Smithfield Summer launched on Saturday 2 August, where we enjoyed performances from local artist Ash Wall and his band Scratch with thanks to the Victoria Hall), plus local food vendors Scrumbles, GGʼs & Really Truly Scrumptious were on site and provided refreshments and food.
Prior to the launch Barclays – one of Smithfield Works tenants – provided equipment and kindly gave up their time to refresh the beach fencing. Plus new artwork was installed by local artist Kidda Kinsey.
Our new sand pit toys have also been personalised by QPS print.
For Week 2, there was entertainment near to the urban beach with performances by local dance school – The Performance Studios – on Saturday 9 August.
With support from Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and Purple Digital, free children’s meals have also been provided, plus free ice creams following support from Martin & Co.
Coming up –
Saturday 16 August – Kite Flying
Creative People and Places programme – Appetite – will be hosting a two-day Big Feast on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August – an opportunity to experience groundbreaking virtual reality installation VOLO – which along with other activities – has been supported by Smithfield.
Saturday 30 August – Big Summer BBQ (thanks to Stoke BID)
