Welcome to Lounge on the Farm 2008

Lounge on the Farm wouldn't exist without the help and support of all our local suppliers and contractors. They make the festival possible and they're so good at what they do that we thought we ought to share a few of our trade secrets:

Jason and Alison began The Reward Projects in 2006 and are both trained youth workers. Their aim was to respond to a growing need for training in the arts and culture for young people in the area. www.rewardprojects.co.uk

Galadriel Bottriel is a trained midwife with a difference. From her café in Broadstairs she offers physical, mental and physical nourishment for expectant mums, young mums and tired dads too. Reiki, belly dancing and English breakfasts.  30, Church Street, Broadstairs, Kent. www.theredtent.org

The Canterbury Environment Centre is run in conjunction with Kent County Council and is based in 12 hectares of wetlands, woodland and grassland on the outskirts of the city of Canterbury. They bring 30 years of experience providing fascinating and fun days out for kids of all ages. http://www.naturegrid.org.uk

The Kent Circus School is a not for profit organisation from Whitstable aimed at bringing circus skills and performance to the whole community. They are completely self funded and are open to all ages and abilities. www.kentcircusschool.co.uk

We weren’t all made for camping and three days of farm led bedlam so Salon Wonder will be on hand all weekend to primp and preen you back to perfection everytime you get a little too ‘Aunt Sally’. Salon Wonder is a progressive, relaxing and extremely skilled team of hairdressers from Canterbury and they will be bringing themselves, chairs and all to the festival.   1, Guildhall Street, Canterbury, 01227 45 45 44.

These guys are basically brilliant and renowned Europe wide for their travelling Big Top solar cinema. There is something for all age groups all day long and into the wee hours.  Entertainment is at a premium at the Groovy Movie Picture House.  Tea, cake and crazy cinema. www.groovymovie.biz

Expressive Feat is a contemporary circus arts company that produces challenging and creative performance pieces.  They work well within theatres and as street art and tour up and down the country from their base in Faversham. www.exfeat.com

For those of you born and bred Canterbury you will be familiar with the fantastic artwork adorning our Oddbins stores in the city. Well Sign Boy is Dan Beedle, one time wine buff and Oddbins manager now turned independent sign writer and artist. Not only will Dan’s signs and notices be pointing you in the right direction all weekend, but his artwork will adorn many stages on the site. Keep your eyes peeled cos Beedle’s about! www.sign-boy.co.uk

Capture that ultimate Festival moment at Mathilda’s airstream photographic studio. She is a local photographer with a passion for capturing the fundamental truths behind her subject. www.matildaphotography.co.uk