The 42nd Bedford Park Festival - June 7-22 2008
Events for children
The Festival gives lots of opportunities for children to have fun, win prizes, and show their talent - at football, fancy dress, photography and song and dance.
One of our Pop Idol winners, Daniel Pirie, performed on Britain's Got Talent and got through to the next round. You can watch his dance performance at itv.com, at the end of the second 'chapter'. Daniel is now 13 and has moved from the area. He won our Pop Idol contest when he was 8 with a stunning dance display. The picture shows him more recently with his sister Hannah. He also took part in St Michael's Junior Choir musical.
How children took part in this year's Festival
1. Turnham Green Terrace Treasure Hunt
May 24 to June 6. Entries closed 5pm June 6th 2008. Spot the Comic Book characters in the windows of Turnham Green Terrace and say which is your favourite and why. Prizes.
2. Green Days
11am-6pm Saturday June 7th and Sunday 8th 2008
Funfair, dodgems, Children’s Corner, bouncy castle, refreshments,
Savills Balloon Race .
2a. 5-a-side Football
Three Tournaments – under-10 Saturday, under 13 and under 15 Sunday. Application forms from: Andrew Mitchell 07768 497488. First come first served. Supported by
Bushells and Rocks Lane
2b. Fancy Dress Parade: Theme Comic Books. Sponsored by Clever Wally’s Raw Pizza.
11am Saturday June 7th. Starting at St Michael & All Angels Parish Hall at 10.30am. Prizes.
2c. Pop Idol – Under-18s Talent Contest
2pm Sunday June 8th
Winners announced at 4pm. Entry forms from Parish Hall & Church. Entries closed: 12 noon, Saturday June 7th. Numbers limited, first come first served. Meet at Bandstand at 1.30pm.
Sponsored by
SweatyBetty
3. Children’s Musical, Honk Junior
7pm Saturday June 14th and 3pm Sunday June 15th. Award-winning National Theatre musical based on the Ugly Duckling, performed by St Michael’s Junior Choir. £10 (children £5) Family tickets £25.
4. Photographic Exhibition & Competition
For photographers of all ages – two children’s categories.
Entries close 4pm Saturday June 14th. Exhibition ran from Friday June 20th to Sunday June 22nd. Details and entry forms from: Snappy Snaps, 83 Chiswick High Road; Lad’s Newsagent; Parish Office. Sponsored by Snappy Snaps and
Vibeke Dahl Photography .
Photographs: David Beresford