As we reported previously, the Friends of Croydon Road Recreation Ground have launched a crowdfunding campaign to help restore the iconic Edwardian ‘Bowie’ Bandstand in Beckenham. They are running this campaign in order to restore the much-loved historic bandstand where David Bowie performed at the Beckenham Arts Lab Growth Summer Festival in 1969.
Friends of Croydon Road Recreation Ground say ……..
“Whilst we are putting every effort into fundraising for the project, the restoration of the bandstand will not be possible without a lot more help! To reach our crowdfunding target of £72,747 by 8th November, we need to raise approximately £51,000 in addition to the £21,700 that we have already achieved.
Supporters have different opportunities to contribute to the restoration of the bandstand:
1. By pledging a donation at www.spacehive.com/bowiebandstand and/or
2. By purchasing a personalised brick for £100. It can commemorate a loved one, promote a business or be a personal tribute to David Bowie. The bricks will form a circular pathway around the bandstand. Please see: www.bromley.gov.uk/bowiebandstand
For more information, please visit their website: www.becrec.net