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BBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Broadstairs Folk Week celebrates 60 years of festival success
Thousands of people have been flocking to Broadstairs this week as the town marked the 60th anniversary of its annual folk music in 1965 by a local teacher called Jack Hamilton, Broadstairs Folk Week has since become an annual highlight, drawing crowds to the area from all over the country. With 2025's outing having featured more than 400 events in over 20 venues, many of which were free, the bash is reported to bring in millions to the local director and musician Kai Hoffman, who also performs there, described it as having "a really wonderful buzz and a lovely family atmosphere". Taking place in Pierremont Park, as it has done since its inception, Friday's final day represents the culmination of months of hard work and planning for Ms Hoffman and her 250-strong team of volunteers. But she said the stress was all worth it to see "all the smiling faces of people having great time"."You've got the bandstand in full swing with Morris dancers, buskers everywhere all doing their thing and there's a family ceilidh going on at top of the hill - there's so many things to do."And we've been really lucky with the weather this time too."Ms Hoffman estimated that the folk festival attracted up to 100,000 people annually."It brings a lot of money into the town, and a lot of local businesses say it helps them carry on throughout the rest of the year." For regular attendee Ann Hilton, 74, it has been an annual staple since she was a young."I was 15 when I first came here with my family and I've been coming ever since," she said. "Even when I got married I'd bring my husband - he had no choice in the matter."She added that, while the event had since grown in size, its original plan to "bring traditional English customs to those who weren't aware of them" was still very others though, like one 92-year old woman who had arrived by coach, it was all about "the music, smiling and having a jig about.""'Fun' is the one word to describe it, really," said another reveller. "The people are fantastic and the vibe is great."
STV News
19-06-2025
- Sport
- STV News
Goalkeeper Jack Hamilton signs new Livingston contract following promotion
Livingston have handed goalkeeper Jack Hamilton a two-year contract ahead of their return to the William Hill Premiership. The 31-year-old, who was Livi's back-up keeper for their last two seasons in the top flight, returned to West Lothian in January on a short-term deal until the summer after spending the first half of last season with Ross County. Despite being restricted to an unused substitute role behind number one Jerome Prior as David Martindale's side secured promotion from the Championship via the play-offs, former Hearts, Dundee and Morton keeper Hamilton has been given the opportunity to remain with the Lions. 'We are delighted to announce that goalkeeper Jack Hamilton will be back in West Lothian for life in the top flight after agreeing a new deal,' read a short statement from Livi. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
19-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Hamilton signs two-year contract to remain at Livi
Goalkeeper Jack Hamilton has agreed a two-year deal to stay with newly-promoted 31-year-old, who was Livi's back-up keeper for their last two seasons in the top flight, returned to West Lothian in January on a short-term deal until the summer after spending the first half of last season with Ross being restricted to an unused substitute role behind number one Jerome Prior as David Martindale's side secured promotion from the Championship via the play-offs, Hamilton has been given the opportunity to remain with the Lions.
