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Guy of Warwick Festival
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Guy of Warwick Festival
Visitors to Warwick can revel in a series of activities including historic tours, Medieval banquets, exhibitions, Guy of Warwick crafts, town stalls and an extra special themed parade! 26-28 May 2018
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Pledges will only be charged if the project hits its funding goal of £4,651 by 28 May 2018
We want to celebrate the legend of Guy of Warwick this May Bank Holiday weekend with a packed schedule of events around the town. From 26-28 May 2018, enjoy a series of activities including historic tours, medieval banquets, exhibitions, Guy of Warwick crafts, town stalls and an extra special themed parade. What's in store if this crowdfunding campaign is a success: - Lord Leycester Hospital's original spectacular Medieval building hosts a Guy of Warwick themed lavish extravaganza of food, drink and entertainment to kick-start the celebrations. - Modern influences of Guy through visual arts, browse food stalls at The Market Hall Museum. - Writing workshop, stories and poems and meet a special visitor “Guy of Warwick at St. Mary's Church. - Warwick Castle’s expert History Team will be delivering entertaining insights into Guy of Warwick – the legend of Guy, his quest for love of Princess Felice from the Castle and all the monsters he encountered during his travels.
What we'll deliver:
- Parade
- Street entertainment
- Medieval Food stalls
- History and story telling
- Medieval Banquet
Why it's a great idea:
A great family and community entertainment, involving locals, visitors to the area. This festival brings joy and laughter to the weekend where everyone can relax and enjoy themselves by getting involved in various activities. Enjoy the medieval food and cooking demonstrations, learn about the history of Warwick in a fun way. Join in with our street entertainment and the community pageant parade. The Warwick Festival brings a great boost for the economy for the town of Warwick. With this returning festival we would like to contribute to the community of Warwick to create an enjoyable annual event of the area. This cannot happen without your help! Please pledge what you can, just £5 will go a long way!
Steps to get it done:
- We have set plans for the event - event plan
- Stakeholder's agreement on various marketing activities set
- Set budgets for activities over the weekend
- PR has been released
- Website domain bought and landing page set up
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2 Pledges worth £353 weeks ago
Guy of Warwick Festival started fundraising!3 weeks ago
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How will the money be spent?Total £4,651
Costs Breakdown
This shows how money raised for the project will be spent. These costs have been confirmed by the project's Delivery Manager and verified.
54%
Re-enactment & Entertainment
£2,520
26%
Guy of Warwick identity
£1,200
2%
Marketing resource
£100
2%
Guy of Warwick Banquet
£100
2%
Guy of Warwick event banner
£80
2%
Guy of Warwick website banner
£80
1%
Marketing - resource
£50
1%
Marketing and Entertainment
£50
1%
Marketing and Entertainment
£50
Total £4,651
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Shakespeare’s England is a not-for-profit membership organisation and a public private sector partnership supported by the region’s key tourism businesses and local authorities.
Our role is encourage visitors to South Warwickshire and the surrounding areas to encourage overnight stays.
Shakespeare’s England is recognised by Visit England and Visit Britain as the official tourism body for the area.
Project Delivery Manager: Shakespeare's England The Project Delivery Manager takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.