Bank Holiday Weekend Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th August 2014 Venue: Elms Field, Wokingham RG40 2LD (3 minute walk from train station) www.wokinghamfestival.co.uk Sponsored by: Binfield, John Nike Way, Bracknell Welcome Welcome to the eighth Wokingham Festival, plus Yasemen Kaner-White, author of Lemon showcasing a fabulous line-up of fine food, beer, Compendium and Kran Sondh from The demos and musical entertainment to suit all CookCurry Club, on Sunday. Also in the tastes. In-toto Demonstration Theatre, you will be able take part in wine and beer tasting We have a new layout in 2014 to provide more sessions and find out how to mix the perfect space in front of the TradeMark Music Stage cocktail for your next party. There is no need and to make it easier to access the In-toto to book but we suggest you get there early Demonstration Theatre and Food & Drink to avoid disappointment. Check out all the Exhibitor Marquee. Please visit our popular details on pages stallholders to try samples and 18-21. learn about the many award Over in Children’s Corner -winning products available our younger visitors can to purchase. be creative with activities led by Hobbycraft or have In the Restaurant Marquee, their face or arm painted we have over 60 beers for a small charge. Magic and perries waiting for you Moments will be roving to savour! See all the around and Circus Scene details later in the will teach you a trick or programme. Hot food from two! around the world including Thai noodles, Live music adds to the Spanish paella, French ambiance of the weekend, crepes, plus the humble burger and hot dog, with music ranging from The SkaSouls, head- all await you. lining on Friday evening, to Small Strings, a ukulele band from Reading, on Saturday We have a couple of special guest chefs you afternoon. Other local favourites returning, won’t want to miss: Giancarlo Caldesi of Caldesi include Bruce Neil, Savour the Flavour, Rock in Campagna, Bray, (best known for his Choir, Sophy Lole and Young Fossl. appearances on BBC2 series Return to Tuscany) and Ryan Simpson of Orwells in Shiplake - a We believe Wokingham Festival really is the young rising star - will be joining us on Saturday; perfect place to spend a Bank Holiday Week- end and we hope you think so too... The Festival Organisers PS for the very latest news, or to view any unavoidable changes to our programme of events, please visit our website: www.wokinghamfestival.co.uk You can also follow us on twitter @wokinghamfest and on facebook www.facebook.com/WokinghamFestival 3 Festival Sponsors We would very much like to thank our 2014 sponsors for all their commitment Miltons Restaurant at Cantley House Hotel and support. Without them an event of this size would not be possible. Address: Milton Road, Wokingham. RG40 5QG Telephone: 0118 9791666 Website: www.miltonsrestaurant.co.uk TradeMark Windows Headline Sponsor 2014 Locally renowned Miltons Restaurant is found in the 17th century barn at Cantley House Address: Fishponds Road, Wokingham. RG41 2FD Hotel surrounding its own attractive courtyard. Perfect for a relaxing family lunch or delightful Telephone: 0800 30 50 30 Website: www.trademarkwindows.co.uk afternoon tea in the courtyard, the restaurant is also popular for business lunches. Come for dinner and experience the TradeMark has been trading for over 20 years with thousands of satisfied customers throughout Berkshire, Hampshire, exceptional dishes served up by our kitchen team. The comfortable lounge bar area is perfect for indulging in a cocktail, Surrey and Oxfordshire. This points towards a company that prides itself in providing extremely high quality windows, fine wine from our extensive international wine list or a coffee. Miltons specialises in modern British cuisine with a locally doors, orangeries and conservatories at great value, with exceptional customer service. All of these can be viewed at sourced and seasonally changing menu. Check our website for forthcoming events, special offers and exclusive deals. the area’s biggest and best indoor showroom in Fishponds Road, Wokingham. TradeMark has supported Wokingham Festival since its inception and is proud to be headline sponsor as well as sponsoring the Live Music Stage. Wokingham Motors Address: Thames House, Molly Millars Lane, Wokingham, RG41 2QR Laithwaite’s Wine, Binfield Telephone: 0118 9780380 Website: www.womo.co.uk Address: John Nike Way, Bracknell RG12 8TN A trusted dealer of Peugeot and an authorised repairer of Vauxhall and Renault cars, you are assured of a warm welcome Telephone: 01344 427004 Website: www.laithwaites.co.uk and efficient service from our expert team. Choose us whether you are seeking a brand-new or Approved Used vehicle. Laithwaite’s Wine has been selling wine by the bottle for over 40 years. Our personal wine experiences and carry- to-the-car service make wine shopping the joy it should be. Pop in for a free taste of wine at our shop opposite Claritas Accountancy The Coppid Beech Hotel. We are open 7 days a week. Address: Cyber House, Molly Millars Lane, Wokingham, RG41 2PX Telephone: 0118 9778580 Website: www.claritasaccountancy.com Hunters Estate Agency, Wokingham Claritas Accountancy Ltd support, help and advise individuals and local business owners with personal tax and self Address: 43C Peach Street, Wokingham. RG40 1XJ assessments, income tax and PAYE problems, bookkeeping and company accounts including payroll, management Telephone: 0118 9795618 Website: www.huntersnet.co.uk accounts, VAT and much more… Self-employed individuals, pensioners, landlords and small investors are a speciality but clients with more complex needs can also access the expertise they require. Looking for your next property move in Wokingham? Hunters Estate Agents in Wokingham could be the next step in the process. Part of the largest estate agency brand in the country with over 100 branches and counting, the Wokingham Branch’s core principle is based on how we do things differently by placing the community at the heart of our business. The Wokingham Times We thrive on supporting our local community as well as offering great professional services in both Residential Sales Website: www.getwokingham.co.uk and Lettings. Hunters proudly supports Wokingham Festival as we know it’s going to be an amazing fun-filled weekend with wonderful weather! Keeping the community up to date with news, articles, local events and much more. L’Ortolan Restaurant Round and About Magazine Address: 34 Oxford Road, Wokingham. RG41 2XZ Address: Church Lane, Shinfield. RG2 9BY Telephone: 01491 837621 Website: www.roundandabout.co.uk Telephone: 0118 9888500 Website: www.lortolan.com Conveniently located just outside Reading we are proud holders of one Michelin Round & About Magazine is a monthly publication which has grown from one to 18 unique and star and four AA Rosettes putting us amongst the top restaurants in the UK. localised magazines in 2014. Packed with local information via its Ramblings column, each edition also runs features Housed in a beautiful listed building we offer a tempting variety of dining options on food, fashion, health, eating out, walks and much more. Distributed through the Royal Mail’s door-to-door service for both business entertaining and special occasions. it reaches over 340,000 homes across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Surrey. We are always pleased to discuss ideas with our readers and advertisers alike. In-toto Kitchens Taste Address: 23 Peach Street, Wokingham Telephone: Showroom: 0118 9772856 Telephone: 0118 3240300 Website: www.uktaste.co.uk Website: www.intoto.co.uk/showrooms/view/wokingham Facebook.com/TasteEvents Twitter.com/LyndaTaste We design, supply and fit kitchens of all sizes and budgets. We spend time getting to know our clients’ needs and Taste offers wine tasting parties in the comfort of your own home, with a choice of themes provide a comprehensive design service. With an in-toto kitchen you’re assured of top quality German made products, to suit your preference. Taste parties are fun, unpretentious, informative and relaxed with cabinets individually crafted and integrated with leading brand state-of-the-art appliances. This means that you can experiences aimed at getting you to better understand your own wine preferences, all while confidently expect a stunning kitchen that will provide many years of trouble free service. tasting some great wines. Corporate events are also available and can be held at your office or an offsite venue. Acknowledgements and Thanks... Thanks to Hobbycraft and their staff, Wokingham Lions, our exhibitors, We also thank Wokingham Town Team and the many helpers and volunteers who make the Festival chefs, suppliers, musicians, performers and advertisers. possible. We hope we have remembered everyone! 4 5 Exhibitors Directory Exhibitor Marquee Exhibitor Information Tel. No. Website Outstanding Food & Drink Exhibitors Laithwaite’s Wine Laithwaite’s Wine offers a high standard of 01344 427004 www.laithwaites.co.uk Binfield quality wine and service at an affordable price The festival was designed to showcase the many exceptional food and drink producers in by the bottle. Come and have a taste! Berkshire and those of quality from further afield. We have gathered a wide selection of exhibitors selling their often award-winning produce. Love Cakes Ltd Local family run business located in Woodley 07788 416807 www.lovecakesltd.com Many offer ‘sample before you buy’ and are only too happy to use their considerable specialising in homemade cakes for every knowledge to help you choose your purchases. occasion. Exhibitor Information Tel. No. Website Med Foods Ltd A variety of olives with the best quality nuts, 0208 578 4379 www.medfood.co.uk dried fruit, Baklava and Turkish Delight. You A Sweet Affair Multi award-winning cake decorating company 07932 505514 www.facebook.com/profile.