Residents will be able to enjoy live music, al fresco dining and so much more in a huge celebration of culture.
Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Council is bringing the carnival vibes this summer, along with local businesses and community groups.
Free to attend, the event will take place on Saturday 30th July from 12pm – 8pm on Queensway and is set to be a huge celebration of art, culture, music, food and entertainment that everyone can fully immerse themselves in.
The event will include a main stage area, an introducing stage area, a pop up art gallery, street performers, community stalls and over 25 different types of cuisine on Queensway.
Working with local music promoters, the Bletchley Big Street Eat will also host a really exciting and diverse line up performing throughout the day that includes Desi Dancers alongside a magical mechanical Elephant, a chance to experience and try out acrobatics, a Mini Holi Festival of Colour as well as the presentation of the Town Council’s Pride of Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Community Awards. This is the running order for the Main Stage to give you an exciting insight of what is to come:
12.00 - Introduction and Welcome
12.10 - Tanaka Siziba
12.30 - BK & Kazz
13.00 - Desi Nachi performance + workshop
13.30 - BK & Kazz
14.00 - Desi Nach performance
14.30 - Romanian Band and Dancers
15.00 - 10 minute pause for Elephant performance + Desi Nach
15.10 - Herlihy-Burgoine School of Irish Dancing
15.30 - Cross Roots Band
16.00 - Community Awards Presentation
16.20 - Nigerian Fuji Band
17.30 - Beato Burrito
18.15 - Francis first set
19.00 - Break (with music playing)
19.15 - Francis second set + Mini-Festival of Colour
Amongst the food stalls, there will be 7 restaurants participating and creating al fresco dining for the day.
Local Business Owner Eunice Arhin of Nana Aba’s has said “We are really excited to bring a slice of Africa to the streets of Queensway. This is a great way to engage with the community and celebrate our culture along with others.”
Greedy Italian Owner, Antonio Licciardi, was one of the first to sign up to the event and will be bringing a taste of Italy to Stanier Square with a pop-up restaurant. Antonio said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase Italian Food on the High Street."
The Town Council is keen for people to find out more about cultures from across the world. Working with community groups, people will have the chance to bring stalls which not only provide information and promote their communities but can bring interactive educational value, such as learning a new language or a new skill.
Some of the great community groups attending the event include: Q Alliance, Caribbean Heritage Group and Girl Pack.
The Town Council’s Support Services Officer, Louise Salmon, who has organised this event said “This is a really exciting way to bring the High Street alive this summer. We are looking forward to bringing a family friendly event with a packed schedule of entertainment, music, and food. It is so important that we support local businesses and the wider community as well as bring events with a difference to Bletchley.”
To find out more about how you get involved with The Bletchley Big Street Eat. You can contact the Town Council by calling 01908 649 469 or by emailing info@bletchleyfennystratford-tc.gov.uk.
To find out more about the event head to the Bletchley Big Street Eat Facebook Event Page.
