Baffins Pond Millennium Party
June 17th 2000

"More then 3,500 people basked in the sunshine and community spirit as three churches held a free millennium party for the people at Baffins Pond.
There was free music, free food, free entertainment and plenty of glorious weather when St Josephs Roman Catholic Church, Tangier Baptist Church and St Cuthbert's C of E Church put on the event at the pond.
The party was designed to bring the community together for the day as well as give something back to the people who have supported the three churches over the years. One of the organisers Ian Thorburn said: 'It was a fantastic day out for everyone. We had a great response from the public and there were people of all ages there and families brought along their picnics, sitting out in the park in the sun.'
Live music during the day was provided by the Sound of Steel band from Portchester, HMS Nelson Royal Naval Volunteer Band and the Netley and Hamble Royal British Legion Drums and Pipes band.
The evening finished with a live performance from the Chris Walker jazz band and people listened to the music in a specially-built marquee or out in the open air.
Mr Thorburn added: We received nothing but positive reactions from those who attended and there is even talk of holding similar events next year."  (reported in Portsmouth Evening News 21/06/00).
Click pictures below to view. Photos John and Linda Bastable