Herne Bay Festival Programme 2012

18 to 26 August 2012

www.hernebayfestival.co.uk

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Join us in celebrating 20 years of one of the largest free festivals in Kent! New events for this special year include fantastic air displays with wing walking and a Spitfi re Mk IXB, 1950s dance displays and rock and roll events, street theatre and a fabulous fi rework fi nale – with a twist! And of course, the festival favourites – opening parade, crab catching competition, sandcastle building and fi reworks to fi nish off the festival in style.

This year’s programme is bursting with events ranging from great live music, street theatre, afternoon bandstand shows, family workshops and competitions – something for everyone (and it’s all free!).

The festival is core funded and managed by Canterbury City Council, who work closely with a band of passionate and

enthusiastic people that form the Herne Bay Festival Advisory Group. They support and help develop the festival, and contribute a huge amount of time and energy to ensure events are a great success. Of course we’re always looking for new members so please get in touch if you’re interested.

You will see an evaluation form towards to back of the programme. It would be great if you can fi ll it in and let us know what you think. There is a prize draw for all completed entries with £50 in vouchers for the winner

All details in the programme are correct at time of print. Check the website for the most up-to-date news, events and listings.

Help us celebrate 20 brilliant years!

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This year’s festival sees the return of the ever popular Herne Bay Rocks competition, a showcase held all over town for the duration of the festival, searching for the best local musical talent. Although called ‘Rocks’, any live music is welcome and in the past we have had everything from jazz, soul, ska, acoustic, acapella and rap as well as rock to name just a few styles. Previous winners have included Amber Room, featuring Matt Clubb and Sueleen Fletcher from BBC ‘The Voice’ and who will be appearing on our main stage on Saturday 25 (see page 40).

There are two days in a recording studio and a slot on the festival’s main stage up for grabs for the winner. So come along to any of the listed venues and enjoy some brilliant live music for free! For more details or if you would like to enter contact David Shepherd at [email protected].

Thursday 16 The Prince of Wales

Friday 17 The Heron

Saturday 18 The Divers Arms

Sunday 19 The Queen Victoria

Monday 20 The Druids Head

Tuesday 21 The Angling Association

Wednesday 22 The Hampton Inn

Thursday 23 The Rodneys Sportsbar (fi nal)

The Pier Trust presents Herne Bay Rocks!Thursday 16 to Thursday 23 August, 7.30pm start

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Herne Bay’s Got Talent! Sunday 26 August Central Bandstand 3pm

Do you have the voice of an angel? Can you dance like J-Lo? Or

are you the next Michael McIntyre? Whatever your talent, if it is

entertaining, we want to see it! Come and enter yourself at our

annual competition to fi nd the best talent in Herne Bay. With a whole

afternoon of singing, dancing, comedy, magic and music – it’s the

one event you won’t want to miss. Register at the Central Bandstand

from 1pm to 2.30pm. Please read the rules below before entering.

Saturday 18 August

Central Parade 8pmAre you a swash buckler,

a grog-swiller, or a captain of

the seas? Then put on your eye-patch

and join in this merry band of pirates

as they make their way along Central Parade

from Lane End to the Clocktower Plaza.

The pirate parade needs everyone to be

involved, and there are two ways to enter.

Either book on one of our workshops that are

running on Thursday 16, Friday 17 or Saturday

18 August and be involved with creating the

costumes that make up the parade. Or if you

can’t make the workshops, register

online (this is really important!) and then

turn up on the night dressed to look the part!

You can be as creative as you like with your

costume – perhaps add a captain’s hat, a

beard, or a stripey top.

As this is an evening parade we’ll be handing

out glow sticks for you to carry, but why not

bring a torch as well – and make sure you

really shine? All children in the parade must be

accompanied by at least one adult –

make sure they get dressed up too!

To book on a workshop call 01227 862 201

www.hernebayfestival.com

The Smuggler’s Parade

• Performers will be placed into one

of fi ve age categories:

four to eight, nine to 13, 14 to16,

17 to 20, 21 over

• All performances must take place

on the Central Bandstand stage

• Props and instruments must

require no set up time

• No act shall be longer than

fi ve minutes

• Facilities are available for CDs,

tapes and IPods

• No singing over backing tapes or

CDs that include vocals

(this may include some karaoke

tapes/CDs)

• Acts must off er no danger to

either performer or spectators

• The organisers reserve the right

to stop the act at any time,

and the judge’s decision is fi nal

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Herne Bay Arts Group ExhibitionDisplay of various pieces of art and

craft, as produced by the Herne

Bay Arts Group. All work is available

to purchase.

Where: United Churches

Lower Hall, High Street

When: Saturday 18 to Saturday

25 August (not Sunday 19),

10am to 4pm

CT6 exhibitionThe CT6 artists have been busy

creating an exhibition themed

around celebration! Come and

see the exhibition, then celebrate

the festival by decorating your

own plaster of Paris cupcake – no

need to book, just turn up! All the

cupcakes can then be taken to the

Giant Picnic on Sunday 26!

Where: Bay Arts Gallery,

47a William Street

When: Saturday 18 to Sunday

26 August, 10am to 4pm

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Cartoonists at the Olympics ExhibitionVisit the Olympics with the nation’s

much-loved cartoonists! Favourite

work from the British Cartoon

Archive selected by community

sporting groups.In partnership

with the British Cartoon Archive.

Entry included in museum

admission. Free to Canterbury

district Resident’s Card holders and

their children.

Where: Herne Bay Museum,

12 William Street



Herne Bay Camera Club Annual Photographic ExhibitionAn exhibition of prints by

members of the Herne Bay Camera

Club. For more details visit

www.hernebaycameraclub.co.uk

Where: Herne Bay Library

Gallery, 124 High Street

When: Saturday 18 to Saturday

25 August (not Sunday 19),

10am to 4pm

To celebrate the festival’s 20th year a number of local artists have

come together to put on a number of fantastic exhibitions, with

many pieces of work available to buy. Don’t miss the exhibition at

Herne Bay Museum showcasing work from top british cartoonists!

Sporting Life ExhibitionAn exhibition of Olympic inspired

work created by local artists. The

People’s Millions Art Gallery is

situated in the entrance of the

Kings Hall.

Where: Kings Hall



Herne Bay Baptist Church and arts activitiesA varied and exciting exhibition of

creative arts. Watercolours, acrylics,

glass painting, model making, digital

photography and many others.

Refl ections coff ee shop also open.

Where: Herne Bay Baptist

Church, 105 High Street

When: Wednesday 22 to

Friday 24 August, 10.30am

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Beach Creative CIC, based in Beach House, provides a friendly and convenient temporary location for professionals, local groups, enterprising initiatives, students and social entrepreneurs to meet, work and share ideas to support and facilitate an expanding creative and cultural business, education and community network in Herne Bay.

Herne Bay HistoriesFor the Herne Bay Festival, Beach Creative will be building on a project looking at the town’s residents and visitors’ views on their experiences of being in Herne Bay.

As part of this, the public are invited to come to Beach House to tell their stories and be fi lmed. There will be a series of creative workshops to give participants ideas about how they might produce creative work, which tells their stories, and the outcomes produced will form part of an exhibition in Beach House to be launched on Saturday 25 August.

Beach House

Beach Creative is a non-profi t community interest organisation that aims to support and enable the development of creative industries in the Herne Bay district. Part of this will be to increase opportunities for the community to develop their creative skills and participate in the arts, locally, nationally and, internationally. The University for the Creative Arts initiated the project and supports many of the activities within the space and the Creative Canterbury team at Canterbury City Council off ered Beach House on a short-term lease as a temporary venue through the Creative Development team.

WorkshopsWorkshops will take place from 2pm to 5pm on Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 August in Beach House.

For further details contact Gill Wilson, [email protected] or phone 07545 787955 or visit our website at www.beachcreativecic.co.uk

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MIMS is a collective term for the

concerts that are held throughout

the year at The United Church

in Mortimer Street. The term is

used to try to encompass the

large range and variety of content

– from swing band to classical

trios, cathedral organists to choral

groups, piano recitals to brass

bands and off ering all musical

styles from Bach to Bacharach.

As part of the festival week there

will be a number of additional

concerts on off er – and we are

very excited to see them feature in

the programme. On Saturday 18

August, David Ruddock

gives a piano recital and on

Thursday 23 August, the Director

of Music at Liverpool Cathedral,

David Poulter, gives an organ

recital.

In addition to this there will be

FREE one-hour lunch time organ

concerts taking place every day,

from Monday 20 to Saturday 25,

starting at 12.30pm. There are

refreshments available in the

church from 12pm to 2pm and

people are welcome to enter or

leave recitals at any time.

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Herne Bay CarnivalA fantastic day out for all the

family – come and see fl oats and

perfomers in this annual procession

through the town. Miss Herne

Bay will tour the town on her fl oat

from 11am with her court. Judging

for fl oats at 5pm on Western

Esplanade. Pedestrian and children’s

fancy dress judging will take place

at Lane End Gardens at 4.45pm,

with the procession starting at 6pm.

The Carnival Dance at the Kings

Hall commences at 8pm with live

entertainment from 70s style rock

band Kelly’s Heros, tickets £4. Entry

forms available from

www.hernebaycarnival.co.uk or

01227 364836

Where: Central Parade, Town

Centre and Kings Hall.

When: 11am to 8pm

Beach Hut Open Day

Come and see a spectacular array

of brightly dressed beach huts! A

judging panel will pick the best

hut. Don’t miss the BBQ and live

music taking place throughout

the afternoon. Last year’s beach

hut day was so successful that it’s

believed this is why Herne Bay

Beach Hut Owners Association

scooped the UK’s best beach hut

owners association award 2011

(award given by TL Risks and Coast

Magazine).

Where: From Albany Drive

to Hampton

When: 10am to 4pm

The Smuggler’s Parade WorkshopCome and join this FREE workshop

to make a fantastic costume

for the parade on Saturday. This

workshop is aimed at ages fi ve

to 15, but guardians have to get

involved too! Participants must be

available to perform at the parade

on Saturday 18 August. Children

to be accompanied by a guardian.

Pre-booking essential –

call 01227 862 201 for availability.

Where: Beach House,

Beach Street

When: 10am to 4pm

Pier Trust Presents: Herne Bay Rocks!Welcome in the festival with the

fi rst evening of live music as part of

the Herne Bay Rocks competition.

See page four for details.

Where: The Prince of Wales

When: 7.30pm start


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Pre-booking essential – call

01227 862 201 for availability.

Where: Beach House,

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When: 10am to 4pm

Pier Trust Presents: Herne Bay Rocks!Another brilliant evening of live

music as part of the Herne Bay

Rocks competition. See page four

for details.

Where: The Heron

When: 7.30pm start

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Forrest’s Family FunfairDon’t miss Forrest’s Funfair with traditional rides, stalls,

games and competitions for all the family.

Where: Memorial Park, Kings Road

When: Saturday 11 and Wednesday 15 to

Saturday 18 August 2pm to 9pm

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20th Anniversary Air DisplayThese air displays have been made possible by the generous support of Dave Jordan

As part of the festival’s 20th

anniversary programme we are

delighted to be showcasing a

series of air displays throughout

the afternoon! With displays from

three of the best UK teams, this is

one event that cannot be missed!

Displays will take place over the

seafront – bring your binoculars!

Where: Seafront

When:

12.30pm to 1pm

Breitling Wingwalkers

2.30pm to 3pm

Red Bull Matadors

4.30pm to 5pm

Spitfi re Mk IXB and

Mustang P-51D

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Breitling WingwalkersThe Breitling Wingwalkers are seen

live by over six million spectators

each year in the UK alone. They

perform a breathtaking sequence

of acrobatic manoeuvres and

handstands whilst strapped to the

top wings of the team’s beautiful

Boeing Stearman biplanes. The

team fl y the aircraft through a

well rehearsed energetic routine

of dazzling aerobatics and close

formation fl ypasts as the wing-

walkers wave at the crowd. These

manoeuvres include, loops, rolls,

stall turns and even inverted fl ight!

During all of this, the wingwalkers

experience speeds of up to 150

mph and ‘G’ forces of up to 4G!

Old Flying Machine Company Spitfire and Mustang DuoSpitfi re Mk IXB

The most famous military aircraft

of all time and one of the most

beautiful ever built, the Spitfi re is

perhaps chiefl y remembered as

the symbol of the Battle of Britain.

The Spitfi re was developed by

Supermarine R.J Mitchell, and was

the only British type in continuous

construction throughout World

War II. During WWII, thanks to

constant improvements and

modifi cations, the Spitfi re was

never outclassed as a short-ranged

piston-engined interceptor apart

from a brief period in 1941to1942,

when it fi rst encountered the

Focke-Wulf FW-190. When

production fi nally ceased in 1949,

more than 22,000 Spitfi res and

Seafi res (the naval version of the

Spitfi re) had been built in some 40

diff erent variants.

Mustang P-51D

The P-51 was the most successful

long-range fi ghter escort of

World War II. The fi rst P-51s were

built with Allison engines; these

aircraft were remarkable at low

altitudes, but were considered

under-powered and disappointing

at higher altitudes. In late 1942

the P-51 was transformed when,

in the UK, Rolls Royce Merlin

engines were tested in place of

the Allison. The Merlin, as used

in the Spitfi re, was then license-

built by Packard in the USA and

in 1943 was installed in the P-51B

and C models. The Merlin made

the 1944 P-51D, with its bubble

canopy and six-guns, possibly the

most beautiful and potent fi ghter

of the time. The P-51D’s range was

an incredible 2,055m (3,327km)

with a level maximum speed of

437mph (703kph) at 25,000 feet;

the max diving speed was 505mph

(818kph). Its huge fuel capacity

was 1,000 litres internally and

815 litres in drop tanks. Its service

ceiling was 41,900 feet (12,800m).

Red Bull Matadors

The team is made up of one of

the UK’s most dynamic aerobatic

teams, featuring top British pilots:

Paul Bonhomme and Steve Jones.

Paul and Steve have performed all

over the UK and Europe, touring

China, Japan and the Middle East

in the FAI World Grand Prix series:

an aerobatic competition with solo

and formation categories which

has been running since 1997. The

Matadors have scooped three

gold and two silver medals in the

formation category, including a

Gold medal at the 2004 World

Grand Prix in Al Ain, UAE.

The Red Bull Matadors builds on

Red Bull’s considerable pedigree

in air sports. Aerobatic fl ight is

the domain of only the most

experienced and talented pilots,

with superior powers of mental

focus. The Red Bull Matador display

is designed to demonstrate the

truly remarkable performance

of the Sukhoi aircraft, fl ying in a

variety of formation patterns.

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Zany Zoetropes

Be inspired by the cartoon

exhibition to create your own

fun moving picture animation.

Drop-in craft activity. £1 per person

to cover the cost of materials in

addition to standard museum

entry charge.


12 William Street

When: 10am to 4pm


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Drop in workshop –

no need to book.

Where: Beach House,

Beach Street

When: 10am to 4pm

Movie ManiaKavanagh Cinema will be hosting a

diff erent fi lm every morning of the

festival week. Contact

01227 365 676 or drop in for

more information.

Where: Kavanagh Cinema,

William Street

When: 11am

Cost: £3.50

Face PaintingOur friendly artists will be decorating

faces all afternoon. Do you want

to be a butterfl y, tiger or dragon?

Numerous designs to choose from,

small charges will apply.

Where: Promenade

When: 12pm to 4pm

Herne Bay Town Partners present Model EngineeringCome and have a ride on this

small scale train around the park!

With thanks to Canterbury Model

Engineering Society and Herne Bay

Town Partners.

Where: Memorial Park

When: 12pm to 4pm

*Don’t forget to visit all the wonderful exhibitions throughout the town! See page six for details.

Pebble PaintingJoin The Activity Box for Pebble Painting on the pier! Enjoy

getting creative with pebbles and paints and make a gift for

someone special or treat yourself to the perfect hand made

memento of your day. All ages and abilities welcome.

Where: Pier Entrance When: 2pm to 4pm

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Jumpin’ and Jivin’Join us for an afternoon of rock and roll music featuring dance performances from the Cinque Port Lindy Hoppers and Helles Belles. Don’t miss a jive lesson with Phil at 2pm!Where: Clocktower Plaza

12pm to 12.30pm Cinque Port Lindy Hoppers

1pm to 2pm The Remains of Johnny Cash featuring Helles Belles2pm to 2.30pm Jive lesson with Phil 3pm to 4pm Gearbox

4pm to 4.30pm Cinque Port Lindy Hoppers

5pm to 6pm Nagasaki 3

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Bright Shadow present: Salon LuminhaireSalon Luminhaire is an interactive installation that is hairy on the

outside and all heart on the inside. In this salon for the mind, explore

a world of stories, experiences and provocations that divert your

attention to the kinder side of life. Let Salon Luminhaire’s staff guide

you on a journey through this installation which spotlights, magnifi es

and celebrates the small things that make a diff erence.

Where: Pier Entrance

Times: 1pm to 2.30pm and 3pm to 4.30pm

1pm to 1.40pm Alex Hills1.50pm to 2.30pm Arcelia3pm to 3.40pm Richard Navarro3.50pm to 4.30pm The Noel McCalla and Dudley Ross Duo5pm to 5.45pm Elle Rayenne6pm to 6.45pm The Boxing Octopus7pm to 7.45pm Coco and the Butterfi elds

Beautiful Town Music presents Acoustic BandstandBeautiful Town Music is a collective that promotes and supports

new local music. BTM run the Songwriters’ Showcases at The

Ballroom in Canterbury on the fi rst Thursday of every month,

which is free and well worth a visit. For more information see:

www.facebook.com/beautifultownmusic

Where: Central Bandstand

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The Galloping Cuckoos present: Driftwood A group of fi sherwomen, dressed

in bold, bright fi sher-folk outfi ts,

roam the coast, hauling their

small fi shing hut, made of worn,

splintered driftwood, rusty timber

and sailcloth. They seek places to

drop anchor and connect with the

locals – to share their sea stories

through choral song, old folk

tunes and live music. Funny and

nostalgic – a must see event!

Where: Promenade between

the Pier and the Bandstand

When: 1.30pm to 2pm

3pm to 3.30pm

4pm to 4.30pm

Forrest’s Family FunfairLast chance to have a go on

Forrests Family Funfair! Open late

tonight, head over after the fi ery

display!

Where: Memorial Park,

Kings Road

When: 2pm to 10pm

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MIMS present David Ruddock Piano RecitalBack by popular demand! Come and see David Ruddock perform a programme of classical music including Mozart Sonata in A and Chopin’s Fantaisie-Impromptu. See page eight for more details and listings of other MIMS events taking place during the week.Where: United Church,

Mortimer Street

When: 7pm

Cost: £6 adults, £3 children

A magical storm has shipwrecked

a merry band of friendly pirates

in Herne Bay! Having spent the

week enjoying the town, they

love it so much that they want

to stay forever! Join the pirates

as they march back to their ship

to say their fi nal goodbye to the

seas, and come to live in the best

town in the world! Come and

watch the return of our fantastic

evening parade as it makes

its way from Lane End to the

Clocktower Plaza. Would you like

to take part? See page fi ve for

details. The parade will start at

Lane End at 8pm and will fi nish

at the Clocktower Plaza at 9pm.

See the map on page two for

full details.

Where: Lane End (start)

When: 8pm to 9pm

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Pier Trust presents: Herne Bay Rocks!Another brilliant evening of live music as part of the Herne Bay Rocks competition. See page four for details.Where: The Divers Arms

When: 7.30pm start

Don’t forget to visit all the wonderful exhibitions throughout the town! See page six for details.

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Fiery FinaleJoin the pirates as they say goodbye to their

ship with this spectacular fi ery fi nale! This

sculpture has been created by international

artist Robert Bradford, who created the

fantastic Poseidon and Burning Man

sculptures at the festival in 1995-6. We are

delighted to welcome Robert back for our

anniversary programme. This event is an

absolute must see – do not miss out!!

Where: Clocktower Plaza

When: 9.15pm

Poseidon at the Herne Bay Festival 1995

Don’t forget to see all the wonderful exhibitions including this one at The Herne Bay Museum. See page six for details

Zany Zoetropes

Be inspired by the cartoon

exhibition to create your own

fun moving picture animation.

Drop-in craft activity. £1 per

person to cover the cost of

materials in addition to standard

museum entry charge.


12 William Street

When: 10am to 4pm

Movie ManiaKavanagh Cinema will be hosting

a diff erent fi lm every morning of

the festival week. Contact 01227

365 676 or drop in for more

information.

Where: Kavanagh Cinema,

William Street

When: 11am Cost: £3.50

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Cherry Orchard Fun DayA great family fun day for all

ages. Attractions include a

falconry display, dog show, karate

demonstration, pony rides, go

karts, face painting, chair-o-planes

and Pip the Clown magic show.

Limited parking at Strode Park £1

Where: Cherry Orchard, Herne

When: 1pm to 5pm

Herne Bay Town Partners present...Model EngineeringCome and have a ride on this

small scale train around the park!

With thanks to Canterbury Model

Engineering Society and Herne Bay

Town Partners.

Where: Memorial Park

When: 12pm to 4pm

London Olympics 1948. ©Cartoon by NEB (Ronald Niebour) published Daily Mail 07/08/1948

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Monster Crab Catching CompetitionOne of the festival’s favourite events! Come and dangle a line from the pier and try to catch the heaviest crab, or angle for one of the specially marked crabs that have been placed in the water! There are prizes to be won for both categories. Please bring 16 metres of fi shing line, a small weight and a container or bucket to keep your crab in. Fish heads and squid are off ered as bait at the start. All crabs get to go back in the water after the weigh-in. Under 16s only.Where: Herne Bay Pier

When: 1pm start until

3.30pm weigh-in at the HBAA

Clubhouse.house.

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St Georges Cup and Festival Race - a Pursuit Sailing Race. In a pursuit race the slowest boat starts fi rst and the faster boats start

at various times after this according to their handicap. The handicap

system is called a Portsmouth Yardstick and is designed so that boats

of diff erent speeds can race against each other. At the end of the race

the boat that is in the leading position having sailed the same number

of laps as everyone else is the winner. Spectators will get an excellent

view of the event from the pier and a commentator will be on hand

to explain what is going on and who is in the lead. This trophy was

originally presented to the West Cliff Regatta Committee by the Hotel

St. George as a sailing trophy in 1964. The race this year is between the

two local clubs: Hampton Pier Yacht Club and Herne Bay Sailing Club.

Where: West of the Pier

When: 2pm

Pier Trust presents: Herne Bay Rocks!Another brilliant evening of live

music as part of the Herne Bay

Rocks competition. See page

four for details.

Where: The Queen Victoria

When: 7.30pm start

Herne Mill Open DayHerne Mill is a Kentish smock windmill dating from 1789. It is Grade I listed and is owned by Kent County Council and cared for by the Friends of Herne Mill. This is an exciting opportunity to see inside! See www.herne-mill.btik.com for more information.Where: Mill Lane, Herne

When: 2pm to 5pm

Cost: £1 adults,

25p children

Herne Bay Historical Records Society presents A Walk Back in TimeMembers of the Herne Bay

Historical Records Society will be

pleased to conduct parties of the

public on a tour of the town. The

walk normally lasts an hour and a

half – with questions, somewhat

longer! No booking needed – just

turn up on the day!

Where: Meet at Herne Bay

Museum, 12 William Street

When: 2.30pm to 4pm© Megan Taylor

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Invicta Concert BandFormed in 1983, the Invicta Concert Band is made up of woodwind,

brass and percussion. A fantastic band that will fi ll out the Central

Bandstand this afternoon. Get there early for a good seat!


When: 2pm to 4pm

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Coastal ramble from Reculver to Herne Bay and back!Join in a walk from Reculver Country Park to Herne Bay and back, looking at the history and wildlife of this part of the coast. Leader: Julie Thomsett, Kent Wildlife Trust (contact mobile

07747 474 361). Sturdy shoes. Dogs on leads. Please bring a packed lunch or buy lunch in Herne Bay. Where: Meet at Reculver Pay and

Display Car Park (CT6 6SS)

When: 9.30am. Return by 4pm

Multi Sports SessionsCome and have a go at our multi sports sessions including tennis, football, rounders and more! Suitable for ages fi ve to 11 years. Repeats Tuesday and Wednesday.Contact Lucy Payne on

07717 706694 for more

information.

Where: Herne Bay

Memorial Park

When: 9am to 12pm

Cost: 1 x day £10,

3 x days £25

Play and StayGames, activities, song and rhyme. Suitable for up to fi ve years olds.Where: Briary Children’s

Centre, CT6 7RS

When: 10am to 12pm

AquathlonCan you swim 100m (four lengths) and then run one mile? Take on the aquathlon challenge! For ages eight to 14.Where: Herons Swimmimg

Pool, William Street

When: 9am to 3pm

Cost: £4 members.

£6 non members

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Herne Bay Organ ClubA fantastic series of performances from the talented members of the Herne Bay Organ Club. Enjoy an afternoon of sunshine listening to this local group. The club are always on the lookout for new members, for more information seewww.hbokc.co.uk Where: Central Bandstand

When: 1.30pm to 3.45pm

Talk TimeSocial chat and coff ee – come and delve into Herne Bay’s local history collection and reminisce about times gone by.Where: Herne Bay Library

When: 10am to 11am

Zany ZoetropesBe inspired by the cartoon exhibition to create your own fun loving picture animation. Drop-in craft activity. £1 per person to cover the cost of materials in addition to standard museum entry chargeWhere: Herne Bay Museum,

12 William Street

When: 10am to 4pm

Movie ManiaKavanagh Cinema will be hosting a diff erent fi lm every morning of the festival week. Contact 01227

365 676 or drop in for more information.Where: Kavanagh Cinema,

William Street

When: 11am

Cost: £3.50

MIMS Lunchtime ConcertsA series of free, one-hour lunch time organ concerts will be running throughout the festival week. See page eight for full details.Where: United Church,

Mortimer Street


Beach GamesJoin us for a series of fun water games, races, silly costumes and prizes for some high energy summer fun. Suitable for ages fi ve to 11. Repeat tomorrow for older years. Children are the responsibility of parents at all times.Where: Beach beyond

Clocktower Plaza

When: 2pm to 3.30pm

Water Walkerz RacesRace 25m in a giant hamster ball. Prizes for fastest Under eights, nine to 12 years and 12 to 16 years. Weight limit of 16 stone. Contact 01227 742 102 to book.Where: Herons Swimming Pool

When: 2pm to 4pm

Cost: £2 including swimming

after the event. Booking

essential.

Mini MuseumLook at, and handle, ancient artefacts including toy trains, cameras, telescopes and a lucky dip. A diff erent exhibition every day!Where: 22 Western Esplanade

When: 2pm to 5pm

Science on the BeachKaren Emery BSc PGCE qualifi ed science teacher and tutor runs Kent Subject Support Tutoring in Herne Bay and is off ering exciting science based activities on the beach. Learn how to make your own drinking water from sea water, make craters using rocks and learn all about everyday science in the nature around us. To book please call 01227

862 201. For more information see www.

kentsubjectsupport.co.uk Where: Beach between

Bandstand and the Pier

When: 11am to 12.30pm

Wise Words Canterbury Laureate Sarah Salway showcases the very best words of wisdom to come from the Canterbury district through the Wise Words project; a community creative writing project which puts the youth of today in correspondence with the golden generation. Expect poetry, memoirs, letters, lyrics, perhaps a recipe for happiness or even song and dance! Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.Where: Kings Hall Bar

When: 7.30pm

Cost: Tickets £5 on the door

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Tea DanceTraditional ball room dancing. Contact 01227 374 188 for more details.Where: Kings Hall,

East Cliff Parade


How much: £3.50

Pier Trust presents: Herne Bay Rocks!Another brilliant evening of live music as part of the Herne Bay Rocks competition. See page four for details.Where: The Druids Head, 182 High StreetWhen: 7.30pm start

The Late Edwina Black Edwina Black has just died, but was it a natural death - or something more sinister? If so, who was to blame? An exciting mystery thriller that keeps the audiences guessing until the very end. Every night until the 25 August. Pre-booking essential – call 01227 366 004.Where: Herne Bay Little

Theatre, 44 Bullers Avenue

When: 7.30pm Cost: £8

L’elisir d’amore live from GlyndebourneKavanagh Cinema is pleased to off er a special screening of this famous opera, especially for the festival programme! Set in an idyllic Italian village square, Donizetti’s delightful opera tells of the romantic rivalry between the penniless Nemorino and the arrogant Sergeant Belcore for the love of the beautiful, quiet Adina. Witty, charming and ultimately deeply touching, this is Italian opera at its intoxicating best. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.Where: Kavanagh Cinema, William Street

When: 8.15pm

Cost: £6

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TriathlonAre you a triathlete in the making? Have a go at this fantastic sports course and see what your best time is! Swim 400m (16 lengths), run one mile, bike three miles. Ages 15 overWhere: Herons Swimming Pool When: 9am to 3pmCost: £4 members. £6 non members

Zany ZoetropesBe inspired by the cartoon exhibition to create your own fun moving picture animation. Drop-in craft activity. £1 per person to cover the cost of materials in addition to standard museum entry charge. Where: Herne Bay Museum,

12 William Street

When: 10am to 4pm

Little HeronsA fun story time and art activity session. All materials and refreshments provided.Where: Herne Bay Museum,

12 William Street

When: 10.30am to 11.30am

Cost: £3 per child (adults free)

Pillaging Pirates Under sevens storytelling and craft activity. Enjoy pirate stories, investigate pirate-related artifacts and make your own pirate fl ag or hat to wear and take home. £3 per child. Advance booking only. Tel 01227 367 368

Where: Herne Bay Museum, 12 William Street


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Science on the BeachKaren Emery BSc PGCE qualifi ed

science teacher and tutor runs

Kent Subject Support Tutoring in

Herne Bay and is off ering exciting

science based activities on the

beach. Learn how to make your

own drinking water from sea

water, make craters using rocks

and learn all about everyday

science in the nature around us.

To book please call 01227

862 201. For more information see

www.kentsubjectsupport.co.uk

Where: Beach between

bandstand and the pier

When: 11am to 12.30pm

MIMS Lunchtime ConcertsA series of free, one-hour lunch

time organ concerts will be

running throughout the festival

week. See page eight for full

details.

Where: United Church,

Mortimer Street


Beach House WorkshopCome down to Beach House and

tell us your memories of living

in Herne Bay! Contribute to our

interactive exhibition, and see

exhibits of festivals gone by! See

page seven for details.

Where: Beach House,

Beach Street

When: 10am to 4pm

Punch and Judy ShowsThe Herne Bay Festival may be turning 20 this year, but Mr Punch will be celebrating his 350th birthday! Join him for an afternoon of mischief, giggles and mayhem at these traditional seaside shows.Where: Central Bandstand

When: Shows at 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm


Beach GamesJoin us for a series of fun water

games, races and prices for

some high energy summer fun.

Suitable for ages 12 to 15. Young

people are the responsibility of

parents at all times.

Where: Beach beyond

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When: 2pm to 3.30pm

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Mini MuseumSee page 23 for details.Where: 22 Western Esplanade

When: 2pm to 5pm

Pier Trust presents: Herne Bay Rocks!Another brilliant evening of live music as part of the Herne Bay Rocks competition. See page fourfor details.Where: The Angling Association

When: 7.30pm start

The Late Edwina Black Edwina Black has just died, but was it a natural death – or something more sinister? If so, who was to blame? An exciting mystery thriller that keeps the audiences guessing until the very end. Every night until the 25 August. Pre-booking essential – call 01227 366 004.Where: Herne Bay Little


When: 7.30pm

Cost: £8

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Get Walking!Gentle, healthy family walk along the promenade. Buggy friendly.Where: Meet Central Bandstand

When: 10am


12 William Street

When: 10am to 4pm



William Street

When: 11am

Cost: £3.50


When: 2pm to 5pm


Mortimer Street


Beach House WorkshopCome down to Beach House and tell us your memories of living in Herne Bay! Contribute to our interactive exhibition, and see exhibits of festivals gone by! See page seven for details.Where: Beach House,

Beach Street

When: 10am to 4pm

Fun OlympicsAn Olympic sized challenge for every contender! Small pool races include; fl oats, pick up objects and relays. Suitable for non swimmers aged fi ve to 10. Main pool races include; strokes, fl oats and relays. Suitable for ages over eight. Must be able to swim 25m.Where: Herons Swimming Pool

When: 4pm to 5pm

Cost: £5 members. £6 non

members.

Sandcastle CompetitionOur annual competition is back again! There are four categories: Class 1: Ages three to fi ve (1pm to 1.30pm)Class 2: Ages six to eight (1.45pm to 2.15pm)Class 3: Ages nine to 11 (2.30pm to 3pm)Class 4: Ages 12 over (3.15pm to 3.45pm)All entrants must register. Registration for all classes is

open from 12.30pm. The competition will start at 1pm.

Where: Beach west of Pier

Sponsored by Cains Amusements, Bretts Aggregates and Westley Hire

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Reach Out Gospel ChoirThis fantastic group from Canterbury will be singing a number of songs including favourites Ain’t No Mountain High Enough and Lean on Me. Do not miss this midweek highlight! The Reach Out Gospel Choir are based in Canterbury and always looking for new members of all ages and abilities.Where: Central Bandstand

When: 2pm to 4pm

Pier Trust presents: Herne Bay Rocks!Another brilliant evening of live music as part of the Herne Bay Rocks competition. Where: Hampton Inn,

72 Western Esplanade

When: 7.30pm start

The Late Edwina Black Edwina Black has just died, but was it a natural death – or something more sinister? If so, who was to blame? An exciting mystery thriller that keeps the audiences guessing until the very end. Every night until the 25 August. Pre-booking essential – call 01227 366 004.Where: Herne Bay Little


When: 7.30pm

Cost: £8


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Health Screening DayMake sure you’re fi ghting fi t this summer. Get your blood pressure checked, talk about general health and diet and try some exercises with the team. Open to all. Free.Where: Herons Swimming Pool

When: 9am to 3pm


12 William Street

When: 10am to 4pm



William Street

When: 11am

Cost: £3.50

Baby Bounce and RhymeSongs, music and nursery rhymes for up to two years old and guardian.Where: Herne Bay Library

When: 11am


Mortimer Street


Beach House WorkshopCome down to Beach House and tell us your memories of living in Herne Bay! Contribute to our interactive exhibition, and see exhibits of festivals gone by! See page seven for details.Where: Beach House,

Beach Street

When: 10am to 4pm

Herne Mill Open DayHerne Mill is a Kentish smock windmill dating from 1789. It is Grade I listed and is owned by Kent County Council and cared for by the Friends of Herne Mill. This is an exciting opportunity to see inside! See www.herne-mill.

btik.com for more information.Where: Mill Lane, Herne

When: 2pm to 5pm

Cost: £1 adults, 25p children

Little HeronsA fun story time and art activity session. All materials and refreshments provided.Where: Herne Bay Museum,

12 William Street


Cost: £3 per child (adults free)

A Family WalkA lovely walk for all the family through Curtis Wood Park in Herne. Organised by Blean Heritage and Community Group. Telephone 01227 372 519 to book.Where: Meet at entrance by

Curtis Wood Park Road,

south of Herne village.

When: 10am

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Rocking Rockpooling Explore the rocky shore, hunt for marine creatures and discover how they have adapted to this extreme environment. Wellies or sturdy footwear (you may get wet), uneven slope to shore, shingle, slippery rocks. Led by Julie Thomsett, Kent Wildlife Trust. A suggested donation of £1 appreciated. Dogs on leads. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Where: Meet outside Reculver Visitor Centre,

Reculver Lane

When: 11.30am to 1.30pm

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When: 2pm to 5pm

Pier Trust presents: Herne Bay Rocks!The grand fi nale of the Herne Bay Rocks competition. Come and fi nd out who will be playing the main stage on Saturday!Where: Rodney’s Sports Bar

When: 7.30pm start

The Late Edwina Black Edwina Black has just died, but was it a natural death – or something more sinister? If so, who was to blame? An exciting mystery thriller that keeps the audiences guessing until the very end. Every night until the 25 August. Pre-booking essential – call 01227 366 004.Where: Herne Bay Little Theatre,

44 Bullers Avenue

When: 7.30pm

When: 8pm,Cost: £8

Kent Youth Jazz OrchestraThis fantastic young band will be fi lling the Central Bandstand. Do not miss this midweek highlight!Where: Central Bandstand

When: 2pm to 4pm

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Family Fun Badminton BonanzaCome and try badminton, one of the easiest and most enjoyable sports to play with friends and family or just come and meet new people. Perfect for mums and dads inspired by the Olympics, but all ages catered for. All equipment provided. If you enjoy yourself why not join the new social Badminton club starting Sunday 9 September at 6pm. Where: Bay Sports Arena

When: 4pm to 7pm

MIMS presents David Poulter Organ RecitalDo not miss this fantastic performance from David Poulter, the Director of Music at Liverpool Cathedral. David has a wealth of experience performing and teaching music and we are delighted to welcome him to the festival programme. For more information see www.

davidpoulter.co.uk or page eight.Where: United Church,

Mortimer Street

When: 7.30pm

Jazzles Jive Dance ClassA free taster class for those who are interested in learning modern jazz! Wear comfortable clothes and soft shoes. Beginners welcome. Over 18s only.Where: Kings Hall

When: 8pm

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Tangled Tales Puppet Theatre Two fantastic performances of modern fairytales using puppetry, music and songs. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment suitable for all ages. Harry The Red in Da Hood is a modern twist on the familiar Red Riding Hood tale. Cinderella – the classic tale of a pretty girl kept hidden by her cruel stepmother and ugly sisters.Where: Central Bandstand When: Harry the Red 2pm to 2.30pm,

Cinderella 3.30pm to 4pm

Story TimeCome and listen to a mid-morning story from around the world. Suitable for three to fi ve year olds. All children to be accompanied by a guardian.Where: Herne Bay Library

When: 10.30am



William Street

When: 11am

Cost: £3.50

Play and StayGames, activities, song and rhyme. Suitable for up to fi ve year olds.Where: The Bay Centre (adjacent

to Herne Bay Junior School)




12 William Street

When: 10am to 4pm

Seashore ExplorerCome along and check out the weird and wonderful marine life beneath the waves. The beach is a great place to explore, especially when the tide goes out. Come and fi nd out more about the stuff you can fi nd – just remember to bring footwear for low tide!Where: Meet at Reculver

car park

When: 10.30am to

12.30pm

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When: 2pm to 5pm

Herons Olympic PartyA monster afternoon of Olympic activity including island, fl oats and balls. Complete the course to win a gold chocolate medal. Under eights must be accompanied in the water by full paying adult. Booking essential. Limited spaces.Where: Herons Swimming Pool


Cost: £5 members, £6 Non

members. Adult charges apply.

The Late Edwina Black Your fi nal opportunity to see this fantastic adaptation. Edwina Black has just died, but was it a natural death – or something more sinister? If so, who was to blame? An exciting mystery thriller that keeps the audiences guessing until the very end.Pre-booking essential – call 01227 366 004.Where: Herne Bay Little


When: 7.30pm

Cost: £8

Folkestone Film Factory present….The Goonies!Hey you guys!! Who remembers this classic 80s pirate fi lm? Written by Steven Spielberg, the story tells of a band of pre-teens who discover an old Spanish map that leads them on an adventure to unearth the long-lost fortune of a legendary 17th-century pirate, One-Eyed Willie.

The Goonies is suitable for all ages, although we do ask that under 12s are accompanied by a guardian. Bring a blanket, a picnic and your friends for an outdoor cinema experience to remember!Where: Memorial Park

When: Film starts 9pm, get

there early for a good spot!

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Viva La Sociale present DelaysWe are delighted to welcome Delays to this year’s festival, featuring this exclusive show, ‘Have Yourselves A Delays Road Trip Night’. Tickets on sale at www.vivalasociale.co.uk

Where: Kings Hall

When: 7.30pm

Cost: £15 + booking fee.

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12 William Street

When: 10am to 4pm

National Coastwatch Open DayTry out powerful binoculars salvaged from a German WWII torpedo boat and check out charts and equipment. Find out about National Coastwatch who keep our coastline safe for sea and shore users. For more details call 01227 361 427

Where: Watch Station, Eastern

Esplanade (just past the Herne

Bay Sailing Club)

When: 10am to 4pm

Face PaintingOur friendly artists will be decorating faces all afternoon. Do you want to be a butterfl y, tiger or dragon? Numerous designs to choose from, small charges will apply.Where: Promenade

When: 12pm to 4pm



William Street

When: 11am Cost: £3.50


Mortimer Street


The Big Jump- Abseiling at St Anne’s CourtCome and watch brave souls abseil down a 120 ft building! The Rotary Club of Herne Bay are holding an abseiling event at StAnne’s Court in order to raise money for the Army Benevolent Fund. Where: St Anne’s Court,

St Georges Terrace

When: 10am to 4pm, with

abseiling from 8am to 8pm


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Tour d’ Herne BayEnjoy a family cycle ride along the

Oyster Bay Trail to Reculver. Led by

riders from SPOKES East Kent Cycle

Campaign. Experienced riders

have the option of continuing to

Birchington. Bring your bike

and a drink.

Where: Meet at Pier EntranceWhen: 11.30am

Classic Car and Bike ShowA selection of the best classic cars

and bikes from across the South

East. Over 250 gleaming classic cars

and bikes, with classics such as the

Model Ford T which dates back to

1918 to high performance E-Type

Jaguars, Porsches and Cobras.

Where: Mortimer Street

and William Street

When: 10.30am to 4pm

Herons Swimming Pool present...Dance on the Pier!Experienced instructors from

Herons Swimming Pool will be

demonstrating dance moves, with

open sessions for everyone to join

in. Come along and try out:

• Body Jam • Zumba • Booiaka

Where: Pier

When: 1pm to 3pm

Dizzy O’Dare presents…The Last ApothecaryDaft and nutty treatments for equally foolish ailments! Victorian down and outs Floggit and Scarper return with their newest business venture – The Last Apothecary, a roaming treatment centre full of daft and nutty treatments for equally foolish ailments. If you suff er from knobbly knees, lazy husband syndrome or random levitation, Floggit and Scarper have the cure for you.Where: Promenade between Bandstand and the PierWhen: 12.30pm to 1pm, 2pm to 2.30pm, 4.30pm to 5pm

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Join an expert team from The Science Museum as they present a series of shows aimed at children and adults alike! Science has never been this much fun!

Feel the ForceSir Isaac Newton and Phil the Stunt Frog join forces in this fast-paced action-packed extravaganza. Join us on a trip to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Ancient Greece and the Highland Games, as we take a closer look at the forces that shape our world. When: 12.30pm to 1.15pm

It Takes GutsFollow the journey of your food into your mouth, through the acid bath in your stomach, along

Polymathematics:Puppit and DigitNot so long ago, in a galaxy far, far away….Two mysterious life-forms set out on a journey to explore new worlds and learn about the cosmos. On New Year’s Eve they entered our solar system and this summer will arrive on planet Earth! Using their technologically advanced sensors you will be able to share your stories with Puppit and Digit by logging your videos, photos and written words into their memory banks.Where: Promenade between Bandstand and the Clocktower

When: 12.30pm to 1pm, 2pm to 2.30pm 4.30pm to 5pm

metre after metre of pulsating guts, and then… out the other end. This show, featuring video footage of people’s inside, is a gross-out, squirm-inducing demonstration of why exactly your poo is brown... When: 2pm to 2.45pm

Greatest HitsAt the Science Museum, there’s nothing we like better than an experiment that makes your jaw hit the fl oor, so we’ve chosen our favourite demos and packed them into this explosive show for all ages! From rockets to ‘magic’ tricks, from instant ice cream to earth-shaking bangs... this is science at its most entertaining.When: 4.30pm to 5pm

Polymathematics:Puppit and Digit

The Science Museum Shows

All Science Museum Shows are at the Central Bandstand

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Rock Around the ClockWe have a great programme of live music taking place on our main stage all afternoon! The 80s Experience will be performing our headline set with a fantastic performance of all your favourite hits including Duran Duran, A-ha, Madonna and Spandau Ballet! Put your leg warmers on and come down for a dance!Where: Clocktower Plaza

When: 12pm to 12.45pm Suburbanstar

1.15pm to 2pm Barkin Mad

2.30pm to 3.15pm Ben Russell and the Charmers

3.45pm to 4.30pm Brad Pittance and the Pirates

5pm to 5.45pm Winners of the Herne Bay Rocks Competition

6.15pm to 7.15pm Matt and Sueleen from BBC’s ‘The Voice’

7.45pm to 9pm The 80s Experience

FireworksIt’s the event we’ve all been waiting for – a fantastic fi reworks display to fi nish the day! Fireworks will be fi red all along Neptunes Arm, get to the Clocktower Plaza for the best spot! *Please note - Neptune’s Arm will be closed from 6pm to allow for set up.Where: Clocktower Plaza

When: Approx 9.15pm

80s NightRock Around the Clock might be over, but the 80s night continues at Vivid Nightclub! Free admission before 11pm, prizes and special off ers on all night - just make sure you get dressed for the occasion. See www.vividnightclub.co.uk for more information.Where: Vivid Nightclub

When: From 9.30pm


12 William Street

When: 10am to 4pm

Heron Model Boat Club RegattaCome see model boat displays boating on the lake. Other model clubs are invited to attend and a full programme of fun and interest is planned with some emphasis on public participation.Where: Memorial Park

When: 10am to 4pm

National Coastwatch Open DaySee page 37 for details.Where: Watch Station, Eastern

Esplanade (just past the Herne

Bay Sailing Club)

When: 10am to 4pm

Seashore ExplorerCome along and check out the weird and wonderful marine life beneath the waves. The beach is a great place to explore, especially when the tide goes out. Come and fi nd out more about the stuff you can fi nd – just remember to bring footwear for low tide!Where: Meet at Reculver car

park at 12.30pm


Herne Mill Open DayHerne Mill is a Kentish smock windmill dating from 1789. It is Grade I listed and is owned by Kent County Council and cared for by the Friends of Herne Mill. This is an exciting opportunity to see inside! See www.herne-mill.

btik.com for more information.Where: Mill Lane, Herne

When: 2pm to 5pm

Cost: £1 adults, 25p children

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Giant PicnicThe Giant Picnic returns again, and is bigger than ever! Led by Herne Bay in Bloom and a number of community groups, the aim is to have fun, meet people and try new activities! With live music from Hot Rats, U’Zamebzi and entertainment throughout the event, make sure you pack your picnic, blanket and umbrella (for the sun!) and get involved in this wonderful celebration of Herne Bay.

You will be able to:

• Create your own piece of art • Play a game of rounders• Got a problem in the garden?

Local gardening enthusiasts will be on hand to answer your questions. Bring your poorly plants

• Help to make heart cushions for breast cancer patients

• Join in a community sing-song• Take part in In The Zone, an

interactive sports science workshop brought to the festival by BBCs Children’s TV show Science Junkie!

Where: Herne Bay

Memorial Park

When: 11am to 3pm

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Kent Coastal BandThe Kent Coastal Band is a

dedicated group of 45 members

that are based in Herne Bay, and

have been performing regularly

since 1992. The band members

range from students to teachers,

accountants to oyster fi shermen,

mechanics to magistrates, aged

from 12 to 70, but all are united

under the baton of the musical

director, Paul Valentine. In the

pursuit of providing something

for everyone, the band’s concerts

regularly contain traditional

marches, classical works, popular

selections, and modern pieces.

www.kentcoastalconcert

band.co.uk.


When: 2pm to 4pm

Herne Bay Historical Records Society presents A Walk Back in TimeSee page 20 for details.

Where: Meet at Herne Bay

Museum, 12 William Street

When: 2.30pm

Herne Bay’s Got TalentThis is your chance to shine! Our annual contest is a great opportunity to show off your talents, entertain the crowds and win some great prizes! See page fi ve for full details.Where: Central Bandstand

When: 3pm

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The reopened Herne Bay Pier will be a popular venue for the visitors coming to enjoy the festival. The pier has always been a traditional part of the town’s seaside fun and celebration and this year will be no exception. The Pier Trust is planning to bring back Herne Bay’s much loved roller-skating activity to the pier this summer, various food and shopping opportunities, a café and sun deck to soak in the sun, the sea air and a range of entertainment.

With the support of Canterbury Council, the Pier Trust is raising funds through sponsorship and a series of events on the pier this summer in order to bring the pier platform to life again with traditional seaside features such as a retail beach huts, a stage, fl ags, lights, planters and lots of seats.

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ifun@Sandancers136 – 145 Central Parade, Herne Bay

01227 375098 [email protected]

ifun for All the FamilyMini Golf – Great fun for all ages & abilities.ifun Family Amusements – Exciting ticket games, 2p pushers & prize every time cranes. Win Prizes Galore.Temptations Ice Cream & Gifts – Simply delicious!Harry’s Café – Scrumptious food with friendly service.Casino Slots Adult Gaming Centre – Highest % payouts.

Festival Offer:Money Mad Monday 20th August 2012£2 Free Plays on production of programme

Rainbow Crafts90-94 High Street (next to Mills)01227 364310www.rainbow-craft.co.uk

Now in our new and improved store. FREE

demonstration day 1st Saturday of every

month. Great workshops available every week

Call us now for information on workshops

01227 364310

Table Table Here at Table Table you can eat out without splashing out, so our menu has a good balance of great value, traditional pub classics and some more interesting dishes to tempt your taste buds with a 1/3 off your food bill from 11.30- 6.30 Monday to Friday. Our service style is warm and informal and we make sure every one of our guests is served great pub food with a smile.

Festival Offer:This Voucher entitles 1 child to eat free per full paying adult.

The Divers Arms 66 Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5JQ01227 367717

Traditional pub right on the seafront. A warm welcome assured. We off er great good and drink at reasonable prices. Pub games, courtyard garden and dog friendly.

Festival Offer:Free soft drink or half pint of draught beer/lager with every main course purchased on presentation of festival programme.

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Herne Bay Town Partners Tel: 01227 868515 www.hernebaytp.co.ukwww.hernebayculturaltrail.co.uk

Herne Bay Town Partners is a non-profi t making organisation, voluntarily managed by local business people, to support local businesses and enhance and develop Herne Bay. Town Partners is responsible for creating the Herne Bay Cultural Trail, with 18 historical locations, including the Barnes Wallis statue. We network with local businesses, arrange and support local events throughout the town and have the latest local news and information on our website. We would like to wish Herne

Bay Festival a very successful event in its 20th year.

Evening Tide 97 Central Parade, Herne Bay01227 365014www.eveningtide.co.uk

Visit England 4 star and silver award rated guest accommo-dation, situated directly on Herne Bay’s beautiful seafront. All rooms have modern en suite shower rooms some with excellent sea views. Rooms also have fl atscreen TVs with DVD, hospitality tray, hairdryer and free WiFi access.

Call us now to book your stay

01227 365014

Forrest’s Family Funfair Will be at Herne Bay Memorial Park, Kings Road from Wednesday 8 to Saturday 11 August and Wednesday 15 to Saturday 18 August.Rides for all the family, stalls, games and more!

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Hasland Dance Studios 146 Kings Road, Herne Bay, [email protected]

Classes from 2½ years in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Street Dance, Latin & Ballroom, Musical Theatre. Adult Classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap & Zumba. Examinations from Primary - Advanced 2 with Royal Academy of Dance & Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. Purpose built studio complex with 3 dance studiosand spacious Reception area.

Call us now to book your

free taster class! 01227 636773

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Cain’s Amusements 123 – 135, Central Parade, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 8SS01227 372 027

We off er traditional seaside fun. Ice cream, candyfl oss, rides, 2p falls, cranes, novelties, videos, ticket games and a massive prize shop. £500 jackpot machines for adults. Open seven days a week.

Festival Offer:A free drink in tea, coff ee or orange squash on production of festival programme

Forrest’s AmusementsChildren’s Seaside AmusementsFun games for young ages!

Pier Entrance, Central Parade, Herne BayOpen weekends and school holidays 10.30am dailyAll attractions £1 a go.

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Active LifeBay Arts GalleryBlean Heritage and Community Group CCC Community DevelopmentCCC Foreshore Services Civil Services Pensioners AllianceCT6 Contemporary Arts GroupHampton Pier Yacht ClubHasland Dance SchoolHerons Swimming PoolHerne Bay Angling AssociationHerne Bay Arts GroupHerne Bay Baptist ChurchHerne Bay in BloomHerne Bay Camera ClubHerne Bay Heron Model Boat ClubHerne Bay Historical Records SocietyHerne Bay Improvement and Conservation TrustHerne Bay LibraryHerne Bay Little TheatrePlaymakersHerne Bay Museum and Gallery Herne Bay Pier Trust

Herne Bay United ChurchJazzles LtdKavanagh CinemaKent LibrariesKent PoliceSercoSPOKESStreet SceneTasty Sound Systems

The council works closely with the Herne Bay Festival Advisory Group which is made up of local residents and business owners. We’d like to say a big thank you to:

Gerry AtkinDick EburneGeoff GambrillNick GerolemouMichael KhouryMaggie LeeRoger StewartChris West

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Festival partnersMany of our events are hosted by community groups and local organisations, for which we are extremely grateful. We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who has been involved in this year’s festival.

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SponsorsWe rely on sponsorship and external funding to enable these events to happen, and this year we have been fortunate to receive support from the following:

This information is also available in other formats including Braille, large print, audiotape and other languages. Please call Liz Flynn on 01227 862 406 or email liz.fl ynn@

canterbury.gov.uk

Published July 2012 by Canterbury City Council. Canterbury City Council cannot guarantee

the accuracy of the information in this guide and accepts no responsibility for any error or

misrepresentation. All liability for loss, disappointment, negligence or other damage caused

by the reliance on the information contained in this guide, or in the event of the bankruptcy

or liquidation of any company, individual or fi rm ceasing to trade, is hereby excluded. Please

check carefully all prices and other details before making your visit.

Photographers: Dan Bass, Peter Fry, Matt Bristow, MSL Creative ©

www.hernebayfestival.co.uk

Documents

Herne Bay Festival Programme 2012