Do you want a stall on the Kings Road on the day? Priority is been given to local businesses but time marches on so contact them now, (01424 438291). It is a good way to show off your business, and has a lasting effect. Did you know:

• A lot of B&Bs and smaller hotels are already fully booked for that weekend?
• All the hotels and restaurants have ordered extra supplies for that weekend?
• There is a knock on effect on trade all year around: putting the place on the map helps generate footfall, and with the new Kings Road scheme this is a great opportunity to show how St Leonards is improving.
• One trader sold 3 high value items several weeks after the 2008 festival to someone who had discovered her at the festival.

The organisers, (Gensing &Central St Leonrds Community Forum), who have done an amazing job as volunteers, need help with stewarding on the day. Stewards will work in 4 hour shifts, and all volunteers will be entered into a draw for a great meal out. Please contact GCSL at the number above, or email here.

There is also a Festival website, which went up today, 15/6, at www.stleonardsfestival.co.uk, which will have details of everything going on. If you have any info, or snippets to share about the festival please contact using the form here.

If anyone would like to make a small, (or large) donation towards the costs of the festival, please call Sylvia on the number above. They really could do with a bit.