Daventry Arts Festival Guide 2012

CELEBRATE THE ART OF COMEDY . POETRY . MUSIC THEATRE . FOOD & DRINK . ART . DANCE

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FREE festival guide

Let’s get together & celebrate!

July 6 to 28

2012

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Daventry Arts Festival is back.

Taking place in a variety of venues across the Town Centre, from Friday 6 to Saturday 28 July, the festival promises to provide an action-packed 3 weeks of entertainment for everyone!

Building on the success of 2011, we have over 30 different events taking place, including street entertainment, music, comedy, dance, a book signing, film, theatre, a parade, walks, talks, traditional games, exhibitions, photography, bell ringing, and so much more.

Highlights include a magical outdoor theatre performance of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’, outside cinema, a chance to meet Guinness world record breaker ‘Smokey’ the cat and listen to the tale of ‘Smokey the Very Loud Purring Cat’, watch ‘Twist’, a oneman show that brings to life a host of well-loved Dickens’ characters or just sit back, relax and enjoy an evening of popular music performed by Daventry Brass in the delightful surroundings of Holy Cross Church.

And there’s more! ‘A Roll in the Hay’, featuring one of the most famous voices in the land, Radio 4’s ‘The Archers’ actress Sunny Ormonde, better known to Ambridge listeners as Lilian Bellamy. Not to be outdone some

home-grown talent provided by the Daventry Choral Society offering an enjoyable evening of music and for those who like their music al fresco we have Daventry’s Music in the Park - what a summer!

The festival events have been organised by a variety of individuals, local businesses, schools, groups, organisations, public bodies and volunteers who have put in a huge amount of effort to put the festival together – a very special thank you to all these along with the sponsors, Daventry & District Housing.

I believe there is a lot happening in Daventry which we should be very proud of and the festival provides a great platform to shout about it! We hope you enjoy the festival and take the opportunity to support your local town and community – our town needs YOU! The festival is a Daventry Business Partnership project that aims to raise the profile of arts in the town, along with the number of visitors, as part of the Daventry BID. We are grateful to our festival sponsors and in particular to David and Angela Adams who are real champions of our town.

Sally Halson, Manager, Daventry Business Partnership

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Events Listings............................................................................. 3 Venue Map...................................................................................26 Events happening throughout the festival......................27 Parade Route..............................................................................28

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FRIDAY

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Friday 6 to Saturday 28 July

Friday 6 to Friday 13 July

Daventry Schools Art Exhibition

The Daventry Town Art Trail!

Discover the captions associated with the works of art and WIN! Twelve images are hidden within Daventry Town Centre, collect an entry form from Tribute Pictures on High Street, to enter complete and return by 28th July 2012. See entry form for details of prizes.

Venue: START: Tribute Pictures END: Alpine Carpets Time: 10am – 4pm (Monday to Saturday) Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Suitable for all

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Come and see the exhibition of local secondary schools artwork displayed in Daventry Library as part of the Arts Festival three week celebration. Be the first to discover the work of our promising young artists and admire their talent. Many thanks to the students and tutors at Danetre School and William Parker School.

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Venue: Daventry Library Time: Monday 10am - 6pm Tuesday to Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 1pm - 4pm Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Suitable for all Friday 6 to Friday 13 July

Northampton College Art Exhibition

A chance to view some exciting and colourful artwork created by Northampton College students.

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Venue: Northampton College Time: 9am – 5pm (Monday to Friday) Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Suitable for all

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7 JULY

SATURDAY Festival Parade

A colourful parade through the town centre by local businesses, groups, schools, individuals and organisations to kick start the Arts Festival. Followed by Picnic In The Park!

Venue: Town Centre (finishing New Street Recreation Ground) Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm Cost: Free Audience: Suitable for all

Farmer’s Market

Daventry High Street hosts the ever popular farmers market, where town really does meet the countryside. Taste and smell an array of fresh local quality produce with everything from pork to poultry and eggs to cheese. Delicious.

Venue: Town Centre Time: 9am – 1.30pm Cost: Free Audience: Suitable for all

Captured in Time Tribute Pictures hosts local portrait artist Libby Thompson who captures that special look and moment in time. Working from photographs provided by you, there is no ‘posing’ required.

Libby will also be working on a portrait on site so you will be able to see her work in progress.

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Venue: Tribute Pictures Time: 9.30am - 4pm Cost: Free to watch and chat.

(Discuss portrait costs with Artist) Booking: Not required Audience: Suitable for all

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Picnic in the Park

Appearance and purr from Smokey the cat at this event, Samba performance from The Bliss Charity School – KS2 children playing a range of rhythms on the Samba drums lead by Jacqui Bristow, a dynamic and exciting event which will get everyone tapping their feet! Orange Blossom Florist ‘flower making’, music …….

And much more, join in this FREE family celebration – bring your own picnic or get one prepared from one of the cafes in town.

Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

A collection of thirty images, by members of the Daventry Photographic Society, showcasing some of their finest work. Enjoy a cup of tea as you browse the exhibition. Other images can be seen in various locations, including Daventry Town Council Offices, Tribute Pictures and the Daventry Express offices. For latest details please see www.daventry.co.uk

Venue: New Street Recreation Ground Time: 3.30pm - 5pm Cost: Free Audience: Suitable for all

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Venue: Pigeon Hole (Moot Hall) Time: 10.30am – 4pm (Tuesday to Saturday) 11am – 3.30pm (Sunday) Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Suitable for all

Carved in Stone

Working as a stone carver on some of the country’s most prestigious buildings, such as Westminster Abbey, Ely Cathedral and many others, Moira Morriss will be demonstrating her craft for all to see, at the Pigeon Hole. Why not visit her in her ‘cell’!

Venue: Pigeon Hole (Moot Hall) Time: 10am Cost: Free Audience: Suitable for all

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SATURDAY Tower, Bells and Ringers

Discover the inside of the Holy Cross Church tower, the bells and ringers! An accompanied tour will allow you access to the ten nationally renowned bells, see them in action and try out the computerised simulator! Ringers will be on hand to explain the English art and science of change ringing – we are on the lookout for people to join our team, maybe you can show us what you are made of?!

Daventry Choral Society‘s Summer Spectacular

Sit back, relax and enjoy an evening of delightful music perfect for the summer.

Programme: Carl Orff - Carmina Burana Constant Lambert - Rio Grande Tippett - 5 Spirituals (Orchestra da Camera)

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Venue: Holy Cross Church Times: 10am – 12 noon Cost: Free (Donations welcome) Booking: Not required Audience: Suitable for all

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Venue: iCon Time: 7.30pm Cost: £12 (Students and children £1) Booking: Essential via tickets@daventrychoral.org.uk Audience: Suitable for all

Interesting Facts!

The Bells!

Change ringing is the art of ringing a set of tuned bells in a series of mathematical patterns called “changes”.

What is the Plain Bob Royal composition?! To know when to make calls and which ones to make, a conductor follows a plan called a composition which he or someone else devised. Today computers make checking a composition’s truth easy; but the process once involved a mix of mathematics and laborious row-by-row checking. The Plain Bob Royal is one such composition!

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Daventry Art Trail

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Northampton College Art Exhibition

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Captured in Time

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SUNDAY

8 JULY

Twist

Join James Hornsby as he skilfully re-creates Dickens’s own legendary public readings, bringing to life a host of well-loved characters in a faithful, funny, thrilling and hard hitting re-telling of this classic novel. Performed by locally based professional actor, James Hornsby, who has regularly appeared on television, the WestEnd stage and in many of the UK’s regional theatres.

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Venue: Daventry Library Time: 2pm – 3.30pm Cost: £5 (including refreshments) Booking: Essential on 01327 703130 Audience: Suitable for ages 9 to 99

Book Signing!

International Celebrity & local hero

Meet Smokey. An official international cat celebrity – as recognised by the Guinness World Records – due to her incredibly loud purr! Smokey has appeared on American ABC News and NBC News, as well as the BBC World Service, Daybreak and in almost every UK National newspaper.

Holy Cross Bells – Free recital

Ringers from the Daventry Branch of the Peterborough Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers will attempt to ring 1,260 changes on the ten bells, using a composition of Plain Bob Royal to ensure that all the changes are different!

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Venue: Holy Cross Church Time: 4.45pm (Duration 50 minutes) Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Suitable for all

Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

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Both Smokey and her owner, co-author Ruth Adams, are local to Daventry living just down the road in Pitsford and are delighted to be popping into town to read an extract of the book ‘Smokey the very loud purring cat’, talking about Guinness World Records, the media and creative writing. Don’t miss this chance to meet and hear the famous cat and get a free ‘pawtograph’, plus the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of the book before they set off on their travels again! There will also be a ‘cat colouring in!’ competition to be judged by the author on the day.

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Venue: Daventry Library Time: 1pm - 3.30pm (book reading 2.30pm) Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Children and Adults

Northampton College Art Exhibition

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9 JULY

MONDAY

Belly Dancing for Beginners!

Artistic benefits of belly dancing with Imogen; especially created for beginners, this is a fun and friendly class suitable for women of all shapes and sizes – no need to bare your belly unless you want to!

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Venue: Daventry Community Centre Time: 7pm – 8pm (class one 9 July & class two 16 July) Cost: £6 for one class or £8 for two sessions!

Booking: Not required Audience: Adults Further information: Call 07801 966 198

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Arty Poems

Join Steve Turner and the poetry group for some lively and fun poems on the arts.

Venue: Daventry Town Council Offices Time: 2pm – 3.30pm Cost: £1 Booking: Not required Audience: Adults

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Arts Festival Banquet Menu by Shahi Lounge for your belly!

After you’ve felt the benefits of your artistic belly dancing workout why not reward yourself with a spicy offer from the Shahi Lounge. Enjoy a superbly created banquet menu at a discounted rate of £5.95 per person especially for the Daventry Arts Festival!

Northampton College Art Exhibition

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Venue: Shahi Lounge Time: 8pm – 10.30pm Cost: £4.95 per person Booking: Advised on 01327 876 366 Audience: Adults

Daventry Art Trail

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TUESDAY

10 JULY

Captured in Time

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Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

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‘A Roll in the Hay’

Sew Many Stitches

A colourful exhibition of creative textile art made by local quilting group, Danetre Quilters. The exhibited work consists of traditional and contemporary pieces encompassing a great range of techniques using both hand and machine quilting. Pieces include; bags, cushions, wall hangings and quilts. n Come and have a go at designing your own quilt n ‘UFO’ – Unfinished Quilts, see the different stages of ‘building’ a quilt. n Follow us on the Art Trail.

Venue: Daventry Town Council Offices Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: Free (no booking required) Audience: Suitable for all

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Calling all Archers’ Addicts.

A light-hearted and highly entertaining celebration of the countryside through words and music. The Antonius Players join forces with one of the most famous voices in the land, Radio 4’s ‘The Archers’ actress Sunny Ormonde, better known to Ambridge listeners as Lilian Bellamy. Together they explore the joys of the countryside through stories, poems and foot-tapping music plus anecdotes from the much loved radio programme. A fun-filled musical treat, not to be missed!

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Venue: Casey’s Club Time: 7.30pm Cost: £7 Adults, £6 Concession/Child, £22 Family (2+2) Booking: Essential on 01327 828 392 (9am - 12 noon) or via www.daventry.co.uk Audience: Suitable for all

Northampton College Art Exhibition

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Don’t forget ...The Daventry Town Art Trail!

Discover the captions associated with the works of art and WIN! Twelve images are hidden within Daventry Town Centre, collect an entry form from Tribute Pictures on High Street, to enter complete and return by 28th July 2012. See page 3 for further information.

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11 JULY

WEDNESDAY Castaway

Join ‘castaway’ Penelope Rapson, Musical Director of Fiori Musicali, as she is quizzed by BBC Radio Northampton presenter Martin Heath on the CDs she would take to a desert island.

Come and enjoy an entertaining evening of conversation, anecdotes and music, revealing more about Penelope’s life and career, and the music she loves.

The event has been organised by the Badby Music Society in conjunction with Fiori Musicali as part of the Daventry Arts Festival.

Story Stomp

Interactive story telling with early years play and nursery rhymes.

Sessions aim to develop literacy and communication skills and best of all are fun!

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Venue: Daventry Library Time: 10.15am – 10.45am Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Pre-school children (must be accompanied by an adult)

Northampton College Art Exhibition

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Venue: iCon Time: 7.30pm Cost: £10 (Concessions available) Booking: Essential on 01327 828 392 (9am - 12 noon) or via www.daventry.co.uk Audience: Adults

Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

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Daventry Art Trail

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Wetherspoons Cheese and Wine Tasting

A delicious evening sampling locally sourced cheeses alongside a selection of wines from our experts.

Whether you’re a cheese and wine snob, a curious food lover or a complete novice you’re welcome here at Wetherspoons so come and join us for a tasty treat!

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Venue: The Saracens Head Time: 6pm – 9pm Cost: 50p charge (proceeds to Clic and local charity) Booking: Not required Audience: Adults 10

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THURSDAY Captured in Time

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KFDA Kids Dance Classes

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The Kate Fisher Dance Academy (KFDA) is a progressive and dynamic dance school taking inspiration from dance style and music trends over recent years. Our aim is to promote highlevel dance tuition within a fun and friendly environment. For the serious dancer we hope to raise levels of competence and help you realise your ambitions, for the beginners our aim is to nurture your interest in dancing and help you progress at a level that suits your ability.

Creative Writing with Steve Dimmer

A chance for budding writers to be inspired and pick up some helpful hints on how to write a great story!

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Venue: Daventry Town Council Offices Time: 10.30am – 12 noon Cost: £3.50 Booking: Essential on 01327 704 928 or e-mail dxadams@mac.com Audience: Adults

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Venue: Daventry Active Leisure Centre (upstairs dance studio) Time: 4pm – 5pm (Under 8’s) 5pm – 6pm (8 -16 years) Cost: £5 PAYG Booking: Not required Further information: Contact Kate Fisher on 07779 892 508 or kate.fisher@kfda.co.uk

Daventry Art Trail

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Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

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Northampton College Art Exhibition

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Musical Monkeys

Young children’s entertainment show providing stimulating musical rhymes and actions.

A chance for your little monkeys to join in by dancing, singing and shaking percussion instruments along with the music! The session ends with bubbles and a sticker for each child: it’s like a party!

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Venue: Tiny Tantrums Play Centre, Royal Oak Industrial Estate Time: 1pm - 2pm Cost: £2.75 Booking: Not required Audience: 0-4 year olds (must be accompanied by an adult) Further information: Please call Gemma on 07854 544 173

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13 JULY

FRIDAY

Daventry Art Trail

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Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

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Captured in Time

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Northampton College Art Exhibition

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Strictly Come Dancing for Beginners

This course will cover basic dancing steps and techniques so is not only strictly fun but will leave you able to perform simple routines choreographed by your tutor. Dancing is a great and fun way to keep fit, make new friends and learn something new!

Venue: Daventry Active Leisure Centre (Upstairs Dance Studio) Time: 8.15pm – 9.15pm Cost: £6 PAYG Booking: Not required Audience: Adults and Teenagers

Tales from a Corkscrew Island - Steve Dimmer

The Corkscrew Islands, lie just south of Madagascar. Their storytelling tradition is rich in humour, twists, turns and unexpected endings. Once a year, the island holds a competition to find the best story, this evening the final stories will be retold for YOU to judge!

Suspend your disbelief and journey with Steve Dimmer through an evening of tales to make you smile wryly, nod warmly and laugh openly!

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Venue: The Abbey Time: 7.30pm Cost: £3.50 Booking: Tickets on the door, from Angela Adams on 01327 704 928 or e-mail dxadams@mac.com Audience: Adults

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SATURDAY Captured in Time

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Scouting Crafts

Thinking of joining Beavers, Cubs or Scouts? Come along and see for yourself what we get up to! Discover scouting skills and crafts for age 6 plus.

Refreshments available. We look forward to welcoming you.

Venue: Daventry Country Park (2nd Daventry Scout Hut) Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: Free Audience: Suitable for all

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Pre-Theatre Banquet at the Shahi Lounge Before you settle down to see some outdoor theatre at its best, start your evening in High Street and take advantage of the pre-theatre dinner offer from the Shahi lounge restaurant. If you prefer the après dinner this offer runs until 10.30pm!

Directed by the Shahi Lounge Chef – Indian food at its best!

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‘Much Ado about Nothing’

The war is over... but not between Benedick and Beatrice!

It’s “chocks-away” as Shakespeare’s most entertaining and charming couple take to the stage to engage in their “merry war” and, with both proclaiming that they’ll never fall in love, a battle of wits ensues. But, as the airmen return from war and the Home Guard get ready to stand down, be prepared for a bumpy ride – infidelity, deception and mistaken identity challenge the lovers making ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ a spectacle of comic and dramatic suspense. Will love take to the skies or take a nosedive and bomb? Amid a flurry of 1940s Air Force uniforms, a whirlwind of war time song and dance, Heartbreak’s sexy, sunny comedy is full of sparkling merriment and positively soars along as one set of lovers battle against dirty tricks, and another set simply battle each other! Dynamic, poignant and ultimately hilarious, this production guarantees audiences will be filling the skies with the roar of laughter.

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Venue: Abbey Church of England School Time: 7.30pm Cost: £8 Adults, £6 Concessions/Child, £22 Family (2+2) Booking: Essential on 01327 828 392 (9am - 12 noon) or via www.daventry.co.uk Audience: Suitable for all

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Venue: Shahi Lounge Time: 5pm – 10.30pm Cost: £5.95 per person Booking: Advised on 01327 876 366

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14 JULY

SATURDAY

Events marked with a star are running on selected dates throughout the festival. See page 27 for details.

Summer Samba

Daventry & District Housing encourages Daventry’s young talent to come and perform at an open session in The Hollows! Expect a variety of talents and performances from a range of musicians and bands, plenty of food and lots of fun activities including inflatables!

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Breadth of Brass

Brought to you by Daventry Brass.

A concert showcasing the wide range of musical styles the modern brass band can perform. The concert will include big band standards, jazz classics, arrangements of orchestral and operatic works, some traditional brass band items, music from film and the theatre, a Royal Academy of Music soloist from Daventry and much, much more. Do not miss this event whether you are a musical scholar or someone who has never listened to a brass brand before - open your mind and your ears and your heart will follow.

Venue: The Hollows Time: 12 noon to 5pm Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Teenagers and Families Further information: Community Development Team, Daventry & District Housing, 01327 707 500

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Venue: Holy Cross Church Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm Booking: Essential on 01327 878681 Audience: Suitable for all

Daventry Art Trail

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Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

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Carved in Stone

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Street Entertainment

by The Phoenix Centre Enjoy some retail recitals around the town as you shop! With various acts including dance groups, musicians and singers from the Daventry district performing in a variety of town centre locations. Show your support to our local talent with a smile and thumbs up!

Venue: Daventry Town Centre Time: 12pm - 3pm Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Suitable for all

Jubilee Dance Show

A visually stunning celebration of dance set to music from the last 60 years. Whatever your age do not miss this spectacular dance show.

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Venue: iCon Time: 2pm - 3.30pm Cost: Adults £5, Children £3 (All profits to charity) Booking: Essential on 07779 892 508 Audience: Suitable for all

Don’t forget... Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

A collection of thirty images, by members of the Daventry Photographic Society, showcasing some of their finest work.

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15 JULY

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Feltmaking Demonstration

Photographic Tour

Join the Daventry Photographic Society as they follow the Daventry Heritage Trail, that includes The Old Grammar School, Holy Cross Church, The BBC Social Club and the Wheat Sheaf Hotel.

Photographic tips and hints will be provided by the tour leader to help get some great shots.

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An insight into the process of feltmaking with local Crafter Amanda Perry.

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Venue: Pigeon Hole (Moot Hall) Time: 11am - 2pm Cost: Free Booking: No need to book ahead but spaces will be limited.

Audience: Suitable for all

Venue: Pigeon Hole (Moot Hall) ‘Tea Rooms’ located in Market Square Time: 2pm – 4pm Cost: £2 Booking: Essential via www.daventryphotographicsociety.co.uk or at Moot Hall Tea Rooms.

Audience: Suitable for all

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MONDAY Poetry Safari

Daventry bred David Saint comes back to lead us around the Headlands streets named after poets, reading poems as we go. This really is poetry in motion.

Venue: Henry Smith House Time: 7pm Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Suitable for all

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16 JULY

Captured in Time

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Daventry Art Trail

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Belly Dancing for Beginners!

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TUESDAY

17 JULY

Toddle Time

This session combines songs, rhymes, stories and books for the early years; all of which help to develop skills that are the foundations for learning to read!

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Venue: Daventry Library Time: 10 - 10.30am Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Toddlers (must be accompanied by an adult)

Embroiderers Guild Exhibition

Members of the Embroiderers Guild display their intricate and beautifully detailed pieces of work especially for the Arts Festival.

Bounce and Rhyme

Raises awareness of learning and communication opportunities through nursery rhymes, songs and simple visual activities.

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Venue: Daventry Library Time: 10.45am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11.15am Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Babies and non-walkers (must be accompanied by an adult)

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Daventry Art Trail

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Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

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Captured in Time

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18 JULY

WEDNESDAY

Music at Wetherspoons

Local students will perform LIVE for the public tonight as part of their coursework! Come and cheer them on and relax with a drink especially after that Salsa dancing!

Venue: The Saracens Head Time: 8.30pm onwards Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Suitable for all

Salsa & Mojitos

Love Salsa? Come and learn some Salsa dancing techniques with a tutor from the Kate Fisher Dance Academy who will teach you some basic moves to make you look great on the dance floor. Party on with Wetherspoons after who will be serving up a South American inspired menu to include Chilli Con Carne and Nacho’s. Mojitos, Marguerita’s and Cosmopolitans will be on offer to buy.

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Venue: The Saracens Head Time: 7pm – 9.30pm Cost: £2 per person (proceeds to Clic and a local charity) Booking: Not required Audience: Adults

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The Embroiderers Guild

Join Lilian Harpere as she delivers a fascinating talk about Victorian and modern forms of beading.

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Venue: The Abbey Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm Cost: £4 Booking: Not required.

Audience: Adults only Further information: Sue Constable on 01327 843474 or sue@constables.eclipse.co.uk

Daventry Art Trail

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Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

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Embroiderers Guild Exhibition

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THURSDAY

19 JULY

Captured in Time

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Daventry Art Trail

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Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

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KFDA Kids Dance Classes

Open Mic Night

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Open Mic Night features singers and musicians from all over, anyone is welcome to come and jam.

Musical Monkeys

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Venue: Casey’s Club Time: 8.30pm - 1am Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Adults

Embroiderers Guild Exhibition

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FRIDAY

20 JULY

All will be revealed!

Students at Danetre and William Parker secondary schools have designed new signs for Daventry’s seven entrance points. Today will see the first public showing of the finished winning designs.

Venue: Daventry Town Council Offices Time: 10am – 2pm Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Suitable for all

Daventry Art Trail

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A Tour of Borough Hill

The history of Daventry’s Borough Hill given to you by local man David Adams, a passionate enthusiast of all things Daventry. Join him on the 2.5 mile walk and learn some fascinating facts about the area.

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Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

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Venue: Borough Hill Car Park Time: 7pm Cost: Free Booking: Essential on 01327 704 928 or dxadams@mac.com Audience: Suitable for all

Strictly Come Dancing for Beginners

Embroiderers Guild Exhibition

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21 JULY

SATURDAY

Captured in Time

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Daventry Art Trail

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Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

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Carved in Stone

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Rag Rug Demonstration

A rag rug demonstration by local Artist Linda McDonald. Rag rug making is a traditional craft that people have done for hundreds of years. It requires very few tools and once the basic technique is learnt, there are no limits to the variety of things you can make.

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Venue: Pigeon Hole (Moot Hall) Time: 10am - 3pm Cost: Free Booking: No need to book ahead but spaces will be limited.

Audience: Suitable for all

Music in the Park

Brought to you by Bring the Noise Headlined by So77, who have topped the Glastofest as well as many other festivals around the country. As a four piece band based in Daventry, they cover a great era of music, namely the Punk/New Wave of the mid 70’s and early 80’s hence the name “The Spirit of 77”, expect music from The Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks, The Undertones, The Ruts and The Jam, to name but a few, catch this energetic and talented bunch of lads before they are spirited off to support the Sex Pistols in August!

We are also showcasing the final act of Daventry’s Got Talent, with performances from the runners-up, a first appearance from FLASH MOB Sing! Plus local musical talent – one not to be missed!

Venue: New Street Recreation Ground Time: 3pm – 8pm Cost: Free Audience: Suitable for all

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Shahi Arts Festival Special Menu after the noise!

After Music in the Park you will be ready for a meal! The Shahi Restaurant will put on their Arts Festival Banquet especially for you music lovers… never mind the Buzzcocks, get yourself down the High Street for a foodies treat!

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Venue: Shahi Lounge Time: 7.30pm – 10.30pm Cost: £4.95 per person Booking: Advised on 01327 876 366

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SUNDAY Daventry Arts Festival Thanksgiving Service

Join the Bishop of Brixworth, John Holbrook at Daventry Holy Cross Church for a special festival thanksgiving service. Whether you are a regular church goer, a lapsed, first timer or just want to see what it’s all about, lets join together as Daventry’s congregation.

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Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

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Photographic Tour

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Venue: Holy Cross Church Time: 9.30am Cost: Free (collection only) Booking: Not required Audience: Suitable for all

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Daventry Art Trail

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Kids Craft Workshop

‘Design and Make Your Own Bracelet’, materials can be purchased on the day.

Running alongside this will be a ‘Design your own Monster Toy’ competition. Each child can design their Monster on paper and the winning entry will be made into a soft toy.

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Venue: Pigeon Hole (Moot Hall) Time: 11am - 3pm Cost: Free Booking: No need to book ahead but spaces will be limited.

Audience: Children

Daventry Art Trail

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Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

See page 5 for further information

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Playground Games

A hop skip and a jump! Transport yourself back in time to the playground and re-discover a host of traditional childhood games and rhymes long forgotten! This event is designed for adults, so Mum’s, Dad’s, Grannies & Granddad’s come along so that you can revive those memories and bring them back home to share and pass on to the little ones!

Venue: St James Infants School Time: 7pm Cost: £1 Booking: Not required Audience: Adults (16+)

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WEDNESDAY

Daventry Art Trail

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Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

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Story Stomp

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Battle of the Demo Tapes

This summer we’re launching our Battle of the Demo Tapes competition; this is a fantastic opportunity for local bands and artists to show off their talent.

We’re giving away studio time for the recording of a demo tape. The artist or band whose demo is judged to be the best by our panel of music loving young people will win even more recording time to record a 3 track EP.

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Venue: The Phoenix Centre Time: 7pm – 9pm Cost: Free Booking: Places are limited... so don’t be shy, get in touch today. For more details and to request an application form contact Rachel Piper on 07999850834 or Rachel.piper@daventryphoenix.org Audience: Anyone who loves music!

Music Matters at the Phoenix

A fun day of musical madness for all the family, with workshops and live performances by some of our favourite acts.

Fancy yourself as a bit of a DJ? Always wanted to learn guitar? Workshops and lessons will be available on the day. Are you the karaoke king? Come and show us your skills. If you rock the mic, there will be chances to record your best karaoke hit in the studio! Come along and check out our recording studio!

Venue: The Phoenix Centre Time: 2pm – 6pm Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Suitable for all

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THURSDAY

26 JULY

Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

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Open Mic Night

See page 19 for further information

Musical Monkeys

See page 11 for further information

Daventry Art Trail

See page 3 for further information

Daventry

By The Sea 2012!

Town Centre August 15, 16, 17 and 18 Activities include ‘Beach’, buckets and spades and seaside amusements

The Hideout Tapas evening Get family and friends together at The Hideout and indulge your taste buds with a tantalising help yourself buffet selection of Spanish tapas, as we celebrate the Daventry Arts Festival!

Sit back and relax, enjoy the food, mixed music, conversation and special ambience of The Hideout.

Claire and Darren look forward to welcoming you to one of Daventry’s charming listed buildings; an evening not to be missed!

The area will also incorporate Top-Tastic Photography, a unique artistic experience that no other bar can offer.

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Venue: The Hideout Time: 7.30pm – 11pm Cost: Tapas buffet £9.95 per person (includes a glass of Sangria) Booking: Essential on 01327 703145 or email thehideout2011@live.com Audience: Suitable for all

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FRIDAY

Daventry Art Trail

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Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

A big THANK YOU to all our sponsors and supporters!

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Strictly Come Dancing for Beginners See page 12 for further information

Daventry Rings its Bells

Friday 27 July 2012 will be no ordinary morning. At 8am on the first day of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, ‘Work No.1197: All the bells in the country rung as quickly and as loudly as possible for three minutes’ by Turner Prizewinning artist and musician Martin Creed, will be performed throughout the UK. Get your children, friends and family, throw open your windows and doors to hear the bells of the Holy Cross Church! Don’t stop there, join in and ring your doorbells, hand bells, bicycle bells – any bell in fact, as Daventry celebrates the Olympics.

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Venue: Holy Cross Church (no need to leave your house) Time: 8am Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Suitable for all

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SATURDAY

28 JULY

Daventry Art Trail

See page 3 for further information

Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

See page 5 for further information

Carved in Stone

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White Diamond and Glitz – Social Dance Night Open Air Cinema

A chance to get together with friends and family to enjoy three fantastic family films in the great outdoors with your picnic.

Showing on the big screen will be Rio, Cars 2 and Harry Potter. Brought to you by Daventry Town Council and Daventry District Council.

Venue: Daventry Country Park Time: 12 noon – 7pm Cost: Free Booking: Not required Audience: Families

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Spend the evening switching between rooms sampling a selection of guaranteed floor fillers in the main room or a more esoteric mix in the chill out room. This event brings together a diverse group of dancers from across the country to create an awesome atmosphere. Showcases – entertainment – easy parking – licensed bar – cooling fans – two rooms – 3am finish – four DJ’s – one amazing event!

Venue: Daventry Active Leisure Centre Time: 8pm – 3am Cost: £13.50 on the door Audience: Adults Further information: Visit www.cerocpassion.com

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DAVENTRY ARTS FESTIVAL Events happening throughout the festival Daventry Schools Art Exhibition

Captured in Time

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7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21 July

Daventry Art Trail

Strictly Come Dancing for Beginners

Every day except Sundays

13, 20, 27 July

Every day throughout the festival See page 3 for further information

Daventry Photographic Society Exhibition

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Every day except Mondays

Northampton College Art Exhibition

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6-13 July

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Open Mic Night

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19 & 26 July

KFDA Kids Dance Classes See page 11 for further information

12 & 19 July

Belly Dancing for Beginners!

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Story Stomp

9 & 16 July

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11 & 25 July

Photographic Tour

Musical Monkeys

15 & 22 July

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See page 11 for further information

Embroiderers Guild Exhibition

12, 19, 26 July

Carved in Stone

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