What's On : Saturday 10th | Thursday 8th | Friday 9th | Sunday 11th
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‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ performed by OddsocksVenue: Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden Time: 7.00pm The funniest show of the Festival - Just back from the West End, Oddsocks will have you in stitches from beginning to end with their capers and hilarious interpretation of Shakespeare. An event for the whole family in this magical outdoor setting. Bring something to sit on and a blanket to keep warm. Fee: £12.00 / £10.00 / £5.00 |
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Dr Jazz & the Cheshire CatsVenue: Festival Marquee, Mill Lane Field Time: 7.30pm The Festival welcomes back these cool cats of the Big Band Sound. This event is sponsored by Spire Healthcare Fee: £10.00 / Concessions £8.00 |
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Art, Crafts and Farmers MarketVenue: Mill Lane Field Time: 10am - 5.00pm A beautiful selection of local farmersarts and craft stalls to tempt – even bigger and better than last year. Fee: Free |
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Photographic CompetitionVenue: Scout Hall Time: 10th July 11.00am This year’s theme is Nature. If you're under 16 then get snapping and you might win a great prize. Closing date for entries is the 1st July, download the entry form for more details. Fee: Free // Download an entry form (PDF) |
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Football CompetitionVenue:Festival Field Time:10.00am - 1.00pm Appleton Boys football club, to celebrate World Cup Final weekend, will be on the Festival Field on Saturday 10th between 10:00am and 1:00pm. Inviting all kids, big and small to test their footy skills. Fee: Free |
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Pantonic All Stars Steel OrchestraVenue: Mill Lane Field. Time: All Day A group of young people playing lively, vibrant music on steel drums bringing a real festival atmosphere and a taste of the Caribbean to Stockton Heath. Fee: Free |
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Children's Arts and Crafts CompetitionVenue: Scout Hall Time: 10th July 11.15am An under 11’s competition. Let your imagination run wild and enter anything you like - a painting, a model animal made of fruit and vegetables, a tinfoil aeroplane, a knitted picture, a tissue paper collage…. there’s prizes for the best ones. Download the entry form for more details. Fee: Free // Download an entry form (PDF) |
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Jo JinglesVenue: Festival Marquee, Mill Lane Field Time: 11.00am Fun, interactive music, singing and movement for babies and children aged from 3 months to 5 years of age stimulating their interest end enjoyment of music using a series of varied and fun-themed musical programmes with an educational slant. Fee: Free |
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Earl of Stamford Morris DancersVenue: Mill Lane Field Time: 12.00pm Traditional Morris Dancing at its very best. Fee: Free |
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Walking Day - Year of PeaceVenue: Alexandra Park Time: 2.00pm A walk of witness to commemorate the year of peace. Join in Stockton Heath Walking Day celebrations. The procession will meet at Alexandra Park , on Parkgate Road, before the procession around the village. Fee: Free |
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Warrington Phoenix Drum & Trumpet CorpVenue: Mill Lane Field Time: 4.00pm Traditional British style marching band made its first public appearance on 19th June 1993. One of only 8 adult trumpet and drum corps on the U.K., promoting traditional trumpet and drum music. Fee: Free |
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Alice’s Tea Party for BrainwaveVenue: Festival Marquee Time: 4.30pm Alice is having a Wonderland fancy dress party – why not join her for tea? There will be a giant tea cup to see and dance performances too. The party is to raise money for the Charity Brainwave and is sponsored by World of Beds. Fee: £4.00 inc refreshments. |
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Local Art ExhibitionVenue: Grappenhall Independent Methodist 8th - 10th July, 10.30 - 4.00 A competition and exhibition for local artists and sculptors. Fee: £1.00 (including refreshments) |
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Bridgewater Canal Boat TripsVenue: Thorn Marine 10th - 11th July, All day Enjoy a leisurely ride from Thorne Marine to Red Lane Allotments. Contact: sales@thornmarine.co.uk for more information. Fee: Donations |
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Scarecrow CompetitionVenue: Stockton Heath Village, All day Once again the scarecrows are back from the fields and will around the village in shop windows and outside doorways. Vote for your favourite - entry slips and ballot boxes will be in the Post Office, Sainsbury’s and the Co-op. Fee: Free |
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Help Stockton bear find his world cup squadVenue: Stockton Heath Village, All day A team of teddies have escaped from the toy box and are hiding in the shops around Stockton Heath. They are all football crazy and supporting England. See if you can spot them! Entry forms available at the box office and Stockton Heath library. Fill in the form for your chance to win one of the teddies. |
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Model Railway ExhibitionVenue: Bell House Lane Community Centre 10th - 11th July Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm Young and old enthusiasts are invited to chuff along to this very popular event. More info at: www.thethelwallgrappenhallrailwayclub.blogspot.com Fee: £1.00 |
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Fishing CompetitionVenue: Ackers Pit Time: 10th/11th July 2.00pm A fishing competition for young anglers. For more information contact Frank Lythgoe on 01928 716238. Fee: Free |
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