Festival of Camphill

 Coming together to share our communities 
living, working and celebrating together!

 

Camphill Milton Keynes is thrilled to be hosting the first FESTIVAL OF CAMPHILL, a celebration of our communities living, working and celebrating together!

Taking place over 3 days in Camphill Milton Keynes, the Festival will provide an opportunity for UK-wide Camphill residents, staff, co-workers and others associated with the movement to come together and take part in a range of activities, focused around showcasing the best of Camphill. These will include custom workshop sessions, drama, music, talks, presentations and plenty of opportunities to socialise and network with others. We have representatives from Camphill’s all over the UK taking part to share what makes their 

community special, but there is still plenty of opportunity to get involved!

The event will commence at lunchtime on Tuesday 23rd July and will run until the closing ceremony at lunchtime on Thursday 25th July. 

Attendees should book using the online booking system below (Camphill MK individuals do not need to go through the booking system). You will be asked to share any specific requirements, dietary needs and support needs.  The event is free to attend but you will be invited to make a donation, if you choose, during the booking process. 

Food will be provided as a buffet during the event.

Details of accommodation are listed below. 

Those attending will be asked to book spaces onto specific activities as capacity is limited for some, however there will be plenty to do over the course of the 3 days.

 

Ticket sales have been suspended due to capacity of the venue being reached.  If you had planned to attend but have been unable to get tickets, please contact us on office@camphillmk.co.uk and we will see if we can help. 

Workshops & Activities

The programme for the 3-days has been created by a working group with representatives from different Camphill settings.  The workshop leader will be an experienced individual from a UK Camphill. 

Sessions include drama, music, talks, presentations and plenty of opportunities to socialise and network with others. A full list will be provided as part of the booking process. 

Accommodation

Milton Keynes’ tourism agency Destination MK has a list of hotels and accommodation options in the city.

The nearest accommodation options are Willen Lake Premier Inn, Holiday Inn EastLake Park, and pods at Gullivers Land which are very close to the Milton Keynes Camphill Community and are more of a glamping set-up. 

EVENTS

A D Stranik

A D Stranik - Tuesday 23rd July @6pm

A D Stranik is the singer/songwriter from The Broadway Twisters and The Silver Brazilians and author of the noish thriller, Monomania, Mon Amour.   His solo acoustic forays have seen him everywhere, from Vivaldi's in New York, Amalfi's in Hollywood, The Red Rooster Festival in the UK, and supporting the likes of Theatre of Hate, Glen Matlock, Amigo the Devil, The Urban Voodoo Machine and many others…  Expect Existential cowboy songs, Rockabilly-Noir, Urban Folk, Psychedelic Bluegrass and a whole lotta rockin' 50s classics.  "Absolutely heroic, beat poetic lyrics…" (Sugarbuzz Magazine USA)  "Captures the true essence of early rock n' roll yet he adds a contemporary edge which renders his songs as timeless." (Pulse-Alternative Magazine) "A sleazy amalgamation of rockin' goodness." (Vive Le Rock Magazine)

Rory O’Kane - Wednesday 24th July @12pm

Rory O’Kane is an indie/folk singer/songwriter from Derry, Northern Ireland. He has lived in Milton Keynes most of his life and has played pubs, clubs, live music venues, and festivals locally and further afield for many years!

Tom Craven

Tom Craven Wednesday 24th July @5pm

“A stalwart acoustic artist on the Milton Keynes/Watford music scene. From sing-alongs to heartfelt ballads, Tom has an intense emotion to his vocals & his music has subtle elements towards indie & folk, but his real strength lies in his storytelling and confidence/presence onstage. An honest & bold acoustic troubadour!”

The Collaboration Choir - Wednesday 24th July @6pm

The Collaboration Choir is the brainchild of actress, musician, and vocal Coach Carrie Rawlings. It’s a fresh musical alternative where people passionate about popular music come together to feel inspired and nurtured to push boundaries and do something for themselves in a safe space.

The Free Peace Band

The Free Peace Band - Wednesday 24th July @8pm

The Free Peace Band are a Milton Keynes-based band that plays a diverse mix of rock and pop covers. They also write and record their own material, which can be described as folk/rock ballads.

Courtin a Storm - Wednesday 24th July @9pm

Courtin a Storm is a 5-piece band playing popular covers from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s mainly, with a few others that we like thrown in. They formed in 2005 and have played regularly in pubs, clubs, functions, weddings and festivals. 

Read about a selection of exhibitions our residents have been involved in from a number of our blog posts.