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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2011 16:14:20 GMT
I was asked today to advise members of the upcoming Country Craft and Food Fair at the Hop Farm, Kent on the 28th/29th.April.KKF have been invited to display kites in the main arena with teddy bear dropping etc. and a kite workshop as added attractions to the event that usually draws over 10.000 visitors!
They have invited us and members of the EKG as overnight camping is available over the weekend ( FOC, I believe) and wondered if there was any interest before asking the organisers for camping spaces / passes.
I did point out it clashes with the Jolly Up, but the choice is yours none the less…as KKF are doing it anyway, is anyone interested in attending?
Website: www.thehopfarm.co.uk/events
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Post by dreamcatcherwolf on Dec 28, 2011 17:30:24 GMT
Sorry, I won't miss a Jolly Up for ANYTHING if I can help it ;D
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Post by greenman on Dec 29, 2011 12:28:55 GMT
Thanks for the info.
I'm afraid I'm also a Jolly Up kind of guy.
Cheers,
Greenman
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Post by Bonefish on Dec 29, 2011 14:00:34 GMT
Already expressed an interest in this, just waiting further details from Syd!
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Post by hissingsyd on Dec 29, 2011 16:54:19 GMT
Hi all,
i'll just elaborate on the topic, initially KKF were booked to carry out a kite workshop, teddy dropping, loan of kites to the public and kite flying.
Just prior to xmas I had a request to put on a 'show' in the event arena. After some discussion it was decided that we invite flyers with single line show/exhibition kites or inflateables to fill this area.
The event is a craft fair with regular visitor numbers between 8,000 to 15,000. It is held over the 28th & 29th April, camping is free. There are showers, toilets & a shop on site plus pub grub next door.
If we can make a success of this event then I am sure others will follow at this venue.
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Post by bigbird on Dec 30, 2011 19:30:57 GMT
hi what hop farm is that
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Post by pitprops on Dec 30, 2011 19:31:58 GMT
Kent hop farm, paddock wood
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Post by bigbird on Dec 30, 2011 19:35:06 GMT
ok thankyou HAPPY NEW YEAR ro u
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Post by jelv on Dec 30, 2011 19:38:38 GMT
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Post by hissingsyd on Jan 5, 2012 12:58:56 GMT
Hi all
If you interested in attanding this event I need to know how many people are attending to aquire passes, how many car passes required and how many campers/caravans.
Camping is available from midday friday.
Dogs are allowed on site.
many thanks
syd
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Post by daz essex larsen on Jan 5, 2012 16:29:55 GMT
Jolly up for me,missed the last one,ain't missing another
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Post by roughmac on Feb 15, 2012 12:15:01 GMT
I and my friend are interested in attending and flying our kites at this event . We would require 2 caravan pitches and ideally would like to camp from Friday, Sat and Sunday nights - leaving site Monday morning.
We therefore require 2 caravan pitches, 3 cars & 4 people for the whole weekend - cheers
Where do we go from here about passes and acceptance. ??
Martin - ( Roughmac)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2012 14:26:21 GMT
Posted this on the KKF Forum just now.....Yes I think (if I am not swanning about somewhere) I would love to come and support the Club....apart from Teston it may well be my first time flying as a *KKF member! Camping most definitely. ;D
Is it true that KKF 'newbies' get a FREE sweatshirt, fleece, chair and walking stick on attending their first event? 
I am replicating my above post here:
kiteweekenders.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=ue&thread=1167&page=1
as Martin Corrie has requested more info on this event, posted on that link, that hopefully one of you could answer him there.* Probably been a member of KKF for about eight years!
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Post by hissingsyd on Feb 15, 2012 14:41:05 GMT
Hi Martin & Colin,
I have logged your interest & will be in touch nearer the time with instructions.
Many thanks
syd
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Post by DaveM on Feb 15, 2012 17:03:42 GMT
Personally I would like to do both the Jolly Up and Hop farm, sadly though not possible, because of the dates.  With the dimise of many kite festivals and events over the last few years I feel my support should be for the Jolly Up, a true kiting event, and that is where I will attend.  Places like Hop farm and their many annual events will no doubt have continued success without the need for kite displays as a sideshow. |
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