Where is the Crawley Irish Festival?
The 10th Annual Crawley
Irish Festival
(28 August 2005)
takes place at Southgate Playing Fields, Southgate Avenue, Crawley,
West Sussex from 12.00pm
By Train:
There are regular services
to Three Bridges and Crawley rail stations.
Most trains on the London-Brighton line stop at Three Bridges where you
can change for Crawley or take a taxi to Southgate Playing Fields.
Alternatively, direct trains to Crawley are available from London
Victoria/London Bridge and from most stations in West Sussex.
By Bus:
Buses to Crawley Town
Centre will take you to Crawley rail station.
By Car:
Limited Parking Available
(at a charge). Exit at
either J10 or J11 M23 and follow directions for the Town Centre. The
Crawley Irish Festival site is located on the A2004.
By Foot (from Crawley
Train Station/Town Centre):
From main exit, turn right.
Walk to end of road (300 yrds). Turn right
again. The festival site is 300yrds on the left.
Who organises the Crawley Irish Festival?
The Crawley Irish Festival is organised by the Celtic and Irish
Cultural Society, Crawley with local government support and community
sponsors.
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Is there disabled access?
All acess to the venue is via ramp. The event takes place over a large
grassed area that is freshly cut prior to the festival so mobility for
wheelchair visitors should be as it is on freshly mowed grass. In
addition, disabled toilets are provided at the venue. However, it
should be
noted that the main entrance might be considered steep for some
visitors with mobility problems and they may need minor assistance.
How do I enter the Open Dance
Competition?
The competition is for
experienced Irish Dancers. Individuals can enter
on the day from 12.00pm. There is much interest in this event and you
are encouraged to be as prompt as possible to be able to ensure
participation.
Irish dancers at
An Coimisiún
schools should check with
An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha to
confirm if they can participate.
The open dance competition is sponsored by Accurate Construction and is
open to all Irish dancers irrespective of School membership. This
year's event will be organised by Andromeda Edmonds - she is
contactable by telephone on 07961 230 338.
Is there a licensed bar?
Yes, serving (at least) stout, lager, wine and soft drinks.
Is food available?
Yes, a number of hot and cold food stands will be present at the venue.
What's available for children?
There will be a childrens play area on site and entertainers [tbc] will
be on hand.
Who benefits financially from the Crawley Irish
Festival?
The Crawley Irish
Festival is a not-for-profit event that hopes to entertain whilst
demonstrating aspects of Irish culture.
Money raised at the festival pays associated costs involved organising
the event. This includes liability insurance, public notices, hire of
the venue, waste disposal/clean-up, hire of bands and hire of
stages/tents/marques.
"Profits" from the Crawley Irish Festival funds additional CICS
projects (notably the Saint Patrick's Weekend - a largely free
event but where liability insurance and other expenditure must still be
paid).
Any additional money is donated to Saint Catherine's Hospice and
Crawley Schools.
Are there photos available from previous Crawley Irish
Festivals?
Yes, there are photos available online or you can purchase a Photo CD
for all the CICS events in 2004-2005.
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info@celtic-irish.co.uk
