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**CANCELLED** We are sorry to announce that the 2024 May Festival has been cancelled due to standing water in the fields

We are sorry to announce that the 2024 Kingsbury May Festival has been cancelled due to standing water in the fields.

05/05/2024

The results are in!! Before I announce this year's winners... I just want to say that the amount of creativity that went into this year's 'Bug in the Garden' displays, has been unbelievable!! Thank you to everyone of you who took part in this year's competition. You have brought a lot of smiles to the village!! And a huge thank you to our judges who were so impressed with the high standard of this year's displays.

So without further ado. Here are the placings for the Children's category:

1st Place - Mya & Anna
2nd Place - Betty, Herbie & Effie
3rd Place - Jacob & Charlie

And the Adults category:

1st Place - Fiona & Andrew
2nd Place - St Martin's Church (Barb)
3rd Place - Willow

When you're home, you should see a small prize for each of you and something in your letter box! Congratulations to you all x

04/05/2024

Thank you for all the entries to this year's competition!! The official judging will take place between approximately 10.30am & 11.30am today (Saturday 4th May) and we will announce the 1st, 2nd & 3rd places on Sunday 5th. So now's the last chance to get those finishing touches together on your displays.

Let the competition begin!!!

03/05/2024

I'm so sorry to announce that this year's Kingsbury May Festival which was due to take place on Monday 6th May, has been cancelled due to standing water on the fields.

The decision was not taken lightly and we are truly sorry to all our stall holders, performers, and to every single one of our supporters.

Thank you again for your ongoing support and have a good bank holiday weekend.

The Kingsbury May Festival Committee

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01/05/2024

Are you feeling lucky??? Well you're in luck!!

This year's Kingsbury May Festival is your chance to win some amazing prizes gifted by our fantastic local businesses whilst supporting your local community's one and only free Kingsbury May Festival.

You'll find 2 stalls where you can buy your lucky raffle tickets this year, in Harry's Field and at the Top of Church Street! We'll be announcing the winning tickets at 4.30pm at the PA stand at the top of Church Street.

A big shout out to the following businesses for your generosity 🙏:

John Leach's Muchelney Pottery and Gallery
Sally Kent Ceramics
Wake The Tiger
Party By The Parrett
Windwhistle Designs
Kingsbury Community Shop & Cafe
Martock Gallery
Holm Somerset https://holmsomerset.co.uk/
Science Supplements UK
Somerset Cider Brandy
The Flower Loft https://theflowerloft-martock.co.uk
Thorney Lakes
Ogilvy & More
The Parrett Cider Company

For more information about the event, please visit our website http://www.kingsburymayfestival.co.uk

30/04/2024

Clay Bottom Jug Busters are performing live at 3pm on the Green Man Stage at Kingsbury May Festival on Monday 6th May!! We're in for a treat!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zdsaycfrIA

For more information about the event, please visit our website.
http://www.kingsburymayfestival.co.uk

30/04/2024

Welcoming back to the Kingsbury May Festival the beautiful voices of our two local choirs Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School Choir and Langport Community Choir.

Both choirs will be performing in Kingsbury Episcopi Methodist Church on Monday 6th May. The first performance will be the Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School choir at 1.45pm followed by Langport Community Choir at 2.30pm... Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to watch these 2 amazing performances!

For more information about the event, please visit our website http://www.kingsburymayfestival.co.uk

29/04/2024

Nick Parker & Ben Wain are performing at this year's Kingsbury May Festival on Monday 6th May.

They will take to the Green Man Stage at 1.30pm so don't miss this amazing duo!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg3_DBruR-4

For more information about the event, please visit our website.
http://www.kingsburymayfestival.co.uk

29/04/2024

Last chance to fill in your entry forms for the 2024 'Bug in the Garden' Competition!! Entry deadline closes on **Wednesday 1st May**.

Pick up your entry forms from the Kingsbury Shop counter. All entries need to be handed back in to the shop before it closes on Wednesday. If you can't get to the shop, just contact Angie Clay on 07799 416638 before the end of Wednesday.

Judging will take place on Saturday 4th May! We can't wait to see your displays. 🐞🦋🐝🐛 Have fun and let the competition begin!!!!

28/04/2024

The fantastic Dr Turberville's Morris are back at this year's Kingsbury May Festival on Monday 6th May. With 2 performances taking place at the Top of Church Street at 11am and in Harry's Field at 2.15pm, there's double the chance to see these amazing dancers at work!

For more information about the event, please visit our website.
http://www.kingsburymayfestival.co.uk

28/04/2024

**UPDATED** The The Langport Mummers are going to be at the Kingsbury May Festival on Monday 6th May!!! Don't miss this amazing show which is taking place at the top of Church Street at 2.30pm. We can't wait 😃

For more information about the event, please visit our website.
http://www.kingsburymayfestival.co.uk

27/04/2024

Presenting the amazing Acoustic Blues sounds of Harry Skinner & Dave Saunders at this year's Kingsbury May Festival on Monday 6th May. They will be performing in Harry's Field at 12.30pm & 4.15pm so don't miss this fantastic opportunity to see The Producers front men in action.

https://youtu.be/HDhXvC9MRzQ?si=UHHinhfbSLTJUr65

For more information about the event, please visit our website.
http://www.kingsburymayfestival.co.uk

27/04/2024

Roll up, Roll up!! Punch & Judy is coming to Town!

Smiles all round for the whole family! You'll find this ageless performance in Harry's Field performing at 11.15am & 1.45pm during the Kingsbury May Festival on Monday 6th May 2024.

Not long now!! 🥳

For more information about the event, please visit our website.
http://www.kingsburymayfestival.co.uk

26/04/2024

Kingsbury May Festival Presents....... The Swamp Stomp String Band who will be bringing the Swamp Stomp spirit to Kingsbury Episcopi on Monday 6th May.

And even more great news, you have not one, but two chances to see this amazing string band in action with a performance at the Top of Church Street at 1.15pm and then in Harry's Field at 3pm.

We can't wait! Are you ready to get into the spirit of the Kingsbury May Festival??

For more information about the event, please visit our website.
http://www.kingsburymayfestival.co.uk

26/04/2024

Don't miss this amazing opportunity to take an escorted tour to the top of the tower of Church of St Martin, Kingsbury Episcopi during the Kingsbury May Festival on 6th May 2024.

Tours will take place between 1pm & 3pm and will last 20 - 30 minutes.

The tower is 100ft high with spectacular views for 10 miles all round! You'll also have the opportunity to see the six bells weighing 3 tonnes & the 19th Century clock!

There is a small charge of £2 for Adults and £1 for under 16's (who must be accompanied by an adult) - No children under the age of 5 please and no dogs.

For more information about the event, please visit our website.
http://www.kingsburymayfestival.co.uk

25/04/2024

Vinyl Van is back!!!

We are so excited to announce our friends at Vinyl Van will be returning to the Kingsbury May Festival on Monday 6th May between 11am and 5pm in Harry's Field.

They'll have a fantastic selection of Pre-loved & New Vinyl's so look out for their awesome camper van and have a browse through the selection of vinyl on sale.

For more information about the event, please visit our website.
http://www.kingsburymayfestival.co.uk

25/04/2024

Do you have something to mend? Well you're in luck! We're delighted to announce that Langport Repair Cafe are returning to this year's Kingsbury May Festival on Monday 6th May 2024.

Come visit the Repair Cafe teams who will be based in Harry's Field (TA12 6AX) between 11am and 5pm, and don't forget to bring along your item(s) to repair whether it be tools, jewellery, radios, textiles, objects of sentimental value, musical instruments, furnishings, toys, small electrical items, crockery etc - if you can't carry it from the car, it's probably too big!

And why not relax with cake & refreshments while you wait! We look forward to seeing you there.

24/04/2024

Kwabana Lindsey is back! 🥳

By popular demand, the super talented & entertaining Kwabana Lindsay Live will be performing again at this year's festival!

You'll find the Rope walking extraordinaire performing at the Kingsbury May Festival on Monday 6th May in the Cabbage Patch field at 1.30pm & 3.30pm

For more information about the event, please visit our website.
http://www.kingsburymayfestival.co.uk

24/04/2024

Calling all classic car enthusiasts! We are so happy to be welcoming back the Classic Car Show to this year's Kingsbury May Festival on Monday 6th May 2024.

The display will be held in Harry's Field (Kingsbury Episcopi, TA12 6AX)

Contact [email protected] to register your car and be part of the display!

See you there!!

23/04/2024

We're so excited to announce that The Cider Bus from our friends at Burrow Hill Cider Farm, will be returning to Kingsbury May Festival on Monday 6th May! Feel free to bring along your reusable plastic glasses from previous festivals!! 😃

For more information about the event, please visit our website.
https://www.kingsburymayfestival.co.uk

23/04/2024

It's time to give a big shout out to our four-legged friends and their loving owners!

We're so happy to confirm that after last year's huge success, St Giles Animal Welfare will be hosting another fantastic dog show at this year's Kingsbury May Festival on Monday 6th May 2024 in Harry's Field.

The popular agility course will be running all day between 11am & 5pm so come along and give it a go. Who knows what hidden talents your pup has!

The main event will run from 1 - 3pm where you can show off your pride and joy in the St Giles Animal Welfare Dog show! The categories include Best Puppy (Under 12 Months), Fabulous Fella, Loveliest Lady, Best Rescue, Waggiest Tail, Best Junior handler and Best Golden Oldie.

So excited to see you and your four-legged friends in action.

21/04/2024

Thank you so much to the Kingsbury Time Travellers who will be exhibiting the work of local artists and crafts people from the past and present at this year's May Festival (Monday 6th May). The exhibition will be held in St Martin's Church, Kingsbury Episcopi, and is not to be missed! Thank you to all involved in sharing these fantastic works.

21/04/2024

It's 2 Weeks tomorrow!! On Monday 6th May at 11am, we'll be officially opening the 2024 Kingsbury May Festival!! Over the next 2 weeks you'll have a sneak peak at just some of the amazing plans we have in store for you. Watch this space and don't forget to check out the website for more info about the big day.

18/04/2024

Who's ready to get in the mood for the 2024 Kingsbury May Festival?

Good news.... The Bug in the Garden competition is now officially open! Turn your front garden/front of house into a bug spectacular ready for judging which takes place on Saturday May 4th

You can find the entry form at the Kingsbury Shop and return by 1st May deadline. We'll also be collecting entry forms at this Sunday's Willow Workshop so feel free to bring them along with you or fill them out while you're there!

Any questions... please contact Angie Clay on 07799 416638.

16/04/2024

This Sunday 21st April... It's Willow Workshop time!

11am - 3.30pm drop in! Join us at the Church rooms in Church St, Kingsbury, for Willow craft fun where you can make your very own work of art to carry during the May Festival Procession.

All willow and tuition will be provided and a donation on the day would be appreciated towards the cost of the hall & willow.

Refreshments will also be available!

For more details, please contact Maurice Fawcett.

We're really looking forward to seeing you all there. Have a great week everyone!🙂

28/03/2024

Good Friday Walk is still going ahead! Recommend you wear your wellies/waterproof boots. 😊

Due to the weather, Lunch will now be served in the Church Rooms in Church Street, Kingsbury Episcopi. Really looking forward to seeing you all there! 🐣

23/03/2024

It's that time of year again!! 🐣 So excited to see you all at this year's Good Friday Walk which is in aid of Cystic Fibrosis and Kingsbury May Festival!

Friday 29th March meeting at Rose & Crown pub car park in East Lambrook (TA13 5HF) at 9.45am (for 10am start). The walk will finish with lunch at Hill House in Stembridge.

Walk & Lunch:

16+ £6.00
Under 16's £3.00

Decorated Eggs will also be available for purchase! 🥚🥚🥚

Transport back to the start point can be provided 🛻🛻🛻

Dogs on leads at all times please 🐕🐩

Don't forget to wear appropriate footwear.. it may be a little muddy still!

For more details contact Maurice Fawcett on 01935 824510 or 07879 024355

See you all there!

09/03/2024

Next Sunday!! Join us for some crafty fun at our 'Bug Making Day' where we'll be starting the preparations for this year's Kingsbury May Festival where the theme is 'Year of the Insect'.

Sunday 17th March, 11am - 3pm at the Church School Rooms in Church Street, Kingsbury Episcopi. Pop in anytime!

We'll provide all the materials, and there will be refreshments too. No skill is needed, you just need to bring your enthusiasm!. You will find your work of art displayed somewhere around the festival site, so you'll have fun searching for it on the big day 😊

Children must be accompanied by an Adult.

For more details, please contact Maurice Fawcett on (01935) 824510 or 07879 024355

30/01/2024

Stall Applications for the Kingsbury May Festival 2024, are now open!!!

If you are interested in having a stall at this years event then please email Lorna & Rachael at [email protected]

We welcome local craft stalls, artisan produce and enquiries for food stalls.

Please submit your application by Friday 23rd February.

Address

Martock
Somerset
TA12

Website

http://www.kingsburymayfestival.co.uk/

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