FINAL plans are being made for the 2013 West Bridgford Summer Gathering.
The event, which features a diverse schedule of entertainment and activities, will also include stalls for local independent businesses.
The theme of this year's gathering, on Saturday May 18 in West Bridgford Park, is "West Bridgford in transition".
"It's going to be around a Totally Locally theme," organiser Karina Wells said.
"It's about sustainable and community living. New businesses were set up last year and they're now showcasing what they're building. Mothers and people who've lost jobs and started up new jobs – it's a full-of-hope festival.
"It's wonderful to see people making a new start and getting help from each other."
Totally Locally West Bridgford is NG2's contribution to a national movement to get people to notice local shops and businesses, and to get local businesspeople talking to and networking with each other.
"To have that showcase in the park is really nice," Ms Wells said.
Claudia Cole, who is taking over the organising role from Ms Wells, has organised a networking event for stallholders so they can chat.
It can be difficult on the day since they're behind their stalls and can't meet others.
"There's going to be a little bit of a knees-up to get to know the other businesses because that's what Totally Locally is all about – to put businesses together," Ms Wells said.
Throughout the day there will be a variety of entertainment and activities as well as shopping opportunities.
The fun will kick off with drumming for little ones, called Beat Feet, at 10am followed by maypole dancing from West Bridgford Infant School pupils.
Then there will be some story-telling, a picnic and a Nordic walking demonstration session as well as a zumba class.
Activities will finish around 3pm.
For more information on the event, visit www.wbsummergathering.co.uk.
