Author Archive for: Nick

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The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers have performed at the 8 Day Weekend many times over the years to a packed marquee and are a favourite with the crowd. Originally they were founded […]

Chase and Dave

Back in 2008 Chas & Dave performed at the Saffron Walden Round Table 8 Day Weekend. A British pop rock duo, formed in London by Chas Hodges and Dave Peacock. […]

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

The Pasadena Roof Orchestra was so named in November 1969 by John Arthy, a baker who played the double bass and sousaphone. The orchestra became professional in 1975, since then […]

Amherst Homes

Announcing the 6th confirmed Carnival Partner, Saffron Walden Round Table are delighted that Amherst Homes have agreed to sign up as a sponsor for the towns showcase event next year. […]

Gary Mullen & The Works

On the 8th November in 1975, Queen’s mega-hit ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ began it’s 9 weeks atop the UK chart. The song which comes in at 5 minutes and 55 seconds, was […]

Saffron Walden Fireworks

Proud to be associated with this event. Good luck to all and enjoy the display everyone!! #SaffronWalden #Fireworks https://www.facebook.com/events/1350676531761866/

Nik Kershaw at 8 Day weekend

On this day (31st October) in 1983, Nik Kershaw released his first single ‘I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’ The original release only charted at 47, but […]

Five

Today’s Throwback Thursday is in celebration of the band Five and on this day back in 1999 they released their first UK number 1 hit ‘Keep On Movin’ Five are […]

Thanking Our Volunteers

Many of our events are all based off of the local support, and they wouldn’t be able to take place without the amazing amount of volunteers that help with the […]

Thank you to all our Volunteers over the last 60 years!

Today’s Throwback Thursday we would like to thank all the volunteers over the last 60 years of Round Table and Saffron Walden Carnival 8 Day Weekend. #8DayWeekend#8DW#SaffronWalden#SaveTheDates#10thto18thJuly2020#Carnival#RoundTable#TBT#ThrowbackThursday#Volunteer Uncle Funk & […]