3rd to 6th may programme - larkhall...

LARKHALL FESTIVAL2019

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3rd to 6th May

PROGRAMME

All dayAround Larkhall

Window Dressing Competition & Treasure HuntThis year the festival theme is holidays so look out for knitted items in shop windows that you might see at the beach or on holiday – how many can you find? Collect a map from New Oriel Hall (from 12).

All dayAlice Park

Paint the ParkMay the Fourth be with you.

All dayVillage Kitchen Café

Village KitchenThe Village Kitchen Café is hosting Hannah, the founder of Fantasy Faces, who will be painting faces for children and adults.The Caribbean Spot will be providing Jamaican cooking as well as music in the garden. And, of course, The Village Kitchen will also be providing its usual great food and cakes.

All dayLeak

Leak’s Chillout ZoneComfy seats, refreshments, glitter tattoos, face paints and buckets of fun!

All dayBath Artist Printmakers

Printmakers’ Trail Pick up a map from Bath Artist Printmakers in Upper Lambridge Street and follow the trail of original, nature-inspired prints. Collect all twenty clues hidden around Larkhall to win an animal badge.

All dayLarkhall and Swainswick

History Trail Take a self-guided tour of Larkhall and Swainswick and discover our local history. Printed guides available at Alice Park and New Oriel Hall.

All dayNew Oriel Hall

Larkhall Community LibraryCome and browse a great selection of books for children and adults. You may also wish to support the planned book sale in aid of Alzheimer’s Society.

10am–2pmSt Saviour’s Church

St Saviour’s ChurchOpen for family prayer in the main church from 10am to 2pm. The Fellowship Centre will also be open for teas and coffees and possibly light lunches from 10am to 2pm. Tower tours between 10am and 1pm.

Doors 6pmNew Oriel Hall

Admission on a first-come first-served basis.

Choirs by FireCome and join us to get the Festival off to a lively start with a programme of local community choirs. From Humbugs choir for small children, to Walcot State Choir, Songways, Credence (male voice choir) and others to be confirmed. Bar available.

Doors 7.30pmBladud’s Head

Arrive promptly for open mic slots.

Speakeasy Spoken Word SpectacularSpikey Tim is an ‘anarchic and comedic’ performance poet who helps to run the Bristol Hammer & Tongue poetry slam, and is a part of the ‘Echoes & Edges’ music/poetry collective. Expect topics as diverse as his incredible trampoline, being heckled by a dog, and his failed attempts to ski.Stefan Mohamed is a Bristol-based spoken word performer and published author. His works include his poetry collection PANIC!, Falling Leaves and the Bitter Sixteen trilogy. He is a previous Bristol Poetry Festival Slam finalist. Join in with poems, tall tales, short stories, flash fiction, book excerpts, anecdotes, or bring material you’d like to share. Bring a poem on a postcard for ‘Shhhpeakeasy Hidden Word’ to be hidden in Beaufort Bookshop. There will also be a bookswap for World Book Night.

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11am–3pmSt Mark’s School

St Mark’s School Arts & CraftsSt Mark’s will be running free children’s art and craft activities (including mask-making for the parade on Sunday!) in the Main Hall. We will also be running our Vintage Café serving a selection of filled rolls, quiches, homemade cakes and cookies, along with hot and cold drinks throughout.

12–2pmNew Oriel Hall

Winners announced 3pm.

Great Larkhall Bake-OffReady, Steady, Bake! Bring out your inner Mary Berry or Paul Hollywood. Bring your masterpiece to the New Oriel Hall between 12 and 2pm. Winners announced at 3pm.Categories are: Larkhall Showstopper (holiday theme), Breads from Around the World, Jam/Chutney or Pickle, Sausage Rolls (or veggie/vegan alternative).


Art ExhibitionExhibition in the Small Hall, New Oriel Hall as part of the Open Studios. See centre spread for details.


Craft FairLocal artisans bring their wares to sell ranging from handmade cards and children’s books to homemade hats and knitted items. Please come along and support the crafters of your community.


New Oriel Hall CaféHave a nice cup of tea or coffee and choose from a tasty selection of food.

1pm–4pmNew Oriel Hall (Mezzanine)

Pocket ManifestoFed up of clothes with pockets too small, too few, or too fake to carry your personal possessions? Then you need Pocket Manifesto! Bring your own clothes to improve or pimp some pockets on clothes destined for Mercy In Action. Also try and pick a lucky pocket, rifle through a brief history of pockets and help uncover the role of modern pockets by revealing what you keep in yours.

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Doors open at 7pmNew Oriel Hall

Ceilidh with Canny BandA night of fantastic music and dance. All you need is a sense of fun – let the guest caller guide you through the steps and the musicians get your feet dancing. No experience necessary, no fancy footwork required, the emphasis is on enjoyment. All ages welcome. Bar available.

OPEN STUDIOSAll venues are open Saturday, Sunday and Monday 11am to 5pm unless otherwise stated. For further details, pick up an

Open Studios brochure, widely available from April.1. Bath Artist Printmakers 3b Upper Lambridge Street, BA1 6RY2. Ione Parkin RWA – abstract paintings; Jane Sheppard – ceramics R/O 3 Upper Lambridge St, BA1 6RY3. Anna Gillespie – sculptor 1 Larkhall Place, BA1 6SF4. Simon Hodges PS – landscape painter 12 Hillview Rd, BA1 6NF5. Rosie Swift Kalung Creations – jewellery. Saturday Only 11am–5pm 8 School Ct, Spring Lane, BA1 6FD6. Teresa Foster – paintings 47 Brooklyn Rd, BA1 6TF7. Silversides Glass 9 Brooklyn Rd, BA1 6TF8. Alison Redman – jewellery; Gail Barker – mixed media artist. Sat and Sun 11am–5pm 1 Larkhall Sq, BA1 6FA9. Vicky Sander – automata 4 Hawarden Terrace, BA1 6RE10. Caroline James – paintings 1 St Mark’s Pl, BA1 6FE11. Russell Bell – paintings 14 Tyning Terrace, BA1 6ET12. Susan Green – sculptor. Sat and Sun 11am–5pm 7 Malvern Bdgs, BA1 6JX13. Jane Randfield; Fran Landsman – prints, jewellery, embroidery, photography 34 Malvern Bdgs, BA1 6JX14. Liz Carson – paintings and collages; Andrew Hume – sculpture 12 Fairfield Park Rd, BA1 6HX

15. Alan Hemming – ceramics 24 Fairfield Ave, BA1 6NH16. Richard Olver – paintings; Teresa Harrison – sculptural mosaics 57 Fairfield Park Rd, BA1 6JP17. Harriet Gunstone – paintings and textiles. Sat and Sun 11am–5pm 9 Fairfield Ave, BA1 6NH18. Simon Parr – paintings 15 Belgrave Crescent, BA1 5JU19. Kate Clark, Sarah Targett, Dominique Coiffait – paintings. Sat, Sun and Mon 12am–5pm Nourish, 1 Beaufort W, London Rd, BA1 6QB20. Black Dog – decorative tiles Meadows Lane, BA1 6AP21. Val Hepplewhite – paintings and drawings. Saturday only (by appt other times) Studio, 25 Grosvenor Pl, BA1 6BA22. Fifi Charrington – paintings Hill House, Upper Swainswick, BA1 8BX23. Joanna Cacanas – paintings Stable Cottage, Upper Swainswick, BA1 8BU24. Group Exhibition, New Oriel Hall. Sat and Sun 12am–5pm Larkhall Square25. Group Exhibition, Claremont Community Centre Eastbourne Ave, BA1 6EN26. St Mark’s School – exhibition of students’ work. Saturday only 11am–3pm Baytree Rd, BA1 6ND

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OPEN STUDIOSLocal artists and crafts people open their homes and studios.

All venues are open Saturday, Sunday and Monday 11am to 5pm unless otherwise stated. For further details, pick up an Open Studios brochure, widely available from April.

GARDEN TRAILTake a trip around the secret corners and open spaces of Larkhall.

Gardens open Monday 6th May 10.30am to 5pm unless otherwise stated.

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Open Studio locations on previous page, Garden Trail locations on next page.

Open Studios 22 and 23 are not shown on this map.

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A: Gardenalia, 4 Mile End, London Road, BA1 6PT (9am–5.30pm)Richard Asbury’s delightfully eccentric shop specialises in organic garden products including seeds and compost. With an eclectic mix of antique and contemporary garden ornaments, furniture, accessories and unusual gifts, all in a beautiful setting. Open from 9am till 5.30pm.B. Alice Park Community Garden, BA1 7BLRun by volunteers, this gem of a community garden continues to thrive. Visit our vegetable beds, green oak timber shelter, wildlife pond and hear about future plans. Great cakes and plants for sale.

C. Lambridge House, London Road, BA1 7HYRe-wilding of areas of the garden in progress to take account of climate change. It’s blossoming with apple, pear, damson, wisteria and magnolia showing their colours.

D. 5 Swainswick Gardens, BA1 6TLBest Sustainable Garden in the Curo Housing Association Awards, this garden has plenty of plants to encourage wildlife to thrive, as well as wisteria, bamboo and New Zealand flax. Quirky ornamentation.

E. The Ferns and Garden Cottage, Deadmill Lane, BA1 8DESeveral garden rooms including tulips, aquilegia and apple blossom next to a nice old house. The crab apple orchard and mixed woodland sloping down to the Lam Brook at the back of the Garden Cottage is one of Larkhall’s best kept secrets. Teas served.F. Larkhall Allotments, Plain Ham, BA1 8DJLarge allotments with numerous plots. Cute sheds and Wendy Houses. Plenty of sowings e.g. spring cabbage. One of the best plots is Sue Johnson’s, like a cottage garden, at far top corner.

G. Hillview Studio, 12 Hillview Road, BA1 6NX. Access by steps only.Using the ancient Japanese principle of shakkei (borrowed landscape) with two small all-year-round gardens with sculpture carefully placed and a small studio. This year there are more shrubs, ornamental grasses, perennials and wild flower planting with a new quiet sitting area.H. 3 Elm Croft, St Saviour’s Road, BA1 6SEA long garden sloping down to the Lam Brook with solanum, holly, acer and some fine blossoming fruit trees including mulberry, pear and apple. TEAS SERVED.

I. 25 Bay Tree Road, BA1 6NBA garden that exudes warmer climes with a selection of yucca, cordyline, Chusan palm, banana and Madeiran geranium, ranged up a terrace with fine views of the village and Solsbury Hill.

GARDEN TRAILTake a trip around the secret corners and open spaces of

Larkhall. Details in centre spread.Gardens open 10.30am to 5pm Monday 6th May unless

otherwise stated. See map.

SUNDAY 5th MAYSoapbox Derby and Procession

We are pleased to announce that once again Larkhall Square will be joined with the Village Green (car park) and be closed to traffic to celebrate

Larkhall Festival. Here you will find food stalls, ice cream, coconut shy, skittles, Camera Obscura, photo booth, balloon art and lots more...

1.30pm Registration Registration for the Soapbox Derby in Larkhall Square

2.15pm Pre-race Parade From Larkhall Square to Bladud’s Head

2.30pm Race 1

2.40pm Race 2

3.00pm Winners’ Presentations in the Square


Window Dressing Competition & Treasure HuntThis year the festival theme is holidays so look out for knitted items in shop windows that you might see at the beach or on holiday – how many can you find? Collect a map from New Oriel Hall (from 12).

All dayVillage Kitchen Café

Village KitchenThe Caribbean Spot will be providing Jamaican cooking as well as music in the garden. And, of course, The Village Kitchen will also be providing its usual great food and cakes.

All dayLeak

Leak’s Chillout ZoneComfy seats, refreshments, glitter tattoos, festival face paints and buckets of fun!

All dayBath Artist Printmakers

Printmakers’ Trail Pick up a map from Bath Artist Printmakers in Upper Lambridge Street and follow the trail of original, nature-inspired prints. Collect all twenty clues hidden around Larkhall to win an animal badge.

SUNDAY 5th MAYAll dayAlice Park

Picnic in the Park Join us at Alice Park for food and fun!Café available.

All dayLarkhall and Swainswick

History Trail Take a self-guided tour of Larkhall and Swainswick and discover our local history. Printed guides available at Alice Park and New Oriel Hall.

All dayRose & Crown

Rose & Crown The Rose & Crown will be open all day serving up BBQ food, alongside its usual refreshments.

All dayNew Oriel Hall

Larkhall Community LibraryCome and browse a great selection of books for children and adults. You may also wish to support the book sale in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.

10amPlain Ham, home of Larkhall Athletics

Festival Football Match‘Larkhall Dads’ team vs the coaches of Larkhall Athletic Youth team in the hotly contested match. Who will win the trophy this year?


Acoustic Café and BarChill out with a beer or a hot drink and some yummy food with a backdrop of a wide range of music.


Art ExhibitionExhibition in the Small Hall, New Oriel Hall as part of the Open Studios. See centre spread for details.

1pm–4pmNew Oriel Hall (Mezzanine)

Pocket ManifestoFed up of clothes with pockets too small, too few, or too fake to carry your personal possessions? Then you need Pocket Manifesto! Bring your own clothes to improve or pimp some pockets on clothes destined for Mercy In Action. Also try and pick a lucky pocket, rifle through a brief history of pockets and help uncover the role of modern pockets by revealing what you keep in yours.

From 5.30pm Rose & Crown

Strictly Come Gurning5.30pm – Junior Gurning 7pm – Adult GurningCome and make faces, the uglier the better.

6pmBeaufort Bookshop

Poetry, Prose and PianoWe are delighted to have Brian Kimberling, author of Snapper, reading his latest novel, Goulash, now out in America and due to be published here in May. It is possible Max Porter, author of Grief is the Thing with Feathers, will read from his latest novel, Yanny. There are plans to make a film of the book with Rachel Weisz. Also likely is an epic poem on Humphrey Bogart and the mic is open to any other writers and poets. Breaking up the proceedings will be Mike Renton at the piano accompanying a semi-professional singer, but there’s nothing to stop all of us breaking into song.

8pmRose & Crown

Sing-AlongCome along and sing your heart out to a selection of popular tunes. Always a riotous, fun evening. Song sheets provided.


Open StudiosLocal artists and crafts people open their homes and studios.See centrespread map.

All day Around Larkhall

Garden TrailTake a trip around the secret corners and open spaces of Larkhall.See centrespread map.

All day Alice Park

Festival Boules and Party in the ParkSee website for details of Boules competition.

SUNDAY 5th MAYEVENING

MONDAY 6th MAY

LARKHALL FESTIVAL2019

This year the festival theme is ‘Holidays’. May Day marks the change of seasons and the festival is here to put you in a holiday mood.

Friday night sees the return of ‘Choirs by Fire’ along with the always brilliant Speakeasy. The party continues on Saturday night with a family ceilidh. Then on Sunday there’s the return of the popular

Soapbox Derby. Look out for details of cart-making sessions! Once again the competitive bake-off takes place on Saturday so start practising those baking skills – can you beat last year’s winners?

This programme is correct at the time of going to print, but changes always happen. Up-to-date information will be on the festival website

and social media.Web: www.larkhall-festival.org.uk

Facebook: LarkhallFestival Twitter: @LarkhallFest

We would like to thank local businesses for their support, a special thank you to the people of Larkhall who make it all possible.

We still need more help: if you would like to get involved please email [email protected]

The committee would like to thank everybody at New Oriel Hall – the heart of the festival. Also to the Rose & Crown for the

continuing financial help.

Programme designed by Ethan Wilson

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