One Borough Festival

Valence Park

Saturday 27 July

12pm to 7pm

Our biggest festival of the year is back and this time it's bringing the best from all your favourite festivals with it - so there will be classic cars from the Steam and Cider Fair, and tribute and rock 'n' roll entertainment from Roundhouse Music Festival all wrapped up in one big community fun day.....and the best part?

It's FREE entry!

Bring your own picnic (no alcohol) and enjoy the the festivities!

Stage - Hosted by Tom Fowler

Time	Performance
12.15pm	Tej and the Dhollies
12.45pm	Name That Tune with DJ Tom
1pm	Taylor Swift tribute by Xenna
2pm	Crock of Bones (Celtic folk act)
3pm	Dance Floor Dedications with DJ Tom
3.45pm	Mayor's Speech
4pm	Show Me Love Collective
4.45pm	Dagenham Dance Off with DJ Tom
5pm	Freddie Mercury tribute with Gary Goodmaze
6pm	Ray Lewis & Still Drifting (Former lead singer of The Drifters)

Playground - Hosted by Magic Frostie

Time	Activity
12pm - 5pm	Inflatables
12pm - 5pm	Pedal Karts
12pm - 5pm	Dino Dig and Dino Crafts
12pm - 5pm	Play Den (under 5's)
12pm - 5pm	Summertime Photo Experience
12pm - 5pm	Meet the Dinosaurs (at intervals)
12.15pm	The Frostie Show
1pm	Felicity Footloose Show
2.15pm	The Frostie Show
3.15pm	Felicity Footloose Show
4pm	Mini Roarsome Rave

Taste & Talent Tent - Hosted by Sharlene Carter

Brought to you by the Good Food Partnership

Time	Performance
12pm	Cooking demo - Aloo Tikki, led by Councillor Ashraf
1.05pm	Danny Baxter
1.15pm	Maxy Boy
1.30pm	Katie Guyton Stage School
1.50pm	Dare 2 Dance
2.10pm	Tej and the Dhollies
2.30pm	Growing workshop - plant up your free growing pack
3.35pm	Kemi Amos
3.45pm	Ella Broomfield
4pm	Cooking demo - Fateha's Chilli Paneer
5pm	Sudden Penguin

Free Wellness Hub

Time	Activity
12pm - 6pm	Facepainting
12pm - 6pm	Massage treatments
12pm - 6pm	Yoga sessions

Valence House and Grounds

Time	Activity
12pm - 7pm	Tulip Tree Tearoom
12pm - 7pm	Dame Vera Lynn display
12pm - 7pm	Exhibition - Beyond the easel: Rediscovering Dagenham's forgotten artist

Time	Mini Olympics
12.30pm	Skipping race, hula hoop race and three-legged race
1.30pm	Sack race and wheelbarrow race
2.30pm	Egg and spoon race and obstacle race
3.30pm	Hobby horse gymkhana
5pm	Tug of war

Other Attractions

Time	Activity
12pm - 4pm	Classic Cars
12pm - 5pm	Stalls
12pm - 7pm	Funfair

Paid Attractions

Dog Show

£2 per dog per class - All proceeds to Scruffy's Angels

12pm registration

1pm to 3.30pm classes

Cutest puppy class (up to 1 year)
Golden oldies class (7 years plus)
Best rescue/rehome class
Prettiest princess class
Handsome prince class
Gorgeous eyes class
Pedigree class
Best in show class

Rules on XL Bullies

All owners should hold a Certificate of Exemption and insurance for their dog.
As the event is a public place, dogs must be muzzled and on a lead securely held by someone 16 years old or above.

Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides - Proceeds to The Mayor's Charity - Future Youth Zone

*Rides subject to weather conditions

Price	Ticket type
£2.50	Single Child
£5	Single Adult
£12.50	Family deal - 2 adults and 2 Children
£10	Family deal - 1 adult and 3 children

For rides on the hot air balloon, children must be:

under the age of 16,
over 1 metre high in height, and
must be accompanied by a paying adult

*Programme subject to change

Thank you to our festival sponsors

Eastbrook Film Studios

McLaren Group

Weston Homes

Hollybrook Construction Ltd

TEB Builders

Togher Construction

Jerram Falkus

Entry Conditions

To ensure visitors have a safe and enjoyable day at the event following entry conditions apply:

Please adhere to the infectious diseases guidelines
No alcohol brought on site (licensed bar is at the event)
No weapons or tools on site
No glass on site
No unsealed bottles
No gazebos and BBQs (folding chairs are permitted)
No fireworks, pyrotechnics and smoke devices
No uncontrolled or dangerous dogs on site
Licensed and insured XL Bullies must be muzzled, on a lead at all times held by someone over 16 years old
Keep dogs on a lead at all times
Do not leave pets in vehicles
No drones on site
No driving on site unless in the permitted hours with a security escort
In permitted hours the speed limit is 5mph, use indicators when turning and not hazard lights on
Please keep children with you at all times
Searches may be undertaken
Photography and film will be taken please see signage

Official event photography and filming will take place and will be used for all marketing and communication purposes. Photo consent forms will be completed for close-up shots of children. Please contact the Information Point if you have any concerns.

We look forward to welcoming you to our family friendly festival!

Access and Facilities

Parking

There is public car parking on site with a £2 charge to park your vehicle in the event car park. Access via Margery Road and no vehicle to be left on site after the event.

Blue Badge Holders

Free blue badge parking on site on grass.

Public Transport

The park has two transport connections serviced by the District line via Becontree station which is a 19 minute walk from the venue and Dagenham Heathway station which is a 28 minute walk from the venue. The park is also connected by London Buses via the EL2, 5, 173 and 62 with a short walk (10-20 mins) to the park.

Accessibility

Valence Park is a relatively flat site on grass with hard standing paths. The event has a disabled viewing platform and a hearing loop is available on site.

Facilities

The site has toilets and baby change. There is a fully accessible facility with changing area, shower and toilet with ramped access and a hoist. For assistance during the event, please visit the Information Point. First Aid on site is located near the Information Point. Families attending are encouraged to visit the Information Point in order to gain a wristband in case children or vulnerable adults become separated from your group.

Local Accommodation

There is no accommodation on site, however, we have a number of local accommodation within a short distance. Travelodge Premier Inn

Classic Car display

The fan favourite element of the Steam & Cider Fair is back and this time it's coming to the One Borough Festival, so if you have a classic car, we would love for you to showcase it at the One Borough Festival for FREE! If you are interested, please complete the below form and return to summeroffestivals@lbbd.gov.uk

Classic Vehicle Booking Form (DOCX, 77.33 KB)

Stall exhibition

The One Borough Festival is a great way to promote your brand or to use as a selling platform. If you are interested in having a stall at the festival, please complete the below form and return to summeroffestivals@lbbd.gov.uk

Stallholders Application Form (DOCX, 87.57 KB)

Stallholders Guidance Pack (DOCX, 67.6 KB)

Expression of Interest to perform

Would you like to perform or showcase your skills or talents at our event? If you are interested in performing at the festival, please complete the below form and return to summeroffestivals@lbbd.gov.uk

Expression of Interest Form (DOCX, 98 KB)

Catering at the festival

This festival usually attracts around 7,000 residents so if you would like to cater at the festival please complete the below form and return to summeroffestivals@lbbd.gov.uk.

Caterers Application Form (DOCX, 599.5 KB)

You would need to provide the following documentation: