Programme of Events
April 29th to May 8th
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Northill Arts Festival 2011 Programme of Events April 29th to May 8th |
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The following programme of events shows you everything you need to know, times, locations and cost where applicable.
Tickets may be purchased online by clicking Box Office or via the telephone on 01767 627494
Of course many events are free of charge as shown below, and booking is not required, just turn up and enjoy !
| Day | Date | Time | Event | Location | Price* |
| Friday | 29th April | Morning | Royal Wedding and Festival Opening | ||
| Afternoon | Celebratory Full Peal of Bells | Northill Church | |||
| Sunday | 1st May | 7.00am | Morris Men Dancing in the May | Ickwell Green | |
| 3.00pm | SWING INTO SPRING .. ...relax and enjoy the Adhoc Swing Band playing music from the '20's to the present | Northill Church | £7.50 Adult £3.00 Under 16 |
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| Monday | 2nd May | 11.45am | Ickwell May Day Celebrations beginning at the Crown Public House, Northill with a parade to Ickwell Green at 1.00pm | Ickwell Green | |
| Tuesday | 3rd May | 2.15pm | Parish Led Historic Walk (Repeats on Thursday 5th May) | Northill Pond | No charge |
| 8.00pm - 9.30pm | Local Historic and Rural Film Show (Episode 1) | Ickwell Village Hall | No Charge | ||
| Wednesday | 4th May | 2.00pm - 4.00pm 6.00pm - 8.00pm |
WI Crafts Exhibition | Sand Lane Church Hall | No charge |
| 8.00pm | The Life and Times of Thomas Tompion (1639 - 1713), Master clock maker and of this Parish | Northill Village Hall | £5.00 Adult £2.50 Under 16 |
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| Thursday | 5th May | 10.00am - 4.00pm | WI Crafts Exhibition | Sand Lane Church Hall | No charge |
| 2.15pm | Parish Led Historic Walk (Same as Tuesday 3rd May) | Northill Pond | No charge | ||
| 8.00pm - 9.30pm | Local Historic and Rural Film Show (Episode 2) | Ickwell Village Hall | No charge | ||
| Friday | 6th May | 8.00pm | PEREGRINE SPRING CONCERT ... a variety of music given by the Peregrine, to entertain and demonstrate the versatility and possibilities of a Recorder Orchestra With a special composition, "May Day" , for the occasion. Conducted by Ian Farquhar | Northill Church | £7.50 Adult £3.00 Under 16 |
| Saturday | 7th May | 10.00am - 4.00pm | Biggleswade Art Society Spring Exhibition | Northill Village Hall | No charge |
| 10.00am - 4.00pm | Maypole Heritage Local History Exhibition with many local artefacts, historic photographs and old maps | Sand Lane Church Hall | No charge | ||
| 10.00am - 4.00pm | Flower and Hobbies Festival | Northill Church | No charge | ||
| 7.30pm |
A Breath of Fresh Air - a recital for Wind Ensemble and Organ Performed by the Marylebone Ensemble and Richard Tyler
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Northill Church | £7.50 Adult £3.00 Under 16 |
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| Sunday | 8th May | 10.00am - 4.00pm | Biggleswade Art Society Spring Exhibition | Northill Village Hall | No charge |
| 10.00am - 4.00pm | Maypole Heritage Local History Exhibition with many local artefacts, historic photographs and old maps | Sand Lane Church Hall | No Charge | ||
| 12.30pm - 4.00pm | Flower and Hobbies Festival | Northill Church | No charge | ||
| 4.45pm - 5.45pm | Qtr Peal of Bells | Northill Church | No charge | ||
| 6.00pm | Finale Festival Evensong | Northill Church | No charge |
Whilst every effort is made to ensure these details are correct it is of course subject to last minute changes. Please keep an eye on the web site or speak to any of the organisers for more information.