What is the Hemlock Happening?

The Hemlock Happening is a day of fun for all the family. In all started in 2001 when a group of people who live in Bramcote and Stapleford got together to talk about the possibility of organising an event to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. This led to the Bramcote and Stapleford Golden Jubilee Group being formed which put together an event called “The Hemlock Happening” – a day-long programme of performances (singing, music and drama) by local schools and other groups culminating in a fantastic firework display. The performances took place in the walled garden area of Bramcote Hills Park which commands a superb view of the Hemlock Stone, a local natural outcrop of sandstone, hence the name of the event. An estimated 2000 people enjoyed this first Hemlock Happening. Buoyed on by this success the Bramcote and Stapleford Golden Jubilee Group went on to plan further Hemlock Happenings and each year they get bigger and better. The events always take place on a Saturday in June.

In 2012 the Hemlock Happening will take place on Saturday 2nd June. This is a special event in that 10 years on we are celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. Again there will be a Walled Garden Stage with a variety of performances. As always, the day will finish with a Fireworks finale. A large number of Arts Activities and Field Activities will provide fun, sports, physical challenges and things to do and see for all the family. There will also be an olympics theme, given the proximity of the London Olympics in July. You will be able to purchase food and drink from a number of Catering outlets. Come for the whole day and have a great day out. And remember, it’s all free.