Hyndburn Mela and Picnic in the Park

** This event has now taken place for 2011. Please watch this space for information about the 2012 event.**

We are pleased to announce a music and community event at Oakhill Park on Sunday the 24th of July from 12pm till 7pm.

The event is free and open to age groups and families.

We are encouraging people to bring a picnic and the pupils from Accrington Academy have also made some food for the event.

There will be some marquees offering children’s activities such as face painting, henna art, nail painting and bracelet making.

There will also be several artists displaying local work and crafts.

Children’s rides will also be at the event and a variety of small sporting activities.

There will be a full afternoon of live music from the bandstand with local bands and musicians.

Line up includes:
Jah Blakk Mosiah featuring the crossbones Dub collective (Reggae)
Brother Bastion and special guests (acoustic Blues) Accrington
Saba (Asian rap Vocalist) Accrington
Callin Shotgun (Acoustic covers duo) Oswaltwistle
Fusion( Asian dance troop). Accrington
Moral Panic (Indie covers and original songs) Accrington
The Nowhere Boy’s (Sixties through the present day covers) Accrington

*Please note we are waiting for the dates for the 2012 event to be announced.