Picnic in The Park – to remember David Jackson

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Thursday, 02 September 2021 10:17

Kath Clements

Sunday 5th September

Starting at 2.30pm

Free - tickets required

Bring a picnic along to Blackhill & Consett Park and enjoy an afternoon of entertainment from Consett Brass and Consett Salvation Army Band. This special event has been arranged to remember the life and work of David Jackson, local teacher, brass band leader and player, who was a passionate supporter of the park and who worked tirelessly to promote music-making amongst young people and to encourage a love of the town and its heritage. The concert will take place at the bandstand. Please bring a blanket or folding seat to sit on.

The event will be managed in a Covid-secure way and social distancing requirements will be in place, along with hand-sanitiser.  To help manage attendance numbers and assist NHS Test & Trace requirements, free tickets are being issued. These can be obtained in advance from The Lodge or from Marc Jackson, tel. 07949-299929.

If coming by car, please use the free car park next to the park, which is accessed from Laburnum Avenue via Manse Street or from Durham Road (just above The Cricketers pub) via Dixon Street. There is also free on-street parking on Aynsley Terrace, with a footpath leading into the top of the park. Please park considerately and avoid parking in front of local residents’ houses.