Posted by Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk
Organisers of Hunstanton’s Lifestyles Festival were joined on Hunstanton beach (28 March 2012) by pupils from Smithdon High School and National Amateur Ladies Champion Danielle Durrant to launch the 2012 event, which takes place over the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend on 1, 2 & 3 June.
The event, which first took place in 2005, is taking place a bit earlier this year to take advantage of the tides. And the new date isn’t the only change, as Sports Development Officer Tony Devenish, who has been involved with the event since the beginning, is moving on to a new role, leaving the organisation of this year’s event in the capable hands of the Lifestyles Association and the borough council’s sports development unit.
Tony said: “Lifestyles is a great event to be involved with. I’ve watched it grow and grow over the years and I’ve seen the impact it’s had in the town and also watched some of the talent develop as a result of people having a go at the sports on offer. I know I won’t actually be organising this year’s event, as I’m moving to a new role, but I’ll still be hanging out and soaking up the festival atmosphere.”
This year’s event will include the usual mix of high-adrenalin activities such as skateboarding, kitesurfing, windsurfing, climbing and inline skating, alongside street dance, stalls and stands, the classic Volks Wagon show on The Green and the best of local and regional bands. There will be a full programme of have-a-go sessions for local schools on Friday 1 June, then competitions, demonstrations and public have-a-go sessions throughout the Saturday and Sunday, including Round 2 of the British Kite Surfing Association National Freestyle Competition and an open windsurfing competition organised by Quayside Windsurfers.
Borough Council Cabinet Member Elizabeth Nockolds said: “This event began as a sports event, designed to encourage people to get involved in non mainstream sports and to provide people with an opportunity to have a go at something they might not otherwise get the chance to try. The event has grown over the years to incorporate other activities including dance and music and whilst we are keen to continue those additional activities, this year we are making a small charge for entry to the music events to help off-set the cost of putting them on. We really hope that people will understand the need for this charge and will continue to support this popular event.”
More information about the event, including the full music line up and details about how to book campsites, will be published over the coming weeks on the Lifestyles Festival website www.lifestylesfestival.co.uk, with regular updates via Twitter @LifestylesFest and Facebook www.facebook.com/lifestylesfestival.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The event is currently sponsored by Veolia Environmental Services, Hunstantanton Watersports and Lingo Design, with funding from Mars in the Community, Flux Family Fund and Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk. Anyone interested in sponsoring the event should contact the Sports Development Unit on 01553 818015.
Trade Stands and Stalls
There is still some availability for trade stands and stalls for the weekend. Information is available by contacting the Sports Development Unit on 01553 818015 .
