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The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever
Returning to Folkestone Harbour for its 5th year
Get those diaries out and red dresses ready. We are delighted to confirm that The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever , the most joyous event in our calendar, will return in all its red glory to the Harbour Arm for its fifth year on Sunday 20th July.
10am: Public Warm Up in The Goods Yard
11:30am: Parade of Kates gather in The Harbour Station
12noon: First dance on The Harbour Arm.
12:15pm: The KT Band perform on The Harbour Arm.
12:30pm: Drop in rehearsals in The Harbour Station.
3:30pm: Parade of Kates gather in The Harbour Station.
4pm: Second dance on The Harbour Arm.
4:15pm: Kate Bush DJ Set from Dolly Doowop on The Harbour Arm.
More details about timings, programming and more are to come. In the meantime, learn the dance here so you’re ready for the big day.
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Event Location
The Harbour Arm, CT20 1QQ
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No; the event is completely free and no tickets are required. Anyone of all shapes, sizes, abilities, genders and species encouraged to take part; all you need is a red dress!
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