Over 2,000 people attended and were able to enjoy plenty of free activities and entertainment for all ages.
Southern Housing is the Locally Trusted Organisation (LTO) for Heart of Sidley. We employ two colleagues to oversee and support the partnership. This allows us to collaborate with the local community to ensure local priorities are met and that events like this can continue to thrive.
This year’s festival was a true celebration of community spirit and local talent. Families enjoyed live performances from bands, singers, drummers and cheerleaders, while children made the most of the big top circus, free activities and colourful face painting. It was brilliant to see everyone getting involved and many of our residents from The Orangery, one of our extra care schemes, also attended.
Colleagues from Fresh Visions Motivate supported the event by creating a stylish teen hangout space. The area proved to be a real hit, giving us the opportunity to engage with young people and discuss ideas around shaping the upcoming Sidley Hub.
The 2025 festival was especially meaningful, marking 10 years of Heart of Sidley as a Big Local area. Chairman, Jay Carroll took to the stage with a speech reflecting on the project’s incredible journey so far.
We’re proud to be part of a partnership that puts community at the heart of everything it does and we’re already looking forward to next year!
