Saturday July 11th 2009

Children's Theatre Matinee

Paperplays Puppet Theatre presents a double bill; Little Red Riding Hood - a classic traditional tale - and Punch and the Beanstalk. Will Britain's favourite puppet beat the giant up the beanstalk? Fun, colour, laughter and audience participation! A free event sponsored by Fithyan and Saxby and the Bishop's Waltham Society


Village Blue Badge Walk

Walking Tour!

So how much do you know about Bishop's Waltham and its history? Or would you like to know more about the locality beyond that there's the ruin of a Palace here? Why not try the Blue Badge walk for a fascinating and professional tour of the area. The walk finished at the palace where your ticket will give you admission to the brass band concert and picnic.


Otterbourne Brass Band concert and Picnic in the Palace

Otterbourne Brass Band

After the exertion of the treasure hunt, why not bring a picnic and relax in the historic grounds of the Bishop's Waltham palace and listen to the beautiful sound of the ever popular Otterbourne Brass Band. Sit back in wonderful surroundings, with a small glass of something chilled to hand and enjoy one of the areas premier groups.


Battle of the Bands

Over the last five years the best local young musicians from the local area competing in the Battle of the Bands has become a festival favourite! Come along and cheer what could be tomorrow's big names in the world of pop and rock music!


Rock Night - The Tremeloes

The Tremeloes

To round off the busiest day of the Festival we have great delight in announcing being part of the Tremeloes 2009 tour. With hits throughout the 60s and 70s these are rockers of the old-school who really know how to get a joint jumping.

Supported by local band Reavers Rant, themselves having carved a niche in the music world, this promises to be a great night!

More info!