THE
Peace Festival FREE ENTRY SATurday 15 June SUNday 16 June
Held in the Pump Room Gardens
11AM - 7PM 11AM - 6PM
2019 Programme
Leamington
This year it has been 41 years since the first Leamington Peace Festival.
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Contents
That’s 41 years giving charities and businesses the platform to effect change, whether that be through fair trade, ethically produced goods or through promoting important campaigns and today, we still believe peace starts at home.
Page 4 - 5
Live Music on the Riverside Stage
Page 6 - 7
List of Festival Stalls
In an unpredictable time, now more than ever, it is important that even though we may not be able to change the world, we can change someone’s world.
Page 8
Map of the Festival
Page 9
The Quiet Zone & Food Bank Donation Point
Page 10 - 11
Live Music on the Bandstand
Page 12 - 13
Workshop Timetable
Page 14 - 15
Peace Talks
Page 15 - 16
Kid’s Tent
Help a neighbour, donate to charity, sign a petition or protest with a group. Start by looking at some of the charities here today and see how you can help, it could make all the difference!
MANY THANKS... To all of our stallholders, workshop leaders, children’s entertainers, performers and speakers for your support. To our amazing volunteers and volunteer committee who give their time each year to put on the event. To BID for their continued support and for sponsoring this programme. Finally, to Warwick District Council for their ongoing support, advice and help.
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*Please note that all timetables are subject to change. Please check the blackboards for updates and changes to the schedules. Icons in the programme sourced from Vecteezy.
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RIVERSIDE STAGE 4
Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am
NLS Pop Choir
Performing well known music to a high standard, combining strong individual voices with rich vocal harmony.
11:45 - 12:15pm
Hannah Scott
Performs contemporary folk music, picking up a loyal following thanks to her distinctive voice, strong melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.
12:35 - 1:10pm
Barney Newman An exciting duo from the midlands playing energetic Country, blues and roots music. Banjo and Fiddle mayhem! and Tom Leary
1:30 - 2:05pm
Diana Wolfpack
A four piece from Liverpool playing dynamic, melodic indie rock with a peaceful message.
2:20 - 2:55pm
Firedaze
Playing up-tempo original folk rock based around folky fiddle, driving bass, guitar, three vocals and pounding foot percussion.
3:10 - 3:45pm
Silvershores
A five piece Birmingham based psychedelic rock band who create a diverse, dense, multi-layered, rich and powerful wall of noise.
4:05 - 4:40pm
The Redhills
Fiddle, guitars, bass, drums, singers. The best British songs and tunes of the last 500 years - played loud and proud!
5:00 - 5:35pm
Levi Washington
A very unique, one of a kind, one-man band who’s very popular around the midlands.
5:50 - 6:25pm
Candid
A band going places, from Coventry to wherever, it’s a driven sound from this young band not quickly forgotten.
6:40 - 7:15pm
Giles Likes Tea
Playing together in various forms for over 10 years, this Northamptonshire band play up tempo gypsy-pop with the odd cover.
NLS Pop Choir
Hannah Scott
The redhills
LEVI WASHING TON
11:00 - 11:35am Songlines
Popular local 100-strong community choir, singing a wide variety of songs in glorious four-part harmony, with their usual high energy!
11:50 - 12:25pm
Free Galaxy
Inspired by the Foo Fighters and Smashing Pumpkins this Kenilworth based band create riff heavy, harmony filled alternative rock tracks.
12:45 - 1:20pm
Izzie Derry
A singer-songwriter with a voice and soulful spirit beyond her years, inspired by artists such as Joni Mitchell.
1:40 - 2:15pm
The Verse
A four piece band aged 18-19 from the midlands playing upbeat indie rock, with a large loyal following.
2:30 - 3:05pm
Damien McFly
A strong set with a lot of things happening on stage!
3:25 - 4:10pm
The KORB
A performance guaranteeing exuberance, variety and engagement with original foot-tapping up-tempo songs and maybe Irish dancers.
4:30 - 5:05pm
Chasing Deer
Energetic, crowd pleasing pop rock performance.
5:20 - 6:00pm
The Kickers
A young, energetic band, playing original up-tempo, ska-infused rock, alongside classic covers. Fresh tunes and old favourites guaranteed.
Songlines
IZZIE Derry
the korb
Chasing Deer
RIVERSIDE STAGE
Sunday
the kickers
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List of Stalls
ZoNE A
Helping Hands Community Project
A52
Karmasuiticals
A27
Buddha Boutique
A53
Touching the Void
A28
Jubilee Leamington
A54
Nonsense
Zone B
A1
N.E. Imports
A2
Julias Kitchen
A3
Nick Hooper Design
A29
EQuIP Equality and Inclusive Partnership
A4
Rasville Fashions
A5
Karma Gear
A30
Friends of Foundry Wood
A6
Fadi Eirout
A31
Wildlife Trust
A7
Hindu Religious Association
A32
WCAVA Warwickshire Community and Voluntary Action
A8
Pan De Mania Wood Fired Pizza
A9
Yumlaut
A33
A10
The Jabberwocky
A34
A11
Fresh Rootz
A12
The Electric Lemon
A13
Warwick District United Nations Association
A14
The Mission SDA Church
A15
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A26
Amnesty International
A16
Collins Coffee
A17
Happy Crepes
A18
Shepherds Ice Cream
A19
Velvet Umbrella
A20
Rumpadillo, Fragrant Secrets and Bee Mine
A21
Curlicue
A22
Niki Guy
A23
Phullyphasioned
A24
Kushty Locks
A25
Caking and Baking
B1
Campaigner’s Tent including Warwickshire County Fostering Service, Compassion in World Farming, and White Poppies for Peace
Prostate Cancer
B2
Park Street Chiropractic Clinic
Karma Suitsya
B3
Dog’s Trust
A35
Warwick District Faiths Forum
B4
The Air Ambulance Service
A36
Warwick Quakers
B5
Thriving Oils
A37
Gaga
A38
Baha’is of Leamington
B6
Leamington Spa and Redditch Chiropractic Clinics
A39
One World Link
B7
Callie Psychic Consultant
A40
Warwickshire Pride
B8
Hawthorn Crafts
A41
Little Stitch House
B9
East Meets West Interiors
A42
Flip / Cameleon
B10
OMishka
A43
Hillbillys Grill Shack
B11
Zen Ten Spa
A44
Ahmadiyya Muslim Association
B12
The Library of Flowers
A45
SGI UK Buddhists
B13
Satyagraha Gongs
A46
Lakeside Ethical Treats / Midlands Vegan Campaigns
B14
Shah-Dhillon Henna Designs
B15
Devi Shah Healing Centre
A47
Garden of Heathens
B16
Shahloutrading
A48
Churros Susanna
B18
Herbivourous
A49
Lovelights Emporium
B19
Platinum Pancakes Ltd
A50
Ami
B20
Dumpling King
A51
Bali Stars
Ice Dreams
B51
Working with villages in Palestine
C13
Queen of Chamelias
B22
Mooremagick
B52
Jewels Designs
C14
Family Fitness - Children’s Yoga
B24
Ethical Jewellery & Crafts Ltd
Camperccino
Hare and Tabor
B53
C15
B25
BUWAN KOTHI INTERNATIONAL TRUST
C16
Goodness Gracious
B26
Jay Graham Artist
B54
Warwickshire Badger Group
C17
Nutcessity
B27
Panacea
B56
Centre for Life Long Learning
C18
Save the Pixies
B28
The Braidy Bunch
B57
Hestia
C19
Jackdaw Trading
B29
Starchild Shoes
B58
Amdo Tibet
C20
Myton Hospice
B30
The Dressing Room
B59
Sahaja Yoga
C21
Woodland Trust
B31
Delly’s Gems
B60
Quiet Zone
B32
Indian Gypsy
B61
Kenilworth Chiropractic Clinic Ltd
C22
Royal Leamington Spa Town Council
B33
Festival Fantasy
B62
Warwick Triratna The Ginger Barista
Cat’s Protection
Warwick Lions Club
B63
C23
B34
Ravens Edge Forge
Cake Magic by Inderjit
Warwickshire Beekeepers
B35
B64
C24
Rascal Ruby
9Unicorns Crystals
Canalside Community Food
B36
B65
C25
Cycleways
B37
Elefair Giftware
C27
Action 21
B38
Retrobella Vintage
Zone C
C26
Coventry Earth Spirit
B39
INCAS
B40
CORE
B41
Exclusive Designs by Liz
B42
Churches together in Leamington
B43
Justice for Palestinians
B44
LWS Night Shelter
B45
Pathway @ St Mary’s Church
B46
Tweedy Cltohing
B47
Lemonheads
B48
Jiva Fair Trading
B49
Boho Boutique
B50
Corinnea’s tins and things
C1
Fusion Eastern Style
C28
C2
Bond Street Interiors
C29
WICCED
C3
Barncrafts
C31
C4
Savage Aromatics
Warwickshire Child Sexual Exploitation Team
C5
WORKSHOPS
C32
Keep Our NHS Public
C6
Mystic Mackerel
C7
Fairy Fun
C8
Jan Elizabeth Confectionary
C9
Sixth Moon Art Face Paint
C10
KID’S TENT
C11
Stockpot Street Food
C12
Vegan Sweets
LIST OF STALLS
B21
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THE QUIET ZONE
A new addition to this years festival is the Quiet Zone.
If you’re pregnant, have anxiety, autism or simply just need a minute to collect your thoughts and a moment of peace, pop in to the Quiet Zone, located next to the information tent.
Take a seat, breathe, close your eyes, relax. And when you feel ready you can rejoin the festival.
FOOD BANK DONATION POINT
For the 3rd year running we will be hosting a food bank donation point at the information tent located in the middle of the site.
If you can spare it, then please consider donating the following. We really appreciate this and you really will make a difference:
• Tinned vegetables
• Tinned spaghetti
• Tinned tomatoes
• Jam
• Custard
• Instant noodles
• Tinned fruit
QUIET ZONE & Food Donations
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BANDSTAND
SaturdaY 11:10 - 11:40am Chloe Mogg
Delivering a mixture of musical influences, the girl with “parrot� hair brings life and colour to her performances.
11:55 - 12:30pm Katy Hurt
Leading light on the UK Country Americana scene.
12:50 - 1:25pm
Chris & Nick Johnson
Sibling harmonies, heartfelt lyrics and powerful tunes calling on their influences but remaining contemporary.
1:45 - 2:20pm
Funky Nature
Take two spoonfuls of Stereo Mcs, a pinch of Jamie Woon and some Chili Peppers and let the music cook!
2:35 - 3:10pm
Steve Birks
Acoustic singer-songwriter from Warwickshire. Steve has a raw organic rootsy sound, with cleverly crafted toe tapping songs and melodies that draw you in.
3:25 - 4:00pm
Bethany Dyson
Singer/Songwriter from the Midlands, UK. Debut EP reached No.3 in the iTunes Country Chart.
4:20 - 4:55pm
Alex Kyle
A 12 string guitar, a big voice and an even bigger heart, Alex writes unique songs about what makes us tick.
5:15 - 5:50pm 6:05 - 6:45pm
Rosa Francesca Fugitive Orchestra
A singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, her repertoire includes twists on classic tunes, and introspective original songs. Fusing together Beatboxing, Live-Looping and Guitar, Fugitive Orchestra makes music best described as Alternative Jazz-infused, Bluesy Hip-Pop.
Steve Birks
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Stagecoach performing arts
Alex Kyle
ROSA FRANCESCA
FUgitive Orchestra
10:45 - 11:05am
Stagecoach Performing Arts
11:15 - 11:45pm Phil Cudworth
Returning for a 14th year, students from Leamington Spa, Warwick and Rugby perform songs of peace. Singer-songwriter from Lancashire. A modern-day troubadour. Keeping it live, keeping it real and keeping the faith.
12:05 - 12:40pm
Behind the Settee
An original band featured many times on BBC Introducing, BTS is an eclectic mix of guitar, bass, piano and drums.
1:00 - 1:35pm
Every Thread
An acoustic duo from Birmingham UK who ‘weave gorgeous melodies into lovely little nuggets of folky pop’.
1:50 - 2:20pm
Jaz Beeson
A 19-year-old country songwriter from Lincolnshire, incorporating blissful harmonies and strong natural imagery to give a real sense of ‘home’.
2:35 - 3:10pm
Sleuth
Played on Lamacq Recommends, BBC 6 Music, Introducing BBC, EP of the Month Ryan’s Gig Guide...Elliott Smith meets Charlatans.
3:30 - 4:05pm
Clemency
Playing an eclectic mix of music in an upbeat, foot tapping, folky-blues style with guitar, cajon and harmonies.
4:25 - 5:00pm
The Blue Highways
Sweet harmonies, big vocals and stories from the lost roads. Americana band with a rock’n’roll soul.
5:15 - 5:55pm
SERA
Original Americana/folk music from this Welsh artist - harmonies, violin, percussion and guitar/piano. Songs that tell a story.
Behind the settee
Every Thread Jazz Beeson
Sleuth
Clemency
The Blue s Highway
BANDSTAND
SundaY
SERA
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WORKSHOPS
Saturday 11:15am 11:45am 12:00pm 12:40pm 12:55pm 1:35pm
1:55pm 2:35pm
2:50pm 3:35pm
3:50pm 4:30pm
5:00pm 5:40pm 12 12
Buddhism and World Peace By Warwick Trirtna An introduction to the Buddhist perspective on peace and practical steps we can all take to realise it through meditation.
An intro to using oils for everyday health By Thriving Oils These are educational workshops about what essential oils are, how they support the different systems in the body, different ways to use them and how to incorporate them into a healthy lifestyle for balance and wellness.
LGBT+ awareness By Warwickshire Pride Including terminology, hate crime, mental health and how to be an ally of the LGBT+ community.
SGI Buddhist Workshop By SGI Buddhist Join us for a workshop on Buddhism with the SGI Buddhists. The Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is a community-based Buddhist organisation that promotes peace, culture and education centred on respect for the dignity of life. SGI members uphold the humanistic philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism in 192 countries and territories around the world. All welcome!
An Introduction to Sahaja Yoga Meditation By Sahaja Yoga Learn how to balance and cleanse the subtle energy of the body in order to establish inner peace and inner silence, as well as a profound feeling of joy and an ability to enjoy the present moment.
Cast a Spell for Peace - Attend a Pagan Ritual By Coventry EarthSpirit Join members of Coventry EarthSpirit and The Pagan Federation to conduct a Pagan ritual for peace. This is an opportunity for the curious to find out what Pagans do in their rituals. Everyone is welcome.
Oils for Immune, Pain, Skin, Respiratory, Sleep, Hormones, Cleaning...You name it! By Thriving Oils These are educational workshops about what essential oils are, how they support the different systems in the body, different ways to use them and how to incorporate them into a healthy lifestyle for balance and wellness.
11:15am 12:30pm
12:50pm 1:30pm
1:45pm 2:15pm
2:30pm 3:10pm 3:20pm 4:05pm 4:20pm 4:50pm
5:00pm 5:30pm
Make Your Own Bracelet By SDA Church - Carolyn Schulz Come and join Carolyn Schulz and make a bracelet which you can take away for free afterwards. Maximum of 15 people so please enquire early.
An Introduction to Street Dance and Creative Movement By Daniel Heilmer Come along to learn some basic moves and grooves from Street Dance as well as methods to explore movement through experimentation. Suitable for all abilities.
Oils for Immune, Pain, Skin, Respiratory, Sleep, Hormones, Cleaning...You name it! By Thriving Oils
Workshops
SUNDAY
These are educational workshops about what essential oils are, how they support the different systems in the body, different ways to use them and how to incorporate them into a healthy lifestyle for balance and wellness.
An Introduction to Sahaja Yoga Meditation By Sahaja Yoga Learn how to balance and cleanse the subtle energy of the body in order to establish inner peace and inner silence, as well as a profound feeling of joy and an ability to enjoy the present moment.
African Drumming Workshop By Vieux Come along and take part in a 45 minute workshop on African Drumming with Vieux. Free for all to attend.
Buddhism and World Peace By Warwick Trirtna An introduction to the Buddhist perspective on peace and practical steps we can all take to realise it through meditation.
An intro to using oils for everyday health By Thriving Oils These are educational workshops about what essential oils are, how they support the different systems in the body, different ways to use them and how to incorporate them into a healthy lifestyle for balance and wellness.
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PEACE TALKS 14
Saturday 12:15pm
Riverside Stage
Warwick District United Nations Association Can the United Nations deliver peace in the 21st Century?
12:30pm
Bandstand
Just for Palestinians Concerns over the human rights of Palestinians.
1:10pm
Riverside Stage
St Peters Church Catholics and peace.
1:25pm
Bandstand
Coventry Earth Spirit Promoting peace, environmental harmony and living in co-operation with others.
2:05pm
Riverside Stage
SGI International Nichiren Buddhism.
2:20pm
Bandstand
Save the NHS How to campaign against the dismantling of our NHS.
2:55pm
Riverside Stage
SDA Inner peace.
3:10pm
Bandstand
Jubilee Leamington The real peace the world needs to know.
3:45pm
Riverside Stage
Leamington Baha’is World peace.
4:00pm
Bandstand
Leamington Pride LGBT+ hate crime and the need to stand up to hate in all its forms as allies of the LGBT+ community.
4:55pm
Bandstand
Amnesty International Campaigning for Human Rights
11:35am
Riverside Stage
Coventry Earth Spirit Promoting peace, environmental harmony and living in co-operation with others.
11:45am
Bandstand
Daniel Heimler Choreographing for peace.
12:25pm
Riverside Stage
St Peters Church Catholics and peace.
12:40pm
Bandstand
Warwick District United Nations Association Can the United Nations deliver peace in the 21st Century?
1:20pm
Riverside Stage
Leamington Pride LGBT+ hate crime and the need to stand up to hate in all its forms as allies of the LGBT+ community.
1:35pm
Bandstand
SGI International Nichiren Buddhism.
2:15pm
Riverside Stage
Just for Palestinians Concerns over the human rights of Palestinians.
3:05pm
Riverside Stage
Amnesty International Campaigning for Human Rights.
3:10pm
Bandstand
Leamington Baha’is World peace.
4:05pm
Bandstand
SDA Church Inner peace.
PEACE TALKS
SUNday
More Peace Talks will be confirmed over the weekend. Please check the blackboards for updates and changes to the schedules. 15
KID’S TENT
SATURDAY
Come along to the kids tent to enjoy a fun filled programme of entertainment for children and parents for free.
1:00pm - Kristoff’s Amazing Puppet Theatre
nd and farm with an Kristoff’s Amazing Puppet Theatre tells stories of the jungle, woodla to age 7 and full of audience environmental theme. The stories are suitable for children up participation, jokes and a rich volcabulary.
2:15pm - Adventures in Storytelling Join performance storyteller Pyn Stockman and musician Marc Reck for a magical, interactive storytelling adventure at this years Leamington Peace Festival. Be amaze d by stories from around the world. Hear about tricky foxes, brave children, wild witches and more. Journey to far away kingdoms in this rich mix of legends and folktales that will keep all the family captivated. Accompanied by a live handpan sound track. With plenty of opportun ities to join in.
3:30pm - Children’s Yoga
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4:45pm - Adventures in Storytelling
Join performance storyteller Pyn Stockman and musician Marc Reck again for more magical, interactive storytelling adventures.
SUNDAY
Join us for more fun filled entertainment for children and parents for free in the Kid’s Tent.
1:00pm - Adventures in Storytelling
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Kid’s Tent
2:30pm - Children’s Yoga Yoga for children encourages our little flexible ones to explore and express themselves freely through the huge spectrum of yoga practices helping to maintain a healthy body and mind. We use a combination of music, adventure, stories and games in our fun-filled workshops.
3:45pm - Adventures in Storytelling
Join performance storyteller Pyn Stockman and musician Marc Reck again for more magical, interactive storytelling adventures.
Kate’s Story Tree
Also on Sunday Kate will be joining us with her amazing story tree which will be located near the Kid’s Tent. Come along and have a great time.
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Come and find us for your
The badger is one of our best-loved species, and yet the most misunderstood.
FREE
HEALTH CHECK! The Mission SDA Church
Health Expo: Get your Health Age by Computer (Step Test, Lung test, Blood Pressure, BMI and more)
plus Children's ActivitiesHH
Come and visit our stand at the Leamington Peace Festival and learn more about badgers and what you can do to help them.
ealth Expo: Step Test, Lung test, Blood Pressure, Your Health Age by Computer and more LOREM IPSUM 8:30 P.M. andDOLOR Children's SITActivities AMET (or plus Children's Activities) location
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Free Spine and Posture Checks!
We ’re here on Saturday checking spines, joints and muscles. Come Sciatica and have a chat with us and Back Pain get a FREE opinion! Trapped Nerves Neck pain We also Headache and have our migraine massage therapists here ready and Sports injuries waiting to help you with your aches and pains, or to just relax you! Only £5 for 10 minutes!
For advice, news and updates visit: www.warwickshirebadgergroup.co.uk
Foundry Wood
Foundry Wood is a community woodland in the heart of Leamington Spa, promoting conservation, education and sustainability. The wood is open daily. We host community events, volunteer days, school visits and a wide range of activities, from outdoor theatre, to bushcraft, to pizza making. Get involved! Join our monthly mailing list or find out more at:
Foundry Wood @foundrywood
www.foundrywood.co.uk