Bexhill FEASTival delivers food and fun

The De La Warr Pavilion and Colonnade created a picturesque setting for the festival, with an outdoor dining area arranged around the Metropole Lawn offering picnic bench seating, alongside a market along the promenade. The event featured pop-up street food vendors, a live music stage, and a bar.

FEASTivals are organised by Zoom Events, a specialist in themed markets and events, and take place across the country. They emphasise that each event is family-friendly and that the festivals feature a unique lineup of stalls offering a variety of goods and artisan products, along with entertainment for children.

Isabelle Peltier, event organiser, said: "Feastivals are a mini festival and are free to enter for the public. They're for people of all ages to come and eat, enjoy some music, maybe a couple of beers, be merry, chat with their friends, catch up on life, and maybe do a little bit of shopping, and then peacefully walk home.

"We are similar to a travelling circus, so all of these vendors will follow us or will follow each other most of the year. We love it here in Bexhill, it's lovely. Our office window is beautiful, stunning. The De La Warr Pavilion is wonderful. We're glad to be here."

Along with all of the stalls and entertainment, the RNLI were there raising awareness and funds. John Dyer, fundraiser for the RNLI, said: "We are fundraising because the RNLI is funded purely by public donations. We are also sharing beach and water safety messages to help people stay aware of what's going on with Float to Live and to do the starfish. It isn't just the kids who get into trouble; adults do as well.

"Events like the Feastival bring the community together. We've got great weather, Bexhill's a great place to live, and everybody's coming down to enjoy the community and what it has to offer."

In addition to other attractions, there was a marquee where customers could buy tickets for stand-up comedy nights featuring a variety of acts. This year's headliner on May 30 was Bob Mills.

The first FEASTival took place in Clissold Park, Stoke Newington, in 2016, and will celebrate its 10th anniversary in June. You can find out more about Zoom Events at https://www.zoomevents.co.uk/