Folly At The Folly

Sunday 14 August will see Hertford's Folly Island take centre stage as The Folly @ The Folly, with the theme of Follywood, aims to raise funds for The National Deaf Children's Society.

Narrowboats decked out for last year's Folly @ The Folly

In the main arena, the car park of The Old Barge public house, Steve Ball and his Drumnasium Drumfun circle will give all-comers the opportunity to try all sorts of drums including an African djembe. Steve says: "t's a fantastic and enjoyable way to relieve stress." Other musical attractions include a steel drum, belly dancing, nd live acts featuring, among others, Pat Crilly and his band, The Alex Gimson Band, Jay Hollis, Adam Brown and Marching Donald.

Other entertainments will include live Scalextric racing, jugglers, and face painting. The Guinn family's Blue Peter style stall will be there to entertain the children.

Refreshments will include a barbecue, ice creams, teas, coffees and cakes, and thirsts will be taken care of in The Old Barge.

Organiser Ian Butler said "We are aiming to create a relaxed, friendly atmosphere which can be enjoyed by young and old alike. We hope to involve residents of The Folly to make this a traditional community event for all the family."

Folly residents have been invited to decorate their houses as Follywood – anything film related. "Last year, the streets were alive with colour as residents transformed their houses into The Animal Kingdom.” said Ian, "It really seemed to bring people together!"

An additional attraction this year will be a decorated river with narrowboat owners invited to add their own colour to the spectacle.