Garside Sands sponsor new Greensand Country Festival
Local specialist sand supplier throws its weight behind Greensand Country’s first ever festival
REFLECTING the company's commitment to supporting the local community, Aggregate Industries’ Garside Sands plant, in Leighton Buzzard, is sponsoring the upcoming Greensand Country Festival.
Due to take place from 26 May to 3 June, the nine-day festival is the first of its kind for the much-loved Greensand Country area, a unique stretch of countryside that runs from Leighton Buzzard to Gamlingay, and encompasses the 35-mile Greensand Ridge and the Flit Valley.
To celebrate the scenic beauty and cultural heritage of the landscape, the festival will host a compelling programme of almost 75 events, activities, talks and exhibitions, designed to bring the local community together and encourage them to explore and enjoy the countryside.
This will include, among many others, guided walks, have-a-go wilderness crafts, family wildlife activities and open-air theatre performances, as well as 4x4 adventure challenges.
The sponsorship by Garside Sands is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to support the local environment and communities in which it operates.
Tom Wise, general manager at Garside Sands, said: ‘We are absolutely delighted to be involved in the first ever Greensand Country Festival. With a well-established presence in the Leighton Buzzard area, we believe it is vitally important to play an active role in supporting our local community and environment. As such, we hope the festival is a roaring success and that everyone enjoys the varied programme of events on offer.’
Claire Poulton, programme manager at the Greensand Country Landscape Partnership, said: ‘The Greensand Country Festival is an exciting step forward in promoting the unique history, wildlife and culture of the landscape, and we hope it will encourage people to visit and enjoy the area.
‘We’d like to thanks Aggregate Industries for their sponsorship as without the exceptional support of local businesses and attractions, we would not have been able to make the festival a reality.’
