Traditional ceremony to open the festival. Free event.
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A gentle walk, within the ‘Walls’ and alleyways of Old Whitstable and onto the harbour. Cycle the Crab & Winkle Way with Spokes East Kent. Free event. See and chat to the bobbin lacemakers as they work on a variety of projects. History walk - Locating the reminders of this once great industry. See and chat to the bobbin lacemakers as they work on a variety of projects. A traditional event, dating back to 1657, but no less relevant today. Make an authentic Whitstable Grotter. A free event. Through the ‘Walls’ and Alleyways, a guided walk that links our ancestors with focal points. Victory Wood & The Battle of Trafalgar with the Canterbury Group of the Ramblers See and chat to the bobbin lacemakers as they work on a variety of projects. An entertaining evening with expert horticulturists Jean Griffin (BBC Radio Kent) and Kevin Tooher (Hadlow College)./p> An enjoyable walking journey in association with the Umbrella Centre and Whitstable Improvement Trust. See and chat to the bobbin lacemakers as they work on a variety of projects. A delicious delve into the cinematic archives of Tony Blake. Heard by all, seen by few. Something different to experience. Geoffrey Pike explores the town’s growth, strolling from Keam’s Yard to the Harbour. See and chat to the bobbin lacemakers as they work on a variety of projects. A fascinating illustrated talk about the Pubs of Kent, their inn signs and history. Oystermen, boatbuilders, mariners, divers and alleyways - this is Whitstable. See and chat to the bobbin lacemakers as they work on a variety of projects. Exploration of the tides and shores of Whitstable’s coastline. Free event. Traditional opening parade – lively and colourful. Free event. See and chat to the bobbin lacemakers as they work on a variety of projects. Morris dancers from Kent and beyond. The first of four performances. Free events  Saturday, July 18, 2009. Time: 10:00 am. Venue: Horsebridge Square, Library Forecourt, St. Alphege Church, Whitstable Harbour.  More... Begin the Festival with a 6 mile walk to the Landing. |
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