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SUMMARY:Edwardian Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join us on The Leas in front of The Grand for our Edwardian Picnic to celebrate our 50th anniversary\, with live brass bands. \nFREE – no booking required.  Just pack a picnic\, bring a blanket and turn up!  Don’t forget your sun protection! \nMusic will be performed from 12 – 4.30pm \nThis event is part of Folkestone Festivals’ Multi-Cultural Weekend \n  \nABOUT THE BANDS\n\nAlright on the Night – 12 – 2pm \nAlright on the Night are a saxophone quartet from the Medway towns.  Since 2013\, they have entertained crowds around Medway\, Maidstone\, Gravesend and beyond with a toe-tapping range of popular\, jazz\, swing and classical music. \nvisit the band’s website \n  \nAshford Concert Band – 2.30 – 4.30pm \nThe Ashford Concert Band was formed in 2003 and is Ashford’s premier concert band\, regularly booked to play events throughout Kent. \nvisit the band’s website \n  \nABOUT THE MULTI-CULTURAL FESTIVAL\n\nFolkestone Festivals is hosting a Multi-Cultural Festival on the weekend of 17-18 August around the Leas Bandstand \nThe 25th Anniversary of the Friends of East Kent Buses will also be celebrated. Learn about all transport heritage and\nenjoy the two buses on display.  Also craft\, art\, food and drink stalls; selection of food from around the world.  Also traditional and contemporary music and dance performances from local and national artistes.  Free Punch & Judy show\, face painting\, kids fun\ngames\, amusements\, community group displays. \n  \nBands will play on the bandstand from 11am – 5pm. \nvisit the Folkestone Festivals website \n  \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\n\nBy Bus:\nThe venue is close to the Metropole stops\, which are served by the 102 bus between Folkestone Bus Station and Sandgate/Hythe approximately every 15 minutes. \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Stagecoach website or download the app. \nFrom the stop\, head south down Metropole Road East.  You will find us on The Leas opposite. \n  \nBy Car:\nThere is parking on The Leas in front of The Metropole and The Grand\, accessed via Metropole Road East. \n  \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/edwardian-picnic/
LOCATION:in front of The Grand\, The Leas\, The Grand\, The Leas\, Folkestone\, CT20 2XL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Excursions
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