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The next Daffodil Weekend is on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th March 2012 11am - 5pm (44th event)

Daffodil weekend is a traditional village f ê te-come flower festival, with open gardens, craft and home-produce stalls, music and rural entertainments and much, much more! Further details of the weekend's events are listed below.

Find out more about the history of Daffodil weekend and the charitable organisations it supports.


Displays and entertainment

Heavy horses giving dray rides
Children’s entertainment (Magic shows, Bouncy castle, Face painting, Under 5's play area)
May pole dancing
Sheep dogs working
Working smithy
Live birds of prey (static display - the Raptor Foundation )
Steam traction engine (see EATES website )


Stalls & open gardens

Many gardens open
Historic buildings
Arts and craft stalls & demonstrations
Produce, plant and charity stalls

If you would like to apply to have a craft stall at the event please contact the Administrator for an application form.


Music

Perse School Swing Band (Sat)
Jazz Trio (Sun)
Red Lion Folk Club
Organ recitals
Violin Recitals
Church bell ringing
Morris dancing
Thriplow School choir
Buskers at the school


Food & drink

Barbecue (incl veg)
Hog roast & jacket potatoes
Home-baked cakes, hot drinks
Sandwiches
American pancakes
"Humble spud" Smoothie & Juice bar
Village shop - Food and hot drink, gifts and general supplies 
Green Man pub - pub food & drink, snacks & BBQ


Prices

On the day

2011 Adults: £5 Children: £2 (under school age free).

In advance

Coaches and minibuses must book in advance - prices and further information

Entrance fee includes car parking and admission to all attractions. Dogs on leads are allowed.


Location

Thriplow is 8 miles south of Cambridge, a mile or so from Junction 10 on the M11 and just off the A505 between Duxford and Royston. See Streetmap or google maps


The organisers reserve the right to alter any details posted here if necessary.


Enquiries

The Administrator, Thriplow Daffodil Weekend, PO Box 686, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 9GL
Tel/Fax: 01359 233200 Email: [ ]

Proceeds from Daffodil Weekend are distributed by the Daffodil Weekend Trust to a nominated charity (2010: Arthur Rank Hospice Charity) and to charitable organisations within the village, see [ previous charities ].

 
     

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