Sunday 3rd June 2001

            The Collectors World at HERMITAGE HALL. The final chance to take advantage of the special offer of 50p discount on the admission price for all who carry a copy of the Festival Programme when they visit. (One discount per programme.)

            DENVER SAILING CLUB – OPEN DAY at Denver Sluice. Members of Denver Sailing Club cordially invite all comers to the Sailing Club during the day. There will be an opportunity to take part in “sailing tasters” by booking on the day at the Club House. Refreshments will be available whilst you are waiting. The Club members look forward to you joining them – what better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than messing about in boats on the river?

            HOWDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE – OFFICIAL OPENING. The Howdale Community Centre has been in operation for a number of years but the total running has only recently been taken over by a local committee. Today the Official Opening of the Centre takes place. To celebrate this a wide variety of events and attractions have been arranged and everyone is invited to join in. The attractions include Face Painting, Bouncy Castle and Children’s Fancy Dress. There will be Stalls operated by the User Groups of the Centre, Refreshments will be available. A Tug-O-War Competition is scheduled during the afternoon – teams of eight people will be required. And of course a Raffle.

A Car Boot Sale will begin at 12 noon (£5 per site, bookable in advance – 01366 382010).

For further details on any part of the Howdale Community Centre business please contact 01366 382010 during office hours.

            HILGAY SILVER BAND CONCERT in Downham Market Town Hall. Admission is by programme, available on the door, priced £2.50.

The draw for the Lucky Numbered Festival Programme will take place during the interval of the Hilgay Silver Band Concert.

Hilgay Silver Band is proud to have been associated with the Downham Market Festival, as the band has always valued the support of the Downham community. The modern history of the Band has been mirrored by the development of the Downham Festival, so the annual end of Festival Concert is a show-piece for the music that has been prepared for the approaching Summer season.

The Band’s new Musical Director, Rowland Smith, has been keen to concentrate on concert performances rather than Brass Band Contests. As a result of this policy the band will be playing at a number of venues in and around the West Norfolk area: including Watlington Church, Park House, Sandringham, and Outwell Church. They hope you will enjoy the varied programme that the Band has prepared for the Festival Concert.

Some of the younger players continue to enjoy considerable success in solo and quartet contests all over East Anglia, a tribute to the hard work of Brian Doy, Musical Director of the Training Band, and his team who offer tuition to aspiring players of all ages.

Anyone wanting more information about HILGAY SILVER BAND, including prospective members can contact the secretary: Mike Weiler on 01553 770873.

            FLAG LOWERING CEREMONY on the Market Place. The Mayor and Festival Chairman will lower the Festival Flag on the eight days of Downham Market Festival “Downham Goes Exploring”. There will be a short service of thanks for the Festival with Songs of Praise, led by Father Liam Crowley and the friends of St Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church, Downham Market. Hilgay Silver Band will accompany the hymns