HADCAF 2005    PROGRAMME     1-24July

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Friday 1	Five-mile circular walk led by Lois Pihlens Station Road car park. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome.	Meet at 10am
	Festival Exhibition: Open Studio Artists	The Three Swans Hotel, High Street Daily throughout HADCAF
	Susan Flannery and Michael Lunts A Wilde Affair Miss Prism and Canon Chasuble in Concert by Christopher Owen Tonight Miss Prism and Canon Chasuble will be performing some rather lovely Victorian songs. The couple’s musical accomplishments may come as a surprise to to members of the public who know them only through Mr Wilde’s comedy of manners, The Importance of Being Earnest . Indeed Miss Prism promises new revelations (prior to the publication of her memoirs) about handbags, lost babies and the scurrilous accusations of Lady Bracknell! Susan and Michael have delighted Hungerford audiences with their shows More Tea, Vicar?, Pass the Port and Wits’ End. Writer Christopher Owen is also a well-known performer and has toured his shows A Parson’s Tale and RightHo, Wodehouse! widely over the past decade.	Croft Hall 7.30pm Tickets £5 from Newbury Building Society Sponsored by Caroline Lumley Training
Saturday 2	Sculpture Workshop with John Haigh Explore your creative side with easy-to-carve materials.	9am-12noon Croft Field Project Ages 11+ Tickets £3 from Newbury Building Society
	Party Puppets present a show for children aged 4-10 years Mr Punch and the Scary Fairy	Croft Hall 3.30pm Free - tickets from Newbury Building Society
	The Lambourn Valley Performing Arts Contest: Stage 1 Age: 14 years and over. Status: amateur. Any act welcome to enter. Prizes for 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd places, judged at Stage 2 of the contest by panel including local actor Nick Lumley and Simon Carver, Joint MD of music and DVD distribution company, RSK Entertainment. Call 01488 648117 or 648534 for entry forms. Stage 2: Saturday 9 July, 7.30pm	East Garston Village Hall 12 noon
	Mozart and Beethoven Irmgard Schaller violin Sophie Yates harpsichord Although it is well known that both Mozart and Beethoven wrote sonatas for violin and keyboard, it is less well known that both suggested the option (indeed as first choice) to perform with harpsichord rather than piano. A rare opportunity to hear this repertoire in its ‘original’ version, performed by two internationally acclaimed artists.	St Lawrence's Church 7.30pm Tickets £5 from Newbury Building Society Sponsored by ADP All Well and Good
	Smokestack are a rip-roaring local six-piece who deliver a stomping set of blues, r & b and good old boogie-woogie – in short, foot-tapping, hand-clapping, elastic-snapping music! The band’s age range gives it a real blend of youthful exuberance and well-seasoned maturity.	Croft Hall 8pm Tickets £5 from Newbury Building Society Sponsored by Dickins Hopgood Chidley Furr & Company
Sunday 3	Organic Farm Walk led by Bill Acworth Donations appreciated to FARM-Africa	Little Hidden Farm, Wantage Road , Newtown 10.30am
	Hungerford Big Wheel Sponsored Bike Ride for Children in Distress.   Further details from Dr Robin Dunn on 01488 668310	Inkpen Gate, Hungerford Common, 10.30am Entry fee £7.50 single/£15 family (includes refreshments)
	The Romantic Oboe Frances & Martin Jones A glimpse into the world of the oboe across Europe at the dawn of the 19 th century, with music from France , Germany , Austria , Moravia and Finland . This talented and versatile couple, who performed The Joy of the Saxophone at last year’s Festival, have delighted audiences all over the UK and Europe with their eclectic and entertaining recitals.	Croft Hall 7.30pm Free - tickets from Newbury Building Society (retiring collection) Sponsored by Great Grooms Antiques
Monday 4	The Cromwell Singers Musical Director: David Wilcox Based in Newbury and comprising some 50 members, the choir sings a variety of differing styles, recently concentrating on lighter music from the shows, folk songs and other popular music.	United Reformed Church 7.30pm Tickets from Newbury Building Society (retiring collection in aid of Disabled Access Fund)
Tuesday 5	Harveys Meadow Walk led by Robin Tubb A fascinating guided tour of this ancient meadowland, designated a European special area of conservation. Visits are by courtesy of the Town & Manor of Hungerford, and numbers are limited to 20 persons per visit. Wellies are advisable.	11am Sited east of Hungerford between the River Kennet and the A4, opposite the Garden Centre (parking in lay-by). Free - limited tickets from Newbury Building Society Sponsored by Roxton Sporting Ltd
	Children’s Discos with Shaun Fox   Disco 1 (up to 6 years): 5.30-7pm Disco 2 (7-11 years): 7.30-9pm	Royal British Legion Club Free – tickets from Newbury Building Society
	The Valley Film Society presents The Motorcycle Diaries (Brazil 2004) Dir. Walter Salles Gael Garcia Bernal as the young Che Guevara and Rodrigo De La Serna as Alberto Granado explore South America . Politics and passion!	East Garston Village Hall 7.30pm Valley Film Society members free (South American buffet £2) Nnon-members £5 (includes South American buffet) Tickets from East Garston Village Stores and Newbury Building Society, Hungerford
	Flanders & Swann...revisited The wonderful world of Flanders & Swann (plus other funny songs) performed by Two Blokes and a Piano . James Mitchell successfully auditioned for English National Opera and has regularly appeared in opera and musicals. Grahame O’Connor (pianoforte and vocals) has conducted many orchestras and choirs during his long and illustrious career.	Croft Hall 7.30pm Tickets £5 from Newbury Building Society Sponsored by Nye Haines Jon Roots
Wednesday 6	The Sandham Singers The Sandham Singers present a programme of songs from folk to madrigal which stretches across the centuries, celebrating our beautiful countryside while supporting the work of FARM-Africa, an organisation which aims to find long-term solutions to poverty, providing practical help that enables rural Africans to produce more food for their families. The ultimate aim is to ensure that future generations do not have to depend on handouts of aid. Please join us for a glass of organic wine following the concert.	The Oak Room, The Kindersley Centre at Sheepdrove Organic Farm, Lambourn 8pm Tickets £12.50 (includes glass of organic wine) from Newbury Building Society Generously supported by LIA International Workflow UK Ltd and   Triodos Foundation is the charitable arm of Triodos Bank – www.triados.co.uk
Thursday 7	Ploughman’s Lunches (Sponsored by The Tuttipole) followed by Better Than a Teabag Sandwich Poetry chosen by Caroline Franklin A summery, flowery-bowery pot-pourri of verse of all kinds from poets ranging from Matthew Arnold to Pam Ayres, covering subjects from holiday packing to the beauty of the garden, in a programme designed purely for the listeners’ enjoyment.	Lunches: United Reformed Church Hall, High Street 12 noon-1pm Donations to URC Building Fund Poetry: United Reformed Church Hall 1pm Retiring collection for URC Building Fund Tickets for combined events free from Newbury Building Society
	Playing with Words Tony Augarde An entertaining look at the games people play with words: from anagrams and acronyms to palindromes and puns, by way of crosswords, conundrums, kangaroo words, Tom Swifties and oxymorons. Tony Augarde worked on the Oxford Dictionaries for many years and is the author of three very successful books for the Oxford University Press about words and wordplay, including The Oxford Guide to Word Games.	Hungerford Library 7.30pm Free - tickets (in advance only) from Hungerford Library , 01488 682660
	Millinery Demonstration with Jane Corbett Trained by The Queen Mother’s milliner, couture milliner Jane designs and hand-makes hats and head dresses in her shop in Hungerford High Street . Her talk includes advice on styles to suit every face and figure.	Jane Corbett Millinery, 47 High Street 7.30pm Free – limited tickets from Newbury Building Society
Friday 8	Natural Dye Workshop with Linda Moss Linda, a member of the Kennet Valley Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers, will show you the stunningly beautiful dyes you can obtain from everyday plants. Please bring notepad, pen/pencil, an old towel, rubber gloves, apron and small plastic bags.	Croft Field Project 1pm-4pm Tickets £3 from Newbury Building Society
	All for Your Delight   Local amateur dramatic groups - The Community of Hungerford Theatre Company, Kintbury Players - and performing arts students stage a varied programme of drama and entertainment, ranging from Chekhov to a devised piece.	Croft Hall 7.30pm Free - tickets from Newbury Building Society (retiring collection) Sponsored by The Plume of Feathers Furr & Company
Saturday 9	Felt-making Workshop with Linda Moss Felt-making is fun! Linda will show you basic techniques using natural washed fleece, hot water, soap and friction to make felt. Create your own designs using coloured fibre and other materials. Bring an apron, rubber gloves and an old towel.	Croft Field Project 9am-12 noon Ages 9+ Tickets £3 from Newbury Building Society
	Newbury Symphony Orchestra A Musical Miscellany An informal programme of music with the most substantial being a selection from Handel's Water Music There will also be a short concertino for clarinet & strings by Gordon Jacob, a ‘solo’ item by the NSO cello ensemble, and some familiar melodies from the musical The Wizard ofOz. And some of the players will be using their voices as well as their instruments!	St Lawrence's Church 7.30pm No tickets required (retiring collection) Sponsored by Mansil Morgan
	The Lambourn Valley Performing Arts Contest: Stage 2 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd prizes will be awarded to the winning acts picked from this evening’s show. (See Saturday 2 July for details)	East Garston Village Hall 7.30pm Tickets £3 from East Garston Stores and Newbury Building Society, Hungerford
Sunday 10	The HADCAF Walk led by Neil Pike and David Long	Meet at the swing-bridge by St Lawrence’s Church, 10.30am . Walk lasts 2 hours
	Jazz on a Sunday with The Bernie Allen Dixie Five and featuring Pete Allen on clarinet. Bernie makes a welcome return to HADCAF with his irresistible Dixie beat and toe-tapping rhythm.	Croft Hall 7.30pm Tickets £5 from Newbury Building Society
Monday 11	Our Teacher's Gone Bananas with John Foster A fun event for children aged 5-10 years. A retired head-teacher, John is one of the nation’s best-loved and highly-regarded children’s poets. He now devotes his time to visiting schools, running workshops and performing for children – plus writing the odd funny poem or two! John will be signing books at the end of this special session.	Hungerford Library 4-5pm Free – tickets (in advance) from Hungerford Library , 01488 682660
	Flower Arranging Demonstration with Sarah Matthews Proprietor of ‘Hello Flower’ in the High Street, Sarah has been in floristry for over ten years. She enjoys arranging in both classic and contemporary styles, which she will demonstrate before answering all your questions about the art of flower arranging. www.helloflower.co.uk	Methodist Hall 7.30pm Free - tickets from Newbury Building Society
	Kaleidoscope for Violins and Piano Music by Bach, Chopin, Brahms, Paganini, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich performed by Hannah Medlam & Lukas Medlam Sixteen year-old Hannah is a student at the Purcell School where she learns the violin with Paul Barritt, and also studies piano and voice. Until last year she was a member of the Hampshire County Youth Orchestra and particularly enjoys playing chamber music. She hopes to study Philosophy at Cambridge . Nineteen year-old Lukas started the piano at the age of 5, and the violin at 6. He was leader of the Hampshire Youth Orchestra for two years but prefers the solo and chamber music repertoire. He has composed piano music, a string quartet, and a piece for string orchestra which was premiered by the Hampshire Youth Orchestra at The Anvil in Basingstoke . He has won both the Basingstoke Young Musician of the Year and Newbury Manor Hotel Young Musician of the Year competitions, and has just finished a year at the Royal College of Music, studying violin with Rashkovsky. He intends to go to Imperial College , London in the autumn.	St Lawrence’s Church 7.30pm Free – no tickets required (retiring collection)
Tuesday 12	# Due to unforseen circumstances, Perfect Perennials with Brian Davis has now been replaced by Ned Trier - The Gluttonous Gardener. Ned presented cable TV's 'Secret Gardens', has appeared with Sophie Grigson on 'Eat Your Greens' and on Meridian's 'Gardening with Stephen Buczacki', and has been a regular contributer to Country Living. For more information, see Ned's website.	Croft Hall 7.30pm Free – tickets from Newbury Building Society (retiring collection) Sponsored by Joan Smith
Wednesday 13	Senior Citizens’ Concert Party with Two’s Company	Hungerford Day Centre 1pm Limited tickets available from the Day Centre (01488 682601)
	Some Enchanted Evening Fiona Bennett and Oliver Williams By popular demand, Fiona and Oliver return to HADCAF to entertain you. Join them for some more funny stories, new songs and one or two musical surprises!	Croft Hall 7.30pm Tickets £5 from Newbury Building Society Sponsored by Gerald Ward Roger King Antiques Kennet Roofing
Thursday 14	What Lies Beneath… the River Dunn A look at the ecology of a downland river with Rob Starr , Town and Manor of Hungerford River Keeper.	Meet at the Ash Pool on Freeman’s Marsh, 7.30pm Free
Friday 15	Wine Tasting with Hungerford Twinning Association Hungerford Twinning Association celebrates its 25 th anniversary this year and will be welcoming visitors from Ligueil at the end of August. This fun social and fund-raising event is open to all – come along and enjoy a taste of France with delicious cheese and wines.	The Croft Hall 8pm Tickets £5 from Newbury Building Society
	Following the success of last year's concert, the Playerpiano Ensemble are ready for phase two of their mission: to present new and exciting forms of music in Hungerford. And this year we are honoured to present two incredible guest ensembles: the live musique concrete of the Langham Research Centre, and the haunting violin and bass soundscapes of Italian duo, Polaris. Local musicians (of all abilities) are very welcome to participate - for more information please contact matt.groom@btinternet.com Expect the unexpected!	St Lawrence’s Church 8pm No tickets required (retiring collection) Sponsored by Peter Stirland Ltd Marc Allen Ltd
Saturday 16	The HADCAF Summer Show The remarks art group will once again be inviting public participation outside the Corn Exchange from 10.30am on. Come and help to make The Plastic Bag Dragon, which is to be built from used carrier bags - we will have collected some but if you can bring any of your own then the more we have, the bigger the Dragon! Art, Craft and Photography Exhibition The work of local amateur and professional artists of all ages. To exhibit, contact Rosemary Trigwell on 01488 683170. Children’s Art Exhibition A display of work by local schools.	Corn Exchange, 10am-6pm NB Open Studios Exhibition in The Three Swans Hotel daily throughout HADCAF Free entry Refreshments available Interactive art with remarks outside Corn Exchange from 10.30am .   Sponsored by Dreweatt Neate Ralph Boston
	Flower Festival Theme : A Favourite Hymn Ploughman’s Lunches Proceeds to Send a Cow - Livestock for Life.	Methodist Church , Bridge Street 10am - 5pm Trading stall. Donations to Naomi House Children’s Hospice.   Methodist Church Hall 12 noon-2pm (£2.50)
	Hungerford Historical Association Archive Room Open Archivist Fred Bailey will be on hand to help and answer your questions	Methodist Church Hall, Bridge Street 2-4.30pm
	Carnival organised by Hungerford Round Table Entry forms for Parade available from Newbury Building Society or email carnival2005@fiema.com or telephone 07957 825010. Categories: Schools & Clubs; Pubs; Walking - group; Walking - individual; Open; Trade; Best-dressed Wheelbarrow	1pm on Jazz Forum on the lawn of The Three Swans Hotel 2-4pm Drop-in Drumming Workshop on Town Hall Steps 4pm Crowning of Carnival Queen on The Three Swans lawn 6pm Parade starts
Sunday 17	Early Birds Walk with wildlife artist Jonathan Pomroy Catch the early birds onFreeman's Marsh. Wellies advisable, binoculars useful.	Meet at the swing-bridge by St Lawrence’s Church, 6.30am Free Optional full English breakfast (£5) in the Croft Hall afterwards (aprox 7.30am) Sponsored by W.L. Construction
	Guitar Workshop with Tim Walters A seminar with an experienced guitar teacher on improvisational techniques from rock to jazz, featuring performances which illustrate these various techniques, followed by one-on-one lessons addressing any questions attendees might have. All levels welcome, electric or acoustic guitars.	Croft Hall 10am Tickets £3 from Newbury Building Society
	The HADCAF Summer Show	Corn Exchange, 10am-4.30pm NB Open Studios Exhibition in The Three Swans Hotel daily throughout HADCAF Free entry
	Flower Festival Theme : A Favourite Hymn	Methodist Church , Bridge Street 12noon - 5pm Trading stall. Donations to Naomi House Children’s Hospice.
	Phoenix Brass Open Air Concert The band has been playing for enjoyment and to raise funds for others for over 12 years. New players welcome: contact David Watson on 01672 515176. Bookings: contact Richard Fradgley on 01488 685004. Further details available from the website: www.phoenixbrass.com	The Green, Froxfield (if wet, John O’Gaunt School Hall) 3pm Free
	Opera for a Summer's Evening Suzy Smith soprano Fred Garner soprano John Milford baritone An evening of light opera and operetta, arias, duets and trios comprising well-known and well-loved music from Mozart to Verdi, Gershwin to Bellini.	Croft Hall 7.30pm Free - tickets from Newbury Building Society (retiring collection) Sponsored by Russell Marshall Ltd
Monday 18	Strictly Come Dancing with Rita Long Ballroom and Latin for beginners - you’ve see it on the telly, now try it for yourself! All ages welcome - with or without a partner, Rita will have you dancing in no time at all.	Corn Exchange 8pm Free – tickets from Newbury Building Society (retiring collection) Sponsored by The Veterinary Hospital
Tuesday 19	Moyine Anwar Family Concert The Moyine Anwars present an evening of classical and romantic music for piano, and piano/double bass duo. The programme includes Mozart, Schubert, Chopin and Bottessini, with a brief excursion into Cairo traffic! Suraya Moyine has performed internationally, representing Egypt in London and major European cities and international festivals. Jilan Anwar enjoys bringing out the solo qualities of the double bass through her recitals and ensemble performances. A prize winner at the Ida Carroll award, she has premiered many works for the British and International Bass Forum. Jwaydan was awarded the Bennett Fuller trophy at the 2003 Devizes Eisteddfod for narration.	Croft Hall 7.30pm Tickets £5 from Newbury Building Society (profits to Children in Distress)   Sponsored by Furr & Company Dreweatt Neate
Wednesday 20	Millinery Demonstration with Jane Corbett Trained by The Queen Mother’s milliner, couture milliner Jane designs and hand-makes hats and head dresses in her shop in Hungerford High Street . Her talk includes advice on styles to suit every face and figure.	Jane Corbett Millinery, 47 High Street 7.30pm Free – limited tickets from Newbury Building Society
	Serenade with Michael Cirignano A resident of Hungerford since 1999, Michael is Italian and has won many singing contests in Italy and has performed on Italian radio. His repertoire includes a mixture of Italian and English songs, ranging from ‘Nessun Dorma’ and ‘O sole mio’ to easy listening such as songs by Neil Diamond and John Denver.	Croft Hall 7.30pm Free – tickets from Newbury Building Society (retiring collection) Sponsored by Jennifer & Sacha
Thursday 21	Senior Citizens’ Concert Party with Two’s Company	Hungerford Day Centre 1pm Limited tickets available from the Day Centre (01488 682601)
	Blood, Sweat & Tears: Skiing to the South Pole Illustrated talk by Hannah McKeand In an epic 53-day expedition Hannah trekked 730 miles from the coast of Antarctica to the geographic South Pole, crossing one of the world’s harshest terrains and battling physical and mental exhaustion, frostbite, injury, hunger, and some of the lowest temperatures on earth. Marketing manager for The Watermill Theatre for 7 years, at the age of 31 Hannah finally committed herself to her primary passion – exploring. She has travelled extensively in the remote Libyan Desert regions of North Africa in search of prehistoric cave paintings, and to the virtually unknown Wakan Corridor in northeastern Afghanistan in search of the source of the River Oxus. Future plans include the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in 2005/06 and a solo-unsupported attempt at the South Pole in 2006/07.	Croft Hall 7.30pm Free – tickets from Newbury Building Society (retiring collection) Sponsored by Fairwise Travel Herongate Leisure
Friday 22	Indigo Entertainments present Philip York in Lies Have Been Told An evening with Robert Maxwell Written and directed by Rod Beacham Was the notorious newspaper tycoon Robert Maxwell the monster he’s been painted, or the victim of racism and snobbery? Let him try to persuade you of his point of view. If, of course, you can believe a word he says! Philip York has worked extensively with the RSC in Stratford , London and the Royal National Theatre, as well as touring internationally. His many TV appearances include The Professionals, Paradise Postponed, Touch of Frost, EastEnders, The Bill. Rod Beacham has written numerous scripts for radio and TV, most notably for Bergerac. ‘Thought-provoking, powerful and hilarious…kill for a ticket’Three Weeks ‘Philip York has captured Maxwell so perfectly it’s like being in the same room’TheScotsman ‘Rod Beacham’s subtle and rich play achieves the remarkable trick of making you actually understand this monstrous, egotistical liar…Quite astonishing’ The Stage	Croft Hall 7.30pm Tickets £5 from Newbury Building Society Sponsored by Bruce Mayhew
Saturday 23	A Day of Dance Just turn up and join in any or all of the drop-in ‘taster’ sessions. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, fun is guaranteed! 9.30-10.30am Traditional dance, including clog and percussive with Penny Brookman 10.45-11.45am Tap dance with Iris Lloyd 12 noon-1pm Belly dance with Susan Ealding 1.30-2.30pm Irish dance with Ian & Mary Boyd ( Boyd School of Irish Dancing) & Jackie Hynes	Corn Exchange Free – no tickets required   Sponsored by Thermotek C.E.L. Hungerford Ltd
	Tea Dance with Two’s Company Refreshments (tea and cake) available (£1.50)	Corn Exchange 3.30-5.30pm Free - tickets from Newbury Building Society
	The Adam Winslet Band Last year saw Adam perform at the Birmingham Indoor Arena in front of an audience of 9000; there followed a successful concert at The Hexagon, Reading. He and the band brilliantly deliver a fusion of blues and rock’n’soul, with a slice of funk for good measure. Great entertainment!	Croft Hall 8pm Tickets £5 from Newbury Building Society Sponsored by Tomorrow’s Guide The Gentleman’s Shop Furr & Company Framemakers Charles Lucas & Marshall
Sunday 24	Visit CLIVE – West Berkshire’s Community Learning and Information Vehicle – for FREE internet access via Broadband, 11am-4pm . Tel. June on 01635 292344 for more details.
	Hungerford Town Band Festival Concert A wide-ranging programme featuring fine soloists. To contact the band, or if you wish to learn an instrument, please telephone Musical Director Tim Crouter on 01488 680674 or Chris Sketchley on 01635 529822.	Corn Exchange 7pm Free - tickets from Newbury Building Society (retiring collection)
	Jill Crossland Piano Recital Programme includes Bach (‘Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring’, selections from ‘48 Preludes and Fugues’), Rameau (selection from ‘New Pieces for Keyboard’, 1724), and Mozart (Sonata in C K330). Jill trained at Chethams and the Royal Northern College of Music, and in Vienna with Paul Badura-Skoda. She pursues an active concert career at home and abroad, including regular appearances at the South Bank and Wigmore Hall. Her recording of Bach’s ‘Goldberg Variations’ reached the classical charts on release, and she has just finished recording the complete Bach ‘48 Preludes and Fugues’.	Croft Hall 7.30pm T ickets £5 from Newbury Building Society Sponsored by

 

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