to so far…
Music & Entertainment
The main stage is back this year with confirmed performances from the massively talented The Future Shape of Sound, The Penny Black Remedy, Ramirez, open mic set And much more talent still to be confirmed. Also just confirmed Stage2. Emerging Musicians.
Back by popular demand the astounding Mr Alexander, with his magic and juggling performances
The Tree Pirates our Parks very own fallen tree sculptors’ will give Wild, brilliant and dangerous live chainsaw sculpture demos
For our four legged friends there is the Furtastic Woofstock, the dog show which is as entertaining to watch as it is to take part. And for your thrills and pleasure, Irvin’s Funfair will be a part of the festival this year.
Food
Kilburn Cosmos BBQ and Beer Tent, Nam Thai returns with his Thai food. Fine breads etc from Crazy Baker Artisan bakery. Crazy Cow Milkshakes are back this year, Waffles & Chocolate fountain with fruit, Cakes, Jams and Tomato plants. And many more mouth-watering delights besides.
Arts, Crafts & Shopping
Treat yourselves and loved ones from our market offering Handmade glassware & Cards, Hand Painted Furniture & Decorated items, Jewellery, Gems stones, children’s lucky dip, wood sculpture pieces for sale
Kids Craft tent, sewing workshop, father day card making, and anything else they can manage.
Sports
Kilburn Cosmos running Rugby games for kids and the RFU Bus will be there too. Roller Dome return with their introduction to roller skating. Dr Bike returns so bring along your bicycle for its free health check. Real Fitness Gym with Demonstrations & circuits for kids and adults and info on diet fitness and wellbeing
Local Interest & Charities
We are also hosting a number of stalls and stands for worthy causes, Charities and local interest groups.
And best of all it’s free entry and everyone is invited! So come along and join us, bring lots of cash for the great food and drink available, crafts stalls, and so much more, what better way to spend a Sunday than enjoying fantastic day out in the park and supporting your local community at the same time.
Support Yourselves
We are still calling for people to get involved in any way they can and any ideas will be considered. So it’s a case of… Ask not what your festival can do for you but what you can do for your festival! Because with your support we hope this festival will grow from strength to strength and be a date to look forward to in every ones calendar for years to come.
Dollis Hill Ventures are a not for profit project set up by Al and Antonia Armstrong. A Husband and wife team with expertise in, on Antonia’s side Events Design, Direction and Production and on Al’s side Motion Graphic Design, Graphic Design and Branding, Animation, Directing and creative media Production.
