Bank Holiday fun on the way on Durrington Rec

Monday, 12 August 2024 06:00

Durrington Recreation Ground is gearing up for a fantastic bank holiday weekend of events with the annual Sunday Funday and Retro at the Rec.

The events take place over the weekend of Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August.

Retro at the Rec will see local DJS Disco Dion and DJ Paul Alex playing music through the decades for an evening of dancing and fun, a perfect warm-up for the Sunday Funday event the next day.

The charity fundraiser, which is celebrating its 15th Anniversary, started as a small fundraiser for the local preschool and has grown bigger and more popular over the last 15 years.

Event organisers Dion & Emma Spencer say, "We are excited to see the celebrations this year. We've raised over £30,000 since the event started, which has helped local charities and groups and organisations such as the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospice, Wiltshire Air Ambulance and various other larger charities close to the Sunday Funday team's hearts.

"Fingers crossed for a successful weekend which will include fun and games with Disco Dion, performances in the arena, mascot visits, stalls, inflatables, carboot, licenced bar, food, rides, face painting and more! Come and join the fun!"

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