See Photos from past Blackheath Kite Festivals.
2008
12th & 13th June 2010 Blackheath International Kite Festival.
Highlights of this year's event are:
Magnificent kite ballets of aerial displays set to music, from world famous kite
teams.
These teams include the father and son duo of Team Spectrum, Carl and Bryan.
They perform wonderful dual-line kite duets to music, one notable routine flown
with long rainbow tails in a beautiful and elegant display. Carl also flies as
“three kites, one man” in an amazing display of skill. He is one of only three
people in the United Kingdom to be able to do this
Another notable team attending are the husband and wife duo of Close Encounters.
They perform inspired duets together as well as performing tutorial sessions
within their routine, explaining the basics of dual line kite as well as some
useful hints and tricks to make dual-line flying easier.
Also included will be a unique six man stunt team – The Air Heads, performing
with expert air dynamic kites in an impressive display of precision ballet. They
also bring along their group of Chinese dragon kites, filling the air with
dragons as they fly the long, fragile kites en mass.
The ever entertaining four-line kite team - Flying Squad, will also be
displaying their routines at Blackheath. Flying revolution kites in synchronized
ballet, they embody another type of kite ballet, in contrast to the dual-line
ballets.
World renowned and intrepid kite commentator, Andy King who will provide useful
and insightful commentary on the spectacular displays and kites in his own
unique manner.
Jos and Kaatje Valcke from Belgium – known throughout the world for their
superbly details 3D inflatable kites including a Jester and Native American
Squaw.
The famous Decorators multi-line display team. Spectacular moves with four line
kites.
Members of the Wigsley Wings display team with their large inflatable kites
including their large Octopus.
The Beccles Bunch Hugh and Lyn Blowers – returning again this year and
specialising in inflatable and artistic kites.
From Holland we have Robert Valkenburg with his Wind Gallery - Aeolian Musical Instruments.
From Belgium we have also Ivo van Olmen and Jazzy Tanghe with his trains of inflatable animals plus Michel Depuijdt and Jeroen Colpaert with their selection of inflatable kites - including a giant guitar.
For people interested in staying nearby The
Clarendon Hotel, Montpelier Row, Blackheath, London SE3 0RW. Tel: 020 8318 4321
or email: relax@clarendonhotel.com. is the nearest hotel.
For information about other places to stay, go to www.lewisham.gov.uk and search
on ‘where to stay’. Follow the links to Visit London or the Lewisham Tourist
Information Centre. 020 8297 8317 or email tic@lewisham.gov.uk
There is free on-site parking for registered kite fliers only. You must book in
advance by sending us an SAE with your car registration number (to the normal
address on the home page. We will issue passes and location details. Other
parking is available in Greenwich Park and in Blackheath Village (or local
roads). The council preference is to use your bike or public transport.
The Bike and Kite Festival will take place from 10:30am each day. The event has
been organised by the Kite Society of Great Britain and Countrywide Event
Management on behalf of Lewisham Council. Sponsored by Transport for London.
Anyone interested in trading at the event should call 0845 5050605 for details.
Prices run from £60 to £200.
We hope you will support this event.
We look forward to seeing you there.