Sweeps Festival @DougSweeps
Rochester Sweeps Festival is the biggest morris dance festival inthe world and has a programme of brilliant folk music. 2,3,4 May 2015 medway.gov.uk Rochester UK Joined February 2012-
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Great atmosphere in the Crypt. Don't miss Kimbers Men at 1.30pm.
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On the second day of Sweeps Fest, my true love gave to me 10 ukes a-playing. @DougSweeps
The fabulous Lowly Strung in the Gordon.
Sweeps have to cancel Some Kinda Cultcha late nights at the Gordon. Licencing issues. Apologies to Lee.
@Naijella86 @Enjoy_Medway You can't move for Morris dancing 10.30-5pm in the High Street!
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There will be more than 50 Morris teams dancing up and down #Rochester High Street over the Sweeps Festival weekend (5-7 May). Support them by coming along… some are coming from as far as New Zealand!
Tickets still available for Edward II on Saturday 5th May.
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Here’s a taster of what you can expect to see from Edward II who are headlining the Rochester Sweeps Concert Night on Sat, 5 May. Book your tickets to see them, along with Funke and the Two Tone Baby. Tickets are £22 & can be booked here medway.gov.uk/sweepsfestival /01634 338338.
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