Roll up for the summer of fun

Having kicked off with folk music and Punch and Judy, organisers say a free, fun-filled packed time is on offer for the whole family during the break. Various entertainment and activities will be taking place in Burgess Hill town centre throughout the school holidays, including live bands. Punch and Judy will be paying a visit on August 27 at the Market Place Shopping Centre. Show times are 11am and 12pm. Local bands will be performing at the bandstand in Church Walk; acoustic four piece blues band ‘Play by the Rules Band’ on August 17 and The Crossroads Band UK on August 20. Performance times for the live music are 11am to 2pm. There are two competitions to enter. Following on from the Pirates and Princesses Fun Day, Captain Jack has hidden some treasure in some of Burgess Hill’s shop windows. Youngsters are invited to spot them and can win a Playmobil Pirate Ship for boys, sponsored by KFC Burgess Hill, and a Girls Hamper for girls, sponsored by Tinkerbell’s Gift Shop. People are also invited to tell organisers about their dream ice cream for the chance to have their flavour made by Loaf Catering for you to enjoy at home, and they are also invited to design the label. Sublime Live will bring it to life. Both competitions will run throughout the school summer holidays. Entry forms can be collected from the Help Point in Church Walk, Burgess Hill, Kids Stuff in Market Place Shopping Centre or Get Crafty in The Martlets Shopping Centre. Alternatively download and print at home from www.cometoburgesshill.co.uk. ‘The Big Summer of Fun’, is organised by Burgess Hill Town Centre Partnership, created last year . Further details on ‘The Big Summer of Fun’ and other events taking place in Burgess Hill can be found at www.cometoburgesshill.co.uk.