Princesses and pirates take over Doncaster park for community fun day
Sandall Park was filled with beautiful princesses and fearsome pirates on August 1.
The community event was free for all to attend and there were tonnes of rides, inflatables and fun games for children to enjoy.
Brian Greathead, chairman of Sandall Park organised the event, he told us: “We have GP Princesses here doing meet and greets.
“There is a big funfair for kids, lots of great food stalls and craft stalls.
“It brings the community together to have fun.”
Brian wanted to put on an event for parents during the summer holidays that would not be expensive.
He also wanted to encourage people to come together and meet locals.
Louise Prestwich from Bawtry said: “You meet loads of lovely people and it is just a nice way to have a good chin wag.”
Nichola St Clair from Nicki Doodle Prints agreed, she told us: “I think it really brings everyone together.”
GP Princesses brought delight to children who lined up to meet them.
They told us: “We here to see all our friends for a royal day.
“It has been absolutely wonderful seeing our friends in their beautiful dresses.
“We love to see the children smile and see their confidence grow and grow.”
As well as traditional fun stalls there were a range of Doncaster based charities at the event hoping to promote their services to local people.
Catherine Bell from The Me Project said: “We provide art therapy, play therapy and different creative counselling for children.
“We have come today to enlighten families about who we are and what we do across Doncaster.”
Five Rivers were also at the event, Jane Pearson told us: “We are here to promote fostering and increase awareness.
“We are very short of foster carers in this area at the moment.”
Stacey’s Entertainment provided great music all day long as well as a Stitch character for children to meet.