The clowns return to Bognor Regis

Bags of silliness and lots of fun have been promised when the clowns return to Bognor Regis this weekend.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th May 2016, 15:05 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 18:43 BST

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Bluey the Clown and clown Bibbledy Bob are getting excited about coming back to BognorBluey the Clown and clown Bibbledy Bob are getting excited about coming back to Bognor
Bluey the Clown and clown Bibbledy Bob are getting excited about coming back to Bognor

After three years away, an extravaganza of slapstick, circus tricks, outlandish outfits and general family fun will be had.

Up to 30 clowns will descend on the town from all over the world.

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Events will go on all day on Saturday at the Jeneses Community Arts Centre, before the much-anticipated clown parade and picnic happens in Hotham Park on Sunday.

Alyssa Lock, age 9,, with two of the 30 clowns coming. Pic Steve Robards SR1612017 SUS-160427-130037001Alyssa Lock, age 9,, with two of the 30 clowns coming. Pic Steve Robards SR1612017 SUS-160427-130037001
Alyssa Lock, age 9,, with two of the 30 clowns coming. Pic Steve Robards SR1612017 SUS-160427-130037001

Rob Bowker from Clowns International, aka Bibbledy Bob, said: “We’re absolutely ecstatic to be bringing the event back to Bognor after its been away for so long.

“Around 30 of us will be coming down and families can expect some of the finest clowns in the world bringing lots of silliness and fun.

“Last week was the first time I’d come to Bognor to have some photos and I couldn’t quite believe the reaction we got.

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“I knew Bognor loves its clowns but I didn’t quite realise how much. People were stopping asking for pictures and asking when we were coming, it was all so positive.

Bluey the Clown, Rosemary Warren (Chairman of Hotham Park Heritage Trust), and clown Bibbledy Bob and at Hotham Park to discuss a Clown parade with the Hotham Park Heritage Trust. Pic Steve Robards SR1612007 SUS-160427-130009001Bluey the Clown, Rosemary Warren (Chairman of Hotham Park Heritage Trust), and clown Bibbledy Bob and at Hotham Park to discuss a Clown parade with the Hotham Park Heritage Trust. Pic Steve Robards SR1612007 SUS-160427-130009001
Bluey the Clown, Rosemary Warren (Chairman of Hotham Park Heritage Trust), and clown Bibbledy Bob and at Hotham Park to discuss a Clown parade with the Hotham Park Heritage Trust. Pic Steve Robards SR1612007 SUS-160427-130009001

“There’s so much love in Bognor for the clowns and the clowns love Bognor just as much.”

On Saturday from 11am there are free circus skills for children at The Jeneses Community Arts Centre, as well as a family show followed by the international clown gala (tickets from the centre).

Then on Sunday from 2pm, Hotham Park plays host to the clown parade, followed by a family picnic in the park.

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There will be music, entertainment, games and circus skills for children.

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