Events 2011
Fri 14 Oct St James’ Church at 7.30 pm
St James’ Church Choir
‘PRELUDE TO A FESTIVAL’
Musical Director: Richard Grievson
A joyful evening of sacred and secular music featuring soloists
and special guest artistes.
Refreshments and Prize Draw
Ticket £7 concessions (senior citizens and u17s) £5
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Fri 21 – Sat 22 Oct Wetherby Town Hall Friday from 12 noon, Sat from 9am
‘AUTUMN EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS’
Established in 1970 this exhibition features 20 invited artists whose works can be hired by local
residents or purchased outright.
Free
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Fri 21 Oct The Bridge, Walshford at 12 for 12.30 pm
LITERARY LUNCH
Enjoy a long afternoon over a 3 course lunch in the relaxed setting of the Bridge
Ni
gel Forde is a writer, director and composer who has featured widely on Radio 4.
He co-founded the Riding Lights Theatre Company in York where he also runs the Poetry School.
Sophie Hannah is the author of five internationally bestselling psychological thrillers.
She has won many awards for her books and for her poetry.
Paul Genney has been a dentist and a potato merchant and a criminal barrister in Hull.
The third part of his Hull Crown Court Triolgy – Appeal Dismissed – is to be released shortly.
To see the menu click here Menu Choices Lit Lunch 11
Preferably book by personal application.
Make your choice of menu and tables when you book. Ticket £25
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Fri 21 Oct St. James’ Church at 8pm
LEEDS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Conductor: Martin Binks
Overture: Nabucco…………..Verdi
Ballet music ………………Gounod
Symphony no 99 ………….Haydn
Harold in Italy …………… Berlioz
Viola soloist: Alex Mitchell
Once again, these always-impressive Festival stalwarts provide a musical treat.
Enjoyment of the highest order; a full and rich orchestral sound played with brio and a real sense
of enthusiastic excellence in the dynamic space of the Church.
Ticket £10
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Sat 22 Oct Meet at Riverside Car Park at 1.30 pm
FESTIVAL WALK
Enjoy a 6 mile circular walk along Route 66 to Thorp Arch and back. Walking shoes recommended.
No dogs please.
Free
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Sat 22 Oct Methodist Church 7.30 pm
Wetherby Light Music Singers
‘THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF MUSIC’
A wide selection of music from show time to light jazz sung by this four part choir with guest artists.
Ticket £5
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Sun 23 Oct Meet at the Bandstand
adjacent to the Riverside Car Park at 2 pm
Wetherby Civic Society
‘A GUIDED TOWN WALK’
A 90 minute guided walk appreciating some of the town centre landmarks and stories that give Wetherby it’s unique identity.
Free
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Sun 23 Oct The Bridge, Walshford 8 pm
Maggi Stratford
‘ENCORE’
A soiree of fabulous French music and chanson – from Piaf to Brel and beyond.
An evening of delightful cabaret style sophistication.
Accordion accompaniment from Daniel Bowater.
Ticket £10.00
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Mon 24 – Fri 28 Oct Daily at St. James’ Church Centre
at 12.30 – 1.30 pm (and sometimes beyond)
‘LET’S DO LUNCH’
Tea, coffee and soft drinks available from 11.45 am but bring your own sandwich/lunch.
Mon 24
‘Singing for Fun’
Wetherby U3A members led by JANET STONEY
A mixed programme from this group who enjoy singing for the sheer joy of it with no
pressure of public performances except this one !
Free
Tues 25
DOMINIC GOODWIN
‘The Great Entertainers’
Free
Wed 26
‘Ladies of Letters’
From a play by Lou Wakefield & Carole Hayman presented with great humour and sensibility
by MARGARET GRANT & SHEENA JAMES
The story continues…………….
Free
Thurs 27
DEEPDALE CREATIVE WRITING GROUP
This talented local group return to read more of their own stories and poems.
At times comic, serious or poignant but always entertaining
NB 12.30 – 2 30 pm Free
Fri 28
LAURA HOCKING
This local rising star presents her own songs- classic writing with a strong sense of melody,
a keen observational eye and a telling way with words.
“One of the most haunting and talented singer-songwriters of her generation”
- The Independent
Free
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Mon 24 Oct St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 8 pm
Spirit of Harmony
Ranked one of the top three harmony choruses in the UK, the group of 60 members presents
a wide and varied repertoire of standard and classic songs.
This is what 21st century Barbershop singing is all about.
Promoted by Wetherby Lions Ticket £7
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Tues 25 Oct 
St. James’ Church Centre at 2pm
Treble Clef
‘AS LONG AS I HAVE MUSIC’
Join this ladies singing group for an afternoon of popular show songs with lots of laughter thrown in.
Ticket £4 including refreshments
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Tues 25 Oct St James’ Church Crypt 8 pm
Coope, Boyes & Simpson
The radical sound of English a cappella roots music. A dynamic presentation of traditional English songs,
coupled with strong original pieces dealing with current social and environmental issues.
CB&S are po
sitively world-class entertainment and iconic carriers of a long and important tradition.
“Among the finest exponents of close harmony vocal work” – The Guardian
Bring your own drinks – soft drinks and tea and coffee available.
Ticket £10 strictly limited so book early
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Tues 25 Oct St James’ Church Centre 7.30 pm 
Wetherby Historical Trust
‘WETHERBY AT WAR’ an illustrated talk
Photographs and videos from the Trust’s archive showing the involvement of the
Wetherby area in wars and skirmishes from the dawn of time to the present day.
Ticket £3
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Tues 25 Oct Wetherby High School 7.30 pm
Wetherby Musical Theatre Group
? FESTIVAL QUIZ ?
Ticket £6 includes light supper
To secure your ticket and your table phone 01937 520704 or 07970 474841
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Wed 26 Oct Methodist Church at 2.15 pm
Daytones Barbershop Harmony Chorus
with 
Collingham Lady Singers
&
Knaresborough Accordion & Fiddle Society
perform
‘THIS ‘N THAT’
A relaxing afternoon of vocal & instrumental music featuring local groups
whose enjoyment is contagious
Ticket £5
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Wed 26 Oct Methodist Church Hall at 8 pm
North Country Theatre
By popular acclaim, NCT return to the Festival with their unique production of
‘THE ROCKING HORSE WINNER’
A tale of the supernatural from D.H. Lawrence which takes a young lad on a
wild ride in search of two important things.
A dark psychological thriller – laced with satire.
“There is no limit to this company’s invention” – The Stage
Ticket £10
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Thurs 27 – Sun 30 Oct Walton Village Hall from 10 am
Walton Group of Artists
ANNUAL EXHIBITION
A prestigious show of art and sculpture and including seasonal Christmas items bytalented local members, both amateur and professional.
Free entry
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17 Thurs 27 Oct Methodist Church Hall at 7.30 pm
STEVE LEGG (magician)
Conjuring up something very special, Steve Legg (member of the Magic Circle) presents
dazzling magic
with a ready wit. A show designed to create amazement, to charm and baffle
but – above all – to entertain.
A show for ALL the family. Ticket £10, under 15’s £5
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Thurs 27, Fri 28 & Sat 29 Oct Linton Memorial Hall at 7.30 pm
Wetherby & Linton Drama Group
‘LAYING THE GHOST’
by Simon Williams
The play provides an amusing insight into the life of a zany ‘old’ actress living in a retirement home who has many surprises on her birthday.
By kind permission of Samuel French Ltd Ticket £5
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Thurs 27, Fri 28 & Sat 29 Oct
Wetherby High School at 7.30pm
Wetherby Musical Theatre Group
‘LET US ENTERTAIN YOU’
A cabaret evening featuring song and dance from the stage and from the silver screen.
Bar available Ticket £8 including cold supper
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Fri 28 Oct St James’ Church Crypt at 8 pm
‘AN EVENING OF STAND-UP COMEDY’
Once again, an evening of stand-up humour (and maybe song) from the Kill for a Seat team.
The Crypt is the place to be for a great evening.
For more information see separate page.
Bring your own drinks & snacks ;
soft drinks and tea and coffee available.
Ticket £10 strictly limited so book early
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Sat 29 Oct St James’ Church at 7.30 pm
Wetherby Silver Band 
& The Elysian Singers
with John Cunnigham
BRASS AND VOICES’
Combining musicianship, verve and commitment in equal measure,
two highly respected Wetherby groups join forces to perform their music.
The audience will be expected – indeed, commanded – to join in with equal enthusiasm. A community celebration!
John Cunningham is a long standing member of Opera North and prior to that sang with English National Opera. His presence will provide the opportunity to hear one of the finest Wagnerian Bass Baritone voices in this Country
Ticket £7, Senior Citizens & under 12’s £5
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Sun 30 Oct The Wetherby Social Club, Sandbeck Way at 8 pm
RICHARD DIGANCE
What happens when you put together talent, musical skill, humour, wit and
40 years of solid experience ?
Quite simply, you get Richard Digance.
Hugely respected in the music industry, Richard has entertained audiences allover the world
– and it’s a real delight to bring him to Wetherby to close the Festival.
Ticket £15
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