Street entertainment in Wadebridge this Saturday

Tom and Jord

Wadebridge town centre comes alive this Saturday 21 August with circus performers and musicians.

Entertainers include comedy juggling duo Haggis and Charlie and world-famous human statue Diony Robo. They're appearing alongside Padstow singer Toby Lobb of Loveridge, Cornish samba band Los Samba, and local musicians Tom and Jord (pictured), as well as singer Pete Ciemo and friends.

The Magic Roundabout, a replica hand-driven Victorian merry-go-round, will entertain children on The Piazza on Saturday 4 September.

The three-week programme, on Saturdays 21 August, 28 August and 4 September, takes place on The Platt and in Molesworth Street from 11am onwards.

It's raising funds for the Children's Hospice South West Precious Lives appeal for its third hospice - Little Harbour at St Austell.

Mary Murfin, Community Fundraiser for Children’s Hospice South West, said: “Wadebridge will be coming alive with street entertainment for all to enjoy. At Children’s Hospice South West we are all about raising a smile to make the most of short and precious lives. I can’t think of a more vibrant and fun way to help us build our new hospice, Little Harbour, in Cornwall.”

When we asked friends of Lovewadebridge.com what they thought would improve the town centre, a popular suggestion was top-quality street entertainment. If the town likes what it sees, this could become a regular feature of the Wadebridge weekend.

If you have comments on what you see or ideas for future entertainment, please send them to busking@lovewadebridge.com