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2002 Battle
Display NAPOLEONIC BATTLE & REGENCY FAYRE See Farnham 2002 Picture Gallery Programme of Attractions and Arena Events In addition to the exciting annual battle displays, Farnham’s own Napoleonic historic redcoat regiment the 88th Foot (Connaught Rangers) is bringing all the fun of the "Regency Fayre" to the beautiful setting of Farnham Park with traditional English country market stalls, Napoleonic Punch and Judy, gentlemen duellists and a traditional Donkey Derby for children "The Charge of the Mite Brigade" . The French troops have vowed they will not be outdone and there will be traditional French country market stalls and the Dutch troops have promised to "get their clogs off" - and sell them! Over 200 troops are expected at this year’s event including artillery and cavalry. The event is once more sponsored by Farnham Town Council in support of the 88th’s adopted charity, the Army Benevolent Fund without whom we couldn’t feed the troops. Other stalls will include historical militaria ,books, paintings and artefacts. As in previous years the living history encampments will be open to the public all weekend before the two major battle displays. The organisers invite the townspeople to join in the "apres bataille" activities and the restaurant marquee will be open to the public and there will be a Jubilee Concert given on Saturday evening featuring the Rushmoor Concert Band and the Surrey Army Cadet Force. The highlight of the concert will be a rendition of "Rule Brittania" "Le Marseillaise" and an abridged rendition of the 1812 Overture with live cannon and cavalry. The people of Farnham will be invited to picnic before the concert and the Connaught Rangers will present a champagne prize "The Posh Nosh Award" to the most stylish picnic party. To round the evening off "nately" the Gallant 88th have organised a wild Irish ceilidh in the main marquee for all concert goers.
Children's Donkey Derby Free entry. Riders must be between 10 and 15 years of age and less than 8 stone. Participants ride at their own risk, must have riding experience, have parental consent and must provide their own BS approved riding hats. There will be 6 heats and a final. There will be a sweepstake on the winners and prizes for all riders To enter contact Val Markall The Riding Centre, Upper Old Park Lane, Farnham Tel 01252 714917.
Programme of Attractions and Arena Events
Trade Stalls & Enquiries: Organiser Robert Anderson 01252 726258 or mobile 07801 476178 Farnham Town Council * STASYS Limited * The Army Benevolent Fund The 88th Regt of Foot (Connaught Rangers) Tickets available from Tourist Information Centre & Andrew Lodge Estate AgentsAdmission Prices: Family £5 (includes concert) Parking: Golf Club Entrance to Park. Rushmoor Concert Band Jubilee
Concert Conductor: Len Tyler psm, CSAK, LTCL(Mus Ed), CKME Surrey ACF Corps of Drums * Soloist Cindy Stickland 88th Regt.of Foot (Connaught Rangers) * Shrapnel’s Battery. Army Benevolent Fund, Supporting the Best Programme: Concert- goers are invited to picnic in the Park from 6.00pm. The Connaught Rangers Commanding Officer will present a champagne prize to the picnic party with the most impressive "table" on the night (his own regiment excluded). The Connaught Rangers "Posh Nosh" award will be made before the start of the 2nd half of the concert. Parking Available at Golf Club entrance to Farnham Park where stewards will direct vehicles. The Concert will include excerpts from the following:
Following the Open Air Evening Picnic-Concert the New Scorpion Band will play Songs and Music of the Napoleonic Wars in the Main Marquee following which there will be a an Irish Ceilidh with traditional musicians. Tickets Available from ABF (Hants) or on the day at the entrance to the Napoleonic Camp in Farnham Park. Ticket Prices for Evening Concert: Adult £2. Children & Sen. Citizens £1. Family Ticket £5. TICKET HOTLINE: CLAYTON BARRACKS 01252 - 348646 ABF (Reg Charity 211645) Restaurant Marquee * Hogs Back Brewery licensed Bar* Napoleonic Period Campsite |
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Napoleonic Battle enquiries to general
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