Read Ian’s review piece on the first Community Festival – a very handsome 3 pages in Shefford Newsline – with many thanks to editor Tony Dawson, Francesca and the team at the council.

The article includes many pictures and descriptions – contact info for many participants can be found at in the Participant Directory.

I think we achieved an excellent start for the first ever Community Festival with a good number of participants having successful events.

So for next year we would like to invite more participants to join the program – all local organisations and businesses are welcome – how about it schools, pubs, clubs, businesses? I know that a number of potentially significant events missed out this year as they could not get organised in time so good luck with your planning for 2019 and if we can help at all please let me know.

Coverage in 2018 included:

• Shefford Newsline
• Hitchin Comet
• Three Counties Radio
• Social media
• Posters around town
• Program hosting on Shefford and Local Villages
• Banner in high street
• Garage Sale Trail signage

For 2019 we are now building our own website at www.sheffordcommunityfestival.co.uk and will add material as it comes available.

Publicity deadlines
Once again we have support from the Council and Shefford Newsline which means we are working toward their copy deadline at the beginning of July to have our program in the August issue. So please start thinking and planning for next year and let me know about your event as soon as possible.

Best regards
Ian Deavin

Following the success of the inaugural 2018 Shefford Community Festival, we are currently building a brand new website. Please check back to see the website take shape and find out how you can participate in the 2019 Shefford Community Festival which will take place between the 21st and 29th September.