We’re back with an exciting line-up of activities and entertainment for all ages.
This year’s attractions and entertainment include:
• Twenty-four acts across two stages showcasing the best East Finchley has to offer. See p9 for full details.
• A smorgasbord of cuisines, hot and cold, to suit a variety of tastes. See p12 for a list of vendors.
• In the bar: Festival ale and other locally brewed beers from Muswell Hillbilly Brewers, wine from Bottles’n’Jars and a selection of speciality gins and cocktails from Artisan Drinks. Plus coffee, beer and Aperol spritz at the Cherry Tree Café
• Laser tag in the woods. Recommended age 7+. See p12 for booking details.
• Storytelling Tent: Stories and shows for our youngest festival-goers. See p9 for timings.
• Children’s activities provided by LBL After School Clubs and East Finchley Open Artists. See p12 for details.
• North London’s largest Makers’ Market, along with stalls representing local businesses and community organisations. See p12
• Raffle draw at 17.00 on the main stage. See eastfinchleyfestival.org/raffle for prize list.
The festival is organised by East Finchley Festival CIC, a non-profit social enterprise. The entire event is run by volunteers and relies heavily on support and sponsorship from local businesses and the wider community. Without this collective generosity, the festival would not happen.
If you would like to be involved with the festival, we would love to hear from you. Please email: volunteers@eastfinchleyfestival.org or visit eastfinchleyfestival.org/volunteer
As always, East Finchley Festival takes safety very seriously. If you have lost a child or need help in any way, please contact one of our stewards who will help you as best they can.
Stay up-to-date with festival social media:
@EastFinchleyFestival INSTAGRAM @EastFinchleyFestival twitter-square @EastFinchFest
East Finchley Festival CIC would like to thank sponsors: Martyn Gerrard and Sharesy. Big thanks to everyone who has donated prizes to the raffle, and all our volunteers, both on the day and throughout the year, who generously give their time. Thumbs up and thanks to The Archer Newspaper for their support and coverage. Thanks also to Friends of Cherry Tree Wood and 224 North London Air Scouts for their help in cleaning up during and after the event, and not forgetting our local councillors and former Mayor of Barnet for their unwavering support and assistance. And of course, a special thank you to you, the good folk of East Finchley, we couldn’t do it without you!
SUNDAY 18TH JUNE / 12PM - 6PM / CHERRY TREE WOOD
Main Stage
Hosts: Kate Galston & PAt “have mercy” Leacock
12:00 - Festival opened by Michelle Collins
12:10 - David Larson
12:35 - The Autistix
13:15 - Belly Ache
13:55 - John Newman
14:30 - Life of Riley
14:55 - DJ set from Pat “Have Mercy” Leacock
15:10 - Natsuma
15.40 - J P Rose & The Garden
16.05 - Audience participation
16.20 - Neon Lights featuring Kate Galston and Pat “Have Mercy” Leacock
17.00 - Raffle
17:15 - Dex & Soulmates
18:00 - Festival close
Stories and shows for our youngest festival-goers
12.00 - Children’s entertainer Ilana Banana
12:30 - Local author Sonia Beldom reading
‘Granny Franny’s Big Red Bus’
13:15 - Local author Jason Korsner reading a selection of his children’s stories
14.00 - Puppeteer Jake Eiseman-Renyard and friends
14:45 - Local author Keilly Swift reading a selection of her stories
15:30 - Local author Wendy Gallagher reading
‘Pink Patsy and the Rainbow’
16:15 - Local author Sonia Beldom reading
‘Granny Franny’s Big Red Bus’
17.00 - Puppeteer Jake Eiseman-Renyard and friends
Community stage
Host: Nick Allan
12.05 - Fortitude Dance Company
12.25 - Yuliia Humeniuk, accordianist
12.50 - Fixation Academy of Performing Arts
13.20 - The Archer Academy School Choir
13.45 - The Archer Community Choir
14.10 - Fortitude Dance Company
14.35 - Brookland School Choir
15.00 - Madhuriya School of Classical Indian Dance (Performance of Odissi)
15.25 - Gozde, singer songwriter
15.50 - Counterpoint Dance Company (55+ inclusive dance company)
16.10 - Ethan Chin, violinist
16.25 - Ned Ashcroft, singer songwriter
16.55 - North London Stars
17.15 - Rock Choir
17.40 - Patrick’s Jazz Class
18:00 - Festival close
See p12 to for what’s happening eleswhere on the field.
If you would like to make a donation to help keep our festival FREE, please use the QR code below.
SUNDAY 18TH JUNE / 12PM - 6PM / CHERRY TREE WOOD
Over 80 local crafters and artisan makers’ stalls, making East Finchley Festival one of north London’s biggest makers’ markets.
Savoury: Bart’s Burgers, Famous Spyros (Greek souvlaki wraps), Layys Kitchen (Indian), Little Viet Kitchen (Vietnamese street food), Neriman’s hog roast, N2 Food Project (pasta), Newdlez & Co (Pad Thai), Rainforest Creations (vegan salads, wraps and burgers), Romanian Good Food (kofte), Street Dough (pizza), Yum & Bass (grills and salads), Yum Us (Greek pies), Zest Kitchen (Asian inspired vegan). Sweet: Artizan Fudge, Broadway Churro Club, The Crêpe House, Doughlicious (artisan doughnuts), Fala Portugues (Portuguese tarts), Lara Bakes (pretzels), My Muvva Makes (brownies and cookies), Nadine’s Kitchen Lab (cakes, desserts and pastries), Paletart (artisan ice creams). Fresh ice cream and doughnuts are also available.
Laser Tag games run every half hour between 12.30 – 17.00 in the woods. There are 20 places (two teams of 10) per session. Please book your tickets at: eastfinchleyfestival.org/laser-tag
Recommended age 7+
Location: Family zone, near the woods
Arts and crafts and games including craft table, face-painting, nail art, tattoos, Hook-a-Duck, Spin-a-Prize and Beat the Goalie, provided by LBL After School Clubs.
Location: Family Zone, by tennis courts.
Eco-arts and crafts, dress-up photo booth, provided by East Finchley Open Artists
Location: Near community stage, see map, p10-11.
Supervised free tennis coaching and games with LTA coaches from Teach/Play tennis
13.00 - 17.00
Location: Tennis courts
Raffle prizes from: The Bald Faced Stag, Bottles’n’Jars, Covinha’s Handmade Gifts, The Crêpe House, Dan & DeCarlo, The Five Bells, Lynn Herrick Photography, Kokos, Jason Korsner/ Graffeg Books, Trev Lockz, The Muswell Hill Club, MySauces, The Old White Lion, Phoenix Cinema, Rose School of Transformational Yoga, Tatlers, Vivid Cakes. Buy your raffle tickets at the park entrances. For a full list of prizes and winners on the day go to eastfinchleyfestival.org/raffle
Whether you are an experienced early years practitioner or interested in working with children we could have an opportunity for you.
Competitive salary
Strong emphasis on team well being
Inclusive setting with supportive management
Development and internal promotion opportunities
Performance bonuses
Regular treats and events
Qualified and unqualified roles available for full and part time hours
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery East Finchley
16 High Road, East Finchley N2 9PJ
Tel: 0207 998 1725
Email: manager@monkeypuzzleeastfinchley.co.uk
ww w.monkeypuzzleeastfinchley.co.uk
224 North London Air Scouts are looking for new members.
Beaver Scouts (6 – 8-year-olds) Tuesday 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Cub Scouts (8 to 10.5-year-olds) Tuesday 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Scouts (10.5 – 14-year-olds) Wednesday 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Young leaders (14+), whatever section works best for you and is excellent for D of E
Adult Volunteers – all ages, all skills, all abilities, on a schedule that suits YOU
So whatever your age, why not learn some new skills, have fun and try some adventurous activities such as Gliding, Scuba Diving, Climbing and much more
224NorthLondonScouts.org.uk
We are looking for the future makers, the dream builders and the inspirers.
East Finchley is a great community to be part of and to serve, and as your local Labour councillors we’re delighted to be supporting the East Finchley Festival once again this year. We’ll all be there on 18th June as volunteers helping to make sure everyone has a fantastic day.
But we’re also here year-round. Face-to-face councillor’s advice surgeries are held from 10.30 - 11.30am every Saturday at East Finchley Library and you can also continue to contact us by email or phone, catch up with us on social media or when we are out and about across the ward.
Your East Finchley Labour councillors,
