Event details

The party will take place in the wonderful Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens between 12 noon and 3.30pm (weather permitting).

A free, family-friendly event in aid of the Mayor's (Councillor Sharon Harvey) charities. Join the Mayor and compere David Lawrence for an afternoon of entertainment and competitions.

What's happening

• Gentle music from local artists (singing and dancing encouraged)
• Roving magician David Oakley, from the Magic Circle (you will be amazed)
• Hat competitions (make or bring a hat for the Mayor to judge)
• Name the Mad Hatter bear and win the prize (an exceptionally large bear)
• Specialist Mad Hatter tea (made by Carol at Mrs Darley's Herbal)
• Barbecue and picnic baskets from The Garden Kitchen (picnic baskets available by pre-order only)
• Raffle (superb prizes) and Bewdley Cobblers selling a unique mixture of hats
• Meet the Pets As Therapy dogs, Aura and Doris
• Theatre group (to be confirmed)

Supporting local charities

Dress up and enjoy a fun day for worthy causes: Bewdley Dementia Support Group, St George's Hall, Pets As Therapy and Wyre Horseways.

Bring your own chairs.