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2006, 2007 & 2008 were fantastic - now for 2009
- it will be even better!!

Plans for the 2009 CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL are now coming together. Not everything is finalised but here's what know so far. Keep checking back for new information as and when we have it.
Links to the websites of the various activities and performers are in RED
This year's Festival will be laid out in a series of ZONES - check it out: GO>>>

Entertainment Zone

Get ready to be entertained! Music performances, magicians, storytellers, zany comedians and a host of other exciting entertainers - just for you.
Bridgnorth's own Disco Daddy will again be the Festival Entertainment Host, strutting his stuff with his usual high octane mixture of energy and enthusiasm.
Some of the other performers involved include:
- Russ the Magician including Dave the Wonder Dog
- Snail Tales with fantastic stories will be making a return visit on Bank Holiday + other storytellers including the roving John Row will be there on Sunday
- Jodie Leigh School of Dance: performances and a chance to join in (Sunday)
- Petwise Zoo: (Sunday) the mobile zoo offering a unique experience with all types of animals - from mice to meerkats, spiders to snakes
- The Animal Woman: (Monday) exotic animals and reptiles for you to hold and touch and have your photo with
- We'll also have Owls and the local Donkey Sanctuary with us over the weekend too
- Punch & Judy (Sunday) and No Strings Puppet Theatre ((Monday) - see photo
More details will be released as soon as we have confirmation

FUN & LEISURE ZONE

Our great friends Bridgnorth Bouncy Castles will be back with their range of inflatables including our own Children's Festival sponsored bouncy castle. Buy a wristband for all day bouncing!
We also hope to have some of the great activities we've had in previous years including:
Xtreme Bungee Trampoline: with their new 4-in1 bungee trampoline
Go Kart Party
NEW for 2009 - this year the CLIMBING WALL will be FREE!
Merlin Entertainments with a wonderful range of inflatables plus a host of other fun activities

Sports Zone

Plenty of energetic activities will be available: competitions, coaching and challenges - including:

- Lee Matthews Black Belt Academy: martial arts coaching
- Central Galaxy Trampoline Club: come and watch - come and have a go!
- Skate & BMX ramps including a half pipe
- Tennis coaching
plus lots more - we'll update you as soon as we can

under 5's zone

There will be a special secure area for our youngest visitors with indoor and outdoor play, their own bouncy castle, facepainters

Please remember the Children's Festival does not offer crèche or other childminding facilities. It's a FAMILY EVENT with loads of activities for families to explore together

ARTS ZONE

We know this is one of the most popular Zones and we'll be providing a huge range of Artsplay and other Craft activities at the 2009 Festival.
Express yourself with our textiles, painting and craft activities and watch the 'how to do it' demonstrations from the experts
- Dr Parson's Crazy Comic Club will be making a return visit with their unique cartooning and comic sketching workshops
NEW for 2009
- SP8 for Art - the Mark Speight Foundation: set up in memory of the late Children's Entertainer we'll have a caricaturist drawing you as you have never seen yourself before and other entertainers and celebrities
- Picture It Photo Art: a really unique creative experience. Free supervised painting, with the option of ordering your pictures as canvas art, metal clocks or metal panels/desktops to keep and display indoors or outdoors. There's no obligation to buy anything and your picture is free to take away but if you want a special memento of the Festival there will be special prices too!
- Whack it-Smack it!: junk music workshops
- Big Art and other craft activities including (hopefully) Pottery again, T-shirt and card making
You'll be amazed at the range of things to do and create

Community & EDUCATION ZONE

We believe in providing information on local services, organisations and groups in the community as well as other charities. You'll be surprised at how much is going on locally - come along and find out

Food Zone

With an excellent range of tasty snacks, fruit and foods available - including healthy eating options and plenty of tea and coffee for parents - we'll be catering for most people's tastes and providing facilities to rest, relax and recover your breath before starting again

Billabong Sandwiches	Wraps and baguettes
Kaden’s Kitchen	Hot dogs, baked potatoes, sausage baps
Dinner Jackets	Jacket potatoes
Simply Crepes	Crepes
Mobile Espresso	Coffee, hot chocolate, smoothies
Mr Ali's Ice Cream Van	Ice creams
Gerry’s Sweet Shop	Sweets
Merlin	Candy Floss
Children's Festival	Refreshment Marquee with tea, coffee, cakes, soft drinks and snacks

WHAT'S HAPPENED PREVIOUSLY

Have a look at the FEEDBACK, PHOTOS & LINKS pages to see photos and comments from visitors to previous Festivals. from your's too!

Contacts

Who to contact:

We still need people to help us run the activities and volunteer for various roles - will you help us? If so, please click on a name to send an e-mail:
Mark Gibbons is the Festival Co-ordinator (he puts all the activities together) so if you can help with specific activities or want more information on range of events happening get in touch.
Karen Gibbons is responsible for organsing volunteer help - she'd love to hear from you if you can assist us.