The Big Weekend - Saturday
Parker's Piece
July 12th
12pm - 10pm
The centrepiece of the Big Weekend . . . up to ten hours of fantastic free
entertainment on Parker's Piece.
Please click on the individual act name for more information.
MAIN STAGE
The main stage in the park this year features a wide range of musical styles
including the highly acclaimed
LAST NIGHT’S
FUN with their infectious stomping traditional Irish music.
Other acts include sublime blues from acclaimed UK singer/songwriter and
guitarist
DENNY
NEWMAN; beatpop,
blues and country from Cambridge’s own
THE
SHIVERS; skiffle from widely respected band
RAILROAD
BILL; Cambridge’s longest-running band
THE
FRIGIDAIRES; 80’s cover band
MOUSSE;
KATIE PARKER AND THE ELEMENTS
featuring powerful melodic vocals over driving classic rock riffs;
THE WINTER
KINGS winners of the Cambridge Band Competition, and winners
of the Under-18 Band Competition
THE AVIATORS.
Music will start at midday with a school’s performance from PARKSIDE
AND COLERIDGE
SCHOOL. Compere:
Jacen Bruce
Click
here to view running times for the Main Stage
IT’S A KNOCKOUT
Addenbrookes Charitable Trust (ACT) is hosting IT’S A KNOCKOUT!,
a fun, team building event for local companies. This excellent event based
on the 1970’s BBC TV show uses water, foam, inflatables and
costumes, and can include games such as Banana Dash, Slippery Slope, Pinball
Wizard, Soccer Shoot-Out and Human Washing Machine!
www.act4addenbrookes.org.uk/itsaknockout
Please Note: It's A Knockout! has no more availability for companies to
take part however you will still be able to watch all the fun!
CAMBRIDGE'S CHILDREN'S FAMILY FUN DAY
One of the highlights of the summer, Cambridge’s Children’s
Festival Family Fun Day this year takes centre stage for the first time
at the Big Day Out on Parker’s Piece! Supported by John Lewis, the
Family Fun Day is a perfect chance for kids to enjoy an array of activities
and entertainment, all completely FREE.*
There will be three marquees to choose from:
The PERFORMANCE MARQUEE where acts include:
local performer and storyteller Rowan Wylie - The Jewel In The Lotus: Tails
From Tibet; Pekkos Puppets performing Red Riding Hood and The Princess and
the Pea; Shrishti Indian Dance Company teaching Indian dance, and youth
choir Brown’s Field Singers.
Click here to view running times for the Performance Marquee
In the WORKSHOP MARQUEE, lots of creative activity including: facepainting;
puppet making; an art workshop with local artist Jo Buffery and the chance
for children to get a close-up view of theatre company Gomito’s specially
made puppets.
Click here to view running times for the Workshop Marquee
There will also be a special JOHN LEWIS MARQUEE with lots on offer!
It will include: craft activities ranging from jewellery making, picture
and puppet making to t-shirt decoration; fashion shows on the hour from
12pm; Irish dancers at 12.30pm and lots more. For details of what will be going on both in the marquee and instore in the
run up to the Family Fun Day on Parker’s Piece visit
www.johnlewis.com/cambridge
ALSO . . . storyteller John Row and friends; double decker bus The Dec,
with outdoor and indoor games and activities; walkabout characters and plenty
of fair rides around the piece all day.
ALSO IN THE PARK…
Saturday also features a bar marquee, the ever-popular French Market,
walkabout characters, fairground rides, food stalls, sporting activities,
local stalls, environmental organisations, charities; and the
Kiss FM dome – an
interactive space featuring DJ mixing, a gaming zone, music sampling and
more!
* except fair rides.
Access info: Parker's Piece is wheelchair accessible. Disabled toilets on site. Disable viewing area.
Bus information:
For Park & Ride please visit http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/transport/around/park_ride
or call 01223 718167 for up to date information.
If using the bus please use any route that goes to either Emmanuel Street
or Drummer Street Bus Station. For bus information click on http://www.stagecoachbus.com/cambridge
or phone Traveline on 0870 608 2 608.
Parking information:
Parking in Queen Anne Terrace or Grafton Centre Car Parks.
We recommend the use of public transport.
Cycle Park & Pushchair Scheme:
Cycling into town? Park your bike at Park Street Cycle park. Also available,
borrow a FREE pushchair. See
http://www.cambridge.gov.uk/cyclepark