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News and
27/6/2010
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ROCHESTER DICKENS SUMMER FESTIVAL 2010
The Summer Festival kicked off as always with a magnificent costumed ball in the Cornmarket. This year we welcomed a delegation from Foshan and Hong Kong who had flown in the same morning for the third Chinese Culture Festival. Despite their thirteen hour flight our guests enjoyed the evening to the full.
Friday saw perfect weather - a sunny day but not hot enough to be uncomfortable. Attendance was good through most of the day, but quiet later on.
Saturday night was close and muggy, with a fairly impressive thunderstorm in the early hours. This cleared the air for Sunday.
After the event there was the traditional 'sing along'' at the Bull - this year the format was changed due to organisational problems and attendance was a bit sparse, but as always it proved to be a great way to end the weekend. Pictures of the event can be seen by clicking here.
The report on the 2009 Dickensian Christmas Festival is now on the News Archive page
Dates for your diaryAll information is given in good faith - please check with the organisersRochester Dickensian Christmas
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Sunday was cooler and more comfortable for characters and visitors alike. Because of the conditions of the tide the opening costumed sailing of the 'Kingswear Castle' was a round trip from Rochester Thunderbolt pier. Our Mayor, Cllr David Brake, was in attendance. Although all looks calm in this picture, our gallery tells a different story!