Harting Festivities May 21, 2009

Since 1880 The Harting Old Club has celebrated Whit Monday and as of 1959, when the fair ceased to take centre stage in the street, the village has welcomed people to celebrate the Festivities.

Once again the village of Harting will welcome everyone on Monday 25th May 2009 for the 48th annual Festivities.
Come along and join the Harting celebrations on Bank Holiday Monday May 25th 2009, and participate in the Competitions ** :

Children's Fancy Dress Parade - The theme this year is Alien Encounters.
Judging will take place at 11.45 am in the Entertainments area.
All aliens should then beam down to join The Old Club at The Ship in time for the start of the Parade at noon.

Photographic Competition - The theme of 'My Life in Harting.
Photographs do not need to be framed. More than one entry per person is allowable.

Please write your name and address on the back of your photograph and state whether you are under or over the age of 16. All entries will be exhibited and winners announced in Harting Church on the day, the exhibits can be collected from 3.00pm.

Any queries please contact Diane Hayman via the Contact us page.

Prizes supported by Petersfield Photographic Limited



Art Competition - The them of 'My Life in Harting and split into 2 categories:

Under 10 years of age.
10 to 16 years of age.
All entries, no larger than A3 size, to be lodged at the Harting School or the Post Office by noon on 22nd May. Please write your name and address on the back of your photograph and state which category you fall into. All entries will be exhibited and winners announced in Harting Church on the day, the exhibits can be collected from 3.00pm.

Harting Fun Run - Split into 3 categories:
2-5yrs(must be accompanied by an adult);
6-10yrs and 10-15 years.
Please enter at the Information Stand on the day and gather prior to 1.00 pm at the front of the Church.

The Dog Show - This is a fun event – not Crufts!

The Grand Draw



PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU BUY YOUR TICKETS - available before the day from Harting Village Stores, Harting Post Office and on the day at the Information stand). If you wish to sell, or buy, tickets or have any queries please contact Diane Hayman via the contact us page.

There are lots of great prizes including:

Goodwood Races - 2 Enclosure tickets for 5th June Meeting
Harting Stores Luxury Hamper
Django's Bistro - £20 voucher
Meal for two at The WHite Hart
Fisher's Fram half-price admission for family of 4
Kirsty voucher manicure/pedicure
South Downs wild flower walk with Dawn Nelson
One Tree Books - £30 book token
£100 worth of travel insurance from www.pjhayman.com
Uppark - Welsh wool throw
The Ship - two bottles of wine
The Taro Leisure Centre - family swim voucher
Waitrose - bottle of Cave
Delphie Reflexology - hand made face/hand cream

The Hampshire Combined Army Cadet Band will march and play for the Old Club Parade as well as performing a range of popular music later in the day.

Samboogie is Midhurst's new samba band inspired by samba-playing vicar Marcus Ronchetti. A samba drummer himself, he has brought his enthusiasm for the foot-tapping music from his former parish at Shoreham Beach, where he formed and played in Beach Bateria – the Brazilian name for drummers.

Hanging Tree Band Is a duo who will have you rocking, reeling and jigging in The Street. They have recorded four albums, the latest of which, On Raglan Road, is a collection of tunes from, or inspired by, Ireland.

Jesterical is making a welcome return to The Street performing his own particular brand of juggling, dangerous (not really) stunts and generally entertaining all ages without the benefit of a safety net!

Homestead Dog Agility will be familiar to some in the village, but it will be their first appearance at the Festivities (last year’s display had to be cancelled due to rain). Collies, Spaniels, Terriers and many more breeds will be performing in the paddock by Church Farm.

Bollywood comes to Harting - The Village School delighted us all last year with their drumming display in the Parish Church. This year they will be performing two dance routines including one with a Bollywood theme.

Bell Ringing will feature in The Parish Church with the opportunity to ‘have a go’ afterwards. Harting is looking to recruit new bell ringers so now is the chance to see what is involved.

Organ Recital - performed by Mark Dancer, Director of Music at St. Peters Church , Petersfield.

Official Website: http://www.hartingfestivities.org.uk/index.htm