Tuesday 13th July 2010

FULL DETAILS OF ALL FESTIVAL EVENTS CAN BE FOUND IN THE SOUVENIR PROGRAMME WHICH INCLUDES
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JUNIOR SCHOOL WORKSHOP – SAXONS AND VIKINGS

Saxon/Viking re-enactment group called Hrafnslith (translated means troop of the raven) will be come into school to teach about the life and times of invading Saxon England. After setting up they will raid the classroom and take the children to the tents. We will show you weapons and how they were used, what clothes they wore both high class and low class and the difference between the two. They talk about religion, both Christian and pagan, runes and anything else the teacher wants to talk about. They have a saga in the afternoon which most kids will have a part to play which includes a king, a wedding of a king, divorce, a sea journey, a battle, a death of a king & the last Viking boat burial. See www.hrafnslith.co.uk
Monteclefe Junior School Children Only

10.00am – 6.00pm ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Attention all artists, this exhibition is for you! It is open to all. If you cannot make the closing date of 5th July 2010 then there is always next year. We are getting stronger every year, with just under 800 people taking time to walk around the exhibition and vote for their favourite piece of artwork and photograph, we had 101 art entries and 79 photos but we definitely would like more artists to exhibit, so look out paintings you have done and not exhibited with us before and show them! We have all standards, so “fear not”. We have even showed embroidery and woodwork. Most of the work is for sale, so there is a chance to get an early Xmas present for that favourite person in your life. If you are not on our mailing list and would like an entry form, either collect one from the Festival Ticket Office in The London Cigarette Card Shop in West Street at the exit of the Cox’s Yard car park, or phone 01458 274594 for Margaret Somerville who says “ A big thank-you to all those people who helped with the setting up etc. It couldn’t have been done without you, I very much hope you can give your valuable time again this year.”

Exhibitor`s entry forms and information are available from the festival ticket office. A charge of £1.00 will be made for each hung picture and 50pence for pictures to go in the trough." We would point out that only ONE picture per person will be NOT be for sale, so this is a wonderful opportunity to purchase an original piece by a local artist. Click Here
The exhibition will be open for five days so you will have plenty of time to pop in and vote for your favourite in the “People’s Choice Competition”.
Parish Rooms – Entry Free
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7.30pm TOMMY COOPER REMEMBERED – A TALK BY CLIVE GREENAWAY
IS IT A TALK ? IS IT A SPEECH ? IS IT A SHOW ?

The unique style of the late great Tommy Cooper makes Clive’s tribute suitable for all occasions! Audiences CRY with laughter at the tricks that go wrong & the jokes that only Tommy could get away with. The show is brimming with great anecdotes of his life, how the magic developed over the years and the fate of T.C.'s last fez is revealed! The highlight of Clive's career came when asked by the Tommy Cooper Society to perform at a special birthday lunch to remember the great man. See www.tommycooperremembered.co.uk

The Unicorn Hotel Skittle Alley - Tickets £5.00 A voucher for 10% off ticket prices (Tickets available from 1st June) can be found in the 80 page Souvenir programme Click here for information
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7.30pm TIM PITMAN

In 2002, Tim made a decision to enter into the world of classical singing as an operatic tenor. After studying classical music and being coached by the leading classical tutor, Andrew Hambly-Smith, Tim sang opera at Bristol City’s Ashton Gate football stadium and at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta to crowds of around 20,000. Tim Pitman's most notable performance to date was in 2005 when he was personally asked by Michael Eavis (The Glastonbury Festival Organiser) to perform accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra at the “Glastonbury Extravaganza”, held at the world famous Glastonbury Abbey - the biggest open-air classical music concert in the UK. He performed “Nessun Dorma”, “Rule Britannia” and “Land of Hope and Glory” to a record audience of over 14,500 people. He received a standing ovation and was called back to the stage to repeat part of the performance. Tim's career spans over two decades and had worked with many names such as Paul Daniels, Michael Barrymore, the Bay City Rollers, the Tremeloes, Paul McKenna, Faith Brown, Martin Daniels. Tim has also worked with classical orchestras including The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Bristol Millennium Orchestra. Tim has also worked with many military orchestras including The NATO big Regimental Band, The Royal Marine Band (Plymouth Division), The Coldstream Guards, The Central Band of the Royal Air Force, The Band of The Army Air Corps, The Royal Marine Band 40th Commando, The Band of The Ghurkhas plus many international bands including a Russian Military band. Tim Pitman has one of the most powerful and dynamic voices around and has built up a loyal and supportive fan base. See www.timpitman.com

St Michael and All Angels Church - Tickets £6.00 A voucher for 10% off ticket prices (Tickets available from 1st June) can be found in the 80 page Souvenir programme Click here for information

8.30pm HOMEGROWN – A UB40 STYLE REGGAE BAND

Homegrown are an internationally acclaimed UB40 tribute band, endorsed by Duncan Campbell, lead singer of UB40. Their attention to detail and professional approach has led to a very high standard of performance, welcomed all over the world. Those of you who know UB40 will already be aware that the music is largely reggae based. Rather than having a specialist reggae band this year Homegrown offers a mixture of styles and include songs such as ‘Kingston Town’ – ‘Red, Red Wine’ – ‘Homely Girl’ and many more. Homegrown is made up of six highly talented and experienced musicians and the line up includes two sax players, drums, keyboards, guitars and vocals. Previous venues include a tour of the Netherlands, Spain, Gillingham Festival and the Breezes Hotel in Jamaica. Check the website for a music taster. www.myspace.com/homegrownub40 on You Tube and get ready to dance the night away.