THE 10th TENTERDEN FOLK FESTIVAL

Time

No.

Event

Venue

From:

To:

Type

Guests

Tickets

A=Adult  U=under 16 T = available in advance

FRIDAY 4th October

1

10th Anniversary concert

Homewood School Hall

7.30

11.30

Music

Bob Kenward introduces Andy Turner, Bing Lyle, Pete Castle and The New Scorpion Band

£8.00

T

2

Folk music and song

The Eight Bells

8.00

11.00

Music

Floor singers and musicians introduced by John Bardenwith spots from festival guests

3

Show case and music session

The Woolpack Hotel - bar

8.00

11.00

Music

Showcase for No Worries followed by an open music session

4

Music showcase

William Caxton - bar

8.30

11.00

Music

Francis Kendall and Geoff Richardson

SATURDAY 5th October

5

Free parking

Town centre railway station

All day

Parking

By kind permission of Kent and East Sussex Railway - please park carefully

Free

6

Ticket sales and information

TIC in Town Hall

10.00

5.00

Information

Thanks to Ashford Borough Council and the staff of the TIC

7

Craft fair and folk sales

Assembly Rooms - Town Hall

10.00

5.00

Crafts

A variety of very good quality crafts, misical instruments, food, etc.

Free

8

Crafts, Kentish foods and folk sales

High Street - opposite Station Road

10.00

5.00

Crafts

More stalls than ever.

Free

9

Folk Dance displays (am)

Various sites around the town

10.00

2.00

Display

Various Morris sides and folk dance groups

10

Folk Dance displays (am)

Town centre, Station and Church Hall

10.00

2.00

Display

Appalachian, Scottish and Morris dancers

11

Street Theatre

Town centre

10.00

6.00

Theatre

Featuring The Amazing Zolas

12

First Aid Post

Town centre

10.30

5.00

First Aid

St John's Ambulance Brigade are available in case of accident or illness.

Puppet mania

Millennium Garden marquee (behind the library)

Imagination Productions unique puppet theatre sponsored by ABC and Tenterden Library present a show for children entitled "Night Night Sleepy Hedgehog" - Bring a chair/blanket.

Parent Free!

14

Steam trains

Kent & East Sussex Railway

See timetable

Train

Enjoy a ride on a steam train - 50% discount for our "Full Weekend ticket" holders.

15

Concertina workshop

White Lion - Saddlery

10.30

12.00

Workshop

A workshop mainly for experienced Anglo players lead by Andy Turner and Brian Peters

All £2.00

16

Workshop

Zion Bapdist Church

11.00

12.00

Workshop

Come and play the music of the 18th and 19th century country church choirs

Donations

17

Hooden horse update

The Vine Inn - back room

11.00

12.00

Workshop

George Frampton explains some new developments with a special guest!

All £2.00

18

Music showcase

The William Caxton - bar

11.00

Music

Life and Times - duo from Bedfordshire perform traditional and contemporary songs

19

Sing-a-round

Eight Bells -bar

11.30

2.30

Music

With John Barden and a spot or two from Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman

20

Temple Bar show case

Vine Inn - bar

11.30

Music

A chance to hear an extended set from this excellent local band

21

Celtic music session

Vine Inn - bar

2.30

Music

Temple Bar lead a music session with a Celtic theme with Guest spot from Brian Peters and Gordon Tyrell

22

Music Session

White Lion - bar

11.30

2.30

Music

John Smedley leads this popular music session with a guest appearance from Andy Turner

23

Traditional English songs

The Woopack Hotel

11.30

2.30

Music

Sing-a-round lead Pete Castle and Bing Lyle with a spot from Bram Taylor

24

VIP Reception - part 1

Town Centre Station marquee

See invitation

Private

Sponsored by Kent and East Sussex Railway

Invitation only

25

Amazing Zolas Parachute Party

Millennium Garden marquee

12.30

2.00

Children

Amazing Zolas and children of all ages.

All £2.00

26

A chance to meet …………..

White Lion - Saddlery

12.30

2.30

Workshop

The New Scorpion Band play a few tunes, sing a few songs and answer your questions

£2.00

27

Procession of Dancers, etc.

From Leisure Centre via High Street to Station Road

3.00

Display

Procession of all available Morris sides, dance groups, hooden horses, street performers, etc.

Collection 

28

VIP Reception - part 2

Town Hall

3.00

3.30

Private

Sponsored by Tenterden Town Council

Invitation only

29

Folk Dance Display (p.m.)

Coach Park

3.30

5.30

Display

A selection of the Morris sides, folk dance groups, etc. at the festival

30

Folk Dance Display (p.m.)

Town centre, Station and Church Hall

10.00

2.00

Display

Appalachian, Scottish and Morris dancers

31

Dance Displays - informal

Various sites around the town

3.30

6.00

Display

Various Morris sides and dance groups

32

Treasures of the Heartland

White Lion - Saddlery

3.30

5.00

Music

Life and Times present a small selection of their songs of Bedfordshire

All £2.00

33

Concert

St. Mildred's Parish Church

3.30

4.30

Music

The Marsh Warblers present a concert of 18th and 19th Century church choir music

Donations

34

Stories and songs for adults

The Vine Inn - back room

4.00

6.00

Story

Pete Castle, Bing Lyle and friends tell a few tales mainly for adults!

All £2.00

35

Afternoon acoustic concert

Rainbow Room - Leisure Centre

4.30

7.30

Concert

Vic & Tina Smith introduce Peter Collins, Bob Kenward, Dorra + Volmar, Saffron Summerfield and Francis Kendall and Geoff Richardson

A £5.00 U £3.00

T

36

Pepper's Ghost magic lantern show

Church Hall

4.30

6.30

Theatre

A traditional magic lantern show with live music and original slides.

All £2.00

37

A chance to meet …………..

White Lion - Saddlery

5.30

7.00

Music

Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman sing a few songs and answer your questions

All £2.00

38

The English barn dance

Homewood School Hall

8.00

11.30

Dance

The New Scorpion Band. Plus interval spot from Tan Tehtera

A £6.00 U £4.00

T

39

The 10th Saturday Evening concert

The Eight Bells - upstairs

8.00

12.00

Music

Kathy Drage introduces Pete Castle, Brian Peters & Gordon Tyrell, Bram Taylor, Kim Thompsett and Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman

U £4.00

T

Music showcase

Vine Inn - bar

8.00

9.30

Bob Kenward intruduces our guests from Germany - Dorra + Volmar,

41

An open session for musicians

White Lion - bar

8.00

11.00

Music

Vic and Tina Smith welcome all folk musicians and singers

42

Sing-a-round

Woopack Hotel -bar

8.30

11.00

Music

Hosted by the big man with the big voice - Pete Collins

43

Music showcase

William Caxton - bar

8.30

11.00

Music

Vicki and Trefor Williams with a mix of songs from Wales and England

SUNDAY 6th October

44

Craft fair and folk sales

Assembly Rooms - Town Hall

10.00

4.00

Crafts

A variety of very good quality crafts

Free

45

Crafts, Kentish foods and folk sales

High Street - opposite Station Road

10.00

4.00

Crafts

A last chance to shop at these stalls until next year

Free

46

Dance Displays - informal

Various sites around the town

10.30

Display

Morris sides and other dance groups with the energy for a second day

47

Busking

Town centre and Railway

10.30

Music

The Drift present there blend of European music

48

Steam trains

Kent & East Sussex Railway

See timetable

Train

Enjoy a ride on a steam train - 50% discount our Saturday/Sunday tickets or normal fares

49

Acoustic folk club

Eight Bells - upstairs

11.00

Music

Bob and Kathy introduce Pete Castle, Saffron Summerfield, Kim Thompsett, Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman, plus as many floor floor singers as possible.

U £2.00

T

50

Music and song

Vine Inn

11.30

Music

Tan Tethera invite you to an open session so come and make your contribution

51

Ballads with Bram and Bob

William Caxton - bar

11.30

Music

Bob Kenward is your host and introduces Bram Taylor

52

Ride the folk train

Return trip to Bodiam

2.20

Music/train

Join festival guests for songs and tunes on the steam trains

50% discount

53

Ride the folk train

Return trip to Bodiam

3.30

Music/train

Join festival guests for songs and tunes on the steam trains

Sat/Sun tickets

54

The final sing

Eight Bells - bar

7.00

Music

Join Kathy and Bob for the final sing-a-round for the 10th Tenterden Folk Festival