HUNDREDS of Swallowfield residents were welcomed to a special community event earlier this month.
On Saturday, July 2, MaxStock was held thanks to a legacy fund left by Max Bower, who died in 2018, for a one-off event.
The live stage saw five acts perform with Let It Beatle, Rosedale, The Green Man, Limpopo Groove and The Skangsters all pleasing the crowd.
Circus Scene circus school was on hand to provide further entertainment and activities with a range of independent sellers offering food and refreshments.
Cllr Mark Binns, one of the organisers behind the event, said: “Max’s wish was for us to stage a community event for all ages that the entire parish could enjoy.
“With our mini festival, featuring the family funfair and children’s circus school, an indoor swing dance and band and a diverse range of musical acts I hope that we achieved exactly that.”
Cllr Binns was joined by Jonathan Sant, Ben Teale, David Scott, Abi Schmidt and Fred Holloway, with support from parish clerk Liz Halson, in organising the event on behalf of Swallowfield Parish Council.
Cllr Jonathan Wheelwright, parish council chairman, added: “MaxStock was a fantastic event, superbly organised with wonderful acts and entertainment.
“It was tremendous to see the parish back together having fun at a true summer’s day event.
“Thank you from all of us to Max and his family.”
