Park festival for children with disabilites

Challengers charity event in a park Image source, Challengers
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The festival in Stoke Park in Guildford is for children with disabilities and their families

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An inclusive festival is being held in Surrey to provide play opportunities for children with disabilities.

Around 400 people are expected at the The Orange Aid family festival on Sunday in Stoke Park in Guildford.

The event has been organised by the charity Challengers, which is hoping to turn it into an annual event.

Gen Dearman, charity chief executive, said the day was an opportunity to "relax, have fun, make friends and connect".

The event will have music performances, karaoke, games, stalls and food.

Challengers says it aims to enhance the lives of disabled children through play.

It's five-year aim is provide play opportunities to 1,000 families each year.

Ms Dearman said: "We want to reduce isolation and build a community of support."

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