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What's on at Fun Day
Fun Day is a great day out for the community of East London, providing a host of activities and attractions to visitors of all ages. All proceeds raised on the day are donated to Richard House Children's Hospice.
Activities & Attractions
- Festival Circus
- Festival Stage
- Gala Bingo
- Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides
- Three Wheel Thrills - Pedal Mini Quads
- Formula4 Powerboat Racing
- DLR Land Train
- BA Aircraft Simulator
- BA De-Icer
- BA Snowglobe
- Tea Dance
- Jungle Run Inflatable Assault Course
- Children's Slide
- Inflatable Gladiator Jousting
- Ascension Eagles
- Iroko Drum Workshop
- Craft Show
- Bowls
- Ergo Paddling
- Brazilian Drummers
- Jay Kumar’s DanceAsia
- Turley Academy School of Irish Dance
- Iroko Dance Workshop
- Newham Music Trust Brass Band
- World of Food
- Book Stall
- Marie Challenger School of Dance
- Tombola
- Air France luggage tag promotion
- Smoke Feathers (local act)
- Great Battalions (local Hip Hop act)
- Susy Thomas (local singer)
Information Stands
- Richard House Children's Hospice
- Reed Employment
- Newham Recorder
- East London Business Alliance
- University of East London
- Royal Docks Safer Team
- Newham Scouts
- Metropolitan Police
- Tour East
- Domestic Energy Efficiency
- Go For It Grants
- Newham Community Forums
- Recycling stand
- London Borough of Newham Green Bus
- Fit Club
- Fairtrade Club
- Workplace
- Older People Services by Age Concern
*Newsflash*
Gala Bingo makes a house call at the London City Airport Fun Day
If you hear the words two fat ladies, legs eleven and droopy drawers being called at the Fun Day don’t be alarmed as they are just bingo number nicknames. Gala Bingo will be running bingo sessions throughout the afternoon at Fun Day. No money will change hands - all of the sessions are free and the lucky winners will receive one of a selection of fantastic prizes...more
Air Show Reaches New Heights at the London City Airport Fun Day
London’s only air show will be taking place at the London City Airport Fun Day on Saturday 5 July. This year the air show promises to be spectacular display including acrobatic aircraft never before seen at the airport’s air show plus the old favourites.
New additions to the stunning display include the Air Atlantique DC-6, Dukes of Cassutt – Cassutts Racers and Yak 3. This year also sees the return of the Pitts Special, Grace Spitfire, Cap 232, Swift glider display and Dennis Kenyon in a Schweizer 300c helicopter display...more
British Airways to Bring Even More Fun to Fun Day
This year’s major sponsor of the London City Airport Fun Day, British Airways, is bringing a spectacular show to Newham. The BA Village, located at the east of the arena, will host an assortment of activities guaranteed to thrill the younger audience at Fun Day...more
Honda Powerboats to Make a Splash at Fun Day
The UK’s largest off-shore powerboat series – The Honda Formula 4-Stroke Association – will be putting on an unforgettable display at this year’s Fun Day. The F4SA has been given the exclusive opportunity of being the only water-based display at Fun Day. Four of the powerboats will take a detour from the 2008 race season to put on spectacular performance in the Royal Docks.
Flying Circus to Head for Newham
Visitors to Fun Day 2008 are in for an extravaganza of fun as Zippo’s Festival Circus heads to London City Airport. Alongside the spectacular air show taking place in the skies above Newham, Zippo’s will provide a cabaret of thrilling circus acts that will delight visitors of all ages.
If you would like to exhibit at Fun Day 2008, please email patrick@createevents.co.uk with details of your stall/attraction.
Please note that Fun Day is a not-for-profit event.
Award-winning Ascension Eagles cheerleading squad performing
at Fun Day 2007
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, enjoys Fun Day 2007