Bank Holiday fun in revamped square

Organisers say the pedestrianised square will burst into life with a kaleidoscope of entertainment including some of the UK's best street theatre.

"An exciting day of Bexhill seaside reminiscence with a modern twist."

Bexhill Town Mayor Deirdre Williams and county council vice chairman Cllr Ron Dyason will officially open the square at noon.

More than 40 local children will showcase their talents, from drumming and carnival music with Red Zebra, to life-size living postcards by Blue Dot Arts and street theatre comedy on a motor racing theme from Inside Out Theatre Co.

All the youngsters involved have been enthusiastically working towards this occasion through a series of out-of-school workshops and activity clubs held at Bexhill High School.

This major free family event is brought to the public by Rother District Council and Inside Out Theatre Co. with additional funding support from Bexhill Town Centre and Tourism Action Group, The Children's Fund, East Sussex County Council and Rythmix.

They promise something for everyone with an extravaganza of traditional English holiday-style entertainment including:

p Stickleback Plasticus Two Left Feet '“ Ostracised by the world of ballroom due to an over-enthusiastic technique, ex-champions Barry & Yvonne have become 'Outlaws of the dance floor' (12.00,12.20 & 1.45pm)

p Topical Broadcast The Swimmers '“ The 1920's styled swimmers promenade inside their striped bathing huts, lifting the canvas to engage in seaside ditties and life saving passers by (walkabout 12.00, 1.00 & 2.00pm)

p Brothers Kalamari This ever-popular trio add some seaside sophistication with swinging Jazz reminiscent of the 1930's (1.00 & 2.15pm)

p Big Rory & Co. The Seagulls - Totally surreal giant seabirds snatch chips from people, enchant children and rummage in their pockets (walkabout 12.30,1.30 & 2.30pm)

In case of bad weather a reduced programme will play at Victoria Hall, Victoria Rd.