THE ORGANISERS of this very popular local event, the Banstead West Music in the Park Committee, have confirmed that they have raised enough funds to run it for 2009. They are very grateful again to our County Councillor, Nick Harrison, for giving part of his annual County Community Grant and delighted they were successful in a bid for a grant from the Surrey Community Foundation.

They are seeking advertisers for their programme however as any profit from the programme makes a major contribution to their charity fund raising. They would also like to hear from anyone who would like to volunteer to help on the day

The date for your diaries  is Sunday 19th July and the venue as usual will be  Nork Park, in the field in Nork Way, beside the Nork Community Association

The music programme is in the process of being finalised and will contain a wide variety of music that will have something for every taste. They are in touch with the Banstead Youth Council and hope they will make a positive impact on the choice of bands

The popular Hog Roast will return, the Nork Guides will provide the tea tent and the committee will run the "Bucks Fizz and Beer tent".

Younger children will have their area for face painting and the popular "Pottery Paint Stall" will return. They also intend to have a few surprises for young visitors

Profits from the last two years are earmarked as seed money for a skateboard area in Nork Park and the Borough Council have now allocated the bulk of the necessary additional funding for this to be constructed. The construction will be started when the appropriate approvals and health and safety aspects have been finalised.

The organisers are determined that they will do everything they can to ensure that this FREE EVENT will continue for the local community. Chairman, Carol Stead said:

"I am delighted that we can run this event for another year. My committee members have worked hard to raise the necessary funding and I am very grateful to those organisations that have agreed to sponsor us this year. We rely on a good attendance on the day as any profit we make on our stalls and the raffle is ploughed back into the Nork Community. Good weather is important but even the heavy downpours of 2007 did not curb the enthusiasm for the music. The local community really are appreciative and their support gives the organisers a great deal of satisfaction and the will to carry on. "

See you there!