Kimpton May Festival
Friday 29th April - Monday 2nd May 2016
Kimpton, Hertfordshire
“Animal Magic” was the theme of this year’s 52nd Kimpton May Festival
Four days of fun filled events started Friday 29 April through to Monday 2 May
Here are the 2016 Kimpton Fun Run results
Thanks to everyone in Kimpton and beyond for making this another memorable Festival!
We would also like to thank the following sponsors for their help
Alban Carpets Andrew Sinclair, Electrician 01438 832673 Austins, Funeral Directors
Bradstock Power Tool Hire Codicote Butchers Country Properties Fringe Line, Hair & Beauty Salon
G.J.W.Titmus Ltd Happy Helpers Harpenden Building Society HDA Autos Helping Hands
Hertfordshire Fostering Services John Curtis Keith Dollin, Builder 01438 832077
Kimpton Corner Stores L.C.Weston, Funeral Directors Sharon Hardcastle, Dressmaker 01582 768560
Strutt & Parker The Boot, Kimpton Whitwell Steam Fair
We have Charitable Status KIMPTON MAY FESTIVAL TRUST 1161032
Click on the days below to see what events were organised
The Art Show is a major feature of the Festival and brings many hundreds of visitors to the village
Where: Kimpton’s Grade I listed Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
When: Friday through to Monday
Why not come along to the Opening Night on Friday 29 April from 6 – 9 pm
It is an opportunity to browse the exhibition, make a purchase, meet other exhibitors and listen to live music
Price: Entry to the Opening Night is £5.00 per person which includes a complimentary glass of wine or juice as well as canapés
Entry on the other days is £1.00 and children can come along for free
Music:
6 pm Nigel and Wendy Hyams – accordion and vocal
6.30 pm Ellie Smith and Tim Randall – vocal and guitar
More details can be found on the Kimpton Art Show’s website
The Fun Disco has long been a favourite with children and parents alike
Come along for games, music and fun to get everyone in the May Festival mood
Where: Kimpton Memorial Hall
When: 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm
Price: £2.50 – tickets on the door and juice and crips are provided
Age: Reception to Year 6 (Reception & Year 1 children will need to be accompanied by an adult)
Wines from the Old and New World
Sample them in the expert company of Mark Buckenham from the Wine Society
Where: Church House
When: 8.30 pm
The Art Show is open from 11 am to 6 pm
Entry is £1.00 and children can come along for free
Where: Kimpton Parish Church – St. Peter and St.Paul
Music: 4 pm Kimpton Village Choir – Anna Bosatta
More details can be found on the Kimpton Art Show’s website
Last year on police advice we introduced a shorter route for the procession which will be in place once again this year. We will arrive at the Recreation Ground earlier than previous years, so make sure you are in position along the route earlier than you traditionally might have been. This year promises to be just as colourful and spectacular as ever, and who knows what might happen! As the old adage goes, ” never work with children and animals…”
Fancy Dress Procession: Do you want to take part? Whether you have a float, a walking entry or something else please contact Emma Rice-Oxley (emmariceoxley@hotmail.com)
Fancy Dress competition: Judging will take place before the procession. Join us at the western end of the High Street from 12 noon. Judging will start at 12.10 pm and then join the procession to show off your costumes. Winners will be announced at the Recreation Ground and there are cash prizes to be won!
The Procession will assemble at the western end of the High Street at 12 noon and starts at 12.30 pm and arrives at the Recreation Ground at 1 pm. So pick your spot along the High Street to watch the floats, fancy dress costumes and animal magic!
Band: This year the procession will be led by Eternal Taal..” an all female Bhangra drumming and dancing group. Established in 1999, the group has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages including the BBC, Bollywood and Glastonbury Festival. The group will also be performing later in the arena where they will combine dhal drumming and dancing with a mix of contemporary and bhangra music. Eternal Taal means ‘everlasting beats’ – if you want a preview of what’s to come check out their website
Arena Events at the Recreation Ground
Join our May Queen Charlotte, and her attendants Poppy and Emma, at the main arena where there’s fun, food and entertainment for all ages.
1.00 pm – Procession arrives
1.15 pm – Crowning of the May Queen
1.30 pm – Tug of War
2.00 pm – Jurassic Kimpton – Come face to face with a T-Rex!
2.30 pm – Eternal Taal Perform
3.00 pm – Maypole Dancing
4.00 pm – Jurassic Kimpton
A wonderful chance to view a handpicked collection of boutique crafts and bespoke items at the Kimpton May Festival Craft Market
Where: Kimpton JMI School. This is in the centre of the High Street. Postcode is SG4 8RB
When: 12 noon – 5 pm. Also open on Sunday.
Saturday night’s concert has helped launch a few showbiz careers! Talented villagers entertain us with music and comedy, song and dance.
Where: Kimpton Memorial Hall
When: Doors open 7 pm for 7.30 pm
Tickets from the Box Office in advance only
The Art Show is open from 12.30 pm to 5.30 pm
Entry is £1.00 and children can come along for free
Where: Kimpton Parish Church – St. Peter and St.Paul
Music:
2 pm Andy Wright – organ Tim Edwards – trumpet
2.30 pm Ellie Smith and Tim Randall – vocal and guitar
4 pm Bill Redway – guitar/vocal
More details can be found on the Kimpton Art Show’s website
A wonderful chance to view a handpicked collection of boutique crafts and bespoke items at the Kimpton May Festival Craft Market
Where: Kimpton JMI School. This is in the centre of the High Street. Postcode is SG4 8RB
When: 12 noon – 5 pm
Get your mates together to form a team of 5 (plus 1 sub), one of whom must be a resident of the Kimpton parish
The tournament is in four school year groups: Years 1-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-11
A trophy will be presented to each of the winning team members and to the runners-up
When: 11.45 am Registration from 11.15 am
Where: Recreation ground
How to enter: Contact Sam Gibbs 07969 737694
New for 2016! Lots of classes for you and your dog to enter so start getting ready now!
Where: Lower Recreation Ground
When: 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm. Registration is open from 1.15 pm
Price: £1 registration fee and additional £1 per class entry
Entry classes:
Junior Handler (13 or under)
Prettiest bitch
Most Handsome Dog
Cutest Puppy (under 12 Months)
Waggiest Tail
Best Rescue
Fancy Dress
Best Agility
Best Veteran
Dog Judges would most like to take home
Best in Show
Sunday night showcases local brilliance at ‘Brains of Kimpton’ with the grand final taking place in Kimpton School – fingers on buzzers at 7.30pm for 8 pm
This is a non-ticketed evening
The 7th Music Night and if the last 6 are anything to go by then it will be another sell out event.
This year it’s Abba Band Swede Dreamz and The Pirate Captains
When: Doors open at 7.30 pm
Where: Kimpton Memorial Hall
Price: Tickets £10 in advance and £20 on the door (if there are any left!)
Over 14 year olds only. Licensed bar
Bag a bargain at the annual Car Boot Sale
When: 10.00 am to 1 pm
Where: Lower Recreation ground
Pay in advance: Cars £5, Vans £10
Pay on the day: Cars £8, Vans £13
Contact: Donna Bigg 07795 956043
The Art Show is open from 10 am to 3 pm
Entry is £1.00 and children can come along for free
Where: Kimpton Parish Church – St. Peter and St.Paul
Music:
12.45 pm Tim Watkin-Rees – guitar/vocal Doug Jenner – fiddle/vocal
1.30 pm Helen McPhun – flute Mandy Britton – violin
2.15 pm Steve Warner – guitar/vocal
More details can be found on the Kimpton Art Show’s website
After the fun run has finished there’s a feast in store for runners, spectators and all
This sells fast so don’t be late!
When: 12 noon
Where: Lower Recreation ground
Dig out your trainers, it’s time to get training for the May Festival Fun Run.
The clock is counting down to the start on Monday 2 May!
The Kimpton fun run is an undulating off-road circuit through lovely countryside and bluebell woods. At the recreation ground finish you will find Kimpton has welcoming pubs, a hog roast, Pimm’s bar and other Festival activities. Coffee is served on the recreation ground for supporters.
The adult course is approximately 5.5 miles with marshals and signs to guide you and a water station at Codicote Mill (3 miles). All the entries are either online or ‘on the day’.
The children’s fun run is approx. 2.5 miles (4km). Entry fees – paid on the day only – are extremely reasonable, medals are provided to all children and other prizes are up for grabs.
9.45 am REGISTRATION at the Recreation Ground football pavilion
Seniors – register online or on the day
Distance: 5.6 Miles (9km)
Start time: 11:10am Church Lane
Price: £6.00 (either on the day or online)
Online tickets for seniors fun run
Juniors – register on the day only
Distance: 2.5 miles (4km)
Start time: 11.00am Church Lane
Price: £3.00 – on the day only
Prizes for 1st & 2nd Male and 1st & 2nd Females
Medals for all junior finishers
Trophy for 1st Male and Female in Kimpton Parish and last home
For more information contact haydnwilliamshome@gmail.com or see www.runherts.com
Now’s your chance to find out how they do that!
Crafts being demonstrated include :
Bobbin lace
Coil basketry
Jewellery
Marquetry
Needlework
Pottery
Trout fly tying
Walking stick making
Wood carving
Where: Kimpton School
When: 11 am to 4 pm
Join us back on the Village Green from 3 pm for cream teas, Giant Games, Maypole dancing (4 pm)
The Grand Auction starts at 3.30 pm and recommences after the Maypole dancing at 4.30 pm
Here’s the first of the Grand Auction ads
We finish the festival with the presentation of prizes at 4.50 pm and the Grand Draw at 5 pm
The Box Office is now closed. It will re open in 2017!
The Box Office is closed
If using SatNav then the postcode SG4 8RB
for the Primary School will take you to the middle of the High Street
Details about the Village car parking areas are on the downloadable map
