July 18, 2005
Burnham's Picnic In The Park brings out large crowds of families

Hot summer weather and a foot-tapping line-up of music ensured the crowds at Burnham's annual Picnic In The Park had a fun time on Sunday (July 17th).

Dozens of groups and families gathered in the town's Manor Gardens to eat their picnics and listen to a wide variety of music.

Some took advantage of the weather to top up their tans, while others retreated to the cool shade of the trees - just like Burnham's Mayor and Mayoress, pictured below.

Among the groups at the event were The Ver-o-Neka Big Band (pictured at the top of this page) and the Rivertones, a male Barbershop Chorus group from Taunton. The Pillowell Silver Band, who were the West of England Fourth Section Champions in 2004, also performed a range of catchy numbers.

Picnic In The Park is organised by CADS, the Burnham and Highbridge Cultural Arts and Development Society.

The group organises three or four free events a year for the benefit of people in both towns.

Folk In The Park was held earlier in the year - and the group's next event will be Jazz in the Park on Sunday September 4th which will feature music from several well known Jazz bands.

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