1st, 2nd & 3rd May 20th Weymouth International Beach Kite Festival.

The 20th Weymouth International Beach Kite Festival will this year be held on Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd May. Saturday 1st May is reserved as a free flying day with no organised events taking place but the beach is free to be used for flying.

As usual a number of overseas visitors will be there flying their kites as well as many UK based kitefliers. Already confirmed are - Cliff Quinn from America, Peter Schmidts from Germany, Jose and Ruth Gonzales from Spain, Avon Kite Fliers, Team Spectrum, Close Encounters and the Flying Squad.

The festival will run along the normal lines with a few competitions, many demonstrations and free flying. Whilst on the subject of demonstrations if anyone who is thinking of attending wants to do something in the arena as a demonstration can they please contact us in advance so that we can plan it in. A children's kite workshop will also be held on the beach.

We have made some alterations to the layout this year to provide more space. The layout can be seen at tinyurl.com/5khv95
As with last years event ALL participants who require access to the beach flying areas MUST register and collect an access badge from the control point situated on the Esplanade. This is located opposite Bond Street.

There is a reception with the Mayor during Sunday evening starting at 7:30 in the Ocean Room at the Pavilion followed by the fireworks display at 9:30pm. A pay bar will be open and everyone is welcome to come along to chat and entry is free! The bar will be open until 11:00pm.

For those who wish to there is a slot for night flying on Sunday evening, from 9:00pm, which is followed by the usual firework display.

Accommodation
Accommodation can be booked via one of the following routes—The Accommodation Line on 01305 785747. Or via the Weymouth web site at http://www.weymouth.gov.uk. Email: tourism@wpbc.weymouth.gov.uk. Reservations can be made for all classes of accommodation including caravan and camping.

Camping
Littlesea Holiday Park appears to be the nearest camp site located approximately 2 miles from the sea front. Details of the park can be seen via www.haven.com/parks. Tel: 01305 774414.

Car Parking
Once again there is free parking available but space is limited and restricted to Kite Society members. Once the tickets have gone we cannot get any more. Tickets are valid for three days, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. One ticket per car for all days.

The car park is situated behind the Pavilion and spaces are available on a first come first served basis—it is also a general public car park! Please send your request to the Kite Society at the address on page 2 and remember to enclose a stamped addressed envelope and your membership number as passes will NOT be sent without one. Indicate the number of passes required. (One per car). BEFORE the 14th April. Please remember to enclose a Stamped addressed envelope.

Traders
Kite traders are very welcome to attend and ply their wares. The charge structure this year is:
Up to 15ft (4.5m) frontage: 3 days £210, 1 or 2 days £185.
Over 15ft (4.5m) frontage: 3 days £240, 1 or 2 days £215.

Payment and booking must be in advance and should be sent to the address below. Please make all cheques payable to the Kite Society.

2010 Weymouth Kite Festival Timetable

Saturday 1st May - free flying on the beach all day. No formal events or competitions.

Sunday 2nd

10:30 Altitude Sprint Competition
10:45 The Airheads Sports Kite Display
11:00 Official opening
11:15 Kite display by Guest Kite Fliers.
11:45 Displays by Close Encounters, Flying Squad and Team Spectrum.
13:00 Kite display by Guest Kite Fliers
13:30 Serpent Kite Display
14:00 The Seascape - flying of kites that have a connection with the sea
14:30 Individual and Team Rokkaku Fighting
14:45 Displays by Team Spectrum, Close Encounters, The Airheads and Flying Squad
16:00 Mass Kite display by Guest Kite Fliers
16:30 Displays by Team Spectrum, Close Encounters, Flying Squad and Airheads

Monday 3rd

10:30 Altitude Sprint Competition
10:45 Close Encounters Sports Kite Display
11:15 Kite display by Guest Kite Fliers.
11:45 Displays by The Airheads, Flying Squad and Team Spectrum.
13:00 Kite display by Guest Kite Fliers
13:30 Flying menagerie – an assortment of creature kites!
14:00 Displays by Close Encounters, Flying Squad, Airheads and Team Spectrum
14:30 Individual and Team Rokkaku Fighting
14:45 Serpent Kites display.
15:00 Soft Kite display
15:30 Mass Kite display by Guest Kite Fliers
16:00 Displays by Close Encounters, Flying Squad, Airheads and Team Spectrum
16:30 Prize giving and close

As normal all subject to wind and weather.


See you there.