Storm Babet subsided just in time and everything went ahead, according to Marion Sander, from The Hub. There were local performers and groups as well as visiting arts groups.
Families enjoyed everything from a model show in Riverside Church, to street theatre and puppetry in the Market Place, Money’s Yard and Riverside Precinct. There were giant tree beasts and a dance performance with a Sea Giant. Church Lane School hosted an Eco-Village and there were outdoor music and dance acts in a variety of locations.
The event was rounded off with illuminated lanterns and inflatable sculptures by artist Jason Wilsher Mills lighting up Eastgate Green, sound sculptures and a disco to mark The Hub’s 20th anniversary by the Mothership DJs and live music at Rewind Bar.
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Treemendous megabeasts in Millstream Square with Aaron and Emily Cartwright-Swan and children Lyra, 6, and Reuben, 3, from Newark. Photo: Andy Hubbert
14. Safari So-Goody walkabout. L-R Edith Warne 6, Edie Simpkins 6 and Ralph Simpkins 2 of Sleaford
Safari So-Goody walkabout, meet L-R Edith Warne 6, Edie Simpkins 6 and Ralph Simpkins 2 of Sleaford Photo: David Dawson
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Making kipper ties in The Hub. From left - Eva King, Hub volunteer, and Jack Taylor, four, of Horbling. Photo: Andy Hubbert
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The Sleaford Model Railway Society put on a display in Riverside Church for RiverLight Festival. From left - members William Elkington and John Blake with Jacob Twidle, 10, of Sleaford. Photo: Andy Hubbert