Newent Fun Day is taking place on Saturday September 14 from 12pm-5pm.

The idea for a fun day stemmed from a small group of local people of Newent that wanted to promote the town, it's businesses and it's people.

From there the idea grew and a committee formed, over the past few months the committee have met bi-weekly and formed a plan of action for an event and Newent Fun Day was formed.

James Haines, committee member said: "The event will be held across our wonderful town, therefore enticing people to walk past our shops and get involved in many different activities and speak with many different people who run businesses and clubs in and around our town.

"Our Town Council have been brilliant in working with our committee and have aloud us to use the lake around within the town and have also agreed to the Lewell Street car park to be free on the day."

Where are the main areas to visit on the day?

1- The memorial hall, here there will be many different activities, clubs and entertainment both inside and out. Including music, comedy sketches, refreshments, games, local clubs and a fancy dress workshop.

2- Market square, guided history walks, Newent in bloom aswell has free entry into our Market House.

3- The Church, our new event space in town will be the area where a free pilates workshop will be occurring from 12pm, attendees are asked to bring their own yoga mat.

4- Newent Library, rock painting as well as the Newent Air Cadets.

5- The Ark Cafe, here there will be activities and groups such as a petting corner, local cat protection charity, local Bee Keepers with local Honey and the Glebe Community Group.

6- The Lake, here is were our main arena will be, within the arena between 12pm and 2pm Mill Park Vets will be holding a dog show (dogs can enter on the day). After this a few locals from Newent Casual Football will be running a sports day event, please see our social media pages for information on what events everyone can take part in.

Around the arena, we will be having a Tractor display, the local Fire engine, and angling workshop, face painting, sports games.

7- St Mary's Church, within the church and it's grounds will be Puppet shows, craft making, music, refreshments and other local stall holders.

8- The Shambles Village, where more entertainment will be held around some of more unique businesses within the town.