On Father’s Day, families were invited to participate in the Aylesbury Games held at Vale Park.
This new town council-led event involved inviting youngsters to take part in a range of sporting games and activities. Included within the festivities were Gladiator-esque podium battles and sack races.
Prior to the Olympic-themed events beginning an opening ceremony was hosted by the Bard of Aylesbury, newly-elected mayor, Councillor Nidhi Mehta, also gave a speech. Both were interpreted by Hand Talking, the British Sign Language service, plus SDSD performed a dance routine for the crowd.
A main arena was set up where children could face off and take part in a series of challenges. Activities were overseen by representatives who volunteer and work at local sports organisations. They were on hand to provide information and lead demonstrations. Among the activities that proved popular on the day were: gladiator duels, jazzercise, wheelchair sports, hula-hooping, juggling skills, hobby horses and archery.
Food and refreshments were provided by vendors, keeping people hydrated on a blisteringly hot summer’s day.
To mark the occasion, families were encouraged to set the first ever Aylesbury Games record. A marker has now been set for participants at next year’s event to beat the new record that was set yesterday. It was for the most high-fives given. In total, a record of 84 high-fives was set, a target for the class of 2026 to beat.
A popular volunteer group, the Aylesbury Wombles, was on hand to tidy and recycle as much of the waste generated at the site as possible.
Participants are encouraged to fill out the following survey. Aylesbury Town Council runs its next free event, Aylesbury on Sea, on July 6.
