Programme of Events
Good news; the bulk of events are entirely free!overed stage on the re
We would like to thank our sponsors who have helped make the Festival happen:
Main sponsor – Tullis Russell
Bronze sponsor – Barrows Butchers
Free Events
Free? Yes completely free! All these events will be on the Covered Stage at the Rec
Saturday 25 May
11.00am – 1.00pm
Podilya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
Known throughout Europe, Podilya will delight & dazzle you, with traditional folk dances from accross Ukraine
Covered stage on the Rec
Entry is free
2.15pm – 4.15pm
Steller
A Festival Favourite, this local band plays a wide variety of originals and covers, live and loud!
Covered stage on the Rec
Entry is free
7.00pm – 8.00pm
Soul DJs the hit girl and him
DJ Support act of choice for the Screaming Beavers, Carole and Tim cue up tracks and manipulate beats in the best of Northern Soul traditions
Covered stage on the rec
Entry is included with a Screaming Beavers Ticket
Sunday 26 May
09.00am – 1o.00am
Community Thanksgiving service
Celebrate and give thanks for 60 years of the Bollington festival
Covered stage on the Rec
Entry is free
11.00am – 12.50am
Red Sky Dawn
Alt-rock band from Bollington & Macclesfield performing songs by bands such as Big Country, U2 & the Beatles
covered stage on the rec
Entry is free
2.15pm – 4.15pm
Dr Joe’s medicine show
Dr Joe’s will get your feet tapping with great covers from across the decades
Covered stage on the rec
Entry is free
Monday 27 May
10.00am – 11.50am
Joseph Riley
At only 16, Joseph has already written, recorded & released two albums from his bedroom studio
Covered stage on the rec
Entry is free
12.15pm – 1.15pm
Magic Voices
120 voices strong, this composite choir from neighbouring towns will lift your spirits with songs from hit musicals and favourite films
Covered stage on the rec
Entry is free
2.00pm – 3.50pm
Bollington Brass band
Tracing its roots right back to the 1890s our very own, award winning brass band
covered stage on the rec
Entry is free
4.20pm – 4.30pm
Bollington Festival Music Theatre
Get in the queue James! This lively group of 7 -13 yr olds will perform an extract from their latest dramatic production
covered stage on the rec
Entry is free
4.30pm – 4.50pm
Bollington Festival choir
Founded in 1964 by Dr John Coope MBE, the choir has performed at every Bollington Festival
covered stage on the rec
Entry is free
5.15pm – 5.55pm
Justin moorhouse
A sensational finale to the Jubilee Jamboree!
Show is suitable for over 14 year olds.
covered stage on the rec
Entry is free
Even more free entertainment for the family!
Monday 27 May is family day on the Rec and there’s going to be a lot going on…
11.00AM: Dog Show
The Bollington Vets and Caroline Thorpe (from Off Leash) will be hosting a Dog Show where you can simply show off your best friend’s gorgeous looks and shiny coat or impress everyone with their agility on a gentle hoopers course (a series of hoops, barrels, and tunnels)
12.00pm – 4.00PM: Magical Story Jars
Calling all children from 3 years to 12 years – come and create imaginary stories using a Magical Story Jar (story starter cards with text and illustrations, sprinkled with magic dust to make the stories awaken); also make a festival crown and a cress head character from your story. Children must be supervised by an adult; under 3y will be welcome in the reading corner, but will also have to be supervised by an adult
12.00pm – 4.00pm: Children’s Potting Table
Try your hand at gardening – plant flower seeds in a special compost, take your pots home, water them, and watch the flowers grow; no skill needed, it’s just botany, a bit of mess (but not much thanks to the special compost), and lots of awe and anticipation as the seeds germinate and grow
1.00pm – 3.00pm: Bollington Balloons
The creations made by Alex Ireland of Bollington Balloons are so impressive that young and old will be wowed by the amazing complex figures and animals. You’ll definitely want to collect yours and take it home. So, do come and find Alex as he wanders about the Rec
1.00pm – 3.00pm: Face Painting by Danielle Barlow
Who doesn’t like face paints, glitter, and fabulous sparkly temporary tats; all top-quality hypoallergenic products. Children and teenagers, don’t miss out!
3.00pm – 4.00pm: Bolly Bubbles
Fantastic huge bubbles. Wonder at them, pop them, make them! An hour of fun for all children between 1 and 101. But be careful; the grass might be slippery from all that soap!
All Weekend and not to be missed:
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Yarn Bombers
Be impressed by the extraordinarily clever woolly creations made by Janine Holmes and her team of knitters. Enjoy the theme of a ‘British high tea’; their needles have been busy for well over a year. -
The Beer Tent
Always suprisingly popular… -
An English Tea Room
The quintessential essence of the Jubilee Jamboree -
Food outlets
We all get hungry at these dos… -
Festival Merchandise
Super Tote bags!
Ticketed Events
Below are the ticket events for the Festival Jamboree you can purchase tickets online by clicking more info.
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