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 joyful 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

 Listen to our storyteller Naomi