Popular events held in Morecambe village get £3k funding boost

Bare Community Association has welcomed a £3,000 grant from Morecambe Town Council towards Barefest, Bare Remembers and Christmas on the Crescent.

"We are grateful for the continued support which helps us keep these popular events running and to the volunteers who dedicate so much time to making them happen,” said Marisa Seddon, community association chairperson.

This year’s Barefest on Saturday June 13 will bring live music, entertainment and family activities to the village with a summer carnival-style event. A key highlight is the inauguration of a Lord Mayor of Bare, a historic tradition dating back to 1910.

Bare Remembers on November 8 will provide an opportunity for residents to come together in a secular Remembrance service, while Christmas on the Crescent on November 28 will see festive activities supporting local independent traders complete with a free Santa’s grotto for children.

Coun Lee Bradbury, Chairperson of Morecambe Town Council’s Festivals, Sponsorships and Events Committee, said: “This funding recognises the importance of locally-led events in building identity across Morecambe’s neighbourhoods and encouraging shared pride in place.

"These events play an important role in bringing people together, strengthening Bare’s identity as a vibrant and welcoming village community within Morecambe, and highlighting what makes Bare such a special place to live and visit."

Marisa Seddon, Chairperson of Bare Community Association, added: “These events are all about community. They give people the opportunity to come together, support local businesses and celebrate Bare’s unique character.”