Hilda Wharf
Aylesbury HP20 1RJ
UK
Aylesbury Concert Band with soloists Alison Langer and Lawrence Thackery will delight you at this typically English outdoor concert.
This years theme is “Childhood Memories”, and will cover a wide range of musical styles and eras – so whenever you were a child we hope to have something for you.
The program will include special arrangements for all of the family to enjoy, as well as the popular and traditional Proms anthems of Rule Britaina, Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory.
Bring your Union Jack flags, rugs, picnics, friends and family to enjoy the mix of traditional and contemporary arrangements. The evening, and entire Parklife weekend, will culminate in a brilliant firework display at approx. 9:30pm.
During the interval you will be entertained by the students of Vivo D’Arte School of Theatre Arts, based at the Waterside Theatre. With programme details still to be confirmed.
You are invited to arrive with picnics from 6:30pm, concert starts at 7:15pm with fireworks at 9:30pm
Once again we are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to pre-order a luxury picnic hamper from Beef Olive, who have created the perfect accompaniment to bring to Proms. Please contact Beef Olive directly for further information and to place your order.
There will be a bar on site serving alcoholic and soft drinks, along with hot drinks and sweet treats from The Coffee Stop. You are very welcome to bring your own picnics and drinks.
This year is the 25th anniversary of the Aylesbury Concert Band and we know that they will make this a highly memorable concert for you all.
As parking at Vale Park is limited we advise that you use public transport or park in one of the many town centre car parks and walk the short distance to the venue. Please note that parking is NOT permitted at the local shopping parks – in previous years visitors have received fines for parking my Pets at Home / Staples – please do not use this car park.
Additional facilities will be provided for those with disabilities, including BSL interpretation, viewing area, track ways across the park, wide access toilet units, large print text and a respite and welfare area. Blue Badge parking is available at AquaVale swimming pool where additional spaces will be provided on the day.
Please remember that this event is FREE to attend.
Parents / guardians are responsible for the care of their children at all times, children are not be left un-attended at any time. Emergency contact number wrists bands and ear defenders are available at the Meeting Point.
Toilet and First Aid facilities are available on site.
Please drink responsibly.
Please be aware that we will have photographers at the event whose pictures will be used for publicity. Should you not wish to be included in any of the pictures please advise the Event Crew at the Meeting Point.