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Saturday, 26th July, 2003 - Picnic in the Park

How the weather can be so cruel but that didn't stop more than 500 people enjoying themselves.

Despite the steady drizzle that persisted throughout the evening, and occasionally became a little more than that, people still managed to have a picnic and enjoy the music that started at 6pm and went on until after 11pm when the fireworks went off.

Billed as the major event to start Wivenhoe's Regatta Week, and supported by several companies, including First Great Eastern, Bovis Homes, Dream 100, Designed for Sound, The Spirit Group (owners of Wivenhoe's Rose and Crown PH) and local solicitors, Fisher Jones Greenwood, the evening was extremely well organised.

On the stage during the evening entertainment was provided by Dream 100, Jubilee Jazz, Lap of the Gods and main artists, tribute band, ABBA Magic.

Proceeds from the evening will be donated to St Helena Hospice.

Above: Some of the organising Committee Richard Barnard, Mary Hignell and Brian O'Dell	Above: Crowds enjoying themselves despite the rain
Above:  The Sleightholms and Bonnie amongst those prepared for anything	Above: The rain didn't stop local MP Bernard Jenkin and his wife Anne from coming and enjoying themselves too.

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Last updated:
26 October 2008