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2 and many refreshments. There will be a Welcome whole host of events through the week in This is the fourth Worthys various locations and the final weekend will Festival that is becoming a again be mainly based in Eversley Park with tradition to include as many the Festival Marquee, a Beer Festival of the various interest throughout the weekend, lots of exciting groups and societies as possible and offer events and a whole host of eating options all kinds of events and competitions to suit finishing with our finale at the newly all. refurbished King Charles. New events this time include a Craft As previously the vast majority of events competition based on the square mile of will be free or at minimal cost. Have a good where you live, a photography competition browse to see what catches your fancy, but throughout the week to showcase the all will also be promoted on our website

Festival itself and a mini Archaeological Dig. www.worthysfestival.com Once again we start with music on the Facebook page and Twitter #worthysfestival Green along with children’s entertainments

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4 Thank you to all our supporters without whom we could not put on such marvellous events, in particular SSEN for once again funding the Marquee, HAB for sponsoring the Music Festival, Cart & Horses for sponsoring the Jazz and Folk Festival, Worthies Sports and Social Club, Charters, and Parish Councils, Jackie Porter with her County Councillor grant allowance, Skanska for their help with manpower, help with venue and equipment from Kings Worthy Primary School and St Mary’s Church, and all the bands who are playing for free. Thank you also to all the committee members who have worked tirelessly over the last two years to put together this Festival and the various organisations and individuals who are putting on the various events.

5 Please try to walk ,cycle or use the bus to as many Festival events as you can as car parking is likely to be very limited, especially for the big weekend events. Please Walk If If you have to use your car, please park responsibly and You Can consider local residents.

Although all reasonable efforts have been taken by the organisers to ensure the Worthys Festival is safe, participants and spectators are responsible and liable for their own and their children’s actions and safety.

Throughout the Festival Photography competition We were very grateful during the last Festival to Adrienne Photography who supplied us with loads of wonderful photographs to use in our advertising this time. This year, we want YOU to help; from the first events during the opening weekend, to the Festival Finale, take your photographs and send them to us on Email, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Use #Worthysfestivalphotos or label your email or Facebook posting Photography Competition. We will ask the Worthys Camera Club to narrow down to the best half dozen and then have a public vote on these - prizes will be announced on all formats and on noticeboards during the first week of October

Come on……….get snapping! Find us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram #worthysfestival and at www.worthysfestival.com

6 Opening weekend - Saturday Saturday 16th September Worthy Park House Open Morning - Prince’s Mead School Come and visit this beautifully maintained Grade 2* listed Sir Robert Smirke designed building of significant historical and architectural interest. Opening will be from 10.00 - 12.30pm, refreshments will be served during the course of the morning. The History of Worthy Park House will be available. Visitors are invited to walk around the house and grounds at their leisure.

Folk and Jazz Festival 2-6pm Free live music all afternoon on Church Green Sponsored by the Cart & Horses pub 2pm Strummers A fun Ukelele club, who play an eclectic mix of 60s to 80s pop music, traditional songs, plus songs from earlier eras. 3pm Jazzers A group of jazz enthusiasts who get together to play jazz standards, together with some Latin, swing and bebop. 4pm Saxofony A well established purely acoustic Saxophone quartet playing a mixed style of music from Classical favourites through modern classics and pop arrangements to all styles of Jazz. 5pm Court Rogue A lively four piece folk band based in . They cleverly blend instruments and vocals together to create a fast paced, edgy, contemporary folk sound.

7 Opening weekend - Saturday On the Green Children's funfair rides courtesy of Reg and Spencer Day Juggling Jake FREE Drop-in Art Workshop for Children by Emma Lowres. Suitable for children aged 5-11. (2-5pm) Come along and be creative! No need to book, just turn up. Refreshments Pimms, Teas, Scouts BBQ, Guides Sweet stall and Beer tent to keep you fed and watered. Open Gardens 2-4.30pm Thank you to all these local people who have agreed to open their gardens for the Festival • On Mill Lane, there will be Vine Cottage built on several layers, a quirky layout with a waterfall, pond and lots of flint structures. There is an interesting 'Wedding Cake Tree' set in the middle of the garden and Abbots Worthy Mill a mill at this site since the 10th Century and mentioned in the Domesday Book, it is in a delightful setting on the River Itchen, not to be missed! • Lower Farm, Down Farm Lane A large, established garden with various levels, walled garden and pond • Kings Worthy Primary School, Nations Hill Woodland, ponds, orchard, minibeast area, roundhouse and air-raid shelter to explore • Bornholm, Bedfield Lane about 1/3 of an acre with pond, summer house and rose garden • 29 The Pastures The train garden 5” ride on train in the front. “O” gauge steam train through the borders (Tea, coffee and cake sold in aid of Labrador Lifeline Trust) • Treyor The Pastures

Please Note: some gardens may have uneven steps, open ponds, prickly shrubs and other potential hazards. Please wear suitable footwear, ensure children are kept under close parental supervision, and take all reasonable precautions as necessary.

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Worthy Players 7.30pm Jubilee Hall

The Worthy Players are presenting their very own ‘Radio Variety Show’. This will be a mixture of comedy sketches, running serial thriller, songs and a whole lot more! Prices are Adults £5.00 senior ; child / student £3.00 and tickets can be booked online at our website www.theworthyplayers.co.uk Email: [email protected] or phone 07599 981922. Jazz in the pub 8pm onwards Cart & Horses function room Jazz Allies Regulars here, the Jazz Allies play a mixture of tuneful modern jazz standards and ballads. Their unobtrusive music allows for a relaxed evening in the informal surrounds of the old skittle alley. 9 Sunday Sunday 17th September Community Thanksgiving Service 10am St Mary’s Church welcome the Bishop of Winchester Right Reverend Tim Dakin who will conduct this morning’s service. Residents of all ages welcome. Refreshments will be served after the service and there will be an opportunity to meet the Bishop, as well as an opportunity to try out the Bouncy Cathedral on Church Green!

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Archaeology - Hinton Park start of community dig During his research on historic footpaths Phil Allen discovered evidence of an old path, name unknown, that stretched from the Cart and Horses northwards to meet the Green Way in Hinton Park (opposite the new orchard), and then on to join the White Way within Eversley Park. The aim of the dig is to search for any remaining features of the path. There will be digging and sifting sessions (1 hour per participant) through the week and a display on the last day of the Festival to demonstrate any finds. Digging will take place through the week: Sunday 17th 11-4/Monday 6-8/ Saturday 23rd 10-2/Sunday 24th 11-2, including display of results until 3pm. You can register your interest in the dig by e-mailing [email protected] and on confirmation of booking you will receive more details. U14s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Street Parties Noon onwards - currently planned in — Lynn Way or set up your own….. invite your neighbours to Bedfield Lane bring a plate and a bottle to a communal gathering The Pastures in a cul de sac or little open space. Alternatively there is the Community Street Party at Springvale Stores, Fraser Road—open to all, free soft drinks, bring plates of food to share Open Gardens 2-4.30pm Thank you to all these local people who have agreed to open their gardens for the Festival • Treyor The Pastures A second chance to see this lovely garden • 128 Springvale Road Developing garden under relatively new ownership (cream teas will be served) • 8 Boyne Rise Another garden in development, a garden is never finished, but there are always new ideas to exchange • Allotments, Springvale Road Allotment owners will be on hand to guide you – get some inspiration for your own garden, or new allotments in the extended park at Eversley Please Note: some gardens may have uneven steps, open ponds, prickly shrubs and other potential hazards. Please wear suitable footwear, ensure children are kept under close parental supervision, and take all reasonable precautions as necessary.

11 Opening weekend - Sunday Guided History Walk 2.00pm Step back in time with the Worthys Local History Group and meet a few interesting characters from the 19th and 20th centuries and hear their stories on a short walk around the centre of the village. 1 The walk will take approximately 1 /2 hrs. Booking is essential and group size is limited so please contact [email protected] or phone 01962 881749 if you have any questions or to book a place. Church Paddock Fishery Open Afternoon midday till 6:00. Explore the fishing lake on your doorstep and try your hand at fishing BBQ, licenced bar, taster fishing, bouncy castle, inflatable football pitch, coconut shy & more….

Winchester Theatre Arts at Jubilee Hall 7.30pm An Evening of Musicals A selection of some of the greatest and most well-loved musicals, brought to you in a spectacular evening of song and dance. Winchester Theatre Arts musical theatre group bring some of the freshest, up and coming talent in the world of musical theatre to your doorstep, right here in Kings Worthy. With extracts from Footloose, Hairspray and Les Misérables, it’s a night not to be missed. Tickets will be £5 for adults and £3 for under 16's. Box office number: 01962 884133

The show was FANTASTIC and the solo's were brilliant and gave me goose bumps" (J. Griffiths) Bar kindly provided by Winchester Rotary 12 Monday Monday 18th Off-Road Bike Ride 5.30-7pm Meet at Tesco Express. Once again Paul Young is to lead the intrepid on a bike ride this evening. Paul says “This will an off road event suitable for mountain bikes and hybrids ideally. If you only have a stunt bike or BMX you can still come but you may end up doing a shorter route than the main group. Please ensure that your bicycle is mechanically sound/road worthy and that you also have lights. We ask that you should also wear a helmet. Gloves, long trousers (to avoid getting stung or scratched) a spare inner tube or puncture repair kit would also be handy to have, just in case. Bring a drink and a lightweight top/sweatshirt and/or a waterproof if rain is forecast. There will be a couple of checkpoints along the way to offer support”

Archaeology Hinton Park 6-8pm Register for your space on [email protected]

13 Tuesday Tuesday 19th Kings Worthy Primary School Open Morning 9.30-11am Guided tours of the classrooms, and the award-winning school grounds featuring the Celtic Roundhouse and the Anderson Shelter. Refreshments available while you browse a display of the children's entries for the Square Mile Competition

Community Tea Party The Tuesday's Place group invite all to join them for afternoon tea and conversation from 2-4pm at St Marys Chapel Hall, Fraser Road. If you or one of your neighbours would like transport to attend this, please phone Sarah on 883247.

As part of the afternoon there will be a speaker from Age UK (regular attendees of Tuesdays Place please note - change of week to fit in with the Festival)

Scout and Guide songs around the Campfire 6pm Join the Rainbows, Beavers, Brownies, Cubs, Guides, Scouts and Senior Sections around the campfire. Located on the field behind the cemetery on Lovedon Lane from 6-7.30pm. All welcome to sing songs old and new—come and relive your time in Scouting and Guiding!

Jazz in the Club Black Cat Big Band in the Worthies Sports and Social Club 8-10.30pm Classic arrangements from Basie, Buddy Rich, Sinatra and others. With an exciting mix of instrumental tunes and guest singer Ed Hailwood, it's a great evening for listening and

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16 See main programme or the website for more details, entry forms etc Saturday 16th September Princes Mead—Open morning 10am to 12.30pm Folk and Jazz Festival on Church Green 1.30 to 6pm with refreshments and children’s entertainments Kindly sponsored by the Cart & Horses pub Open Gardens with teas 2-4.30 • Mill Lane Abbots Worthy Vine Cottage and Abbots Worthy Mill • Lower Farm, Down Farm Lane /Kings Worthy Primary School, Nations Hill • Bornholm, Bedfield Lane / 29 The Pastures /Treyor The Pastures Worthy Players Radio Show Jubilee Hall 7.30pm Jazz at the Pub - Cart & Horses Jazz Allies 8pm

Sunday 17th Thanksgiving Service St Mary’s Church with Bishop of Winchester 10am Street Parties Noon onwards in your own street or come to Springvale Stores, Fraser Road Guided History Walk 2pm Church Paddock Fishery Open Day 12-6pm Open Gardens with teas 2-4.30 Treyor The Pastures / 118 Springvale Road /8 Boyne Rise / Allotments Springvale Road Archaeology start of week long dig in Hinton Park 11-4 Winchester Theatre Arts Cabaret evening at Jubilee Hall 7.30pm (bar by Winchester Rotary) PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION - all week Help us document all the wonderful events throughout the week - you may win a prize! #worthysfestivalphotos

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18 Monday 18th Off-Road Bike Ride 5.30-7pm meet at Tesco Express Archaeology - Hinton Park 6-8pm

Tuesday 19th Kings Worthy Primary School Open Morning 10 -11.30am Guided tours of the school and grounds. Community Tea Party in St Mary’s Chapel Hall open to all 2-4pm Scouts’ and Guides’ Campfire From 6pm in the field off Lovedon Lane Jazz in the Club Sports and Social Club 8pm Black Cat Big Band

Wednesday 20th Worthys Community Shed -Tubbs Hall 2-3.30pm presentation on what this is about, potentials in Kings Worthy Village Quiz 7pm Worthys Worthies Sports and Social Club. Photography competition throughout the whole Festival #worthysfestivalphotos

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20 Thursday 21st Barnardo's Big Toddle for children under five. Church Green, London Road 11am Health Walks Tubbs Hall 3pm - Presentation on walking for health, find out how to get involved Gardeners’ Questions at Kings Worthy Primary School 7pm Jazz Night Cart and Horses - Little Big Band 8-10.30pm

Final Weekend Events mainly based in Eversley Park in and around the Festival Marquee, generously sponsored by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Beer Festival in the WSSC all weekend Food Festival all weekend

Friday 22nd Mouse House Hunt BroadView 6-7.30pm

Ceilidh in the marquee with live band and caller 7-11pm Swingworld Big Band in the club 7.30pm onwards Beer Festival 6.30-11pm Tonight’s food options are The Slik Fo Artisa ood fired pizzas Killi’s Kithe luur urgers, hot dogs alog ith egetaria optios. Hot ad Tast Burgera Popp’s oile aterig serig arious hotdogs Keep taking those photos #worthysfestivalphotos

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Arts and Crafts Market in the Festival Marquee - local crafts to marvel at and purchase 11-4 Square Mile Art competition display and public vote

Run for All unique event making full use of our newly enlarged

Eversley Park 2pm Football Festival mini tournament and girls football exhibition matches through the day Skateboard competition/display in the MUGA

Archaeology Hinton Park 10am to 2pm

Music Festival in the Marquee, 11am - 11.30pm sponsored by

HAB Details in main programme, see the website www.worthysfestival.com and Facebook for timings of bands Beer Festival 12.30 – 16.30 and 18.30 – 23.00

Food options throughout the day will include Frig High Fish ad Chips The Slik Fo ood fired pizzas Killis Kithe luur urgers /pulled pork/hot dogs /egetaria optios Popp’s oile aterig Gera hotdogs Hot ad Tast Burgera The Coffee Cruiser Fat Sa's Ie Crea Va Photography competition throughout the whole Festival #worthysfestivalphotos

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24 Sunday 24th In and around the Marquee Flower & Produce Show entries 9am, open to the public 11.30 onwards Dog Show 10-4 Square Mile Art Competition display Prize Giving 3pm with HAB MD Mike Roberts

And on the bottom field of Eversley Park throughout the day Exercise trail sessions with Green Apple Fitness SSE/Connecting Kings Worthy Display of the last 2 years’ project inc. Light Bulb Challenge and Big Switch Off Worthys Conservation Volunteers Hedgehog House building Community Orchards Information about the new orchard/wild flower meadow/allotments And at Hinton Park visit our established community orchard and also see the Archaeology Digging 10am to 2pm Community dig display - possible evidence of ancient footpaths in Hinton Park til 3pm

Beer Festival 12.30-4pm Food options throughout the day will include Killis Kithe luur urgers et Popp’s oile aterig serig urgers ad Gera hotdogs Hot ad Tast Burgera The Coffee Cruiser Fat Sa's Ie Crea Va Mervyn’s Bus FREE transport service down to the King Charles pub from Eversley Park car park from 4.00pm, and a circular round the village run from the pub again until 9pm.

Festival Finale King Charles from 5pm Live music, Community BBQ and Fireworks at 8pm to round off the week (Marshalling by Winchester Rotary) PLEASE NOTE: There will be very limited parking at the pub, for those with mobility problems only. Please use the Festival Bus, or walk to the pub for the fireworks (or beg a driveway parking space from a friend). Please SHOW ALL CONSIDERATION FOR LOCAL NEIGHBOURS who may need urgent access to drives and keep all roads and access ways clear. 25 26 27

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34 Wednesday/Thursday Wednesday 20th Worthys Community Shed at Tubbs Hall 2-3.30pm Drop-in session. Come and meet the pioneer group who are starting up a Community Shed this autumn in Kings Worthy. A Shed is where folk meet up to share tools and resources, to work on projects of their own choosing. It’s not just about make and/or mend, but a place of skill-sharing and informal learning, interaction and friendship. There will always be a moment to set down the tools and enjoy a cup of tea. This Festival session is your chance to pop in and ask questions, to find out what its about. Information at http://menssheds.org.uk/, though ladies welcome too. Village Quiz at Worthies Sports and Social Club. 7pm Book in your teams of up to six people now at [email protected] this is a very popular event. Will feature a round of local interest questions and plenty of time for refreshments in between rounds. The winners keep the Village Quiz Challenge Shield for two years. Prizes for top three teams.

Thursday 21st Barnardo's Big Toddle for children under five. Church Green, London Road. Bubbles, St. Mary's Church toddler group is holding a short sponsored walk around Church Green to raise funds for Barnardo's. 11:00 am start and if the weather is good we will picnic on Church Green afterwards. This year's theme is colour so come brightly dressed. Sponsor forms will be available from Bubbles leaders in the Church Rooms on Thursday mornings in September Kings Worthy Health Walk This is a new regular event in Kings Worthy, long established in and around Winchester (hour long walks 1 between 2 /2 to 3 miles for those wanting to get fit and explore what is on their doorstep) This afternoon from 3pm - the organisers will be at Tubbs Hall talking about how to get involved - tea and cakes will be served

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Thursday Gardeners Questions at Kings Worthy Primary School 7pm Once again we welcome our panel of local experts who will be available to answer all your gardening questions. Bring a section of problem plant for them to look at, or photos or just your questions. They have a vast wealth of talent and experience amongst them. Phil Allen, our chairman, is an experienced ecologist with lots of knowledge particularly on wildflowers and trees. Phil is the man to ask if you want to invite wildlife into your garden. He can advise on wildflower meadows, ponds and woodland glades. Phil Jeffs of Worthy Plants Garden Services has many years of plant experience, he also designs and plans gardens, writes the garden page for the Kings Worthy Parish Magazine and has been a Radio Solent garden expert. Jackie Porter along with her husband has managed for some years a large well established garden which they regularly open for the National Garden Scheme . Jackie enjoys the challenge of plant propagation and garden design. Pam Fisher is a keen hands-on plantswoman who not only has her own beautiful garden but leads the volunteer team who manage the kitchen garden for Hinton Ampner so has plenty of practical advice for growing flowers and vegetables. Refreshments for sale in aid of school funds. Entrance free. Contact Sarah White 883247/[email protected] for more information or tickets, also available on the door Jazz Night Cart & Horses Function Room Little Big Band 8-10.30pm The Little Big Band is nearly ten years old with half of the original members still together. LBB has some very talented local musicians as well as a very competent singer, Sue Stockley. We play many rearranged and updated big band favourites including some very challenging American compositions. There are some popular songs and for dancers some jive numbers but most of our music is jazz based. 36 Final Weekend - Friday

Final Weekend Events mainly based in Eversley Park in and around the Festival Marquee, generously sponsored by Scottish and Southern Electric Networks (SSEN) WORTHY’S BEER & CIDER FEST. This year the beer & cider festival will be held in the large club room at the Worthies Sports & Social Club, where relaxing chairs & tables are situated for enjoying your beer or cider with friends. There will be 9 beers from all points of Britain, along with 3 ciders of varying strengths. An additional service we have introduced this year, is a take away service of 2 or 4 pint plastic containers for those who wish to consume the alcohol off the premises. The beers will vary from 3.8% to 6.0% alcohol and from Blonde beers to Dark Stout. They have been sourced from as far away as Scotland, Isle of Man & North Wales, along with 4 local beers. Tickets will be available in mid Aug from the Good Life Farm Shop, Kings Worthy Post Office & Worthies Sports & Social Club. Entry is free and £5.00 tickets can be exchanged for 3 halves of beer or cider at any of the 4 sessions Fri evening: 18.30 – 23.00, Sat lunch: 12.30 – 16.30, Sat evening: 18.30 – 23.00, Sun lunch: 12.30 – 16.00

Food Festival all weekend various options to suit different tastes and budgets—see individual days in the pull out programme Friday 22nd Mouse House Hunt 6-7.30pm The Watercress Way and the Girl Guides, invite you to explore the fun, self-guided walk to find the Mouse Houses on Broadview - suitable for 6 years and under, meet at the mosaic on Tovey Place

in the marquee with live band and caller 7-11pm Come and give it a whirl, the more the merrier.

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38 Final weekend - Saturday Saturday 23rd Today there will be plenty of activities both arty and physical Arts and Crafts Market in the Festival Marquee 11-4pm A chance to see the beautiful work of local artists and crafts people, accompanied by live acoustic music. There is a wide range of creative talent on our doorstep - this is an opportunity to buy unique hand-made goods and gifts directly from the makers and artists working in a variety of materials. We also have FREE Taster Art Classes for Adults by Emma Lowres. Suitable for beginners. Come along and be creative! 11.45am- 12.30pm and 1.30pm-2.15pm Places limited so book your place now by contacting Emma [email protected] or 0791 3519568 And we also have Miranda Bryan of the happyartcompany.co.uk running children’s workshops through the day next to the Festival Marquee. Design a tote or sports bag or paint a pencil case Square Mile Art Competition - entries for this will be in the Festival Marquee and we invite all to come and vote for their favourite. Entry form on page 31 or at worthysfestival.com

Archaeology Hinton Park 10-2pm Register for your space on [email protected] Run for All from 2pm Everyone’s a winner in this popular Worthys Festival event, this year encompassing the extension to Eversley Park, soon be part of a wildflower meadow. A Festival medal will be awarded to all participants, with special prizes for the winners. Green Apple Fitness will be in charge of our warm-up session. Marshalling and prize giving by Worthy Down. There are two events, a mile for Juniors (12 and under) and three miles for Seniors. An ideal opportunity to give more focus to your exercise routine, or for more established runners it gives the opportunity to participate in a local run. Everyone will feel part of the event regardless of whether you are a four minute miler or simply exercise for fun. To enter and for more information go to pages 15 and 16. The Festival Championship is organised by Worthy Runners, a social running group, www.worthyrunners.com Skateboard competition/display in the MUGA—details on the website

Football Festival The emphasis this year is on girls' football in the year of the Women's Euros in Holland. There will be football throughout the day fitting around the Festival Run, included will be an • Under 9s Mini tournament • 11-a-side match with the U15 Girls • Match featuring the U13 Girls

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Music Festival in the Festival Marquee. Free to all Saturday 23rd September 11.00am to 11.30pm

For the 2017 Worthys Music Festival we’ve put together 18 acts to fill your day! Kicking off with acoustic solo treats to run with the Arts and Crafts Fair, then flying visits from the Uke Jam and Winchester Sings will lead us to an afternoon and evening of Blues, Rock, Americana, Indie, Spandex and more. We promise there’ll be something for everyone with sessions from many local favourites throughout the day. With food stalls, the Craft Fair, Championship Run, Festival of Football and Beer festival happening all around, Saturday in the Festival Marquee promises to be very special and remember, entry’s free to all. Keep up to date by following our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ WorthysMusicFestival2013

The Marvellous Mr Simon Maunder will, as always, open the musical entertainment at 11 o’clock sharp with a mix of folk tunes with ukulele accompaniment. Abi Clements & friends will be along to enthral us with some gentle ballads and maybe the odd showtune. Local type Gerald Essens returns with scarf, guitar and in-depth knowledge of Aussie Rules to keep the mood bright. From Hank Williams to The Rolling Stones, the Winchester Uke Jam spread the love in their strumming and if you’d like to perform with them there’s still time to join up. Winchester Sings will bring a burst of community choir joy to proceedings at around lunchtime. Fresh from the One Heart Festival, Winchester University’s very own Never the Twain will help you discover your inner dragon. We have no idea what Pete Hotston will get up to during his 25 minutes, so why not pop on down and find out with us as it’s bound to be fun. At around 14:20 we’ll be joined by Mr James Burland and his atmospheric acoustic guitar, to be followed by local acoustic trio Close to the Coast. Kings 40 Final weekend - Saturday Worthy’s very own teenaged singer/songwriters Charlie and Inés will play an eclectic mix of covers and originals in their own unique style. Grohlercoaster will leave you screaming for more when 5 Shades of Grey return to charm us all with their mix of modern rock classics, whilst Deaf By 4 will keep the spiders at bay. Offbeat Celtic Fusion that is MeloDaemons. Expect big hair, face melting solos, spandex, power ballads and moisture from Hair Trigger when they step out to perform. The Wonstons are back – watch out! Even now, some 35 years after the event the after effects of the storm can still be felt through Typhoon Rose who will be followed by a mighty blast of Flaxen Hill with it all to be topped off by Mr Loz Sale and The Business.

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Sunday 24th Today is less active, for the humans at least Fun Dog Show 10am –4pm Registration from 10am, judging begins 11.30am Come and have some fun with your dogs, with the classes and little extras. 10 classes and Best in Show Rosettes to fifth place and certificates. Treats for all dogs who enter £2 for registration and 1 class, further classes £1 each. All proceeds go to animal charities. For more information contact Mandy on 07518208550. Look for the entry form on page 33 and further entry forms can be obtained around the village, or via the Festival website. Thankyou to my sponsors Whistlers and Companion Care. Flower and Produce Show With twenty classes for fruit, vegetables, cakes and preserves, and special categories for children, everybody can enter something in the Flower & Produce Show. This year incorporating a new low energy bake category in line with the Connecting Kings Worthy energy saving ethos Open 9am – 10.30am for entries, and from 11.30am for public viewing. Prize-giving 3pm by Mike Roberts, MD for HAB, the developers of the Lovedon Lane houses and park extension Entry form on page 30 of the Festival Programme, or you can enter online via the website: www.worthysfestival.com Square Mile Art Competition presentation of prizes from 3pm in the marquee Archaeology continued dig from 11-2pm Register for your space on [email protected] Viewing 11am up to 3pm SSEN/Connecting Kings Worthy Display of the last 2 years' of the project with the launch of the Lightbulb Challenge and Kings Worthy Big Switch Off. Featuring fun ways and treats to save energy at home. Plus a working model of the electricity network to show the children how power gets to your home.

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Final weekend - Sunday Worthys Conservation Volunteers Will be guiding you through Hedgehog House building as well as talking about their increasingly varied work around our various green areas in the Worthys Lovedon Fields HAB will be displaying their various green, ecological and sustainable food aspects of their development and in particular the plans of the wildflower meadow and community orchard Fitness Circuits Juliette of Green Apple Fitness will be holding taster sessions on the exercise equipment on the bottom field of Eversley Park through the afternoon. Numbers will be limited so please register in the marquee. Trainers essential. Look out for details of times on the website www.worthysfestival.com and local noticeboards

Mervyn’s Coaches will be providing a shuttle bus to the King Charles between 4 and 5 and then around the village until 9pm - see website and noticeboards for timetable

Festival Finale From 5pm all at the King Charles pub at the corner of Lovedon Lane and Springvale Road. Community BBQ The Worthys Scouts will be selling their wares Entertainment from the Contemporary Band of the AGC The music will continue after the fireworks until around 9pm. Fantastic Fireworks 8pm With thanks to farmer Tim Knapman for the use of his field, and to Winchester Rotary, SKANSKA and Worthy Down Army Training Regiment for providing marshals and other helpers throughout the Festival. Thank you for coming to support this great community Festival. We hope you enjoyed it - please let us know what you thought Look out for voting on the Photography competition on the website wwwworthysfestival.com , Facebook, and Twitter #worthysfestivalphotos

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