Crawley Festival
2009
Events for Saturday 27th June
CRAWLEY RAMBLERS
Crawley Station
9 a.m.
8 mile walk. Take cars to Shere Heath
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ST JOHN’S PATRONAL FESTIVAL
St John’s Church, High St.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
"St John's Year in Colour" A flower festival to celebrate St John’s Patronal Weekend. Come and see the beautiful floral displays in Crawley’s 13th Century Church.
ST JOHN’S SUMMER FAYRE
St John’s Church, High St.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Stalls galore, music and cream teas! All proceeds to St John’s Restoration.
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ST JOHN’S BELL TOWER OPEN DAY
St John’s Church, High St.
Climb the tower, have a go at ringing the bells – who knows it might be the start of a new hobby!
Free – Donations welcome.
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CELEBRATION OF “MERRIE ENGLAND”
St Nicholas Church (Worth)
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Come along and explore the church and its 1000 year history. Traditional crafts/Morris Dancing/Archery/Fencing/Crawley Millennium Band/Hog Roast/Baps and Cream Teas, and much more
Entry £1 donation to Parish Funds.
ART EXHIBITION
Regency Room, The Gatwick George Hotel
a.m. – p.m.
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NORTHERN AREA MUSIC CENTRE SUMMER CONCERT
Hazelwick School, South Hall
10 a.m.
Early years music groups 1 and 2, music makers and keyboards 1, 2 and 3.
No tickets required.
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FOLK FESTIVAL
The Hawth and Grounds
12.00 p.m. onwards
Please see Friday 26th June for full details.
REAL ALE BAR
The Hawth Grounds
From 12 noon
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CRAWLEY MUSEUM SOCIETY
The Hawth Grounds
Heritage of Our Town. Unique Crawley memorabilia for sale.
Further details – 01293 539088
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NORTHERN AREA MUSIC CENTRE SUMMER CONCERT
Crawley Baptist Church
7 p.m.
Intermediate Band, Intermediate Strings, Youth Choir, Youth Jazz Band, Youth Concert Band and Youth Orchestra.
Tickets £4 and £1
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MARK LEMON SOCIETY
St. John’s Church Hall
8:00 p.m.
The society was founded in 1991, by the late Roger Bastable, to mark the 150th anniversary of Punch Magazine and as a celebration of the magazine’s co-founder and first editor, Mark Lemon, who lived in Vine Cottage in Crawley High St. From 1858 until his death in 1870. Lemon was a friend of Charles Dickens.
Do come along and join us for the evening. Bring a favourite reading (optional) All welcome.
Tickets: £3.00 (Includes wine and nibbles)
Further details 01293 547435
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CRAWLEY SIGNAL BOX
High St Level Crossing
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This is a Grade 2 listed building. Visit and see its workings.
Free
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TEDDY BEARS PICNIC
Crawley Library
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Under 7’s. Bring your bear and enjoy stories and a picnic at the library woodland garden.
Free
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SACRED MUSIC – RENAISSANCE TO THE PRESENT DAY
St Nicholas Church, Worth
7:30 p.m.
An exploration of sacred music from different countries and cultures, from the Renaissance period through to the present day. Featuring choral and solo music both a cappella and with organ accompaniment, from Tallis to Taverner. This will be a feast of some of the most beautiful choral works ever written.
Tickets £10
Further information 01293 405949 or e-mail info@concordia.org.uk
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Art Exhibition
Regency Room, George Hotel 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free all welcome
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September's Child
Queen's Sq Bandstand 11 a.m. - noon
5 talented young musicians.
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Magic in the Mall
County Mall 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
See if you can see his hands move!!!
