Fun times at Wadsley Festival

Young, old, mad-hatters and music fans alike cam together to celebrate at a village community festival.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Jun 2016, 17:46 BST
Wadsley Festival 2016. Pictured with his sculpture work in the art exhibition is Paul Widdows from Wharncliffe Forge Works.Wadsley Festival 2016. Pictured with his sculpture work in the art exhibition is Paul Widdows from Wharncliffe Forge Works.
Wadsley Festival 2016. Pictured with his sculpture work in the art exhibition is Paul Widdows from Wharncliffe Forge Works.

Wadsley Church hosted their annual parish community festival over the weekend, which was enjoyed by many.

With the exception of two ticketed concerts, the event was completely free for people to enjoy.

Rebekah Ridge dressed as the Queen's of Hearts at the Mad Hatters Tea Party at the Wadsley Festival. Picture: Andrew RoeRebekah Ridge dressed as the Queen's of Hearts at the Mad Hatters Tea Party at the Wadsley Festival. Picture: Andrew Roe
Rebekah Ridge dressed as the Queen's of Hearts at the Mad Hatters Tea Party at the Wadsley Festival. Picture: Andrew Roe
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After kicking things off with a mad Hatters tea Party on Friday, the rest of the weekend was bursting with performance, art, dance, music, craft, local history, grave yard tour, poetry, workshops food and drink.

On the line-up was a ballet performance from former Northern Ballet dancers, local history and grave yard tours, a maze, an art exhibition and plenty of live music for the whole family.

The event, which is is entirely run by volunteers with all profits going to fund next year’s festival and support the Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

Sue Thompson said: “The Folk night was brilliant and what about those pies. Already looking forward to next year’s.”