Chichester Mayfest

9.30am-4.30pm Bank Holiday Monday 26th May 2008

at Priory Park, Chichester, West Sussex (Map)
organised by the Chichester Rotary Club in aid of Rotary Club Charities
supported by Sussex folk dancers and singers

hobby horse

Maypole Displays.
Folk Dance Displays.
Dancing for all.
Folk musicians.
Fairground Rides & Stalls.
Refreshments.
Picnic Area.
Tombola.
Jazz Band.
Dignity Charity Organ.
...and more!

morris dancing

As the first Chichester Mayfest is yet to happen there are no photos of past events. So, these random pictures of Morris characters, taken in Trafalgar Square after their latest brush with parliament, serve instead.

Preliminary Programme of Events

Approx. Times

Event

9:30

Maypole dancing for All Comers

Have you ever wanted to have a go at Maypole Dancing? Well now is your chance. Janet Douglas will be teaching the basics to anyone who wants to have a go To join in just get a ticket from the Rotary Club stall on the day. Get in quick as space is limited to 12 at a time!

10:00

Claire Wilton and the Chichester Circle Dance Group

English circle dances round the maypole for everyone to join in.

10:45

Kath Fancourt from the Chichester Folk Dance Club

English Folk Dance for all comers.

11:30

Sue Kewley and Storrington European Folk Dance group

Maypole display.

12:00

Rotary Morris challenge

Rotary members are going to attempt a Morris dance (hopefully under the tuition of a representative from a Morris side). This could prove amusing.

1:00

Bognor Regis International Dance Ensemble

Maypole and English Country Dance Display.

1:30

Maypole dancing for All comers

Have you ever wanted to have a go at Maypole Dancing? Well now is your chance. Janet Douglas will be teaching the basics to anyone who wants to have a go To join in just get a ticket from the Rotary Club stall on the day. Get in quick as space is limited to 12 at a time!

2:15

Hannah-Rose Tristram

A concert of accordion and recorder music

2:30

Felpham and Middleton Country Dance Club

Performing the Sussex version of the Flanborough Sword Dance as well as a traditional English Dance.

3:00

The Traditional Singers from the Murrell Arms

Regale you with a selection of traditional Sussex Songs Songsheets available for anyone who wants to join in.

4:00

Winding Down Session

Maypole for all, and/or traditional singing for all.

Chichester Rotary Club Mayfest

Copyright © Chichester Rotary Club/John Douglas 2008