Once again, Shooting Roots has put together a terrific programme for the YOUNG FOLK of Broadstairs Folk Week - thank you!
ages 8 and over- MARVELLOUS MORRIS Have lots of fun, learn some steps, make friends
ages 8 – 12 -SUPER SONGS Enjoy the fun of singing together
BRILLIANT BAND Learn easy tunes on any instrument (bring your own if you have one!)
ages 13 – 17 - SINGING TOGETHER –Bring your voice and we’ll raise the rafters
FUNKY WORLD BAND All welcome to learn tunes, create a groove and make a great sound
ages 10 – 17 THEATRE - Dahhhling! We need you in the theatre! Come along to create great scenes, make the props and act it out.
ages 10 – 17 CRAFT- Interested in what your hands can make? Come down, chill out and get crafty!
And if that isn't enough - we have marvellous Mick Scott's workshops - when he isn't hosting the Hobby Horse Club at the Bandstand; the Children's Magic Show with Mr Trix; Children's Country Dancing; Maypole dancing; Sticky Fingers with Becky; Circus Skills with Mark; Mr Ed - stretching and juggling and the Children's Special Show.
ages 8 and over JUNIOR MORRIS –learn the steps, form a side, sort out a kit….
ages 8 – 12 SINGING TOGETHER – enjoy the power of song
EASY TUNES on any Instrument – bring along your own instrument or learn to play the tunes on one of our penny whistles
ages 13 – 17 SINGING TOGETHER – just bring your voice
BIG BAND – all instruments and standards welcome
ages 10 – 17 THEATRE AND CRAFT - bring your imagination and enthusiasm
In addition to the Shooting Roots programme we shall again be offering MICK SCOTT’S workshops for those aged 7 – 9. Join Mick’s gang and make your own instruments to play in the RECYCLED MARCHING BAND
and of course Mick will be the daily host at the HOBBY HORSE CLUB - song, dance, music and fun for all ages- with special daily visitors CLARENCE THE FESTIVAL DRAGON and the HOODEN HORSES
Back by popular demand we once again have a
TODDLERS’ SINGALONG, this year hosted by LIAM ROBINSON
STORYTIME FOR THE OVER 3’S with MICK SCOTT
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING with MADELEINE SMITH
MAGIC SHOWS with MR TRIX
STRETCH & JUGGLE with MR ED & FRIENDS
plus
CHILDREN’S CONCERT with ZOOX
CHILDREN’S SPECIAL SHOW with STOWFOLK, PETE CASTLE, MR TRIX and more
and of course all week at the Campsite the wondrous PANIC CIRCUS and storyteller MARK LAWSON
Sounds Fresh!
Kent Music School is setting up a new Community Music group in Thanet and..it’s FREE!
The group will have folk music at its heart and will work towards a performance with Shooting Roots at this year’s Folk Week in August. Any instrument and any ability – there’s a place for you. The group will meet regularly in Thanet from June onwards. If you are aged between 10 and 18 and would like to join then download the application form on the news page and you’ll be a future star of Folk Week before you know it!
Watch this space for news of extra special Taster Days at various schools around Thanet – so you can come along and have a go!
