Sunday May 4th: The Day of Dance
The Day of Dance
The Richmond on Swale Morris Men are holding their annual Day of Dance with guest sides from across the region, so expect morris sides popping up all over the place!
Plus loads more dancing of many different kinds (and music of course).
Locals - don’t forget that DL9, DL10 and DL11 residents get free admission to Richmond Castle all weekend - just bring proof of address.
May Fair at the Castle
The May Fair is generously sponsored by the Company of Mercers, Grocers & Haberdashers, the Richmond Civic Society., and YorSafety
Music and Dance
Visits from the Morris Dancers with a mass finale in the afternoon
Dancing around the Maypole - come and have a go!
Guest dancers and musicians including the Northallerton Wind Ensemble
Musician and storyteller Clare Goodall
Market & Fair
circus skills with Circus Stu
face painting with Glitter Critterz
craft stalls on the green
tasty treats from Granny’s Kitchen and Sip plus more…
Living History
step back to medieval times with Durham-based living history group Dawn of Chivalry
archery and combat displays
living history camp
weapons and armour to try
In the Town Centre
Retail Therapy
Richmond Artisan Craft Fair at the Town Hall, with refreshments and musical spots
MayFest Plant Sale and Craft Fair in the Market Place
Music & Dance
Morris Dancers in the Market Place, Finkle Street, Friary Gardens (and possibly elswhere too!)
Appalachian Clog Dancing from Cricket on the Hearth and songs from the Jolly Wassailiers
Regency dancing from Regency Rejigged
Pub sessions - venues tbc…
Workshops at the Catholic Church Hall: Tickets on sale in March
Traditional Italian - a taste of the Tammuriata, a tarantella dance from southern Italy
Clog dancing with Richmond Castle Clog
Regency dancing from Regency Rejigged
DIY Folk Dance (Part Two)…
Plus…
MayFest Makers at Richmondshire Museum
Work with Chris Layfield of Open Door Art and his team to create amazing May-themed art. Can you make something to wear in the MayFest Parade on Monday? Free entry. for DL9, DL10 and DL11 residents - and why not explore the museum while you are there?
Generously supported by Richmond Duck Club
St Mary’s Organ Recital for MayFest, 4pm
Did you know St Mary’s Parish Church in Richmond has a most remarkable organ? It’s considered to be one of the finest parish organs in. the country, built by Harrison& Harrison of Durham and installed in 1912. It works as it was built to work - no electricity here! Enjoy this wonderful instrument played by Andrew Christer, “one of the most sensitive and versatile musicians in the North East, and one of its foremost organ virtuosos”. More information here. Tickets on sale here
Generously sponsored by Yorkshire Country Holidays - Garden Cottage.
The MayFest Ceilidh!
This year our Ceilidh takes place in the congenial surroundings of the Richmond School Sixth Form Hall, and our band are the amazing Blind Panic Ceilidh Band - back by popular demand! There will be a cash bar.
Tickets on sale here - and more information here
