BARRY Town Council has announced the return of its free Family Fun Day - with the addition of new attractions to enjoy.
The family fun day will take place on Thursday, August 24, at Central Park and King Square, starting at 10am and finishing at 3pm.
Organisers promise that it will be bigger and better than last year’s event - which was attended by 2,000 people - as it takes place in the lead-up to the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Leader of Barry Town Council Cllr Bronwen Brooks, said: “I am delighted that Barry Town Council’s Family Fun Day returns for another year, offering a low-cost day out for everyone in the community to enjoy.
“I would also like to thank the Vale of Glamorgan Council for their support with partial funding for this event, so we can create a bigger and better event this year.”
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit the country, their goal is to provide an affordable and accessible day out for families during the summer holidays.
Free entertainment includes Dino2hire, British Rabbit Council, and Reptile World. Dino2Hire is complete with a walk-about raptor, a Jurassic Park gate, and an educational fossil workshop.
Throughout the afternoon, there will be a programme of on-stage performances from local musicians, bands, and the Barry Community Choir.
There will also be a variety of low-cost workshops will also be available to try, such as slime-making by The Craft Club, bath-bomb-making by Majestic Essentials and dance classes by Tiny Toes Ballet.
Emergency services demonstrations will also be provided by the National Coast Guards, South Wales Police, and South Wales Fire Service.
There will be plenty of food stalls on site from an ice cream van, cakes supplied by Num Nums, Barry, sandwiches and baguettes from Caesars, pizza from The Artisan Cook, BBQ supplied by Barry Round Table and a plastic-free pick-n mix from Awesome Wales.
Chairwoman of the Shop Local Barry Advisory Committee, Amy Greenfield said: “We are delighted to come together as a community for a wonderful town centre Family Fun Day.
“On behalf of Shop Local Barry traders, I would like to express our appreciation to Barry Town Council for involving so many local businesses in the event.”
“We eagerly anticipate a day brimming with joy, laughter, and the chance to celebrate the unique spirit of our town.
“Please do join us this August to support our town centre and enjoy a great day out with the family”
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