Newstead‘s annual Family Fun Day event last month was heading towards cancellation due to the atrocious British weather until the British bulldog spirit kicked in.
After some very last minute changes and the addition of an indoor venue the event was able to go ahead much to the delight of the several hundred people who attended.
Those braving the weather were rewarded as the weather Gods decided to be kind and blue skies finally emerged in time for the main attraction – the Savage Skills Stunt Show.
Photos: Martin Borrett Photography
Savage Skills Stunt Show are world record holders in their sports and they demonstrated the art and skill of parkour and mountain biking to a delighted crowd on Newstead Recreation Ground.
Keeping out the wind at the Newstead Centre, Paris Bubbles amazed an attentive crowd of both youngsters and adults alike whilst local band Red Lane graced the stage and belted out a range of pop and rock cover songs.
Back at the recreation ground Super Mario, Luigi and Bowser made a guest appearance which was a perfect opportunity for a celebrity selfie whilst waiting at the longest ice cream queue you have ever seen!
Photos: Martin Borrett Photography
Some attractions were sadly cancelled due to high winds but a smaller scale event is planned for the very near future however those who attended the event certainly demonstrated that you don’t need the sun to have lots of fun!
This annual community event is co-ordinated and delivered by The Pit @ Newstead and local volunteers.
The event was delivered free to all who attended thanks to the generosity of Gedling Borough Council and Newstead and Annesley Parish Councils alongside local business sponsorship from Bunches Florists, Northfield Construction and The Pit @ Newstead.
