The 2025 Harwell Feast is confirmed, 26 May 2025.
Stallholder booking forms and additional information for our supporters will be posted in due course.
The 2025 Harwell Feast is confirmed, 26 May 2025.
Stallholder booking forms and additional information for our supporters will be posted in due course.
Following a successful Harwell Feast, villagers from a diverse range of Clubs, Societies and Charities joined the Feast committee at the Harwellian last week to receive their Grant Awards.
Chairing the meeting, Tim Hart, explained that there had been grant requests far in excess of the surplus made this year and that the committee had spent quite some time making the final allocation. He then asked each person to describe the project for which the money would be used towards.
The organisations benefitting were:
The committee met last night (10 September) to discuss the allocation of the 2024 surplus raised. Once again many applications for grants were received, each were discussed at great length and the final allocations agreed upon. The applicants will be informed in due course, if you sent in an application but have not heard from us within a week please do get in touch.
The AGM will be held on 15 October 2024 and the grant recipients will be invited to join us afterwards to share how they will spend the grant.
All Feast volunteers and supporters are welcome to join us at the AGM to share in the success of the 2024 Feast, 7.30pm at the Harwellian.
Despite further rising costs we are delighted to say that the 2024 Feast was successful in raising funds available for distribution.
Harwell organisations and others whose activities substantially benefit the residents of Harwell are invited to submit an application for funding.
Please either complete this form (preferred method for application), send us an email or write to us at 8 Fidler’s Orchard, Harwell, OX11 0FR.
The information needed to enable an informed decision is:
The closing date for applications is 31 August 2024. We will consider all applications at our meeting scheduled in September 2024 and aim to respond to all applicants within a week. It is expected that the grants will be issued in late September 2024.
Q – Is there a free car park?
Yes, it is accessed off Reading Road from the direction of Rowstock. It is a strictly left turn only entry to avoid traffic build up on the Reading Road. Rowstock roundabout is just a short distance away if you need to turn around.
Q – Is there blue badge parking?
Yes, there is a small amount of blue badge in the main car park near to the pedestrian entrance. There are no parking facilities in the recreation ground car park due to heavy pedestrian footfall.
Q – Do you take card?
Yes, electronc payments can be taken on the entrance gates and at most of the attractions. However, it is advised to bring a small amount of cash as a ‘just in case’. The nearest cash point machine can be found at Asda on Great Western Park accessed via Didcot Road.
We are pleased to share with you the details of the local businesses that are exhibiting at the Feast this year. There is a huge variety both outside and in the marquee.
There is a large free car park accessed by turning left from Reading Road as approached from Rowstock roundabout:
Please do not attempt to turn right into the car park from Reading Road as this will create significant traffic jams at the busiest times of day.
Look out for the large overhead sign marking the pedestrian access point at the side of the field:
The Reading Road vehicle access point is ‘Entrance Only’. Upon exiting the car park you will be directed through the gap in the treeline, through the recreation ground and towards Wantage Road.
Please park and drive safely with consideration to pedestrians and other vehicles, following instructions from our volunteer parking marshalls from Didcot Rugby Club. If the car park is full you may be able to find a parking space elsewhere in the village but please be respectful to local residents and do not block access or driveways.
The Feast committee want to support families by offering good value refreshments which includes filled rolls, teas, coffees and canned drinks – plus a variety of delicious cakes provided by the ladies from Harwell’s very own WI group. So come along to the Pavilion and see for yourself. The pavilion is perfectly placed next to the music marquee and is run by volunteers from Harwell Church.
All proceed from sales at the Pavilion contribute towards the funds we can offer for distribution to local causes.
New for 2024 we have two activities to tempt you to take part.
The first new attraction is being hosted by the Harlequin Bowmen. They are a local club and currently have spaces for new members. They welcome you to join them at the Feast and have a go at the sport. They will be located near to the craft marquee. More details about the club can be found here.
The second new attraction is aimed at our younger visitors. We have two circus workshops taking place at 12.30pm and 1.45pm next to the bouncy castle and fair rides. Places are on a first come, first served basis hosted by Storm in a Teacup Circus.
To enable the safe passage of the parade through the village the following roads will be closed between 10.55am and 11.45am on Monday 27 May 2024.
We apologise in advance for any inconvenience that this may cause.
This temporary closure has been granted by VOWHDC. It does not apply to any emergency services vehicles.