05/07/2026
What an incredible day yesterday!
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make AIPA’s Aintree Fest such a success.
Despite the very windy weather trying its best to disrupt the day, our amazing community pulled together and made it a fantastic event.
A special thank you to our Directors for hosting the event and leading the day with such dedication, energy and passion. Your commitment to AIPA and the community truly shone through and helped make the festival such a memorable occasion.
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure everything ran smoothly. Your hard work and dedication made all the difference.
A special thank you to all the stall holders who braved the elements and still showed up with such positivity and enthusiasm. Your support and resilience helped keep the festival spirit alive throughout the day.
To every performer who generously gave their time and talent free of charge, thank you for filling AIPA with fantastic music and entertainment throughout the day.
A special thank you to Dan from The Valentines, who did a fantastic job managing the Live Lounge and helping to create such a brilliant atmosphere throughout the day.
A huge thank you to our AIPA Social Circle members, who volunteered throughout the day with smiles on their faces, helping wherever they were needed. Your enthusiasm, kindness and willingness to support the festival made a real difference, and we are incredibly proud of every one of you.
Thank you to Fr Inch for allowing us to use the lounge and hall, to the wonderful Holy Rosary ladies and the parents of our students who helped with the raffle, setting up and tidying away afterwards.
A heartfelt thank you also to the Hope Centre for the generous loan of tables and gazebos, which proved invaluable in the windy conditions.
A big thank you to our tutors for their continued support and dedication, and to our families who stepped in to run the bar like the Rovers Return, even with the internet down, keeping everything going with great spirit throughout the day.
A special thank you to Councillor Sam Hinde for attending the event and showing support for our community.
We’re delighted to share that, thanks to everyone’s generosity and support, we raised £949 towards the essential repairs and improvements to our community arts centre.
Every pound raised brings us one step closer to securing the future of AIPA, ensuring we can continue providing opportunities for children, young people and the wider community through the performing arts.
Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, performed, donated and supported us. Together, you’ve shown what community spirit is all about. We are putting together a show reel of the days events. Aintree Initiatives for Performing Arts
Sefton Council
