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Welcome to T H E W I LD FOR K AT T H E GR A NGE The Wild Fork, a quintessentially British catering company, returns to The Grange Festival this summer with fresh and contemporary menus to suit all tastes. With the country’s leading game chef Mike Robinson, and their affiliation with Michelin starred Harwood Arms in London, they offer an exciting food experience. Their attention to detail runs through everything they do. The restaurant menus, hampers and tempting treats in The Garden Bar, have all been devised for the Festival. Expect sophisticated choices, the best in British produce and exquisite presentation delivered by the friendliest of staff. To enjoy the faded grandeur of the historic house with a story to tell, book into the restaurant . If you prefer al fresco, book a hamper to enjoy in the comfort of a pavilion or simply bring a rug and pick a lake view spot. Whether you choose the house or the grounds, the setting is second to none.
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PR E -PER FOR M A NC E POL RO GER C H A M PAGN E BA R To immerse yourself fully in the atmosphere and beautiful surroundings of The Grange, you are invited to arrive early. Enjoy a drink under the Portico at the Pol Roger Champagne Bar, the perfect place to meet your friends and take in the spectacular lake views. Pre-order some canapés or just indulge in a walk around our stunning grounds and visit The Garden Bar to enjoy afternoon teas, tempting treats and Exton Park English Sparkling Wine.
CA NA PÉ S • Baby Yorkshire Pudding, Rare Roast Beef, Horseradish • Trout Paté with Watercress and Rye Bread • Devilled Crab Tart • Red Pepper Piperade, Crisp Filo (v) • Sundried Tomato and Goats Cheese Cones (v) £15 for a mixed selection of 10 items
T H E GA R DE N BA R New this year is The Garden Bar situated on the Cedar Tree Terrace. Take a seat, relax and soak up the beautiful countryside views while sipping on a glass of Pimms or Exton Park English Sparkling Wine. Feeling peckish? Indulge in one of The Wild Fork’s delicious home-made cakes with some refreshing afternoon tea. Tea and coffee will be on sale before the performance and during the long interval. There’s no need to book. Just turn up and enjoy a selection of British summertime treats.
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T H E L ONG I N T ERVA L
S TA RT ER • Smoked Hampshire Trout, Potato and Shrimp, Mousseline (gf) • Salt-Baked Beetroot, Goats Cheese Curds, Watercress (v) (gf) • Smoked Duck Breast, Pickled Red Cabbage (gf) • Beetroot-Cured Salmon, Chargrilled Fennel, Horseradish Crème Fraîche (gf) • Pig Cheek, Frisée, Apple, Truffle Emulsion
MAIN • Rump of Lamb, Butter Beans, Samphire, Salsa Verde (gf) • Baked Halibut Tronçon, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Almonds, Anchovy Dressing (gf) • White Wine Poached Chicken, Smoked Bacon, Creamed Leeks, Fleurons • Haunch of Venison, Carrot Stack, Carrot Purée, Dressed Baby Spinach Leaves (gf) • Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni, Blanched Asparagus, Beurre Blanc, Black Truffle (v)
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DE S SERT • Malt Panna Cotta, Caramelised Apple, Parkin • Set Vanilla Custard, Baked Muscat Grapes, Almond Brittle (gf) (v) • Pimms on a Plate – Pimms Jelly, Summer Berries, Mint (gf) (v) • Chocolate Tart, Raspberry Sorbet • British Cheese Board, Quince, Crackers
T E A OR C OF F EE Three Course Menu including Tea or Coffee £67.50 per person To choose your wine see pages 14 –19
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T H E GA LLERY: PR I VAT E DI N I NG
If you are bringing a large party, why not consider the opportunities for private dining? The Gallery on the first floor of the main house provides an atmospheric and historic setting for private dining. Seating up to 24, The Gallery overlooks the Oval Lawn room with its statement chandelier. This is our premium dining room for you and your guests to enjoy a personalised dining experience. Your every need will be looked after by a dedicated team who will serve your delicious three-course fine dining meal prepared by The Wild Fork. Coffee and a range of teas round off the interval before you return to the theatre for the second half of the performance.
Private Dining is also available in the Map Room (seats up to 30), situated on the ground floor at the front of the house. With stunning views over the Oval Lawn and Lime Avenue, it is fully wheelchair accessible. Special occasion? Let The Wild Fork create a bespoke evening for you and your guests. To book your dinner in either The Gallery or the Map Room please contact Jasmine at The Wild Fork on 01635 200 200 or email thegrange@ thewildfork.co.uk.
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PIC N IC “The skies are big and the rolling land is generous rather than dramatic. Even peering out from the shelter of a tent in the rain, this place has magic. The Grange is Arcadia”
Kim Wilkie
T H E H A M PER £65 per hamper for two
• Bread and Butter • Feta-filled Peppers, Marinated Olives, Grilled Artichokes (gf) • Charcuterie of Smoked Chicken, Capocollo and Honey Roast Ham, Pickles and Chutney (gf) (df) • Poached Salmon, Charred Lemon, Watercress (gf) (df) • Jersey Royal Potatoes, Rocket, Olive Oil, Dill (gf) (df) • Spring Hispi Cabbage, Honey and Sprouting Lentil Salad (gf) (df) • Bakewell Tart, Clotted Cream and Fresh Berries • English Cheeses (hard/soft/blue), Water Biscuits, Quince * The hamper includes all the above dishes as well as disposable plates, bowls, glasses and cutlery. We are happy to cater for other special dietary requirements by prior arrangement.
M A RQU EE S A N D PAV I LIONS • The Chairman’s Tent (up to 20) £200 • Private Pavilion (up to 16)
£100
• Marquee Reserved Table
£10 per person
Cutlery and Crockery can be added to any Pavilion, Marquee or Hamper Booking at a cost of £12 per person. The place setting includes 1 x Wine Glass, 1 x Water Glass, 3 x Plates, Starter, Main and Dessert Cutlery, Linen Napkin. If you would like to book a Catered Pavilion please contact Jasmine at The Wild Fork on 01635 200 200. We have three trolleys available for you to lighten your load and the buggy service is also on hand to help you to your destination. Please enquire at the meet and greet tent on arrival. We are pleased to offer this service at no charge to aid your enjoyment of the festival. If you prefer to dine al fresco, there is plenty of space on our beautiful lawns.
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Car Park
Box Of fice Theatre Terrace The Chairman’s Tent
Toilets
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The Garden Bar
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Theatre
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Cedar Tree Terrace
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Toilets The Wild Fork Restaurant
Festival Shop Pol Roger Champagne Bar
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Lakeview Terrace
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W I N E LIS T {0} – Bin Number WHITE WINES
Region
Year
125ml 175ml Bottle
{1} Afrikan Ridge Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa
2016
£5.00
£6.50 £27.00
From the Western Cape, this has fresh apple and lemon fruit flavours on the palate and a refreshing crispness to the finish.
{2} Danebury, Mandeleine Angevine England
2015 £28.00
A popular dry white wine from Hampshire. Fruity aroma and flavours of melon and pear. Citrus finish and refreshing delicate flavour.
{3} La Forge Chardonnay
France
2016
£6.50 £8.00 £32.00
Rich and full with tropical fruit flavour, floral notes with honey and vanilla on the finish.
{4} Creyssels Picquepoul de Pinet France
2017 £34.00
From the Picquepoul grape grown on the shores of the Med; always a simple and generous wine, with citrus and herbal aromas and excellent weight and texture.
{5} Hill & Valley, Riesling,
Australia
2015 £37.00
Peter Lehmann The ‘Hill & Valley’ wines focus on wines grown in cool climate areas with these Riesling grapes being grown at 400m above sea level. Crisp and dry on the palate, with lemon and lime fruit balanced with a wonderful, steely acidity.
{6} Fairview, Viognier
South Africa
2015
£38.00
A nose of peach and apricot with hints of floral honeysuckle leads to a medium to full-bodied palate and lovely balancing freshness on the finish.
{7} Albariño Martin Códax
Spain
2016 £39.00
Albariño comes from Galicia, the green part of North Western Spain and Códax are top quality producers of this grape. Intensely perfumed, with hints of fresh herbs, green apples, citrus fruit and grapefruit.
WHITE WINES
Region
Year
{8} Sancerre Jean Reverdy
Loire
2016 £42.00
125ml 175ml Bottle
From the true home of the Sauvignon Blanc grape, this elegant white has a nose reminiscent of grass and blackcurrant leaves and a stunning balance of ripe fruit and crisp acidity. The finish goes on and on in the mouth and the overall balance is impeccable.
{9} Chablis Domaine des Malandes Burgundy
2016 £49.00
A wonderful, intense, minerally nose, with a crisp, lemony palate and a beautifully long, balanced finish. A classic wine of excellent quality, that shows what can be done in this appellation.
{10} Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
2016
£52.00
The winery was founded in 2009, and is the brainchild of Kevin Judd, former winemaker of Cloudy Bay for 25 years. Intense aromatics of melon, peach and papaya are accompanied by hints of tomato leaf and capsicum. The palate is crisp but remarkably mouth-filling, a small portion of the wine having been oak fermented.
{11} Meursault Le Limozin J-C Boisset Burgundy
2013
£80.00
Ripe fruit, citrus and minerality with good acidity and a fresh finish – a lovely, single-vineyard Meursault from a top producer.
RO SÉ W I N E S
Region
Year
125ml 175ml Bottle
{12} Le Provençal Rosé
Provence
2016
£6.00 £7.50 £30.00
Jam-packed full of ripe berry fruits and wonderful acidity, yet overall dry and beautifully refreshing.
{13} Prestige Rosé Château Puech-Haut Languedoc
2016
£42.00
A beautiful frosted glass bottle shows off this pale pink wine to perfection and the Vinolok glass stopper is pretty classy too! Refreshing peach and lychee on the nose with a clean and elegant medium bodied palate.
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W I N E LIS T RED WINES
Region
Year
125ml 175ml Bottle
{14} Home Farm,
Australia
2016
£5.50 £7.00 £28.00
Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz Soft, fresh and not jammy with loads of red berry fruit flavours and a hint of spice on the finish.
{15} La Forge Pinot Noir
Languedoc 2016 £32.00
Red fruits on the nose, with a medium-bodied palate full of summer berries and a hint of spiciness on the finish.
{16} Rioja Crianza Familia Monte Real Spain
2014
£7.00 £8.50 £34.00
Soft, medium to full-bodied and has oodles of sweet, ripe, cherry fruit, beautifully integrated with smooth, slightly spicy, American oak. A silky smooth Rioja with great depth and balance on the finish.
{17} Carniae, Malbec Harmonie,
Argentina
2013
£38.00
Mendoza Definitive oaked Malbec - brambly fruit, concentrated, smooth and opulent - from 90 year old vines in Cruz de Piedra.
{18} Chianti Riserva Da Vinci
Tuscany
2013 £40.00
Wines from the excellent Da Vinci co-operative have shown just what modern viticulture and winemaking can achieve in Tuscany. Cherry fruit and spice on the nose, deep black fruits on the palate and the classic crunch of tannins on the finish.
{19} Fleurie Domaine de Gry-Sablon Beaujolais 2015 £48.00 Made from vines that are up to 70 years old resulting in low yields of high quality grapes. Elegant violet and red fruit flavours with smooth, soft tannins.
{20} Château Larose Trintaudon
Bordeaux 2010 £55.00
A top-class red Bordeaux – classic nose of blackcurrant fruit with a hint of earthy cedar leads to a beautifully elegant palate, full-bodied and structured and yet smooth and incredibly long.
{21} Mercurey 1er Cru Les
Burgundy 2015 £70.00
Puillets Château de Santenay Oh, what a stunner! FOUR trophies at this year’s IWC including Best International Pinot Noir. A sumptuous nose of berry fruits, a beautifully balanced palate showing ripe tannins and a fresh finish.
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RED WINES
Region
Year
{22} Crystallum Paradisum
South Africa
2014
125ml 175ml Bottle £75.00
A classic Rhône blend of Mourvèdre, Syrah and Grenache from this highly regarded South African winery. Vibrant cassis, violet and spiced plum flavours. Highly recommended.
{23} Amarone Alpha Zeta
Italy
2014 £90.00
Made from grapes which have been allowed to dry out until the February following harvest. The dried grapes are then gently pressed and made into a deep and powerful red that has dried fruit overtones and wonderful freshness on the finish.
P ORT
Region
Year
75 ml
{24} Quinta do Portal
Portugal
NV
£5.00 £45.00
Bottle
29 Grapes Reserve Rich and ripe dried fruit flavours, but not too heavy - and a silky smooth, long and balanced finish.
DE S SE RT
Region
Year
75 ml
{25} Graves Supérieures
Bordeaux
2014
£6.00 £42.00
Bottle
Château Mouras The Château Mouras Graves comes from a six hectare property that lies in the Graves communes of Portets, Illats and Landiras. The Graves Supérieures is a sweet wine made from botrytised Semillon and is a superb alternative to Sauternes. The wine is sweet yet beautifully balanced, and makes a superb aperitif.
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C H A M PAGN E
C H A M PAGN E POL ROGER ; H A N D C R A F T ED SI NC E 18 49 Champagne Pol Roger has been producing exceptional champagne for over 165 years. To this day the house remains small, family-owned, fiercely independent and unrivalled in its reputation for quality. Indeed, it is this quality which brought about Sir Winston Churchill’s lifelong attachment to Pol Roger, who famously insisted “In defeat I need it, in victory I deserve it”. Maison Pol Roger owns 91 hectares of vineyards on prime sites in the Vallée d'Epernay and on the Côte des Blancs. Its cellars run for 7km and are on three levels, the deepest known as the ‘cave de prise de mousse’ at 34m below street level. As the name suggests this is where the wine undergoes its secondary fermentation in bottle. The fact that this deep cellar is at 9°C or less, rather than a normal cellar temperature of 11–12°C, prolongs this fermentation and contributes to the quality and particular style of the wines and their famously fine bubbles.
C H A M PAGN E
Region
Year
125ml Bottle Magnum
{26} Pol Roger Brut Réserve
Champagne
NV
£12.00 £65.00 £110.00
Non-Vintage The definitive house-style, composed from 30 still base wines drawn from at least three vintages, and the three varieties of Champagne, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier blended in equal portions. The Pinot Noir comes from the villages of the Montagne de Reims and contributes body and character; the Chardonnay comes from Epernay itself and the Cote des Blancs and provides lightness and elegance; the Pinot Meunier comes from the Vallée de la Marne and provides youthfulness and vigour. The perfect apéritif champagne which we never release until it is at least three years old.
{27} Pol Roger Brut Réserve Vintage Champagne 2009 £85.00 Delicate pale lemon. The nose is opulent in its youth displaying ripe stoned fruits on the nose, candied lemon peel and grapefruit. Creamy autolytic mouth feel with a refreshing backbone of acidity. The wine has a persistence of length and character. The wine is more accessible in its youth compared to vintage 2008, but will last for the next decade and onwards.
{28} Pol Roger Brut Réserve
Champagne 2008 £100.00
Vintage Rosé The bright pink colour glitters with a lively stream of fine and persistent bubbles, presaging the delicate mousse on the palate. The initial nose offers fine aromas of raspberry and redcurrant; if allowed to develop in the glass, the wine reveals notes of wild strawberry bolstered by the seductive and characteristic scents of Pinot Noir. On the palate the harmonious blend of red fruit notes carries through, offering an outstanding balance of freshness, supported by some hints of citrus fruit, as well as a rich structure. The wine has a great, generous texture in the mouth, the elegant structure complemented by intensity of flavour.
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L OCAT ION
T H E F E S T I VA L E X PR E S S The Festival Express is our dedicated shuttle service from Basingstoke Station to The Grange. Our driver will transport you to the venue with enough time to drink in the wonderful relaxed atmosphere at The Grange. This service departs 15 minutes after the performance ends from the meet and greet tent and will take you back to Basingstoke Station. £15 per person for a return ticket and you are able to book this service up to 48 hours before your visit. Do you have a vintage car? Please contact Caroline in the Box Office to arrange to park it in front of the house.
BY T R A I N Regular train services run from London Waterloo to Basingstoke (6 an hour from 45 minutes) and The Grange is also served by Winchester Station.
TA X IS Trains from London Waterloo to Basingstoke (30 mins taxi ride from the station) or Winchester (20 minute taxi ride from the station). Please arrange your return journey to the station with your taxi driver.
BY CA R There are two entrances to the park. The west entrance SO24 9TZ serves the M3, A34 and A303. The east entrance SO24 9TG serves the A3 and A31. More detailed directions will be emailed the day before your visit.
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A DAY AT T H E OPER A The park is open two hours before the performance. Come early and take a stroll around the grounds, or enjoy a glass or two of Champagne and the beautiful architecture. Performances start at 5.30pm. The interval is 100 minutes long. If you need any help on the day, please come to the on-site Box Office.
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FAQ s Do you offer a Dog Sitting Service? For a small charge (ÂŁ25) we can care for your dog's every need with our pre-booked dog sitting service. We are only able to look after a limited number of dogs per performance so this service does need to be booked in advance with Caroline at the Box Office.
What should I wear? To add to the atmosphere of a visit to The Grange, black tie is preferred, but suitably elegant alternatives are acceptable. Creative individuality is encouraged. On cooler days a warm layer is recommended. When considering footwear please be aware our grounds can be damp or uneven.
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Can we look around the house if we are not dining in the restaurant? The house is open two hours before the start of the show. Enter under the main portico into Lady Ashburton’s shop and gallery featuring artist in residence Jessica Holmes. Take a walk through the central corridor of the house to view Rick Guest’s monumental portraits of the stars of the Royal Ballet and Studio Wayne McGregor. Climb the stairs to the first floor to view the centrepiece of Rick’s exhibition. Jane Gordon Clark’s bronze casts of Ed Watson will also feature in the house as part of Art@TheGrange with Duncan MacAskill exhibiting around the grounds.
I or one of my guests has mobility issues. Will this be a problem? Unfortunately, our site is not easy for people who have difficulty walking. If you or a member of your party has restricted mobility we suggest you make use of our buggy service to transport you from the carpark to your destination on the festival site. If you have severely restricted mobility we can also arrange a permit to allow you to make use of our drop off zone and reserved car park which must be booked in advance. The portico, theatre terrace and restaurant entrances all have wheelchair ramps and all our toilets are accessible. We also have two wheelchairs available to borrow. If you would like to book either a drop off permit or the use of one of our wheelchairs, please contact Caroline in the office on 01962 791 020 or email caroline@thegrangefestival.co.uk
When can I arrive for the performance? The grounds are open two hours before the start of the performance. Ample time for you to enjoy canapés and a glass of Champagne at the Pol Roger Bar, or have a delicious afternoon tea down in The Garden Bar.
What will I be able to purchase on the day? You will be able to buy drinks at the Pol Roger Champagne Bar upon arrival, as well as tea and coffee, homemade cakes and other drinks down in The Garden Bar. We also have a Festival Shop where you can purchase The Grange Festival mug and programme, along with a selection of books and stationery, scarves and jewellery, and the pieces from Art@The Grange. Payment can be made by card, cash or cheque.
Do I have to pre-book a table in the Marquee? It is advisable to pre-book your tables as we may not be able to offer space on busy performances. If you wish to turn up on the day, available spaces will be charged at ÂŁ10 per person. Cutlery and crockery must be pre-booked.
What happens if it rains? Although we do everything in our power to provide beautiful sunshine, standing under the Grecian portico on a rainy day while enjoying a glass of champagne can be just as magical as the brightest of summer days on the estate. Our festival will not be dampened by the weather. The award-winning theatre is entirely enclosed, our fine-dining restaurant is located within the magical interior of the house and we have enough marquee space to keep everyone dry.
Where can I stay? If you would like to explore Hampshire's New Forest then try Limewood for a special experience. Please visit our website for full details of where to stay: www.thegrangefestival.co.uk/where-to-stay
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PER FOR M A NC E S | 2018
THU 7 JUNE
DANCE AT THE GR ANGE
FRI 8 JUNE
AGRIPPINA
5:30 — 10:00 PM
SAT 9 JUNE
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
5:30 — 10:00 PM
SUN 10 JUNE
DANCE AT THE GR ANGE
FRI 15 JUNE
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
5:30 — 10:00 PM
SAT 16 JUNE
AGRIPPINA
5:30 — 10:00 PM
SUN 17 JUNE
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
5:30 — 10:00 PM
FRI 22 JUNE
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
5:30 — 10:00 PM
SAT 23 JUNE
AGRIPPINA
5:30 — 10:00 PM
SUN 24 JUNE
THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SER AGLIO
5:30 — 9:30 PM
5:30 — 9:30 PM
5:30 — 9:30 PM
TUE 26 JUNE
THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SER AGLIO
WED 27 JUNE
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
5:30 — 10:00 PM
THU 28 JUNE
AGRIPPINA
5:30 — 10:00 PM
FRI 29 JUNE
THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SER AGLIO
SAT 30 JUNE
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
SUN 1 JULY
THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SER AGLIO
FRI 6 JULY
AGRIPPINA
SAT 7 JULY
THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SER AGLIO
5:30 — 9:30 PM
SUN 8 JULY
CANDIDE
5:30 — 9:15 PM
5:30 — 9:30 PM
5:30 — 9:30 PM 5:30 — 10:00 PM 5:30 — 9:30 PM 5:30 — 10:00 PM
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S T EP-BY- S T EP HOW TO BOOK There are two booking forms included here, one for dining in the restaurant with our caterers The Wild Fork, and the other for your pavilion or marquee reservations. Please ensure you book your catering requirements as soon as possible after receipt of your tickets.
T H E W I LD FOR K BOOK I NG FOR M This form can be used to book your interval dining in the house, or to book your picnic hamper. Champagne, canapés and other pre-performance drinks can also be pre-booked on this form. Please note that tea and cake does not need to be pre-booked and is available on the day from The Garden Bar. For all food queries or to make your booking by phone please contact thegrange@thewildfork.co.uk or 01635 200 200
T H E GR A NGE F E S T I VA L PIC N IC BOOK I NG FOR M This form can be used to book one of our private pavilions or your place in the marquee. You can also add a pre-set table with napkins, glasses, cutlery and crockery. To make your visit even more trouble-free, you can make use of our porter trolleys, complementary buggy service or dedicated shuttle, the Festival Express. For all tent queries please contact picnic@thegrangefestival.co.uk or 01962 791 020 For all queries about mobility issues or to make a drop off arrangement please contact caroline@thegrangefestival.co.uk or 01962 791 020
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