Cultural Festival
Langport & surrounding villages 15th to 20th May 2006
The Langport Area Development Trust has been awarded funding under the Civic Pioneer,
“Together We Can” initiative, run by the Home Office.
The funding is being used to hold a Cultural Festival, running
from Monday 15th May to Saturday 20th May 2006.
The aim of the The Langport Cultural Festival is to help residents in and around the town experience
different cultures by bringing them direct to their doorstep. Food is the focal point of the festival and Chefs from
many different countries are visiting village halls throughout the week to offer residents the
opportunity to sample different dishes. The event, organised by the Langport Area
Development Trust will culminate in Langport on Saturday with an International Food Market from
11.30am until 3.00pm, and a host of bands and entertainment commencing at 12 noon and
continuing throughout the day.
Events through the Week
Sunday 14th May
Art Competition
All Saints Church will be open to view the entries to the Art Competition from
11.00am - 4.00pm daily with a Silent Auction being held throughout the week. The paintings will be displayed at Cocklemoor
on Saturday 20th May and will be available for viewing from 11.30am - 3.00pm with the
highest bidders revealed at 4.00pm.
International Football Competition -The Recreation Ground, Langport. Starts at
10.30am. Refreshments/Entertainment.
Songs of Praise - All Saints Church at 6.30 pm.
Food will be the focal point of the festival as chefs from many different countries will be visiting village halls to offer residents the opportunity to sample different
dishes. Tickets for Cookery Evenings cost £7.50 each and are available from the Langport Area Development Trust Office.
Each venue is limited to 20 people. The evenings include a cookery demonstration and tasting.
Monday 15th May
French Evening - Curry Rivel Village Hall, 7.30pm.
Guest Chef - Jean Francis Peyrou from the Rose and Crown, East Lambrook. The Wine Wizard and Langport Travel will be on
hand to give expert advice from 6.30 - 7.30pm.
Tuesday 16th May
Chinese Evening - Hambridge Village Hall, 7.30pm.
Guest Chef - Mr Chan from the Oriental Restaurant, Dorchester.
Chinese Lion Dance - Eli's (The Rose and Crown) Huish Episcopi, 6.45pm and
Hambridge, 7.15pm.
Morris Dancing - Eli's, 7.30pm and Hambridge, 8.30pm.
Wednesday 17th May
Italian Evening - Long Sutton Village Hall, 7.30pm.
Guest Chef - Dominico from Tamburino's,Yeovil. The Wine Wizard and Langport Travel will be on
hand to give expert advice from 6.30 - 7.30pm.
An Evening of Inter Faith Dialogue - Huish Episcopi College
A Controversial Debate with Guest Speakers
Rev Dr. Stephen Sizer, (Vicar of Christ Church,Virginia Water). Dr Max Kammerling
(Liberal Jewish Community of Bristol and Public Health Specialist) Farooq Siddique
(British Muslim Cultural Society)
Tickets £2.50 each available from the Church Office or from the Local Information Centre in
Langport.
Doors open at 6.45pm for a 7.15 start. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday 18th May
Indian Evening - High Ham Village Hall, 7.30pm.
Guest Chef - Forkan Mahamud from Cardimon's, Langport. Langport Travel will be on hand to give expert
advice from 6.30 - 7.30 pm.
Friday 19th May
Polish Evening - Aller Village Hall, 7.30pm - This evening is FREE to anyone who has attended any of the previous
demonstrations.
Langport Fun Run - 2k (3/4 mile) starting at 6.45 pm from the Visitors Centre,
Langport.
Saturday 20th May
Boules Competition - Langport Town Square starting at 10.00am.
Huish Episcopi Primary School Fete- Opened by Victoria Graham, BBC Spotlight.
International Food Market - Cocklemoor between 11.30am and 3.00pm. Hot Food and Bar
available, with entertainment throughout the day from:
Wessex Highlanders, Kingsbury Episcopi Band, Music of the Parrett, Ceilidh Band,
Steel Band, Stanchester Choir, Harp/Fiddle, Salsa Band, Blackdown Samba Band, Riveria Le Roc,
Live Wires on the Levels, 3 Tons of Grass, Take Note, Belly Dancing, Morris Dancing,
Scottish Dancing, Limbo Dancing, Town Crier
Boat Trips on the River
Illuminated Boat Procession, 9.00pm. to precede the River Parrett
Festival to be held in
Langport on Sunday 21st
More information about any of the above - contact Rick Coldicott at the LADT Office in Bow
Street Langport, ring (01458) 253567 or email rickladt@onetel.com.
or download the festival leaflet here.
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