Over 3084 people came to WILDFEST in One Garden #stanmerpark #Brighton on October 29th

A terrific number of people came to our first festival celebrating the Arts and Nature last Saturday and what a GREAT time we all had.

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The weather was perfect, late autumn sunshine so the weather Gods looked favourably on us.

The performers were on sparkling form, people danced to the live music, children had their faces painted and followed the One Garden Halloween Trail, others attended our free workshops ( children and adults) and many sat on the grass enjoying the ambience of all being together in a beautiful setting, eating and drinking.

There was a true community feel to the free festival which many commented on in their feedback.

We hope to run Wildfest again next August in One Garden so please watch for publicity.

3084 passed through the main gate at One Garden where they have a sensor but Kelly thinks more were there because the side wall entrance was open which doesn't have a sensor atop.

There are some photos below and a promo video is on the way.

A massive thanks to Kelly Jolly, Richard Smith, Josephine Cobb, Abi Baker and all those behind the scenes running the cafe and restaurant, Plumpton College classrooms and amazing flower beds and surroundings at One Garden.

Feedback from Brighton and Hove City Council

Congratulations on a great event.

I enjoyed the soundscape workshop in particular, it was fun, inclusive, intergenerational and there was a lot of laughter!

Everyone seemed to have a good time; the music stage – a strong memory was seeing all the children dancing to Marshall singing Michael Jackson songs!

Best Wishes,

Donna

Donna Edmead| Communities Fund Manager | Communities, Equality & Third Sector Team | Brighton & Hove City Council

Hi Mary,

I am so glad we could help – rarely does anyone say thank you these days …

Well done for the event and for the thought process behind it. So important to be educating our children with the right ideas….

Best wishes

Marta

Marta Pennington

Partnership Officer

VisitBrighton

pwww.visitbrighton.com

Community is at the heart of One Garden Brighton and so we were proud to collaborate with Shakespeare in Italy.

The education week, Apples and Eyes and the community festival Wildfest in October was a huge success and created such a positive impact.

There were quality events and workshops, meticulously organised with passion. We enjoyed collaborating, sharing and promoting the important work they do and we look forward to working with Shakespeare in Italy again on future projects.

Josephine Cobb – Outreach Manager at One Garden Brighton