Along with the big set piece events that the Lord Mayor or his deputies attend are the much smaller local cultural and family festivals that are put on by local communities in many parts of the city. In this connection as Deputy Lord Mayor I recently had the pleasure of attending two of these - the Springfield Cultural Festival and the Bromford and Firs Fun Day.
The Springfield event drew the rain as well as the local population but spirits were by no means dampened! The festival, which is now in its ninth year, is a great example of a fun event made possible by the community working together, and involving volunteers, Councillors, support services and local residents. All join in an event that shows that people from all communities can work together, raise funds for charity and enjoy themselves together - and maybe sometimes even get wet together! But the sun always shines on Springfield one way or another!
The Firs and Bromford Fun Day was a bit luckier with the weather - at least when I was there. Family occasions such as this are an important part of community life - and indeed are a sign of a lively community. It is tremendous news that the Lottery fund has given a major award to the Firs and Bromford Estate and the community association, our outstanding housing officers and all involved are to be congratulated. When communities pull together, so much can be achieved.
The Springfield event drew the rain as well as the local population but spirits were by no means dampened! The festival, which is now in its ninth year, is a great example of a fun event made possible by the community working together, and involving volunteers, Councillors, support services and local residents. All join in an event that shows that people from all communities can work together, raise funds for charity and enjoy themselves together - and maybe sometimes even get wet together! But the sun always shines on Springfield one way or another!
The Firs and Bromford Fun Day was a bit luckier with the weather - at least when I was there. Family occasions such as this are an important part of community life - and indeed are a sign of a lively community. It is tremendous news that the Lottery fund has given a major award to the Firs and Bromford Estate and the community association, our outstanding housing officers and all involved are to be congratulated. When communities pull together, so much can be achieved.
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