Local Craft Fair at Willow Gallery
Twelve men have walked on the moon. But how many have spent an entire season with the Emperor Penguins in Antarctica? Maybe more, likely less. Lindsay McCrae has – and this is his wonderful and frank story.
6.30pm & if demand again at 7.45pm please ring for details £5 per adult and £3 per child ( please note that not suitable for younger children as involves going into dark rooms and being scared!). Join us if you dare for a tour of the Castle where you will encounter the “Ghosts” who will tell their tales. Tearoom will be open prior to the tour. Ring to reserve your tickets on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk
A short Steam Railway ride into the unknown….
Scary goings on at Oswestry Market. Free prizes, spooky games, face painting
Wacky games for all the family.
‘Mummy Wrap’ is hilarious – see what masterpiece you can create with one roll of toilet paper!
Play ‘Pass the Pumpkin’
Try to be the last one standing in our ‘Musical Monsters’ game
Enjoy the stunning Autumnal landscape whilst following the Halloween Trail to find our hidden storytellers throughout the Follies. Follow the trail and meet the characters along your journey. Once you reach the end enjoy a story in the caves with our professional storyteller who will make your magical journey come to life.
Halloween Trail, storytelling and craft activities are all included in standard child admission price. Aimed at under ten years old you can expect a range of halloween themed areas but nothing too gruesome or scary.
From 10am-3pm throughout Half Term, you will also get a chance to meet some hootingly feathered friends in our Visitor Centre courtesy of Shropshire Falconry!
Halloween trains at Cambrian Railways.
6.30pm & if demand again at 7.45pm please ring for details £5 per adult and £3 per child ( please note that not suitable for younger children as involves going into dark rooms and being scared!). Join us if you dare for a tour of the Castle where you will encounter the “Ghosts” who will tell their tales. Tearoom will be open prior to the tour. Ring to reserve your tickets on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk
Revival is a 60’s 70’s 80’s cover band. COME AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY TO ALL YOUR FAVORIT TUNES.
WORLD MUSIC WEEKEND at The Hermon!!! By now well-known for its ambitious programming across a wide spectrum of genres, The Hermon is launching its new World Music concert series (Hermon World – HW) with a big fireworks of musical virtuosity that brings maestros in their field to Oswestry and with them an abundance of joy to brighten up dark nights in the sticks! With two major concerts (Sunday: Indian Classical music by Mumbai-based, highly acclaimed slide guitarist Manish Pingle; Saturday: Ghana/UK Collective The Rail Abandon, featuring the fabulous balaphonist Moussa Dembele) the lovers of World Music can look forward to a colourful celebration of multi-cultural musical collaborations of the highest calibre!
“This is fantastic!” – John Kennedy, Radio X
“Beautiful, isn’t it?” – Shaun Keaveny, BBC 6 Music
“A whole story in three minutes and a half.” – Cerys Matthews, BBC 6 Music
“One of the most exciting things I’ve worked on in the 20 years of the label!” – Dom Servini, Wah Wah 45s
ABOUT THE BAND:
The Rail Abandon is the musical (dis)guise of Leeds-based Sonny Johns, Grammy-, MOBO- and Mercury- nominated producer, engineer and musician, who has worked for many years with West African legends including Ali Farka Touré, Oumou Sangaré, Tony Allen, Cheihk Lô and Fatoumata Diawara. Grounded in the 1960s folk revival of John Martyn, Nick Drake and Fairport Convention, The Rail Abandon’s ‘Afrolktronica’ incorporates influences of electronic music as well as the characteristic sounds of West Africa. With two albums under their belt – the debut Neither Either Nor Or (2017) and their October 2019 release of Highlife – the five-piece band is now on the cusp of touring Germany and a selected number of UK venues with their exciting new collaborative album Kalba (May 2019).
ABOUT RECORDING KALBA:
Tonight’s concert features music of The Rail Abandon’s Sonny Johns conceived in collaboration with Ghanaian master xylophone player Isaac Birituro showcasing most effectively the wealth of differences and commonalities between cultures and the wonderful things that can happen when these are shared in the process of creating new and original music.
After initial recordings in St. Mary’s Church in Isaac’s hometown of Kalba, Ghana in 2016, Sonny & Isaac further developed their project by involving ultimately 28 musicians from around the world to produce the final recording of Kalba, a mixture of traditional Ghanaian xylophone music, British folk, Afrobeat, Highlife and Electronica. There are so many stories behind each track on this album, but the common denominators are clearly the importance of community, of preserving and presenting local cultures, the ardent desire to contribute to changing the world around us, and, of course, the love and power of music created from a genuine place.
KALBA SCHOOL FUNDRAISER:
The project was initiated by the wonderful team at Rüt’n’Rock Festivals and part of the proceeds from the album Kalba will be directed to funding their mission of building a school in Kalba, North Ghana in order to continue the use of education as a way to impact on people’s lives in the most positive and sustainable way.
TONIGHT’S LINE-UP:
Incorporating new members, Raph Clarkson (trombone/synth), Yuval Wetzler (drums), Yolanda Eyama (vocalist) and the amazing Moussa Dembele (balaphone), The Rail Abandon will be touring the music from Kalba as a five-piece with Sonny Johns on guitars recreating the characteristic sound of 28 musicians on the album.
MORE ABOUT THE RAIL ABANDON:
www.therailabandon.com
SPECIAL WORLD MUSIC WEEKEND OFFERS:
– Join us for both world music concerts this weekend and save £6 with our great Two-Concert-Combi Ticket @£26! The Combi Ticket is valid for ‘Manish Pingle – Indian Classical Music’ and ‘The Rail Abandon – Ghana/ UK’!
– Limited amount of FREE TICKETS for 16 & under – please ring the venue to find out more and BOOK YOUTH TICKETS OVER THE PHONE (01691 662196)!
Antiques and collectibles fair, we hold it the last Sunday of every month. Cambrian House Emporium Oswestry.
An afternoon of Halloween fun for all the family. Come and follow the trail, play the games and win your treats. Come in fancy dress and the costume parade will be judged just after 3pm. Bring a carved pumpkin and enter the competition, first prize £10, second prize £5 and third prize £2.50. Visit the witch for your Halloween Treats. Cost is £1 per person as you enter the Castle after 12 noon.
WORLD MUSIC WEEKEND at The Hermon!!! By now well-known for its ambitious programming across a wide spectrum of genres, The Hermon is launching its new World Music Concert Series (Hermon World – HW) with a big fireworks of musical virtuosity that brings maestros in their field to Oswestry, and with them an abundance of joy to brighten up dark nights in the sticks!
Saturday’s concert of The Rail Abandon, an energy-packed band consisting of UK and Ghanaian musicians, is followed by an early Sunday evening performance of no lesser than one of the finest exponents in Indian classical music: slide guitarist Manish Pingle flown in directly from Mumbai! Manish is internationally highly regarded for his expressive play and has received an exclusive honour by the World Book Of Records for his matchless contribution to the world of Indian slide guitar.
ABOUT THE CONCERT:
Through his music Manish Pingle will take the audience on a journey to different states of India. His repertoire for the night will include traditional Indian classical music followed by semi-classical compositions based on ragas and folk music from various parts of India. He will perform together with Birmingham-based tabla player Pulkit Sharma, an accomplished musician in his own right.
MORE ABOUT MANISH:
Manish was introduced to Indian classical music by his parents and started his initial training in Indian slide guitar with late Shri Vishnu Walivadekar of Indore. He is one of the senior disciples of the legendary sitar player Ustaad Shahid Parvez of Itawa Gharana.
Today he ranks amongst the few leading Indian slide guitar players of India, tours major music festivals in India, and also showcased his talent in countries like Spain, Sweden, Italy, Portugal, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, France, Germany, China, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, UK, Belgium and Switzerland.
Having won many accolades performing traditional Indian classical music concerts, he also collaborates frequently with International music maestros and orchestras such as saxophone legend George Brooks, blues singer and guitarist, Michael Messer, French music composer Hector Zazou, African kora player Lamine Cissokho and the Frementle Orchestra, Perth.
The recent album Call Of The Blues, jointly recorded with Michael Messer, was leading the Transglobal World Music Chart for three consecutive months and topped iTunes UK for two consecutive months. He has been awarded with the title ‘Surmani’ by Surshringar Samsad, Mumbai and is a recipient of the Manohar Madgaonkar Music Excellence Award by Camroon Creations Goa.
And as if all this was not enough yet to fill a life of musical endeavours: Manish also qualified as sound engineer at the Film & TV Institute of India in Pune and worked on popular films such as ‘Life of Pi’, ‘Eat, Pray Love’ and ‘Basmati Blues’. In his capacity as a teacher he has lectured at the University of Tokyo, Japan and shares his knowledge and skills on a regular basis with many students worldwide.
EVEN MORE ABOUT MANISH: www.manishpingle.com
SPECIAL WORLD MUSIC TICKET OFFERS:
– Join us for both world music concerts this weekend and SAVE £6 with our great Two-Concert-Combi Ticket @£26! The Combi Ticket is valid for ‘Manish Pingle – Indian Classical Music’ and ‘The Rail Abandon – Ghana/ UK’!
– Limited amount of FREE TICKETS for 16 & under – please ring the venue to find out more and BOOK YOUTH TICKETS OVER THE PHONE (01691 662196)!
6.30pm & if demand again at 7.45pm please ring for details £5 per adult and £3 per child ( please note that not suitable for younger children as involves going into dark rooms and being scared!). Join us if you dare for a tour of the Castle where you will encounter the “Ghosts” who will tell their tales. Tearoom will be open prior to the tour. Ring to reserve your tickets on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk
6.30pm & if demand again at 7.45pm please ring for details £5 per adult and £3 per child ( please note that not suitable for younger children as involves going into dark rooms and being scared!). Join us if you dare for a tour of the Castle where you will encounter the “Ghosts” who will tell their tales. Tearoom will be open prior to the tour. Ring to reserve your tickets on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk
6.30pm & if demand again at 7.45pm please ring for details £5 per adult and £3 per child ( please note that not suitable for younger children as involves going into dark rooms and being scared!). Join us if you dare for a tour of the Castle where you will encounter the “Ghosts” who will tell their tales. Tearoom will be open prior to the tour. Ring to reserve your tickets on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk
Bring your little monsters along to experience our Halloween Spooktacular!
Fancy dress is encouraged for the kids and adults, we want to see your best fancy dress costumes as there are some special prizes to be won!
We had such fun last year and are excited to have plenty of spooky activities for all the family.
– Devilish Doughnut tree
– Apple bobbing
– The FEAR challenge
– Face painting
– Fire breathing
– Stilt walkers
£1 per person on entrance to the Castle. Come dressed up, bring a torch and follow the procession through the village and back to the castle. Visit the witch for your treat, watch the fire show demonstration and go through the bridge of terror if you dare! Take refreshments in the tearoom.
The Hermon welcomes back Russell Kenedy and Crowd of 2 Theatre Company who previously performed a one-man show of Jekyll & Hyde with us. This time he brings us an evening of Charles Dickens ghost stories including The Signalman, The Trial for Murder and The Ghost in the Brides Chamber.
Come and join us for this Halloween special at The Hermon on Hallows eve and prepare yourself for a ghostly scare!
Tales tonight,
Tales tonight,
Of woes & terror,
Of Ghosts & fright.
Strange goings on,
Murder & dread,
Bitterness revenge
Do come meet
…the dead
Russell Kennedy
“Before joining the profession at the tender age of 36, I spent 14 years working in a foreign bank in the City of London and then 5 years self-employed. I’ve sold eggs and spuds from a van in East Anglia, painted & decorated in England and Wales and been a produce assistant for a major retailer at Canary Wharf,. I’ve jumped out of a plane twice … with a parachute (two if you include the emergency one strapped to my waist) and run fifty half-marathons, three full marathons (Gloucester, Madrid & London) and completed countless other races over lesser distances. I’ve recently completed a course as a Civil Celebrant so I can now officiate at my own funeral every time I die on stage! I also read to stroke patients twice a month for Interact Stroke Support when not otherwise engaged.”
PLEASE NOTE THAT 16 & UNDER IS FREE ADMISSION
MORE INFO/TICKETS
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👉4.Visit us on Chapel Street SY11 1LF
👉5. Call 01691 662 196
6.30pm & if demand again at 7.45pm please ring for details £5 per adult and £3 per child ( please note that not suitable for younger children as involves going into dark rooms and being scared!). Join us if you dare for a tour of the Castle where you will encounter the “Ghosts” who will tell their tales. Tearoom will be open prior to the tour. Ring to reserve your tickets on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk
Fantastic annual firework display. Best in town and all money goes to charity. Children just £1
MODAL JAZZ is not only a great way to learn jazz improvisation but a fantastic way to learn improvisation of any kind, whether that’s in funk, blues, fusion or beyond! HOWEVER, THERE IS ONLY ONE PROBLEM: With all the information and ideas out there, including the strange names of the modes themselves, it can get quite confusing and we can easily lose the love for a solo over the complexity of theory.
With this Modal Jazz workshop we can break down those complexities in an easy to digest manner with a practical approach in a group/band setting.
This three-part course is designed for all instruments and voice and comes with a free handy booklet for you to reference in your future practice and development. Don’t worry if you can’t make all three workshops, as there will be something for everyone in each session to take away for your journey in modal music.
SOME OF THE THINGS THAT WE WILL COVER OVER THE THREE SESSIONS INCLUDE:
– history of modal music
– singing/hearing the modes
– a bit of theory…
– developing nice soloing ideas
– harmony and rhythm with modal tunes
– learning some modal tunes by ear in a band
– ’Hip’ ideas and secrets
WHO CAN ATTEND?
This course is aimed at instrumentalists and vocalists at the beginning/intermediate stage of their development. Some basic reading is helpful but not essential. The booklet will contain music in Concert, Bb, Eb and TAB for your future reference.
WHAT’S THE COST?
Each session is 2.5 hours long with a break and costs £12 for individual sessions or SAVE A LITTLE when you BOOK ALL THREE SESSIONS IN ADVANCE FOR £32!
Whatever option suits you best, prior booking is advisable.
TUTOR: Barry-Bazmatron Edwards Bmus(hons) Jazz
Barry has studied at the Birmingham Conservatoire (2002-2006) under the guidance of well-established educators and performers in their own right. Hans Koller, Dave Cliff, Phil Robson, Gene Calderazzo, Mike Williams to name just a few. He also recorded various albums with prominent improvisers on the U.K. scene such as Mark Sanders, Paul Dunmall and Philip Gibbs.
How to pay/book
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👉2. Ticket link 👉https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hermonchapel/e-drkkxp
👉3. 01691 662 196
👉4.Visit us on Chapel street SY11 1LF
Join us this Sunday for a live jazz performance from local duo
Gary Foote & Barry Edwards.
‘Little Foote’ will be in the bookshop from 1.00pm – 3.00pm providing the perfect soundtrack for you to kick back with a coffee, some delicious homemade cake, and a great book – what’s not to love?
Words’n’pics Open Writers invite everyone to join us for an ‘Imaginary Book Cover – Text & Image Collage session!
Come and release your creativity! Have Fun!
Ripping – Cutting – Shaping and Sticking!
To make your own image
And adding your own words.
Of a favourite story, fairytale or poem/s.
Materials provided – or bring your
own contribution.
Led by Jan Hedger of WOW
With special guest – Sue Rabbett.
– with light Refreshments and Camaraderie!
Join the award winning writer of short stories, Cynan Jones, as he talks about his new novel Stillicide, a series of interconnected dystopian stories telling of a future Britain fighting for water….
Join us for an evening with one of the nation’s best loved chefs as Rick Stein returns to the food he loves best with his new book Secret France.
Nominated by Jazz Fm for ‘Best Jazz Live Performance’ in 2018 Hermon Jazz is super proud to present exactly this, an opportunity to experience Randolph Matthews, a fantastically inventive musician, close up in the context of touring his brand-new, Arts Council supported project ‘Walter Tull in B Major’ !! Inspired by his belief that the power of the human voice changes lives in incredible and significant ways, Randolph’s music – full of positive energy and humour – is not just an audible feast for Jazz aficionados but likewise an eye- and ear-opener for anybody who values the genuine endeavour of cutting out a niche for humanity in a confused world!
“One of the great Jazz voices, a unique and stylish performer – not to be missed on any account!”
– The Guardian
“A stunning McFerrin-esque talent!” – Songlines
“Dazzling improvisational skills. Flawless and world class!” – Jazz FM
“This man’s not just original, he’s out there.” – Blues & Soul Magazine
“Beautifully entertaining, languorous and unashamedly expressive.” – Flux Music Magazine
In the foot-steps of legends such as Bobby McFerrin and Kurt Elling, Randolph Matthews has in two decades of performing captured the attention of music lovers across all genres, receiving in 2017 The People Choice Award at Ascona Jazz Festival. As jazz vocalist, songwriter and composer with a distinctly unique sound, he has opened concerts for and shared stages with a whole host of high-calibre artists from the jazz, blues and contemporary music scenes such as Grammy-award-winning Herbie Hancock, Grace Jones and Pat Metheney’s Richard Bona. Rooted deeply in jazz, blues and folk, Randolph’s music looks to explore the fine line between the divine and secular with musically piercing and attuned stories of life.
WHO ON EARTH IS WALTER TULL?
Often accompanied only by his own looped voice Randolph is a master of solo performance, utilising technology alongside his powerful yet graceful tone in order to create blossoming musical landscapes and rich sonorous textures. His new project ‘Walter Tull In B Major’ is an ambitious collaboration with some of the finest musicians in Britain today.
The four performers set out to explore musically the journey of professional footballer and 1st World War soldier Walter Tull, an extraordinary hidden figure in the history of humanity and equality for black people. The work is an ode dedicated to Walter’s life story, beginning with his childhood in Folkestone (also the home of Randolph Matthews!) and his success as a professional footballer, right up to his ground-breaking achievements in gaining respect for black people via his assertiveness throughout World War One. Randolph’s dynamic, modern composition confronts the issues of Walter Tull’s remarkable life 100 years ago, which is still relevant today, and not just for people of colour. With breath-taking vocals it’s a celebration of courage, resolve and one man’s composure to live as an equal within society.
MORE ABOUT WALTER TULL: http://www.randolphmatthews.co.uk/contact/info/
LINE-UP:
Randolph Matthews – vocals & loop sampler
Alcyona Mick (London Jazz Orchestra, Yazz Ahmed, Tori Freestone, Ibrahim Maalouf) – piano
Vidal Montgomery (Omar, Courtney Pine, Carleen Anderson) – double bass
Tristan Banks (Roy Ayers, Marcos Valle, Hexagonal) – drums & percussion
THIS CONCERT IS YET ANOTHER CASE OF: If you don’t attend this great event, we will never speak to you again :-)!
EARLY BIRD TICKETS available NOW!
The Hermon welcomes back Kate Allan for more monthly singing sessions, offering the chance to share your singing voice with others to make music together.
For beginners, here’s an opportunity to find your singing voice (yes, it’s there!) in a supportive group.
You might be a confident singer who wants to get away from the written page and see what comes from the group in the moment.
And for songwriters or anyone who would like to start making songs, this is a great way to open yourself up to fresh ideas and break the mould.
In a circle, starting with gentle body and vocal warm-ups, we take any note, sing it together and then invite some of the group to add another note until we’ve built a chord, listening carefully to ourselves and each other.
Then we can:-
create and develop a rhythm
explore the different sounds we can make with our voices
vary the pitch (high, low), the sound, the speed and the volume
add some body percussion eg clapping, foot tapping
come up with new ideas as a group as we go
build confidence in and awareness of our own and other people’s voices
All this happens and develops very instinctively as our intuition, creativity and innate musicality come to life.
If you’ve never heard yourself sing freely, this is the chance to find that freedom in a judgement-free, natural way.
The sessions are facilitated by Kate Allan, an experienced freelance singer songwriter and singing for health practitioner whose clients include the NHS, Severn Hospice and other health care providers.
You can find out more about Kate at:-
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-allan-4a219234/
How to pay/book
👉1. www.hermonchapel.com
👉2. Ticket link 👉https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hermonchapel/e-rjdggk
👉3. 01691 662 196
👉4.Visit us on Chapel street SY11 1LF
We have one vision and that is to rock the night away with an evening of great food and music…
3 course meal, live entertainment and DJ
£32.00 per person
Arrival: 7.00pm
Dinner 7.45pm
Carriages 12.30am
To help raise funds for the RJAH Veterans Fund, Oswestry
Murder on The Llangollen Express
Shylock Nolmes, the world’s greatest detective is back on the case in the wilds of Wales. Join our valiant Victorian for an evening of serendipitous sleuthing, devious detection and marvellous merriment as he travels on Llangollen Steam railway to investigate a Murder most foul’
A pasty and a sweet is provided and the on board bar* is open.
There are prizes for solving the crime and a special award for best costume *cash only
Please arrive for 6:30pm train departs at 8:00pm with an approximate return time of 9:00pm
Please note you may have to share a table
YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING YOUR OWN FOOD OR ALCOHOL TO THIS EVENT, NO DOGS ALLOWED
‘Dispatches on The Red Dress’ is a deeply connecting, intimate and courageous new live show by twice BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Rowan Rheingans (Lady Maisery, The Rheingans Sisters) who invites you to spend this Remembrance Sunday in a life-affirming musical reflection of history. Adventurous new writing delivered with warmth and compassion characterizes this heartfelt and personal one woman show, uniquely weaving immersive storytelling and poetry with live fiddle, banjo and original songs from Rowan’s genre-melding debut solo album ‘The Lines We Draw Together’ that accompanies this wistful artist’s solo tour.
“Sublime show that celebrates family, nature and the ties that bind, goes on to pack a fierce political punch.” – The Guardian ****
“A beautiful allegory for how the survivors deal with historical atrocity…, horror and beauty co-exist and the titular red dress becomes an eloquent symbol of resilience, but also how the prejudices of the past are sewn into the celebrations of the present.” – The List
“…vivid songwriting…” – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
Inspired by Rowan’s German grandmother’s stories of childhood under the Nazi regime, it is a poignant anti-war piece, which questions our collective handling of ‘dark histories’ in the present day while shining a light on small acts of resistance, transformation, human empathy and hope.
Rowan’s first solo show has been crafted with dramaturg Liam Hurley (Karine Polwart’s Wind Resistance) and the result is a live experience that sits somewhere between the intimacy and honesty of a folk gig and the more complex, multi-layered textures of innovative theatre. Practically, the show is beautifully simple, inviting the audience into an intimate shared space: just Rowan, her instruments (fiddle, viola, banjos, guitar) and her arresting yet natural and inclusive singing and storytelling voice.
As a testimony to Rowan’s reputation as one of the foremost composers and innovators on today’s folk scene, this project has been funded by grants from Arts Council England, PRS Women Make Music and the English Folk Dance & Song Society. Rowans solo album is due for release on 23rd August 2019.
More about Rowan: www.rowanrheingans.co.uk
MORE INFO/TICKETS
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👉3. 01691 662 196
👉4.Visit us on Chapel Street SY11 1LF
Anglo-Scandinavian duo ‘May Monday’ are the mesmerising UK accordionist Karen Tweed and the sublimely subtle Finnish pianist Timo Alakotila.
They weave intricate, haunting melodies into vivacious tapestries of sound, mixing musical styles in innovative ways. Each is a hugely respected musician in their own right.
Karen’s numerous collaborations over the years include the Poozies, Kathryn Tickell Band, SWAP, Two Duos Quartet and many more.
Meanwhile Timo is in constant demand the world over as a composer, arranger and performer. His career began in 1982 as harmonium player in the legendary Finnish fiddle group JPP. His many projects since have embraced traditional, jazz and classical music and resulted in numerous recordings.
Together Karen and Timo have released 3 fine albums. Their first was BBC Radio 3 presenter Fiona Talkington’s Album of the Year.
‘…a sensual feast of Irish, Nordic, British & original music arranged & performed with exquisite taste and detail.’ Irish Echo
We are very excited to welcome May Monday to Rhydycroesau for the last gig of a very rare UK tour.
Support will be provided by Brackenbury & Neilson, whose own innovative compositions on piano, accordion and violin also cross musical boundaries.
Starts 8pm.
Tickets £13 (child £8) from Rowanthorn shop, Old Chapel Court, Oswestry,
or Phone bookings on 01948 710218 or 01691 791403.
Advance booking very strongly advised.
As always at Rhydycroesau, there will be NO BAR, so please bring your own drink and glass.
Rhydycroesau is 3 miles west of Oswestry on the B4580 Llansilin road. Postcode SY10 7JE.
Organised by Borderline Music. If you’d like to join our mailing list for future concerts please email borderlinemusic@btinternet.com
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Live stand-up is back this month with a killer line-up! Grab your Early Bird tickets now and save £’s for night of brilliant comedy from the best around!
HEADLINER – PETER BRUSH
‘Yorkshire’s answer to Woody Allen’ – Harrogate Advertiser
A highly distinctive performer and deft writer of finely crafted jokes, Peter Brush unassumingly takes the stage with his slight bespectacled frame and scruffy hair, before consummately conquering it with an arsenal of razor sharp quirky one-liners and peerlessly original routines, all delivered in an amusingly awkward fashion.
Peter has been a finalist in a variety of local and national comedy competitions including the BBC New Comedy Award 2013, as well as winning the Harrogate Comedian of the Year 2012. He has also written for BBC Radio 4’s ‘The News Quiz’, ‘The Show What You Wrote’ and ‘Newsjack’, and has done tour support for Arthur Smith and Stephen K Amos. In 2015 he performed his debut solo hour ‘Older Than The Oldest Dog That Ever Lived’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, receiving 4*+ reviews. That year he also performed as part of the prestigious ‘Big Value’ showcase run by Just The Tonic.
OPENER – TOM TAYLOR
He’s received high praise from audiences and critics alike. His unique brand of musical comedy is smart and silly in equal measure and he boasts an impressive stock of quirky, and very funny, musical one-liners.
In 2013 Tom reached the final of the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? competition, the following year he was a finalist in the Hobgoblin Comedy Award and in 2015 he took home the award for Comedian of the Year at the inaugural Great Yorkshire Fringe. Most recently he picked up the Audience Favourite Award at the Musical Comedy Awards A favourite of live comedy venues all over the UK, Tom has also recently performed on Radio 2 and Radio 4 as part of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award. Comedian Tom Taylor is a very funny guy with amazing jokes and great energy
SUPPORT – SAM SERRANO & JULES O’BRIAN
Hosted by your regular MC, Donald Mackerel
Talinka is a music-loving adventure. For us, the love of music extends beyond style and genre. We blend folk, early music, jazz, tango and free improvisation. We believe in songs and beauty being vital forces of nature. We adhere to simplicity, harmony and warmth.
“To judge by the reaction, this unusual band, with its fearless use of light and shade, looks set to subtly expand the horizons of the jazz world.”
Sarah Chaplin, London Jazz News
“Terrific emotional depth…Very entertaining and richly enjoyable.”
Peter Jones, Bebop Spoken Here
Oswestry Antique and Collector Fair is situated in the heart of Shropshire at Oswestry Showground which is a 36 acres site with THREE LARGE exhibition halls in a prime position on the A495. You can except to find an array of outdoor and indoor stalls selling an eclectic mix of antiques, vintage, collectables, architectural salvage, mid-century or simply that decorative items. Simply tens of thousands of items you can’t buy on the high street.
Oswestry Antique & Collectors Fair regularly see’s 200 stalls of experienced dealers from all over the country and has been a regular on BBC’s bargain hunt in the past.
The fair is affordable, dog friendly with free parking and free entry for children. This is a great day out for all the family to be enjoyed whatever the weather! New Bar & Bistro on site at affordable prices.
2020 Dates:
18th & 19th April 2020
20th & 21st June 2020
5th & 6th September 2020
14th & 15th November 2020
Admission: £3.50 per person
£2.50 over 60’s.
Under 16’s FREE (must be accompanied by an adult)
Opening times:
TRADE ONLY : Sat Only – 7:30-8:30
PUBLIC: Sat-8:30-4:00, Sun – 9:00 – 3:00
All trade information can be found at www.josevents.co.uk
The Hermon welcomes two of the UK’s finest instrumentalists in their respective musical genres as they take you on a fascinating journey through the musical landscape of Spain. In this inspired collaboration, classical guitarist Michael Christian Durrant and flamenco guitarist Samuel Moore explore the intriguing connections and subtle differences that both connect and set apart the world of classical and flamenco guitar. This concert forms part of the 2019 UK launch tour for the duo’s new studio album ‘Guitarra, el Corazon de España’ (Guitar, the Heart of Spain) and includes a pre-concert talk plus Q&A with both musicians!
Praised on BBC Radio 3 as ‘fantastic flamenco guitarist’, Samuel Moore has certainly found his perfect match in Michael Christian Durrant who – lauded by the same radio station as ‘forerunner in the new generation of classical guitarists’ – continues to establish himself as one of England’s finest and most creative young musicians. Both instrumentalists are well-respected for their exceptional playing abilities and likewise for their engaging way of imparting musical knowledge as a matter of genuine interest in their subject and the audience.
In this unique concert experience of inspired solo and duo performances, audiences can hear a vivid selection of music by Spanish composers such as Joaquín Rodrigo, Issac Albéniz and Manuel de Falla performed alongside music from the flamenco tradition, including palos such as Sevillana, Zorongo and Malagueña. The informal pre-concert talk with live demonstrations by the artists offers a wonderful opportunity to gain an understanding of classical and flamenco guitar traditions, learn about their commonalities as well as differences and enjoy the chance to address these two thoroughly approachable experts in their field with all questions that spring to mind!
Pre-concert Talk & Q&A:
doors/bar 4.30pm for a 5pm start; ends 5.45pm
Concert:
doors/bar 6pm for a 6.30pm start; ends 9pm
There is a limited amount of EARLY BIRD TICKETS @ £13 available!
Press Quotes:
“Whereas many solo performers are no less and no more than fine musicians, Michael’s introductions and commentaries on works in his programme bring with them an extra level of engagement with his audience. They sat there spellbound as this young musician played and were left panting for more.”
– Professor Roger Richardson/Winchester Cathedral Concert Review
“Masterful … The results are truly special.’
– Jazz Guitarist Kenny Burrell (about Samuel Moore)
More about Guitar, The Heart Of Spain Project:
https://samuelmooremusic.co.uk/guitar-the-heart-of-spain
Related Article by Michael:
https://www.michaelchristiandurrant.com/classicalguitarinspain
Related Article by Samuel:
https://samuelmooremusic.co.uk/news/2018/11/2/5w45wr7am7qqdle354394n0y9zpk1n
More about Samuel Moore:
https://samuelmooremusic.co.uk/bio
More about Michael Christian Durrant:
https://www.michaelchristiandurrant.com/biography
Fresh from this year’s Rugby World Cup, Booka Bookshop are thrilled to present an Evening with England coach Eddie Jones!
Brilliant, honest, combative – Eddie Jones is a gigantic yet enigmatic figure in world rugby and a true legend of the game. In My Life and Rugby he tells his story for the first time, including the full inside story of England’s 2019 World Cup campaign.
Booka Bookshop are thrilled to present an evening with Lemn Sissay, one of Britain’s best loved, award-winning poets and performers, who will be joining us to talk about his highly acclaimed memoir, My Name is Why.
Huge staging for all the local choirs and schools. VIP guests and fun family characters, Street food, fireworks and of course great lights. 4pm until 6.30pm
