MONDAY 13 JUNE
FESTIVAL LAUNCH NIGHT WITH MARK STEEL & KEVIN DAY
(Tickets £5 in advance from: South Norwood Library, Bensons Estate Agents Station Road and Bookseller Crow, 50 Westow Street, Crystal Palace.)
From the panels of QI and HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU local Eagles supporting comedians MARK STEEL and KEVIN DAY kick off SNAF in fine
style with an evening of laughter hosted by the pupils and staff of Harris at Stanley. Tickets subject to availability, buy in advance to avoid disappointment. Refreshments available.
STETSONS IN SOUTH NORWOOD(Tickets £3.50 on the door)
Cowboys and Cowgirls of all levels of ability welcome at this evening of line dancing. Refreshments available. (Also on Wednesday, same time, same place).
UKULELES OF ROCK & RICHARD LAMY IS A DISGRACE
2 minutes from Harris at Stanley, pop in before Mark Steel and Kevin Day to pre-book your drinks and come after to see Ukuleles Of Rock; like Donington - but smaller! Classic hits as you have never heard them before. Richard Lamy Is A Disgrace: Balding, Bearded "specky-four-eyes" Richard Lamy (married) is a disgrace. With drunken bluesy murder ballads and growling rock and roll, Richard Lamy plays angry banjo and is sometimes as clever as he thinks he is.
WHEELS FOR WELLBEING (£3 towards upkeep of equipment)
Cycling based activities for all registered disabled people, please come along if you think that you might enjoy some cycling fun and advice – the 2011 SNAF charity.
TEA DANCE (Tickets £1 on the door)
Foxtrot, Waltz or Tango down to the Victory club for an afternoon of dancing, or just come for the warm welcome.
GOD SAVE OUR PUNKS - A Clash of Ruts Night (£3 on the door)
- 4 O'clock Planes - glam punk; terremoto 9.6 - metallic assault; Inner Terrestrials - in their 18th year the ITs are a stomping mix of dub, punk, ska, folk and general danceability. With special guests, DJs, PA from Recknaw Sound, food from the famous Victory Rolls, drinks at club prices and more.
SPEED BOOK CLUBBING
Bring a book you've enjoyed to join members of two local book clubs for our fun speed event, chatting about books. Any kind of book will do – fiction and non-fiction, highbrow to lowbrow. Everyone is welcome and socialising with the group afterwards is encouraged!
WEDNESDAY 15 JUNE
A WALK IN THE PARK (SOUTH NORWOOD COUNTRY PARK)
MIKE KNIGHT will lead the group on a gentle one hour’s walk round some of the 125 acres of wild areas, wet areas, bird sanctuary, lake, trees and plants; all part of South Norwood’s crowning asset. SPECIAL OFFER AT THE STAR CAFE, 216 Portland Road, for SNAF walkers: free cup of reviving post-walk tea or coffee with your food.
THE BEAUTY OF ISLAMIC ART
Display of Islamic art and the opportunity for discussion.
THE ART OF HARRIS ACADEMY
An exhibition of work showcasing the talents of Harris South Norwood pupils.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Local food writer and experienced chef Rachel de Thample talks about her critically acclaimed book, published earlier this year LESS MEAT, MORE VEG.
COMMUNITY CHOIR WORKSHOP
Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the singing at this very relaxed and fun workshop – and maybe take part in the concert that follows...
MUSICAL SHOWCASE
A musical evening with the harmonies of the COMMUNITY CHOIR, the rousing sounds of 4TF BRASS QUINTET, and THE WOMENS MINISTRY CHOIR . Refreshments available – donations towards church costs welcome.
POETS ANONYMOUS
Relax upstairs at our local social club and listen to festival regulars, POETS ANONYMOUS reading their moving, funny and touching poetry.The POETS have never missed a year and you may even be inspired to read work by your favourite poet – or even a poem of your own! Don’t forget, you still have access to the bar.
LIVE JAZZ
Come and listen to some jazz at Portland Road's corner of Africa and solid festival supporters THE GOLD COAST - and while you're there why not try the amazing Ghanaian cuisine?
FESTIVAL DANCE SHOWCASE
Holy Innocents hosts an evening of dance with something for everyone to enjoy, featuring local people of all generations, enthusiastic amateurs and experienced professionals. Traditional and contemporary styles including Bollywood, Street Dance and school and youth group performances. Celebrate every aspect of dance with us at this key SNAF venue. Refreshments available.
LIVING IN THE WEST BANK - AN AUTHOR’S TALK
A fascinating talk on the lives and experiences in the West Bank of Palestine.
LIVE MUSIC
Come along and listen to the house band and maybe shake a tail feather
A DATE WITH HISTORY
EDWARD HANDLEY: A repeat of last year’s popular illustrated talk on “Handley’s Brickworks, Woodside. JOHN HICKMAN: Continuing his popular series “South Norwood Revisited,” looking back on life in South Norwood as seen in Norwood News. ADRIAN FALKS: "The Prince and the blind orphan from the Workhouse." The story of Francis Campbell, and his journey from the American wilderness, to founding the Royal Normal College in Upper Norwood. An illustrated talk including rare images. CHRIS BENNETT: “Through Twentieth Century Croydon in Film.” The Senior Borough Archivist provides a rare glimpse of Croydon across the twentieth century through films from the Croydon Local Studies & Archives collection. Refreshments available for donation.
GOSPEL CHOIR ‘SING TOGETHER’ WORKSHOP
Join a choir for a fast-track singing experience. Come and learn some new songs with our experts on Friday, perform them on-stage on Woodside Green on Sunday. Great fun!
CATALINA BLUES BAND & BLUES HAMMER
Catalina Blues are back playing their own brand of high energy British blues, with wailing harmonica, stinging slide guitar and a huge repertoire. Blues Hammer bring full on Ry Cooder style blues from the Crystal Palace Delta.
MEET THE AUTHORS
Croydon writer FARAHAD ZAMA on his charming and award winning novel "The marriage Bureau for Rich People". IAN BONE introduces The strange death of Pickles the world cup dog: A suitable case for Sherlock Holmes?. Plus HY MONEY whose book HY ON PALACE covers 40 years of CPFC history talks about her life and experiences in photography and Croydon.
CEMETERY WALK & TALK (meet by Harrington Road Tramstop)
A look into the past to find some famous names and fascinating individuals in their final resting place, with JOHN HICKMAN, local historian. The chosen route is convenient for wheelchairs and, barring thunderstorms, the walk will proceed in all weathers.
THE BEAUTY OF ISLAMIC ART
Display of Islamic art and the opportunity for discussion.
A FEAST OF MUSIC AND FOOD (small charge for Barbecue)
Come and enjoy an evening of real pub atmosphere with varied and vibrant live music from HOLMAN, a young up and coming band; KALEIDOFLY, a very local band with a big future; THE HIPSTER RAY, lively original melodies of ska & punk of humorous twist. Ewa & Radak will provide their Beer Garden BARBEQUE with a 'Polish twist' (weather permitting)
THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE BIBLE (Tickets: Adults £5, Children school age £3, Family £12). Silhouette Theatre Company present a mystery play with a difference! This hilarious and fast-moving production features comedy, songs and puppets. A great show for all the family.
ENTERTAINMENTS throughout the day, drawing of the SNAF raffle and the MY SOUTH NORWOOD competition prize giving. Other activities will include bouncy castle, wandering clowns, fire engine and fire fighters from Woodside fire station, solar powered eco cinema, and much more.
As well as a variety of performances from local schools and organisations, LIVE MUSIC on our very own pyramid stage will include; young up 'n' comers HOLMAN, Singer/Songwriter DAVID FISHER plays songs from his latest album "Honeytrap". South London rock combo THE EFFRAS with their original folk and country-infused tunes and FIREPIT COLLECTIVE bring traditional and contemporary acoustic folk and world music with a punky edge.
Special appearance from Miss Hepburnella, a leather and feather wrapped copy of a Ford Branton; the box van variant of the famous 1920’s Model T - the most stunning car you will ever see.
OZIM ZIM BAND
Closing the Festival in style, this celebrated band from Ghana bring their vibrant melodies to our own local piece of Africa.
WHEELS FOR WELLBEING
For the first time SNAF is fundraising for charity. All raffle tickets sold, entrance fees and donations made will be shared with WHEELS FOR WELLBEING
WHEELS FOR WELLBEING is a local charity which makes use of the Croydon Arena twice a week to give disabled people the chance to cycle. They
support disabled people to cycle in London. Whatever impairment, long term health condition or disability you have, they can help with your cycle query.
For more information and to download a registration form, visit the website www.wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk