Cultural Quarter Business Association

St George's Day Festival
Monday 20th April	St George's Conservation Area Review LCB Depot (Cafe Area) Since the designation of the conservation area in 1989 the St George’s area has been at the heart of the city regeneration. It has therefore been subject to considerable development pressure and there have been many changes in the area since the first character appraisal was adopted in 2003. This review is the first to be undertaken since that date. This review is part of a planned review of all 24 of the city’s conservation areas that is being carried out to comply with the Council’s duties under ss. 69(2) and 71 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. An exhibition of the reviews findings will be displayed in the LCB Depot between 20th April - 15th May 2009. For more information contact: june.gray@leicester.gov.uk LCB Depot*
	Grafitti Workshop Halford Street What does St George mean to you? The Cultural Quarter Business Association (CQBA) in collaboration with Pedestrian Arts have secured funding from Leicester City Council to create a mural on the BOSS hoarding located in the walkway near Halford Street and Yeoman Street, right in the heart of the rapidly developing Cultural Quarter. Two graffiti artists/tutors will be painting designs reflecting our city's diversity and what St George's day means to Leicester. Informal, drop-in workshops will be running for the general public at the same time under the tuition and supervision of the Pedestrian Arts artists/tutors. Pedestrian Arts provides education through workshops and projects in a wide range of art forms including Street Sports, Urban Art Forms, and Media Training, and is a part of the CQBA, located on Yeoman Street. To book a place or for more information contact: 0116 253 6574 or email sam.whelan@pedestrian.info www.pedestrian.info
	Leicester Morrismen Humberstone Gate 3.15pm & 5pm Traditional morris dance performed by Leicester Morris Men, formed in 1953 to initially met to just learn the dances, with an occasional demonstration. In 1957 Steve George organised the first summer season of "dancing out", and the side has never looked back. Leicester Morris Men claim to have danced in every town and village in Leicestershire(and many other places besides) and hope to give as much pleasure to audiences as they derive themselves from keeping the Morris alive. Leicester Morris Men*
	St George's Day Celebration of English Folk & Song with Young No More & Friends The Musician Venue & Bar Nic Burdett, Vic Simpson and Jacky Perry sing a repertoire mainly rooted in the English folk tradition, although occasionally they perform songs from across the Atlantic. All three learned their craft as solo performers, their powerful acappella performances and strong harmonies earning them a well deserved reputation with audiences across the U.K. And the name? Nic and Vic were part of the renowned trio 'Burdett, Simpson and Young'. Rob Young left to return to his place of origin in Northumberland. Hence... 'Young No More.' Tickets £4 For more information contact: 0116 251 0080 www.youngnomore.free-online.co.uk
Saturday 25th April	St Georges Festival Orton Square 1pm - 5pm A four hour fun packed programme in celebration of past and present elements of English Life. Programme: 1pm: Event launch with Town Cryer and dignitories 1:15pm: Heartland Roots Band The Heartland Roots Band are an English acoustic rock band formed in Leicester, England. Guitars, mandolins and fiddles will start the day in fine style. Songs from around England played with vim and vigour to get the feet tapping and the celebration well and truly underway. 1:45pm: Sheroes & Heroes in Word and Song: an extract staged performance from Poets, Spoken Word Artists, Story tellers and Musicians involved in the Sheroes & Heroes project running from 1pm -5pm in Curve Theatre Foyer. 2:15pm & 3:45pm: Come watch or join in the court dancing on the square with the Timetarts Team of historians. 2:45pm: Banjo Dez Classic music hall songs delivered in true 'cheeky chap' style. Banjo Dez is a popular performer on the acoustic music scene playing his little banjo and bringing the era of George Formby to life. 3:30pm: Elements of the current youth culture of the city with Contemporary Street Dance Fusion by Addict Dance Company in association with Leicester College. 4:15pm: Kenny Wilson & Jenny Carter Leading light on the folk scene, Kenny has a comprehensive knowledge of English music and is a very popular performer. Kenny will be playing with renowned fiddle player Jenny Carter.
	Come and meet the Timetarts Team: 1pm - 5pm Interactive Historical Characters including a Medieval Knight on horseback, St George - a Sub-Roman Knight, a Shakespearean Azincourt Archer and an Elizabethan Lady- who will be discussing her memories of Lady Jane Grey. The Square will be buzzing with local crafts and produce including Pick’s Organic Farm Shop as featured on ‘BBC Breakfast’ and vintage transport displays. Other street performances include 'Felix Brent English Gent' A Victorian genius! He's a very well spoken charmer of a chap, complete with penny farthing. "Rah rah, I'm riding my BICYCLE!!" He shouts, as if the world has never even heard the word 'bicycle' before. He has a box full of tricks that he 'acquired' ('pinched') from his "Old Uncle Silas" and proceeds to show the people gathering around some of the trickery……… Halford Street Performance Area: 1pm - 5pm Celebrate St George’s Festival with a traditional feast of entertainment! Maypole-dancing, costumed characters and St George's activities including a Mummers play. Come and challenge THE DRAGON if you dare!!!

For more information on the St George's Festival please visit: www.leicester.gov.uk/festivals
or contact Jenny Martin on: 0116 238 5084.