Story Walk in the Walled Garden. Treasure Trail!
Get On The Soapbox! - decorations and children's maze. Details to come!
Urban Search and Rescue Dogs - Essex Fire Service
Come and meet Essex Fire and Rescue's highly trained Urban Search and Rescue dogs. 'Jarvis', is trained to find people after incidents, and learns from 'Kirby' his now retired predecessor. Also meet 'Fizz' an incident investigation dog who can detect the slightest trace of materials that may have been used in arson or deliberate fires. Graham, their lovely handler and 'dad', will be talking about the wonderful work they do. There will be demonstrations of the dogs working from their bespoke van.
Colchester People's Choir and Essex Fire Choir
Details to come!
Festival 19th June 2021!
Many of our planned activities and delights will still be with us in 2021 - we'll update this page as we plan and plot for next year!
Our Full Daytime Storytelling Programme will be released soon!
Free Entry 1000-1730
Evening Programme!
1900 - 2230
We are delighted to bring you the best of storytelling! Stories told from the heart, stories as you've never heard them. Stories to intrigue and touch your hearts! Story Theatre at it's best!
Nick Hennesy has performed at Southbank Centre and the Royal Albert Hall. Sarah Rundle has has performed at the Earls Court and Milton Park festivals, supported comedian Milton Jones and worked with the New Wimbledon Theatre. To find out more, visit their websites from the ticket link below!
The History Press
The destination for history
The History Press are sponsoring a storytelling event in a fine tent at the festival, and sponsoring our programme - Thank you!
They will be at the festival with a wide range of books by local authors, and a wealth of historical knowledge to share!
Children's crafts and storytelling. Face Painting!
Hells Bells Alternative Morris
Hell’s Bells Alternative Morris bring a sassy twist to Border
Morris dancing. Formed in 2016 and based
in Castle Hedingham, it’s a mixed band of dancers and musicians hell bent on
having fun! Their dress style is Steampunk
and their dancing is a combination of traditional and contemporary.
We love what they do and hope you will too!
The North East Essex Badger Group
The Badger Group is passionate about the protection of Britains's best loved mammal. The group monitors badger setts, checking for the saftey of the animals, and work closely with wildlife groups and the police. Visit them to find out all you ever wanted to know about these beautiful, iconic animalsIf you have concerns about badger welfare, or see a dead badger on the road please call: HOTLINE
07751 572175
