King of Hay

04/04/2025

People of Hay!

What a night we had at the 5th Rolling Royal Court of Hay on Wye!

We celebrated king Richard, we also celebrated and reaffirmed our independence.
48 years ago our king Richard declared Hay-on-Wye to be independent, independent of those who would oppress us, he created a kingdom based on the principles of inclusion, of creativity and of rebellion! For this, he must be honoured.

As we all know one of the most famous legends from our shared history was when our king Richard booth declared himself as king and thus established our independent kingdom. The next most famous part of that story was that king Richard declared his horse as the prime minister.
As you have heard, the keeper and I have ambitious plans for our small state, plans that the 5th royal rolling court are now a part

So to act as the reincarnation of that fabled horse, and to serve as the second prime minister of Hay-on-Wye I introduce to you Mitch - who I entrust to the power of prime minister and of a horse. Along with his new Cabinet - the hounds of justice.

The evening would not have been complete without the anointing of the next Flaming Lady of Hay - Congratulations to Emily Daw. Nominated for all her stupendous work around

Thanks to Ami , keeper of the arts and rebellion and head of the Hay-G-B and C.I.Hay, and Maggie for organising the evening! And to our hosts .distillery

06/03/2025

Santa's sack no longer exciting you? One board game away from storming off in a relationship busting huff? Fear not dear Rebels and Misfits, only 107 days til the next Rebels and Misfits Event!

Thursday 3 April 2025 at Natalie's fabulous Gin Palace, Hay Distillery.

So mark that on your freshly minted 2025 wall planner, or better still - buy your tickets RIGHT NOW at the Flaminglady.com

.trunkwell #2025

06/03/2025

01/04/2024

Have you seen my crown? 👑

Very generous reward offered 💰

01/04/2024

Independent Hay Protesters take the bridge! 🚧⛔️🛑

Led by the King of Hay, people of Hay have taken the bridge and are blocking all traffic into Hay across the Bridge.

We are demanding parlay with Fay Jones MP , James Evans and Cllr Gareth Ratcliffe News and Updates to discuss demands.

01/04/2024

🎉 Happy 47th Independence Day, Hay-on-Wye🎉

Today, as we celebrate our town’s journey to freedom, we also pay tribute to Richard Booth, the visionary who crowned himself the first King of Hay and ignited a cultural revolution. His legacy lives on as we honor our past, embrace our present, and shape our future together.

Long live the spirit of independence! 🤴👑

31/03/2024

Book your tickets now!👑

https://www.flaminglady.com/shop-6 🎟️

ROYAL PROCLAMATION!

By order of HRH King Ollie, all those attending our Independence Day celebrations at Natalie’s salubrious Distillery next Friday to please dress accordingly in full regalia.

On the QT, the C.I.HAY informed us, by pigeon, that there’s even more to celebrate! The very first King Ollie’s Independent Business of Hay Award winner will be announced at the event.

I know….!!!
Mad Hay..!!!
It could be you!!! Unlikely, but it could be!!

That’s not all, we are busily making the necessary preparations for our esteemed royal guest, the beloved, one and only, speedy boarder. You too could achieve this dubious status - speedy boarding tickets are still available.

Whatever your status - you’re all Rebels and Misfits to us and we look forward to embracing all you as you step over our gin scented party threshold next week ..

Last chance, if you haven’t already, BUY your tickets immediately to avoid disappointment! Link in bio 🔥

Thanks another bunch to ACW Night Out Scheme

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