Tonbridge Lions Club
Tonbridge Lions Club Community Fête and Parade 2025
Sunday 1st June at Tonbridge Castle
This year, there will be a Parade of Literary Characters:
"Read All About It"
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an attempt to beat the world record for the number of people wearing Odd Socks!
Tonbridge Lions Club invites you to dress as your favourite literary character / characters and join our Parade!
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We need schools / students (all ages from nursery to college), youth groups (Beavers to Explorers, Rainbows to Rangers, Boys & Girls Brigades, Air, Sea, Army & Police Cadets), Community Groups, Special Needs Groups, Charities, Local Businesses, etc…
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Groups are encouraged but we would also welcome individuals. Schools and youth groups are asked to advise parents / guardians of individual participation and they can accompany any child or vulnerable person.
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Dress in your costume, act the part of your character and join the parade from River Walk, over Big Bridge, along Castle Walk and up on to the Castle Lawn. You will parade behind a Band and there will be prizes for best individual costumes and groups.
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On the day there will be the usual selection of stalls, games and arena entertainment. The “Musical Memories” choir will be among the groups entertaining.
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This year there will also be an attempt at a WORLD RECORD:
The greatest number of people to assemble in one place all wearing “ODD SOCKS”
The current record is 933 - we believe that at least 1000 is achievable
We invite everyone to join us in this attempt and ask every participant to donate a minimum of £1
The significance of “ODD SOCKS” is to raise awareness of those living with Downs Syndrome
To advise us of your interest and receive further information please email Lion Lofty Bunyon at kbunyon@icloud.com
Tonbridge Lions Club Community Fête and "Parade of Superheroes" 2024
The fete commenced at midday with a “Parade of Superheroes” led by the 17th Tonbridge Scout and Guide Band who were also kitted out in their Superhero costumes. The parade of local community groups and individuals commenced at River Walk, over Big Bridge along Castle Walk and up onto the Castle Lawn where the best individual and group costumes were judged by Lion Dame Kelly Holmes, the Mayor of Tonbridge & Malling Councillor Steve Hammond and Tonbridge Lions President Gordon Hill.
On the castle lawn the crowds were entertained throughout the afternoon by a variety of entertainment including the West Kent Soul Singers, Kent Academy of Irish Dance, family entertainer Niki Naki Noo, Stage Coach Performing Arts, 17th Tonbridge Scout and Guide Band, Tonbridge Community Singers and the group Jump & Jive.
The crowds also enjoyed a variety of stalls from the usual tombola’s and other sideshows including the coconut shy, Soak your Dad in the stocks and lots of activities for children in Kiddies Corner. There were also stalls selling cakes, books and toys and the Lions inimitable cream teas
Lofty Bunyon of the Lions Club said: “We are extremely pleased with the way the day went. The “Parade of Superheroes” was a great success and we have had a very positive feedback from the local community.”
Tonbridge Lions Club would like to thank everyone for their support especially Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council, Tonbridge Air Cadets for their help during the day, the main sponsors Brampton Windows Ltd and all of the local businesses who advertised in the programme.
