THE PRODUCE COMPETITION

Start growing and baking for this ever popular competition - read more.....

1ST CAMB'S HISTORY FAIR

History, archaeology, architecture, archives, museums - read more...........

THE WAY TO BE AWARDS

Removing obstacles in the way of disabled people - read more.....

ENTERTAINMENT 

Puppet Shows, Storyteller,  Shepreth Wildlife Park,  Music - read more.....

OTHER FESTIVAL EVENTS

Duck races, Film nights, Walks, History talks - read more........

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Cherry Hinton Festival 2009

Saturday 19th September 10.00am - 5.00pm

 

Arco Iris in the arena and leading the processionOur thanks to everyone who attended last year's fabulous festival - This year promises to be an even bigger and better event with a full programme of free entertainment throughout the day for all the family. We are very excited to be joined by the Camb's Ass for Local History hosting the first ever open air history fair in Cambridge - and  are honoured to be asked to host the presentation of the Way to be Awards 2009.

On offer  this year -  the world famous Jon Row Storyteller with his enchanting tales - Just Puppets with shows and puppet making workshops throughout the afternoon - Cambs Community Circus with juggling and circus skills - Billy's with another of their amazing skateboard and BMX displays - Shepreth Wildlife Park with their display of small animals and bugs - A Mad Hatters Tea Party and much much more..............  "There was so much to do last year - we had difficulty fitting it all in.............."

Once again there will be a varied and interesting range of craft,  information and charity stalls - Performances in the arena showcasing a number of Cherry Hinton groups and societies - The Cherry Hinton Folk Club will  again be hosting the acoustic music tent sessions and there will be refreshments available from the Real Ale Beer Tent and amazing home made cakes and sandwiches from the famous Tea Tent...  A Live Music Stage will showcase local young bands - contact us if you would like to appear.

There is lot's of opportunity for everyone to be involved, so please contact us if you would like to volunteer, appear in the arena, book a stall, or have any comments or suggestions for this year's event.

The festival team also plan a number of fundraising events throughout the year including history walks, film nights, dance competitions and lot's more keep checking the website and local press for details.John Row Storyteller

Profits from the Cherry Hinton Festival and associated events are shared between local groups and societies in the Cherry Hinton area,  Over the last 2 years the festival has given over £5000 to groups including Cherry Hinton Lions, CCAN, Colville School, Spinney School art project, Cherry Hinton local history society, Scouts and  Jazzercise. The festival gives priority to groups taking part in the festival so please contact us if you would like to be considered for a grant from this year's event.

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 Contact us :

Cherry Hinton Festival Society Tracy Saunders 01223 509767 Sharon Murray 01223 722954 info@cherryhintonfestival.co.uk

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