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Morris sides usually have an event called an Ale. This is where the host side invite several other Morris sides to a place where they can all dance in turn, It usually involves much merryment, drinking and singing. As a side, Bishop Gundulf are no different. We arranged an Ale each year which was a great success. However, in 2005, we decided to join forces with the village of Aylesford, near Maidstone, and gave birth to what is now The Aylesford Village Festival.(Click here to go to the Festival website for this year)

The following is just a sample of the attractions which appear each year (the last weekend on June).

Morris Dancing - various local Morris dancing sides form around Kent and the surrounding counties featuring Bishop Gundulfs Morris as the hosting side. The Morris Dancers will be performing on a rotational basis outside each of the pubs in the village.

Belly Dancers perform on the stage in the arena.

Irish Dancers perform on the stage in the arena.

Various pubs run beer festivals or set aside areas inside their pubs for Morris sides and Folkies to have sing-a-rounds.

Various stalls/sellers of food and drink.

Camping facilities for performers wanting to stay over night.

The Honda Goldwing Owners and their Machines.

Fire Jugglers.

Various Tug-o-war challenges between dancing sides.

Several Driving Instructor School cars which the kids can have a go on.

Pottery event at the nearby Friars Monestry.

St Peter's Primary School Fete (held entirely within the Community Centre)

and much, much more ..........

For details of past Aylesford Village Festivals, click here.

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