This Sunday sees Felixstowe hosting its second Xtremefest, and
people can find out all the latest about this special one-day free
event promoting celebrating alternative sports, beach activities
and healthy living by visiting
www.xtremefest.org.uk
The day, sponsored by SkiSurf, is being held at Brackenbury Fort
on the Green on Sunday (July 27) from 10am to 5pm and is packed
with activities and attractions for people of all ages. It should
be a treat for all the family.
“To keep in touch with all that is planned for a packed day of fun,
I recommend people visit xtremefest.org.uk which has been set up
especially to promote what promises to be even bigger and better
than last year’s event which was held on the forecourt of the
leisure centre,” said Cllr Doreen Savage, Cabinet Member for Young
People.
Among the things on offer will be a skateboard half-pipe
competition sponsored by EdgeRiders, a display from the MAD
mountain bike team, a synthetic ice rink, a climbing wall, Laser
Quest, Human Gyroscope, a rodeo surfboard, a bungee run and a music
stage with live local young bands and DJs from the Soundwaves
project.
Riding the real waves, will be the UK Windsurfing Association
performing slalom racking, tricks and wave riders with national
racers all competing for Xtremefest racing honours. Alton Water
Sports Centre will also be providing sailing for the spectators,
while there will also be refreshments and stalls with a mix of
spectator sports and ‘try it’ sessions.
“The website also has all the information about the Park and Ride
facility that will be running from the train station and The
Grove/Eastwood Ho car park to the event to avoid parking problems
at Brackenbury Fort/Green.
“I would like to thank SkiSurf for their support for Xtremefest
which has been organised by Suffolk Coastal in partnership with UK
Windsurfing Association, RYA Onboard, Keith Atkinson (British
Windsurfing Champion), Alton Water Sports Centre and Felixstowe
TV,” added Cllr Savage.
Bands that have been lined up by Soundwaves to take part include
Cheeky Cheeky and the Nosebleeds, fresh from their appearance at
last weekend’s Latitude Festival, and a Japanese Band called
Unshin. The other confirmed musical attractions are Hey Zuuz, The
Fuzz, White Water, Non-stop Movement, The Banter, Clay, and
Containz Nutz.
For more information about Xtremefest contact 07775 586 545, or
01394 444652, or email
active.communities@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk
or visit
www.xtremefest.org.uk