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Houghton Diamond Jubilee Feast

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Houghton’s shops, libraries, churches, surgeries,

schools, community centres and

public houses!

FEATURING

:: VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS

of Houghton’s past Jubilee and

Coronation celebrations

:: PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

for the 63+ Festival events

:: COMPETITIONS

Where you can win free prizes and a

£20 Houghton shopping voucher!

:: EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

to help you organise your Feast Week!

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND

2012

8:00 AM – ALL DAY – HOUGHTON

FEAST 4 MAN TEAM EVENT at

Houghton-le-Spring Golf Club, Copt

Hill. Tee times are available from 8

AM at £35 per team. For further

information telephone 0191 584

1198 Opt 2 or visit:

www.houghtongolfclub.co.uk

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3RD

2012

2:00 PM – QUEEN OF EVENTIDE

AFTERNOON TEA in the Miners’

Welfare Hall, Station Road (doors

open at 1:30 PM). Tickets are £2.00

each and are available from the Age

UK Office in Houghton Library (from

Sept 18th between 2:00 PM – 5:00

PM). For further details telephone

0191 553 6619 or 0191 561 6385.

PRE-FEAST EVENTS

SOMETHING TO WHET YOUR APPETITE

JUBILEE & OLYMPICS HERITAGE

EXHIBITION. Old photographs with

a Royal celebration and sporting

theme to acknowledge this Jubilee

and Olympic year will on display from

the Houghton Heritage Society’s

collections in the Good Grub Cafe,

14B Newbottle Street, for the

duration of the Festival. The Cafe will

be offering a special Houghton

heritage themed menu to

compliment the exhibition.

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH OPEN

DAYS. This ancient parish church

has been at the heart of our

community for over 1,000 years and

will be open daily during the Festival,

11 AM - 1 PM, Monday October 8th

to Friday October 12th, inclusive.

Discover the story of Bernard Gilpin,

16th century Rector and Apostle of

the North and meet the Houghton

dragons. Refreshments available.

DURATION OF THE FESTIVAL

FOR THOSE PUSHED FOR TIME

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – COFFEE

MORNING held at Houghton

Methodist Church, Mautland Street.

12:30 PM – A SPECIAL OPENING

OF THE FEAST FUN FAIR. The

opening will be performed by the

Right Worshipful, the Mayor of

Sunderland, Cllr Iain Kay. Thanks to

the generosity of the Showmen’s

Guild of Great Britain (Northern

Section), the fairground will be open

to invited children for supervised free

rides.

6:00 PM – ONCE UPON A TIME.

Come to the Broadway early to

secure your place for the special

launch of Houghton Diamond

Jubilee Feast! Enjoy the free magical

fun as musicians, a storyteller, several

face painters, a balloon artist,

Princess Emma Enchanted, and a

strolling Magic Mick the Magician will

be on hand to entertain the children –

and adults! Wrap up warmly and

bring your friends and family along to

this extra-special Jubilee opening.

6:55 PM – THE HOUGHTON FEAST

OPENING CEREMONY &

ILLUMINATIONS SWITCH ON will be

performed by the Right Worshipful,

6:55 PM –DIAMOND JUBILEE TATTOO.

The traditional Houghton Feast Tattoo

makes a welcome return but with a

modern twist! Houghton Pipe Band will

be performing with Morpeth Pipe Band,

Ampleforth College Pipe Band, Houghton

Youth Brass Band, Zazz Irish Dancers as

well as contributions from the Community

Choir, African Drummers, the Rock

School and the Underground Project.

This musical spectacle is not to be missed

– and best of all, it is free!

THE HOUGHTON FEAST OPENING

CEREMONY & ILLUMINATIONS SWITCH

ON will be performed by the Right

Worshipful, the Mayor of Sunderland, Cllr

Iain Kay in the Broadway.

A JUBILEE BEACON will be lit on the top

of St Michael’s Church tower to herald the

start of Houghton’s Diamond Jubilee

Feast.

FIREWORK FINALE. Rockets will be

launched from the Rectory Park, with the

best viewing area being the Broadway.

WHITE’S MAMMOTH GAVIOLI ORGAN,

presented by the Show Organ Society on

the Broadway, will play at the conclusion

of the Opening Ceremony.

FESTIVAL LAUNCH

FRIDAY OCTOBER 5TH

2012

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9:00 AM – 3:00 PM - HOUGHTON HERITAGE

PHOTO EXHIBITION. Old photographs from the

history of Houghton-le-Spring will be on display in

the Broadway next to the Gavioli Organ, including

Houghton Feast, Hillside Cemetery, Rectory Park,

trams, public houses and more. Members of

Houghton Heritage Society will be present offering

searches of their genealogical records for your

ancestors. The Society will also be taking items for

inclusion in the Houghton Heritage Diamond Jubilee

Time Capsule.

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM – OLYMPIC FUN. Houghton’s

own Paralympic hero, Hazel Robson, will be in the

Broadway on Festival Day, Saturday, October 6th.

Hazel, who won a Gold, two Silver and two Bronze

medals at previous games, will appear with an

Olympic Torch Bearer or two to talk about their

experiences at the recent London 2012 Olympics.

Feel free to pop over to the Union Flag tent where

families can make their own cardcraft Miners’ Lamp

for transporting the Olympic flame.

FROM 9:30 AM - CRAFTS FOR KIDS. Houghton

Methodist Church, hosting Churches Together, on

the Broadway, will present display boards showing

the work of the Churches plus Craft for Kids where

youngsters will be able to try their hand at being

creative. Free admission.

9:30 AM – 3:00 PM – COFFEE MORNING and light

lunches will be served throughout the day in

Houghton Methodist Church, Mautland Street.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - HOUGHTON BOXING CLUB

OPEN DAY. Houghton & District Boxing, Health &

Fitness Club will be opening their doors at Wheeler

House, Newbottle Street (above Food Weighouse).

Coaches, young boxers and Club members will be

on hand to show visitors what the club offers for our

area's young people.

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – GRAND DISPLAY OF

MINERS’ BANNERS in the Miners’ Welfare Hall,

Station Road. Members of the Lambton &

Houghton Banner Group will be on site to share

their knowledge about the history of the banners to

ensure that this important part of our heritage is

never forgotten.

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – HOUGHTON ART CLUB,

who are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year,

will stage a full exhibition and sale of local artists’

work in Houghton Methodist Church. Refreshments

available.

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – PRODUCE & CRAFTS

MARKET in St Michael & All Angels Church, with a

variety of stalls, licensed bar and refreshments.

Bottles of Houghton’s own beers, Gilpin and

Apostle, will be available. Free admission.

10:30 AM – GAVIOLI SHOW ORGANS. White’s

Mammoth Gavioli Organ, presented by the Show

Organ Society on the Broadway, will be in operation

at intervals throughout the day. BULL’S GAVIOLI

STREET ORGAN will be playing in the Rectory Park

next to the fountain.

10:30 AM - 4:30PM – CRAFT & COLLECTORS FAIR

in Kepier Academy, Dairy Lane, presented by

Quintet Promotions. Free admission. For further

information telephone 0191 522 9533.

FESTIVAL DAY

SATURDAY OCTOBER 6TH

2012

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10:30 AM – TERRATORIAL ARMY

EXHIBITION in the Broadway. The 72

Engineer Regiment (V), which is the only

Territorial Army Engineer Regiment in the

North East, will be setting up camp in

Houghton. Pop along and find out about

their roles and work - plus they will be

giving advice to anyone that is interested in

the Regular and Territorial Army plus

guidance to Army Veterans.

10:30 AM – HOUGHTON ART CLUB will

stage a tabletop exhibition and sale of

members work in Houghton Kepier Sports

College, Dairy Lane.

12:30 PM – PIPE BANDS. Houghton-le-

Spring Pipe Band and others will be

performing in the Broadway and on

Newbottle Street between 12:30 PM and

2:00 PM.

1:45PM – 10TH PRIMARY SCHOOL DASH

organised by Houghton Harriers & Athletics

Club. Local primary schools will compete

along the Parade route for a special trophy

in this Olympic year. Sponsored by

Houghton-le-Spring & District Round

Table.

2:00 PM – CARNIVAL PARADE organised by

Houghton-le-Spring & District Round Table.

Spectators - who are being encouraged to wear

red, white and blue - can enjoy colourful

community floats, pipes and drums, vintage

and classic cars and buses, the King & Queen

of Eventide, marching bands, Billy Purvis the

clown and steam vehicles. The parade will

travel along Newbottle Street and carry on into

the Broadway and Dairy Lane. Please dig deep

as proceeds of the collection en-route will be

donated to local charities.

4:00 PM – HOUGHTON FEAST BOWLS

TOURNAMENT FINAL played at Houghton

Town Bowling Club, Houghton Sports Centre.

The winner will receive a cheque for £100 and a

trophy. For further details please contact

Kenneth Taylor on 0191 584 7268.

7:00 PM - 42ND STREET presented by the

senior drama and dance students from Zazz

with permission from Musicscope. Containing

memorable songs such as ‘Lullaby of

Broadway’, ‘We’re in the money’, ‘You’re getting

to be a habit with me’ and of course ‘42nd

Street’. It tells the story of young Peggy

Sawyer, trying to make it big on Broadway,

from audition to show with many ups and

downs. Tickets available from the Zazz Theatre,

Newbottle Street, £8 each and concessions £7.

For further information telephone 0191 584

0764 or visit www.zazzuk.com

FESTIVAL DAY


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10:30 AM – FESTIVAL CIVIC SERVICE in St

Michael & All Angels Church. A grand

service of thanksgiving for community life

attended by Cllr Iain Kay, the Right

Worshipful, the Mayor of Sunderland;

Members of Parliament; civic dignitaries;

many other public servants; and the people

of Houghton-le-Spring. This year’s

preacher is The Right Reverend Justin

Welby, Bishop of Durham. Everyone is

welcome to attend.

10:30 AM – MORNING WORSHIP at

Houghton Methodist Church, Mautland

Street.

2:00 PM - 42ND STREET. Tickets available

from the Zazz Theatre, Newbottle Street, £8

each and concessions £7. For further

information telephone 0191 584 0764 or

visit www.zazzuk.com

6:00 PM - FEAST COMMUNITY HYMN

SINGING, celebrating the Diamond Jubilee

in St Michael & All Angels Church.

7:00 PM - 42ND STREET. Tickets available

from the Zazz Theatre, Newbottle Street, £8

each and concessions £7. For further

information telephone 0191 584 0764 or

visit www.zazzuk.com

PLEASE NOTE:

As Houghton Feast is an age-old religious

festival, the Fairground will not be open on

Sundays.

HOUGHTON FEAST SUNDAY

SUNDAY OCTOBER 7TH

2012

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10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – HOUGHTON ART

CLUB EXHIBITION and sale of local artists’

work in Houghton Methodist Church.

Refreshments available.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – MUSICAL RECITAL

at Houghton Methodist Church, Mautland

Street. Tea and coffee will be available.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – FRIENDS OF

RECTORY PARK WALK. Launch of a new

Houghton Town heritage walk with

accompanying map and guide at Houghton

Library followed by an opportunity to

undertake the walk.

4:00 PM - ROASTING THE OX. Traditional

ceremony, which celebrates its 45th

anniversary this year. A roasted ox,

prepared overnight by Houghton Rotary

Club at the Rectory Field, will be carved by

the Right Worshipful, the Mayor of

Sunderland, Cllr Iain Kay. All proceeds

from the sale of sandwiches will be donated

to local charities.

6:30 PM – FIREWORK CAFE (BROTH &

BUN) will be available at Bethany Christian

Centre, Hetton Road, with free controlled

car parking, from 6:30 PM.

7:30 PM

HOUGHTON FEAST FREE

FIREWORK SPECTACULAR

sponsored by the

Showmen’s Guild of

Great Britain (Northern

Section), launched

from Durham Road

playing fields.

HOUGHTON FEAST MONDAY

MONDAY OCTOBER 8TH

2012

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9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – COFFEE MORNING

held at Houghton Methodist Church,

Mautland Street.

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – HOUGHTON ART

CLUB EXHIBITION and sale of local artists’

work in Houghton Methodist Church.

Refreshments available.

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM – SHOPPERS’

SERVICE at Houghton Methodist Church.


at Houghton Methodist Church. Tea and

coffee will be available.

6:00 PM – OPEN MIC NIGHT at Zazz

Theatre, Newbottle Street. Sponsored by

Gentoo and organised by the Underground

Youth Music Project. To take part just turn

up on the evening or contact Ricky Murray

by emailing: [email protected].

Free admission.

HOUGHTON FEAST TUESDAY

TUESDAY OCTOBER 9TH

2012




7:00 PM – HOUGHTON BRASS BAND

CONCERT performed in St Michael & All

Angels Church with special guest soloist,

Joseph Cook, Principle Tuba of the Black

Dyke Band. Tickets are £3.00 available

from Houghton Library, Bob Weirs on 0191

584 4887, or pay at the door.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10TH

2012

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2:00 PM – A CELEBRATION OF LIFE in St

Michael & All Angels Church. A service for

the older generation in association with

HOPE. Refreshments will be served

afterwards.

8:00 PM – FEAST PUB QUIZ GRAND

FINAL. The Grand Final will be held in St

Michael & All Angels Church. The interior

layout will be changed to an informal

setting and a well stocked bar will be

available and snacks will be served. Friends

and families of the winning teams will be

welcome.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 11TH

2012

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – COFFEE MORNING

held at Houghton Methodist Church,

Mautland Street.


at Houghton Methodist Church. Tea and

coffee will be available.

7:30 PM – QUEEN OF DIAMONDS

BANQUET in St Michael & All Angels

Church. Licensed bar, meal and live

entertainment. Tickets costing £15 are

available from John Lambton by

telephoning 07917817879.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 12TH

2012

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9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – COFFEE

MORNING held at Houghton

Methodist Church, Mautland Street.

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – HOUGHTON

FEAST HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Held in the Miners’ Welfare Hall,

Station Road. Come along and see

some of the largest vegetables and

impressive flowers as grown by

members of the community. Free

admission for viewing.

10:00 AM – THE HOUGHTON

HERITAGE WALK by Houghton

Heritage Society will be visiting many

of Houghton’s historical buildings

and locations. Places are limited and

are filled on a first come, first served

basis, and can be booked by

telephone 0191 268 4688 or email

[email protected]. Free

admission.

12:30 PM – 3:00 PM – HOUGHTON

FEAST GYMNASTICS DISPLAY by

Houghton Gymnastics Club.

Houghton Sports Centre, Station

Road. Free admission.

2:30 PM - HOMICIDE IN HOUGHTON 7.

Bestselling author Sheila Quigley presents an

investigation of the fictional murder scenes

from her Houghton-based novels. The free tour,

which is not for the faint-hearted, will end with

refreshments while Sheila reads an exclusive

preview from her next novel, The Final

Countdown. Book by telephone on 0191 268

4688. Places strictly limited.

7:00 PM - HOUGHTON FEAST VARIETY

SHOW. Zazz is pleased to present the annual

Feast Variety Show, which has been running

every year since 1984. Featuring lots of song

and dance numbers from Footloose, Shrek,

Beauty & the Beast and others. Tickets

available from the Zazz Theatre, Newbottle

Street, £5 each and concessions £4. For

further information telephone 0191 584 0764

or visit www.zazzuk.com

9:00 PM – HAUNTED HOUGHTON. Dare you

join local historian Paul Lanagan and his fellow

ghost hunters on an intimate sequel to the first

Haunted Houghton walk which had an

unexpected 200 in attendance at Houghton

Feast 2004? This scary look at Houghton’s

most haunted locations will finish at the most

haunted building. Over 18s only. Admission by

way of a £5.00 donation to Houghton Heritage

Society. Places must be pre-booked on 0191

268 4688 or [email protected]

and are on a first come, first served basis.


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9:00 AM – MORNING WORSHIP at

Houghton Methodist Church, Mautland

Street.

10:00 AM – EUCHARIST OF

THANKSGIVING in St Michael & All Angels

Church for the church’s new heating

system.

10:00 AM – 6:45 PM – HOUGHTON FEAST

HORTICULTURAL SHOW. Held in the

Miners’ Welfare Hall, Station Road, the

presentation of prizes and grand charity

auction will take place at 5:00 PM. Free

admission for viewing.

10:30 AM – HARVEST THANKSGIVING in

Houghton Methodist Church.

12:30 PM – HOUGHTON FEAST BOXING

TOURNAMENT. Houghton v North East

Select at Rainton Meadows Arena. The

pupils of Houghton Boxing Club will be out

to show their skills against young boxers

from around the northeast in their home

town for the very first time. Tickets are

£12.00 and are available from Ken Allen at

the Boxing Club in Wheeler House,

Newbottle Street (telephone 07780008118),

or pay at the door.


SHOW. Tickets available from the Zazz

Theatre, Newbottle Street, £5 each and

concessions £4. For further information

telephone 0191 584 0764 or visit

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SHOW. Tickets available from the Zazz

Theatre, Newbottle Street, £5 each and

concessions £4. For further information

telephone 0191 584 0764 or visit

www.zazzuk.com

SUNDAY OCTOBER 14TH

2012

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ALL INFORMATION CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO

PRESS. THE RIGHT TO AMEND THE PROGRAMME

CONTENT WITHOUT NOTICE IS RESERVED.

This means that sometimes events may be cancelled or changed

without notice.

Every effort will be made to post any changes on the Houghton

Feast Facebook group. Just search for HOUGHTON FEAST HQ or

use this quick link while logged in to Facebook:

http://www.houghtonfeast.eu

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