A look back at the first ever Ashfield Day

As the date of this year’s Ashfield Day has been announced we take a look back at the first ever Ashfield Day which took place last year.

By Shelley Marriott

Published 23rd Feb 2023, 10:48 BST

Updated 23rd Feb 2023, 10:53 BST

Highlights included a large outdoor cinema screen showing Paddington, Mrs Doubtfire and Grease, while 60 students from Empire Music School impressed festival-goers with their performance.

This year’s event will be held on Sutton Lawn on August 5, and is expected to feature live music, a mini-food festival, a fun fair and dog shows.

Empire Music School on stage.

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Empire Music School on stage. Photo: Submitted

A four-legged film fan joins in the fun.

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A four-legged film fan joins in the fun. Photo: Jason Chadwick

The Empire Music School showed no nerves before their performances.

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The Empire Music School showed no nerves before their performances. Photo: Submitted

Crowds settle in for an outdoor film.

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Crowds settle in for an outdoor film. Photo: Jason Chadwick