BaNES 3SG, the voice of the voluntary sector in the local area, supports charities, community groups and social enterprises in Bath, Keynsham, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Peasedown St John and rural areas such as the Chew Valley.

Nathan Hartley, Chairman of Peasedown Party in the Park said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be having the BaNES 3SG Team with us at this year’s Jubilee festival!

“During the first 15 months of the pandemic, the team recruited over 3,000 volunteers to support with food and medication deliveries, as well as marshalling at the local vaccination centres such as Bath Racecourse. In total over £100,000 worth of shopping was carried out by 3SG volunteers for people having to isolate or shield.

“As founders of the new Community Wellbeing Hub, they’ve done a fantastic job of bringing thousands of volunteers together to support others.”

3SG is a membership network of over 180 charities, social enterprises and community groups in BaNES. Members in Peasedown St John include Peasedown Community Trust, Camerton & Peasedown Croquet Club and The Hive Community Centre.

At Jubilee Party in the Park, BaNES 3SG will be providing a large team of volunteers to staff all the entry gates to the festival, hand out programmes and greet the public as they arrive.

Miles Lloyd, the Coordinator for 3SG, said: “We’re looking forward to being a part of Peasedown Jubilee Party in the Park in June.

“The festival has grown so much over the last decade to become one of the key events in the local calendar.

“As an organisation that likes to champion and support the voluntary sector, we’re pleased to be working with Nathan and the team to help organise and manage this historic community event.

“The covid pandemic has been a challenging time for us all. It’s encouraged us to think about how much we appreciate our friends and family, and how much we value our local community.”

Would you like to join the BaNES 3SG Team and volunteer at the festival?

Free 3SG t-shirt to keep, plus food & refreshments provided! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3sg-ppp

For more details follow the event on Twitter: @peasedown_party, visit www.peasedownpartyinthepark.org.uk, or go to the event’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/peasedownpartyinthepark

For more details about B&NES 3SG visit www.3sg.org.uk