We've teamed up with Cornerstone to make Didcot the place to be throughout the summer with our first ever garden party.
The ‘town square’ outside Cornerstone Arts Centre has been transformed into a town centre garden for the duration of the summer, with green turf, beanbags, deckchairs and other relaxing seating for visitors to come along, chill out, take part in activities or just soak up the party atmosphere.
A wide range of fun summer events for all ages was launched on 24 July and will be taking place every weekend all the way through the school holidays until 4 September. Cornerstone’s party lawn will be the focus of the events, but lots of exciting things will be happening at other locations across the town too. Here's what's on in the next coming weeks:
This weekend's theme is young people
Saturday 31 July at Didcot Town Square 11am – 4pm
Soundtrack to the day will come from a live DJ with urban beat and hip-hop. Have fun on the specially designed playground by Parkour Park Playground.
Sunday 1 August at Didcot Town Square and Boundary Park 11am – 4pm
Watch performances from Street Dance at Didcot Town Square.
Or head over to Boundary Park for more Parkour Park Playground fun.
The next weekend’s theme is the environment and nature
Saturday 7 August at Didcot Town Square and Edmunds Park 11am – 4pm
A series of live interactive street theatre called The Travellers will be there plus recycling workshops and a Mud Kitchen at Didcot Town Square.
We will also be Edmunds Park for the Oxfordshire Play Association playday.
Sunday 8 August at Didcot Town Square 11am – 4pm
Giant walkabout trees showing incredible performances and a Bug Hotel workshop is on offer on this day.
The following weekend’s theme is Circus and Dance
Saturday 14 August at Didcot Town Square 11am – 4pm
There will be a circus school for all ages, as well as Gandidi Juggling.
Sunday 15 August at Didcot Town Square 11am – 4pm
Join us for the Dance Showcase Day full of community and professional dance throughout the day.
Next we have a Science and Space themed weekend
Saturday 21 August at Didcot Town Square 11am – 4pm
Get involved with the Bright Spark Science Day and outdoor games.
Sunday 22 August at Didcot Town Square and Willowbrook Leisure Centre 11am – 4pm
The Space Science Roadshow will be coming to Didcot Town Square.
Or head over to Willowbrook Leisure Centre (and playing fields) on Sunday 22 August for another Bright Spark Science Day.
The bank holiday weekend theme is Heritage and Folk
Saturday 28 August at Didcot Town Square 11am – 4pm
The Travellers return for another series of live interactive street theatre, plus a museum link.
Sunday 29 August at Didcot Town Square 11am – 4pm
Enjoy a mini festival of live folk and roots music at the Didcot Folk Day.
To end the summer event
Saturday 4 September at Didcot Town Square from 11am – 4pm
We have a number of Cornerstone classes - why not try an arts or performance class taster session?
