THURNING FEAST is always on the 25th of July whichever day of the week that might fall on. It's free and it's fun.

Every year it is the same, and every year it is different.

Since mediaeval times there was always a feast (or veast) on St James' Day. In fact, at one time celebrations went on for a whole week.

During World War II it was interrupted, but was resurrected in the 1960s.

Each year on this date 100s of people visit this quiet village.

Thurning Feast begins as a sort of fête around 6 in the evening, with teas, a brass band, stalls and games.

There are various kinds of refreshment: hogroast, freshly made pizzas, pancakes, Real Ales (featuring local Digfield Ales)

There are displays, the church is open and decorated, there are crafts to see, dancing performances on the stage by local children and then the Thurning dancers.

Folk bands or rock bands continue to play till midnight for general dancing and entertainment.