UP to 500 people enjoyed music, activities, schools and a sense of community at this year’s Lyde Green Summer Sizzler.
The event on July 19 was organised by Lyde Green Community Association and took place in the community centre and neighbouring School Square.
Opening with a stilt walker welcoming the first visitors, activities funded by the LGCA included free inflatables and bouncy castles, graffiti and circus skills workshops, a traditional Punch and Judy show, stalls and games.
Visitors could meet ponies, snakes, lizards, and other exotic animals, and there was a spectacular fire show to finish the event.
In the community centre there were performances by dance group Invisible Threads, community choir Sounds Delightful and band Captain Jack.
LGCA chair Kelly Adams said: “Lyde Green came alive with community spirit as local residents turned out for this year’s Summer Sizzler.
“With an estimated 350–500 people attending throughout the day, the event was a huge success and a true celebration of everything that makes our community special.
“There was a real buzz of engagement, and it was heartening to see so many residents taking the time to chat with us and share their thoughts on the community.
“We’d like to say a huge thank you to this year’s funders: Emersons Green Town Council, ALD, and Huws Grey. Your support made this event possible.
“An even bigger thank you goes to our incredible volunteers, who helped with everything from setting up and running stalls to keeping things running smoothly throughout the day and staying behind to pack down.
“Your hard work and dedication are the heartbeat of events like this—we truly couldn’t do it without you!
“And finally, to everyone who came along—thank you. We hope you had as much fun as we did, and we can’t wait to see you at the next community event.”
The association is inviting anyone who has ideas for next year’s Summer Sizzler or would like to help with planning and running the event to get in touch via Facebook, email info@lydegreenca.org or call 0117 957 0410.