Alok Sharma, the Member of Parliament for Reading West, together with his dog Olly, yesterday officially opened the Holybrook Festival in Calcot.

 

The Holybrook Festival, which was held in Linear Park, is an annual event organised by Holybrook Parish Council. The theme of the Festival this year was centred on Father’s Day.

 

Attendees at the Festival were able to enjoy a high energy street dance demonstration by Has Reading Got Talent Finalists, ‘First Edition’ from Dance Reality Studios based in Tilehurst, as well as the opportunity to meet Batman and have a picture taken with the Bat Bike to raise money for Prostate Cancer charity.

 

There was also a tug of war competition, a dog show, a super hero fancy dress competition, a circus skills workshop, African drumming and a classic car display.

 

Alok Sharma said: “I was delighted to be invited back again to open the Holybrook Festival, which was, as ever, a great success. A big thank you to Holybrook Parish Council for organising the festival, which provides a great opportunity for everyone from all sections of the community to come together to share a fun filled day and raise money for good causes.”

 

Photo: Alok Sharma and his dog Olly with Brian Bedwell and Councillor Richard Somner