Fri 11th September 2020
- 12 noon
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The Start
A welcome from the North York Moors National Park.
The Festival will be announced open by Minster FM BEN FRY -town crier , who announced Ellie Goulding had arrived for her wedding into York Minster
Gather in the market place to be part of the very first World Jam Festival and meet the Mad Hatter and his entourage . A perfect photo opportunity for our Steam Punk friends. Enjoy lunch in town then head up the Helmsley Walled Garden .Time to enjoy a jam infused on the way from Ryeburn Ice cream Parlour
- 14.00 to 16:00
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Tea Duelling Competitions
You dunk a biscuit in your tea and try to hold it upright but very still. First biscuit to crumble loses! Duels start every hour on the hour
- 12 to 3.30
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Friday Market Day
A selection of market stalls selling a variety of goods .
- 14.00 on wards
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Time to enjoy Afternoon Tea with the Mad Hatter
The Feathers Hotel In the Market Square has been nominated by the Mad Hatter as his favourite place to enjoy afternoon tea. Plenty of photo opportunities here
- All day
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Helmsley Windows
Shops and businesses around Helmsley are creating a window display trail for you to enjoy
Sat 12th September 2020
- 10:30 to 12:00- time may change
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Swimming event at Helmsley Heated Open Air Lido
An event at Helmsley Swimming Pool to find the Best Dressed Steam Punk Swimming Outfit. Enjoy this newly refurbished lido.Spectators welcome . Numbers are limited so need to buy tickets via Eventbrite
- Throughout the day
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Helmsley Market Square
Performance by members of the Helmsley Arts Centre performers of the 1812 theatre
- 13.00
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Judging of the costumes in Helmsley Walled Garden
With prizes for best dressed adult and best dressed child. Prizes for both Steam Punk and also prizes with the Alice In Wonderland characters
- 14:00
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Jam Awards Winners Announced
Official announcement of the winners of The World Jam Awards.
- Evening Time to be confirmed
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Event at Helmsley Arts Centre
Special event at Helmsley Arts Centre. Ticketed event .
- Afternoon Tea with the Mad Hatter
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The Feathers Hotel in Helmsley
The Feathers Hotel In the Market Square has been nominated by the Mad Hatter as his favourite place to enjoy afternoon tea. Plenty of photo opportunities here
- Tea Cup Trail
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Around Helmsley
Shops and businesses around Helmsley are creating a window display trail for you to enjoy
- Croquet with Helmsley Scouts
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Helmsley Walled Garden
Sun 13th September 2020
- 10:30 to 12:00
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Swimming event at Helmsley Swimming Pool
An event at Helmsley Swimming Pool to find the Best Dressed Steam Punk Swimming Outfit. Enjoy this newly refurbished lido.Spectators welcome . Numbers are limited so need to buy tickets via Eventbrite
- 11-11.30am Jam Festival Service with Rev. Tim Robinson
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Helmsley Walled Garden
A short thanksgiving service for the fruits of the garden and hedgerows .For nature, the flora and the fauna
- 13:00 to 14:00
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Brass Band In Helmsley Walled Garden
Meet the characters and enjoy Brass Band in Helmsley Walled Garden
- Around Helmsley
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Window Trail
Shops and businesses around Helmsley are creating a window display trail for you to enjoy
- Croquet with Helmsley Scouts
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Helmsley Walled Garden