Over the Entire weekend you can visit a medieval village, complete with its own Baldrick, Guinevere and Sir Bryan of Skirbeck. Meet the Knights of Skirbeck: a re-enactment group from Lincolnshire who bring to life late medieval history – the Reign of King Henry IV (AD 1399–1413). They live, eat, sleep and even fight with real weaponry throughout the Festival weekend! You are invited to investigate their dwellings and ask as many questions about life during this period. Check out their dwellings and to try on their armour or partake in a few light-hearted medieval games.

Come and watch the Fire Brigade demonstrate their road accident procedures and rescue techniques as they dismantle a car in front of your eyes! No charge but donations to Fire Service Benevolent Fund gratefully received.

Amongst the Medieval Village you can also find the Raptor Foundation. This local charity provides a rescue service, 24 hour care and rehabilitation facilities for injured raptors.Visit the static bird displays provided by the Raptor Foundation. Some of these these birds would have been a vital part of medieval life, come and find out why and how.

Sponsored by Mouchel

Provided by the Histon Early Years Centre – Try the ancient craft of willow making – suitable for all ages, children to be accompanied.

Yurt kindly provided by Ken Kelso.

Each day we are giving away a voucher for a round of golf at Cambridge Lakes Golf course. Chip the balls into the Simpson’s family mouths – how easy is that? The highest score for the day wins. (If the scores are tied the winning name will be drawn from a hat).

Art work from various sources to be displayed throughout the weekend.

Enjoy memorabilia, photos and other artefacts from the rich history that surrounds Cottenham. If you have any items of interest that you would like to have displayed at the Festival please contact roger_lee@tiscali.co.uk

These prehistoric remains which date back from 3000BC to 1500BC take the form of a number of stones standing in a circle. The reason for their construction and the role they played in the society of the time is mostly unknown. There are almost 1,000 stone circles across the British Isles and this display shows some of the many diverse circles.

Lewis Hamilton eat your heart out! Fun for all ages, the biggest slot car racetrack you are likely to see, four lanes of adrenaline pumping bends and straights. Light count down off the grid with lap times displayed. £1 a go for a warm-up plus a three-lap race.

X-Factor? Britain’s Got Talent? Well make way for the Fen Edge Family Festival Junior Band Competition! If you are in a band, a duet or solo, are up to Year 13 and perform any type of music then get your details to Dean Sibley deansibley@btinternet.com Tel: 01223 420216, because you may be the lucky recipient of a half day’s studio time when you win this year’s Family Festival Junior Band Competition.
Recording Studio time provided by: repeatfanzine.co.uk

A superb and unique opportunity for ages 14+, to get behind the wheel and drive a car. You will be given a brief introduction to the controls then supported as you take control and drive – often for the first time. £3 a go for approximately 10 minutes. Provided by TOPS Driving School.

Suitable for ages 6–16. Energy fuelled fun – try our mini course, testing your skills at power control and steering! Adult supervision required. £3 a go. Run by Fun 4 Kids.

Suitable for ages 3–7. Basically if you can reach the pedals and think you can steer, you can have a go within our mini course! £3 a go.
Run by Fun 4 Kids

Assault course. Waterbeach Barracks will be providing a small assault course, Be timed and test your fitness! Control cars and walkie-talkies will also be making an entrance!
FREE. Donations to the barracks.

Take the challenge – how many shots can you put past the goalie? All ages welcome. 50p a go with prizes throughout the day.