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The Embankment/Russell Park

Dragon Boats • Raft Races • Food & Drink • Music Stages • Carnival Parade • Sports VillageHeritage Village • Arts & Craft • Extreme Sports • Fireworks • Funfair, Rides & much more!

01234 718044Web: www.bedfordevents.co.ukEmail: events@bedford.gov.uk

Useful InformationDirections by RoadFrom M1 North and South - Junction 13, A421 From A1 - Black Cat Roundabout, A421Follow AA signs for Town Centre or Park & Ride.

Park & Ride sites operate from University of Bedfordshire (Red on the map) and Elstow (Blue on the map). Operating hours are 11am to 10pm on Saturday 16th July there will additional buses after fireworks, and 11am to 9pm on Sunday 17th July.

Car parking is available at Bedford International Athletic Stadium and Bedford Borough Council car parks - please see map overleaf.Bedford Borough Council Town Centre multi-storey car parks - 10 minute walk from the Festival Site.

Directions by RailBedford St. John’s Station - 10 minute walk from the Festival Site. Services on the Marston Vale Line from Bletchley.Bedford Station - 15 minute walk from the Festival Site. Services from London, Flitwick, Luton, St. Albans, Wellingborough & more. Please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for more information.

Travel and Tourism Centre For information on accommodation or to purchase rail tickets, please contact Bedford Travel and Tourism Centre on 01234 718112 or touristinfo@bedford.gov.uk

Sunday 17th July 2016TimeMain StageHeritage VillageSports VillageRiver EventsCommunity StageJazz Stage

11.00Nritham Dance AcademyViking Kayak Demo Weir

Kam Singh

11.30Two StepHurried History TalesUniversity of Bedfordshire/Polish centreKerry Jo Hodgkin/Blue Steelers

12.00Opus Community ChoirArming the KnightCMC fitness/UFMJetlev Flyer (RE) Big Ramp Air (WA)SeasonsBoat Prizes

12.30Carroll Irish DancingWeapons demonstrationGolds Gym/Fitsteps,Viven NoakesHovercraft Jetlev Flyer (RE) Viking Kayak DemoHealyumRacheal and Friends

1.00EasyDread Training the MilitiaFusion Lifestle/Bedford Kendo ClubParade of Cabin Cruisers & Jetlev Flyer (RE)Rhythm Blasters

1.30Shire Court How a

Medieval Court worked

Mike’s Line Dance/PeacethruyogaGreat Barford DancersLucinda Fosker & KOCO 2.00Elijah MillerFusion Lifestyle/Fitness FirstParade of Narrow Boats & Jetlev Flyer (RE)The Purple

2.30Medieval SkirmishMcKignht School/University of BedsRaft races Heat 1 Hovercraft (RE)Sean MorrisThree Step Manoeuvre 3.00Pearl Handed RevolverHurried History TalesFusion Lifestyle/SwingstersRaft races Heat 2Rough Diamonds

3.30Myth Busters2 step dance/Chrissy BellydanceRaft Races Grand FinalMargin Kings

4.00Special Guest Arming the Knight

Mikes Line Dancing/Miss Holly DanceJetlev Flyer (RE)Juliet LawsonRob Barron Quartet 4.30KAS Arnis/Vymy Dance & FitnessBig Ramp Air (WA)D-DOTs’

5.00Rotten Hill GangMedieval Battle

Village ClosesBlack Pilots

5.30

Bedford River Festival 2016. The first festival of this biennial event was staged in the summer of 1978, organised for the enjoyment of the local people and boating community and to celebrate the opening of the river link from Bedford to the Wash. The festival has grown considerably since then with five music stages, a Market Village, fireworks, diverse and interesting river events and water sports arena programme, and this year in celebration of the borough’s charter granted in 1166 the Heritage Village will recreate 11th century Bedford at Castle Mound. The ethos behind the festival has remained since it’s humble beginnings, a fantastic free family festival, reflecting Bedford, celebrating the Embankment and river, as well as the wealth of music, culture and entertainment our community has to offer, alongside the fabulous opportunities for local businesses and services. Our thanks go to our sponsors and participants as well as to you for continuing to support the festival, part of a great summer of fun in Bedford Borough,

6.00The WhollsVillage Closes at 6.00pm on Sunday

6.30

7.00Special Kinda MadnessCarnival ParadeFrom 12noon see fantastic floats, colourful costumes, mesmerising music big-bands & spectacular surprises fill the streets as the Carnival Parade works its way through the town in a riot of colour and sound!

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Saturday 16th July 2016TimeMain StageHeritage VillageSports Village"River Events (RE) & Watersports (WA)Community StageJazz Stage

11.00My Girl The RiverNritham Dance/FitstepsRelate

11.30Hurried History TalesUniversity Of Bedfordshire/Polish CentreDragon Boat Heats till 2 p.m. (RE)Adiescar

12.00YMCA/Poppys DancingArming the KnightCMC fitness/Mike’s Line DancingBig Ramp Air (WA) Jetlev Flyer & Hovercraft (RE)Liam Burke

12.30Weapons demonstrationGolds Gym/SwingstersKinetic Vibes

1.00Phoenix ChorusTraining the MilitiaFusion Lifestyle/Kinetic VibesJetlev Flyer (RE) Kayak Slalom Demo WeirThe Home GrownIan Bufton Big Band

1.30University of BedfordshireShire Court How a Medieval Court worked

Bedford Kendo Club/UFMTremaine

2.00Ouse Valley Singles ClubFusion Lifestyle/Fitness FirstGrand Parade of Cabin Cruisers4stringCool Jazz Collective

2.30Medieval SkirmishChrissy Bellydance/university of bedfordshireBig Ramp Air (WA)The Other Band

3.00Tom GrennanHurried History TalesFusion Lifestyle/McKnight SchoolDragon Boat Heats 11 - 20 (RE) Clive RuddBrant Tilds Quartet

3.30Myth Busters2 Step/FitSteps with Viven NoakesObstacle Canoe Race (WA) & Jetlev Flyer & HovercraftImmortalls

4.00The Mariachis BandArming the Knight

Mikes Line Dancing/Vymy DanceGrand Parade of Narrow BoatsThe ReformersBruno Heinen & Kristian Borring

4.30Peacethruyoga/KAS ArnisBig Ramp Air (WA)Lloyd North

5.00The ScruffMedieval Battle

Village ClosesDragon Boat Heats 21 - 30

2's Company

5.30N Hance & Becki YatesMark Hale Quartet

6.00In 2 beatsVillage Closes at 6.00pm Dragon Boat Racing Semi Final Non Nah wiser

6.30Jetlev Flyer (RE)Zoe & ZaraConscia's Hot 5

7.00Holly Cook Dragon Boat Racing FinalRhythm & Blues Band

7.30River Swim (RE)Sonicus Maximus

8.00Kuenta I TambuPVEKevin Fitzsimmons Quintent

8.30Stand up paddle board race (RE)Fellow Culprits

9.00The Shtooks

9.30Symphonica ft Mr SwitchIlluminated boat parade and Jetlev Flyer (RE) & Big Ramp AirSmokin Surrys

10.00Viking Kayak Glow Stick Paddle Arena

10.30Fireworks

(Bridges 3, 4, 5 & 6 will close at 9.30pm and remain closed after the fireworks display) 11.00

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BBC Three Counties Radio at 95.5 FM & Heart Radio 96.9 FM

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River Eventsl Dragonboats (Saturday)l Raft Races (Sunday)l Viking Kayakl Narrow Boat Paradel Grand Parade of Boatsl Illuminated Boat Paradel Canoe Racing

Main Funfairl Dodgemsl Waltzersl Big Wheell Sideshows

Festival Main Stagel Live Music & Bandsl Community Performances & Local Bandsl In 2 Beatsl Big Screen

University of Bedfordshire Sports Villagel Stage Performance Area – Aerobics, Dance & Fitness displays & more!l Sports Demonstrations from Local Clubs & Groupsl Martial Arts Areal Speed cricket & football simulatorl Come & Try – Kayaking, Archery, l Golf, Rugby & Kids activitiesl Smoothie bike

Carnival ParadeSunday, 12noonfrom De Parys Avenuel Giant Masks & Amazing Costumesl Carnival Music & Dancel Local Community Groups & Organisationsl Collection for Local Charities

Market Villagel Pimms & Wine Barl European Food & Drinkl River Viewing Areal Plants & Garden Accessoriesl Arts and Craft Stall

Mill Meadowsl Two Community Stages - Local Bands, Organisations & Performancesl Bar & Food Courtl Traditional Children's Ridesl Walk on Waterl Trade Areasl Craft Marquees

Heritage Village l Bedford In 1166l Weapons Demonstration l Medieval Skirmishl History Comic Tailsl Arming The Knightl Medieval Battle

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Watersports Arenal Canoe Polol Canoe Slaloml 'Come & try it’ Sailingl Kayak Freestylel Paddleboard Racingl Cardbox Racel Zorbing

Big ScreenElms BMW

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Russell Parkl Battle Field Livel Skoda Carsl Picnic Areal Traditional Funfairl Bar & Food Courtsl First Aidl Lost Childrenl Giant Inflatables

Armed Forces Display Areal Demonstrationsl Forces Stallsl Forces Charitiesl Forces Fun & Activities

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Dragonboat& Raft Race Start

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Tennis Courtsl Have a go at tennisl Russell Park Cafe

Chill Out Music Area11am-7pm

SIGNAGEsponsored by Carpets for Less

BRIDGESsponsored by Charles Wells

Jazz Stage

PARK AND RIDE (BLUE)Pick Up PointCORN EXCHANGESaturday - Last pick up: 10pm

Disabled Drop Off Point

MULTI-STOREYPARKING

Lurke StreetCar Park

Disabled bayson Level 1

This area is closed to the publicon Saturday only

BEDFORD ST. JOHNS TRAIN STATIONExit through Melbourne St. Car ParkFollow Kingsway to Cauldwell St.to reach River Festival site

ROUTE 51 CYCLE PATHFrom Sandy to Milton Keynesvia Bedford

PARK AND RIDE (BLUE)Pick Up PointSaturday from 10.45pm

PARK AND RIDE (BLUE)Drop Off / Pick Up PointSt. Paul’s Square

FESTIVAL CAR PARKINGBedford InternationalAthletic Stadium £5 ALL DAY

CAUTION WHEN CROSSING ROAD

PARK AND RIDE (RED)Pick Up/Drop off PointFollow tow path over bridge 11

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Drinking Water Point

Food Outlets

Funfair & Rides

Toilets, Disabled Toilets & Baby Changing

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Disabled Parking

Park & Ride Points (Red & Blue)

(bridges 5 & 8 may not be suitable for pushchair/wheelchair users)

Bridges (1-11)

Railway

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Stalls & Other Outlets

Police

Ice Creams

First Aid - St. John Ambulance

Lost Children

Information Point

Picnic Area

Residents Access Only