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16 Aug 07'Poole Park Fest 07' – August 26 & 27
The Poole Park Festival 2007 
is set to be bigger and better than ever with a whole host of free attractions and live music for all the family over the August bank holiday weekend.
The festival, run by the Friends of Poole Park , takes place on Sunday August 26, from 11am to 7.30pm, and Monday 27 August from 11am to 5.30pm
Free events include shows by the Animal Braun Cruzer3 Bike Team, Vertigo Rock Climbing and Chinese Dragon displays. An Alternative Health and Leisure Zone will offer a host of relaxation therapies, including shamanic healing, aromatherapy, Reiki, animal healing and Nutrichef tips on healthy eating.
In the West Field of the park, Mr Kyp’s Live Music Venue will host an exciting mix of free live music to suit all ages, including:
- Sunday - JK as Robbie Williams, Ezio, Stipe, Rockin The Joint, Ju-Ju Men
- Monday - The Great Pretender as Queen, The Agency & Ben Waters. On the Central Park stage will appear Swampfish Blues & Rock, Alani String Quartet
Free Dance workshops will feature ‘Latino Beat‘ Salsa and Merengue with Neville Ashman and ‘The Thing’ Modern Jive with Paul Walker, while a circus skills’ workshop will be provided by FLAME.
There will also be sports coaching and health monitoring activities from Poole Canoe Harbour Club , Fitness First , SDCS self-defence , Rockley Water Sports and Primera Cycles .
The Civic Centre and council multi-storey car parks will be open and the land train will be operating between Poole Quay and Poole Park every 30 minutes.
‘Poole Park Fest 07' is organised by 'Friends of Poole Park', a charity formed to promote and develop Poole Park. The event, being held for the fourth year running, is sponsored by Outdoor Sports & Leisure in Wareham. All proceeds from the event go to the Friends of Poole Park, to invest in the park.
Bob Lister, Chairman and Publicity Officer, Friends of Poole Park, said: “The festival has always been hugely supported by residents of Poole. We are seeking local support from residents in making this event a success, either by helping as a volunteer or by just coming along to the event and having fun!”
Cllr Peter Adams, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, said: “The Fest brings the park back into the centre of the community opening up its use for residents and visitors. Friends of Poole Park do an amazing job organising this festival and Borough of Poole is hugely supportive.”
More information about the Fest, can be found at www.friendsofpoolepark.co.uk
If you would like to volunteer to help on either or both the days please contact Terry Smith, Events Co-ordinator - Friends of Poole Park on tel: 01202 772593 or Email terry.smith473@ntlworld.com
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