Month: May 2012

18th May 2012 – Contrary to what we reported on 11th May, we are now told that the scaffolding will be coming down on Monday (21 May). The new weather vane is likely to be put in place at this time. So, not the best time perhaps for a contemplative visit to All Saints and its churchyard, but we shall be watching carefully to see if the new weather vane points to a brighter outlook.

Hovingham is having a music festival on the 30th June 2012 located in the fabulous location of the old Wath quarries. Four bands are booked to play in this first festival described as ‘family orientated, with a bouncy castle, face painters, 4 live bands, beer tent & BBQ. Free parking & camping (limited space on camping)’.

The organizers state on the festival website:-

‘We are proud to announce the 1st super chilled Hovingham Quarry Festival. Our line up of laid back & funky bands is booked and ready to play on Saturday 30th June 2012. The Freewheel , Three Quarters Burden of Paradise (with vocalist Helen Watson of the Snake Davis Band), and The Trucks are all welcomed in for our 1st summer event of 2012.’

For more details, to grab a listen to the bands taking part and to buy tickets… go to www.quarryfestival.co.uk