FINNFEST 16.6.07

In collaboration with Finn-Guild, the Finnish School in Manchester welcomes you to FinnFest - a celebration of all things Finnish! The event, which will bring Finns from all the UK to Manchester, marks the school's 30th Anniversary, Finn-Guild's 40th Anniversary and the 90th Anniversary of Finnish Independance.

The day will include a wide range of Finnish culture and activities to suit all age ranges, including music, dancing, Finnish cuisine, arts & crafts, not to mention the acclaimed Finnish game of mobile phone throwing! (See below for full programme of events - subject to confirmation).

Stockport's historic Vernon Park is well worth a visit in itself. Thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund, it has recently been restored to its former Victorian and Edwardian splendour. The Park will make an attractive backdrop to all the fun and activities.

Tickets are £10 per adult, children FREE.

TERVETULOA!

OHJELMA/PROGRAMME  (subject to change)

(Child-friendly activities marked with *)

12.00                      Rekisteroityminen/ registration & arrival

                                *Pesapallo (Finnish baseball), suunnistus (orienteering) & molkky (throwing game)
                                tutorials (opportunity to play throughout the day)

                                Myyntikojut / Trade stalls (arts & crafts, jewellery, massage, food, Finnish products)

                                 *Kasvomaalausta / Face painting (throughout the day)

                                 *Onginta / Angling (throughout the day)

                                 Photo/poster exhibition

13.00                       Viralliset avajaiset / Official opening

13.30                        *Tarinatuokio/Children’s Kalevala storytelling

                                   Finnish language tasters

                                   Bar opens

14.00                       *Aarteenetsinta/Treasure Hunt

15.00                       Kasityo workshop

                                 *Saappaanheittokisa / welly boot throwing competition

16.00                       Identiteettipaneeli / Identity panel discussion (subject to take-up)

16.30                        Finns comedy

17.00                         Tango lesson

18.00                          Band starts

19.00                         Finns comedy

19.30                         Band/music continues

20.00                          Vaimonkantokisa / Wife carrying competition

21.00                           Band / Suomi-pop

22.00                           Jatkot!?

DIRECTIONS

By car

Junction 27 off M60 ring road. Car park off Stockport Road West.

By train

Nearest train station is Stockport, approximately 2 km from the park.

By bus

Bus routes 330, 364, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 386 from Stockport bus station run near to the park.

Pedestrian access

Off Turncroft Lane

Disabled access

Most parts of the park are wheelchair accessible (some paths are steep). A free of charge mobility scheme exists (24 hour advance booking required). Disabled toilet.