Following 2025’s popular event, this is another chance to bring the family to a celebration of music, storytelling, dance and poetry in this beautiful community garden. The day starts with a storytelling walk through the garden for children and their families with actor, writer and teacher Naomi Cortes. There will then be lively music from DMA’s Youth Band and joy-filled participatory circle dancing on this, World Circle Dance Day, accompanied by the Landmark Show Choir! Rounding off the day, there’s a poetry open mic session under the beautiful weeping tree at the end of the garden. Bring your deckchairs and picnic rugs and while away the hours – you’re welcome to come for as long as you wish.

10-11am Storytelling walk for children aged 4-10 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Meet by the garden entrance.

11am-1pm Music and Circle dance

1-2pm Poetry open mic session

Please note: The garden has uneven surfaces. Much of it is wheelchair accessible but if you would like to reserve a disabled parking space, please email Alice at alice.wilkinson@dealmusicandarts.com in advance. There is no public parking but there are spaces nearby.

For a poetry open mic spot, please contact Alice at alice.wilkinson@dealmusicandarts.com