Post by malcolmf on Nov 26, 2011 12:50:13 GMT
I have received news in the last few days, that Kent County Council who operated and manage the Teston Bridge Country Park, decided that the June 2012 Teston Kite week-end was cancelled. This has been decided by an events committee who have taken the responsibility for events away from the local park rangers
Like many other local authorities there are budget restraints in these difficult economic times, and they have to cut their financial cloth accordingly, whilst maximizing the income.
It was very disappointing news, but had been likely for sometime.
Out of the bad news came the good that the August 2012 Kite week-end was still going to be allowed at Teston Bridge. This will be on the week-end 11and 12th August.
Camping again will be allowed from the Thursday through to the Monday, and there will be a set pitch fee £10.00 per tent/caravan/campervan for the week-end. This has been set by Kent County Council.
Ron Dell who previously co-ordinated the Teston Bridge Events, informs me that this will be the 25th anniversary of Teston Bridge.
The format will be same, social flying by the kite flying fraternity, involving the public who wish to know more about kites. It is formula that has worked all these years and so there is no wish to change the special feel that happens at Teston Bridge.
Look forward to meeting up with those who have been before and any of the kiting family who have not been previously.
Like many other local authorities there are budget restraints in these difficult economic times, and they have to cut their financial cloth accordingly, whilst maximizing the income.
It was very disappointing news, but had been likely for sometime.
Out of the bad news came the good that the August 2012 Kite week-end was still going to be allowed at Teston Bridge. This will be on the week-end 11and 12th August.
Camping again will be allowed from the Thursday through to the Monday, and there will be a set pitch fee £10.00 per tent/caravan/campervan for the week-end. This has been set by Kent County Council.
Ron Dell who previously co-ordinated the Teston Bridge Events, informs me that this will be the 25th anniversary of Teston Bridge.
The format will be same, social flying by the kite flying fraternity, involving the public who wish to know more about kites. It is formula that has worked all these years and so there is no wish to change the special feel that happens at Teston Bridge.
Look forward to meeting up with those who have been before and any of the kiting family who have not been previously.
