Did you enjoy the concerts and sports events in West Ham Park last July, to celebrate 150 years since the park opened to the public? Or did you miss it?
Either way, you have another, or your first, chance for a fun day out!
This year the event will happen on Sunday July 13th, and is being run by the Friends of West Ham Park, along with the wonderful park staff, and support from the City of London Corporation.
There will be music on the bandstand from 2pm – after an opening procession from Main Gate on Upton Lane, which will be led by the Pearly King and Queen of Forest Gate and the Samba for Fun drummers! All your local favourite bands will perform until 6pm.
There will also be opportunities to have a go at tennis and cricket with expert help and guidance. There will be craft and information stalls, and plenty of ice cream!
Timetable
| Time | Activity | Where |
| 1pm | Event opens – stalls and catering open | |
| 1 -1.30pm | Mindfulness Workshop in Formal Gardens | Assemble by Gazebo 1 |
| 1-6 pm | Children’s craft activities | Community Vegetable Garden |
| 1-3pm | Capital Kids Cricket Coaching Booking required but walk up may be available on the day Book here  | Artificial cricket pitches |
| 1.50pm | Pearly King and Queen of Forest Gate accompanied by Samba drummers Parade to Bandstand | |
| 2pm | Event opened by the Pearly King and Queen | Bandstand |
| 2-6pm | Music concert | Bandstand |
| 2-4pm | Tennis coaching Booking required but walk up may be available on the day Book here  | Tennis courts |
| 2pm & 3pm | Forest Schools sessions No booking required | Main Forest Schools area |
| 2pm & 4pm | Pottery demonstration | Gazebo 6 |
| 6pm | Event closes. |
Music timetable
| Time | Band | Where |
| 14.00-14.15 | Samba drummers bring the Pearly King and Queen into West Ham Park and to the Bandstand | |
| 14.15-14.30 | Steven Russell | On stage |
| 14.30-14.45 | Samba Drummers | In front of Bandstand |
| 14.45 | Dog Jammers | On stage |
| 15.3015.30 | Funk Crawl | On stage |
| 16.10 | Lakehouse Bell | On stage |
| 16.50 | Forest Voices | In front of Bandstand |
| 17.20 | Pope’s Dealer | On stage |
| 18.00 | Event closes |
Keep an eye on our emails and social feeds for the latest details!
Thanks to Philanthropunks for a grant towards our costs for putting on this event!