Our dream is to build a ‘bridge’ between diverse cultures and communities in the heart of South Yorkshire, creating a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone.
Friends Party: Where fun makes
strong family bonding
parties
Family events with music, dancing, games and good cheer, organized every month in the heart of our community. Friends Party brings joy through live performances with fiddlers, funny mascots, magic for children and activities that unite generations in a friendly and cheerful atmosphere.
festivals
Celebrations in the UK are evolving, blending history and culture. Honouring Eastern European myths with their unique customs, music, and stories enriches our diverse communities.
About us
Welcome to the Academy of Friends, where we bring people together through the universal languages of music, dance, and joy.
We’re a multicultural events company, blending Romanian traditions with British culture to deliver unforgettable experiences.
Celebrating diversity and connection, we craft unique events that honour heritage while embracing modern tendencies. From lively Romanian folk nights to English ceilidhs and unique fusions, we deliver every event with style and passion.
fun for all ages, with
prizes, diplomas, medals
Testimonials
It was a festival that we will all remember, from the little ones to the big ones. ❤ The smiles on the faces of the little ones, the joy emanating from the big ones, a success. 🫶
Voleta Tiu
The most beautiful show, thank you Academy Of Friends
Clara Uruc
Thanks to all who came down to see the Punch and Judy / Magic show. What a great crowd. 😊
Professor Dan
Very nice! Congratulations to the organizers and more such events.
Lenuta Balan
Everything was exceptional, excellent location!!! We want more beautiful events like this!!! Congratulations on this success ♥️♥️♥️ See you again at the next event ❤️❤️❤️
Eyes Angel
It was a superlative event in every way. As a trader, I was extremely satisfied with the way everything was prepared and coordinated, with care, professionalism and a lot of passion. The atmosphere was special, the customers enjoyed every moment, and the fact that they danced with a smile on their faces, even in the rain, says everything about the positive energy created. The organization was impeccable, from the promotion and logistics of the stands, to the activities for the children, the attractive raffles and the attention to detail. I greatly appreciate the work behind such an event, especially when it comes from a distance, and you can feel the total involvement of a dedicated team. Congratulations Academy of Friends for a successful, authentic and warm event. Thank you for the opportunity and I can't wait to participate again!🙏
Criss&R Limited
Absolutely magical, we feel like we are Romanians and we party exactly like our people did when we were young 💛 exceptional, very friendly people, thank you for being able to organize such an event, being far away we feel like we can party Romanian anywhere in the world ♥️💙💛
Paula Biernacki
Everything was superlative, thank you for everything, this is how we got over our homesickness, I can't even remember the last time I was at such a fair ☺️ as they say in my area! 🫶🙏 May God bless you with health and strength to organize more such festivals for us!🤗🤗
Alexa Kevin
There was a need for such a festival in our area. You succeeded, congratulations!
Daniela Guran
Thank you very much for the organization and the opportunity to celebrate Children's Day in a Romanian way and at the same time for us, the adults, to feel at home!! I wish you the strength and will to organize as many events as possible, we will be present ❤️
Liliana Grigoras
When I heard about the Romanian festival I didn't have a wow expectation but I participated with the hope of helping the Romanian community and I want to say from what I saw and felt there it was very beautiful and welcoming with everything, congratulations and to as many events as possible! 👍👏👏
Pina Fratita
Absolutely awesome it was!! You need to come again before summer ends please. We will all be waiting for another incredible event like the yesterday one . Xxxx❤️❤️❤️
Alicia Gucci
Great organization, great merchants, great party♥️♥️♥️. Congratulations to everyone involved in this project and we can't wait for the next one. Let's see each other again.
Liviu
Everything that Mr. Vornicu and his wife do is evidently done with great love 💙💛❤️I am proud to be Romanian and our children in turn have the opportunity to see what our childhood looked like at least half ✨🤍🫧in short, magical 🩷parents had fun and children too. I like to be honest and the whole event was superb, probably in the future they still have to work on the food and service so that people don't have to wait in line too long with the little ones who don't have the patience to stay in one place. In conclusion, the animations, the show and the arrival of Mr. Jean, superb, thank you 💫💫
Marian Biernacki
You have put on a great event, which this part of the north of England has never seen before. You have gathered so many Romanians, so many people eager to spend Romanian time, eager to relax and spend quality time with the whole family. The rain did not manage to chase us away. We do not know what you did not manage or what you still had to organize, but for us everything was superlative, everything for all ages. The queues were too long..😋. Sandi and the others should support you to the fullest. The bathrooms were unexpectedly clean, even water and soap. Bravo, power! Nothing is done easily! Hats off to our dear Carmen Vornicu, both to you and your husband! We are looking forward to other events!
Snejana Șoltoianu
Wonderful parties with good cheer, smiles, happy children. Thank you for all the work you have done and especially for the dedication and energy you transmit to us, wonderful people, as the Transylvanian language says, I can't wait to see you again. Good luck, and ask for our help, we all definitely want to lend a helping hand! Kisses!
Melinda
I participated for the first time in such an event and I really enjoyed it! Both children and parents had a lot of fun and good mood, everything was very well organized! Thank you very much for the invitation and we hope to see you again soon! You are wonderful!
Diana Visinar
For the first time I participate in such an event and honestly I was very pleasantly surprised. It was really a Friends Party event. Both adults and children had a lot of fun! Thank you!!!
Maria
An exceptional Romanian event! The likes of which we have never seen abroad, a project in which we will put as much soul and help from our side as possible, NFC FILMS! See you at the next event in even greater numbers! 🙏❤️
Florian
Thank you for the opportunity of spending quality time in the Romanian community! My 3 children made new friends there ,danced ,have face painted and even gained awards ! When we went home,they already asked me to book places for the next day party again as we,all had so much fun!🙂 From the music, entertaining challenges and happy smiles to friendly atmosphere and even tasty appetizers...me and my children had a memorable evening and we would like to have another experience like this! Thank you again and I encourage you to come back with your wonderful initiative!
