Grand Fete Weekend

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June

This weekend will see the return of the Islip Grand Fete to be held on the recreation ground with the following programme of events and lots more planned.

The highlight will be on Saturday evening with a Medieval Concert in St Nicholas Church by Alva followed by a Barn Dance within the Village Hall.

Saturday Programme - 11am start
12nn – 1pm Children’s Races (Rec)
1pm – 2pm Dog Show (Rec)
2pm – 2.45pm Falconry Show
2pm – 5.30pm Flower Festival (Church)
2pm – 5.30pm Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition (Church)
3pm – 4pm Morris Dancing (Rec)
3.30pm – 4.30pm Punch & Judy (Hall)
4pm – 4.40pm Falconry Show (Rec)
5.15 – 6pm Tug of War (Rec)
6pm Raffle prizes (Rec)
7pm – 8-15pm Medieval Medley – Alva (Church)
8.30pm – 11.15pm Barn Dance (Hall)
All other activities are throughout the day.

Sunday Programme
1pm – 6pm Cricket Game (Rec)
2 pm – 4pm Indoor Short Tennis (Hall)
2pm – 6pm Open Gardens (Village)
2pm - 5.30pm Flower Festival (Church)
2pm – 6pm Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition (Church)
4.30pm – 5.30pm Treasure Hunt (Village)

Throughout the day:

• Cream Teas /Art Workshop and Show (Dr. South School)
• Coracle making (Rec)
• Vintage Cars / Steam Engines (Rec)
• Bar and BBQ facilities (Terrace)
• Cream Teas (Terrace)

6pm - close Procession through village with the coracles for a race on the river

This programme is subject to alteration