The first ever Firs Farm Wetlands Festival will be held on 16th July and will celebrate the progress of the project to transform an area of playing fields into a site for pond dipping, nature trails, educational tours, a relaxing walk or family picnicwalking - not to mention, the largest sustainable urban drainage system in the UK, designed to reduce the risk of flooding to local homes.
The celebrations will be hosted and organised by the Friends of Firs Farm. But they need help to fulfil their ambitions to make this a day to remember. They are looking for
- sponsors
- live bands
- stallholders
- businesses
- schools
- clubs
- local community groups
- and individual volunteers
Sponsorship opportunities include providing
- Stage, PA system & backline for the instruments
- Security (2 guys for the day)
- Walkie talkies for the day for the organiser’s/ some volunteers
- Art & Craft
- Wood carving
- Climbing wall for adults and children
- Marketing
- Musicians – Band expenses for the day
- Catering for the volunteers
Volunteer opportunities
- Stage help
- Admin
- Leaflets
- Meet & Greet
- Car park
- Refreshments
- Website
- Social media
- Volunteer coordinator
- Information
- Attendants
- Dog Show
- Compere
- Set up/Take down
- Walkie talkie
- Refreshments
- Schools support
- Fundraising
- Raffle
- Auctioneer
- Football
- Tug of War
- Recruiting
- etc etc
If you're at all interested in playing a part in this exciting event, use the contact emails below:
Or for general enquiries: