Drumming up the Olympic spirit

The event is part of Rother’s Cultural Olympiad celebratory countdown to 2012, with Rother District Council’s Arts Development Service working in partnership with the Friends of Egerton Park to create it.

It aims to build on the success of a previous collaboration which produced Bexhill’s Green Day event, and presages next year’s Olympic Games in London.

The event opens at 11am, when Radiator Arts will lead a colourful musical children’s parade around Egerton Park to launch the day of free fun for all the family.

A stunning 2012 Olympic torch has been designed and made by the students of St Mary’s School as part of a work experience project and will be a centre piece of the parade finale, along with sculptures and 2012 rings.

St Mary’s, King Offa Primary, Sidley Primary, Chantry Primary, Bexhill High and Rye College, together with the Bexhill Children’s Centre, Sidley and Pebsham Youth Services will also play a part in the colourful parade.

Following on will be further arts performances and sporting activities on and around the adiZone. Other attractions include Capoeira, basketball, the 1066 Gymnastics group, street games and fitness training.

Visitors can also get into a Bexhill Sailing Club boat, enjoy tennis taster sessions, bowls, a traditional Punch & Judy show, crafts, classic cars, and much more besides

The event, which continues until 3pm, is funded by Rother District Council, the Friends of Egerton Park and Amicus Horizon.