Over 100 event in three week programme of activities
This year's Hammersmith & Fulham Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever. There are so many more events that this year's line up is now three weeks long instead of two.
The fifth annual showcase of creativity and culture in the borough will run between 18 March - 9 April.
From scenic walks and beautiful exhibitions to raucous comedy nights and heady rock and pop gigs there's bound to be something to for you in this year's extravaganza.
"There really is more for you to see and do at this year's festival with more than 100 events confirmed in a knockout line up", says Councillor Charlie Treloggan, Mayor of Hammersmith & Fulham. "There's something for everyone in a packed programme of fun-filled activities and the best news is, it's all affordable.."
Building on previous events this year's extravaganza will once again be a feast of music, drama, comedy, sport and fashion. You'll find a unique mix of dance, theatre, classical and contemporary music, books and debates and street arts throughout the borough. Young and old alike will also be able to enjoy the very best of the borough's cinema, comedy, food, sports, and much more.
The Mayor concludes, "I'm really excited about the line up as it really does promise more variety and talent than ever before, right on your own doorstep. We want people to get out and about this spring, enjoy the festival and join us in celebrating the thriving creativity of our vibrant borough.".
There are special offers for borough residents on the vast majority of events and many are absolutely free
Fabulous festival special offers include Comedy night concessions, free BBC tickets, kids swim free and 2 for 1 swim offer, library fines amnesty, sponsored football tickets and theatre tickets discounts
Selected highlights:
Community Spirit fair, Saturday 18 March
Mayor's Tea Dance, Thursday 23 March
Fulham Symphony Orchestra Concert, Saturday 25 March
Family and Children's Fun Day at the Masbro Saturday 25 March
Linford Christie Outdoor Sports Centre Family Fun Day, Sunday 26
March Edward Woods Community Centre Fun Day, Saturday 1 April
W12 Showcase Part III, Sunday 2 April
Celtic Caribbean Crossings, Saturday 8 April
Ravenscourt Park Sports Day, Sunday 9 April
Omid Djalili, No Agenda, 25 March
The Mature Ravers Showcase, Saturday 1 April
There will be over 100 events during the course of the festival - see link above for full details.
March 7, 2006
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