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Saturday 16th July 2011 The Great British Summer Proms Sunday 17th July 2011 Soul Sunday
WELCOME On behalf of the producers, MA Concerts and Warwick Castle, we would like to welcome you to The Great British Weekend at this absolutely stunning venue. This year’s concerts offer two very different shows and we are thrilled to be presenting the UK premiere of Soul Sunday – A Jackson Spectacular on Sunday July 17. We are delighted that Warwick Castle is the first UK venue to feature the show which features pop band and star performers from the musical THILLER. On Saturday, The Great British Summer Proms return with a fresh programme for 2011, celebrating the very Best of British. Thrilling his audience with dramatic choreographed precision is Flight Lieutenant Charles Brown, taking to the skies above Warwick; a most spectacular way to start any concert. Jae Alexander is our conductor for the evening and we are delighted to welcome star soprano Janet Mooney and the Three Welsh Tenors, who will join the English National Orchestra on a journey through the classical world as well as all your flag waving favourites of the Last Night of The Proms.
Fireworks again this year play a dominant role in the Summer Proms concert and we are delighted that Fantastic Fireworks will once again be conjuring a series of breathtaking and magical displays. Thanks to everyone who has helped to make these concerts possible. A huge amount of planning and hard work goes into making them happen and there are countless people without whom they would not be possible. Thanks to you – the audience – for your support of the outdoor concerts at Warwick Castle. We hope you have a fantastic evening with us.
Tim Harrison-Jones General Manager Warwick Castle
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WARWICK CASTLE
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WARWICK CASTLE A BRIEF HISTORY The origins of Warwick Castle can be traced back to the Saxon fortification which Ethelfleda, daughter of Alfred the Great, used to defend against the invading Danes. The first Castle to appear on the site was a wooden motte and bailey construction in 1068 at the command of William the Conqueror. Throughout the middle ages, under successive Earls of Warwick, the Castle was gradually rebuilt in stone. By the 14th Century, it was a towering mediaeval fortress and the stronghold of the mighty de Beauchamp family. Later, as the Castle declined in military importance, the main living
quarters were converted into a residence of rich and sumptuous style that reflected the wealth and status of its owners. Attacked in 1264, besieged in 1642 and damaged by fire in 1871, the Castle has nevertheless gloriously survived the ever-changing fortunes of history, and stands today as the most impressive of England’s ancient fortresses. The Castle was home to the Earls of Warwick until 1978. Since then extensive restoration work has been carried out and substantial areas of the Castle, which were previously closed to the public, have been opened.
THE PRESENT Imagine a totally electrifying, full day out at Britain’s Ultimate Castle, where you can immerse yourself in a thousand years of jaw-dropping history – come rain or shine. Where ancient myths and spell-binding tales will set your imagination alight and your hair on end. Where princesses are pampered and maidens are wooed. Experience the heat of battle at such close quarters you’ll almost smell the fear, as winners become true heroes and losers are confined to dark, dank dungeons to be forgotten for eternity. It could only be Warwick Castle.
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largest siege machine the Trebuchet. Also,
The Castle’s 60 acres of grounds and gardens
of Warwick Castle’s history in The Castle
are, for many, as much of an attraction as the house itself. They include the informal Pageant Field, landscaped by the famous “Capability” Brown; the Peacock Garden, home to the Castle’s flock of peacocks, and the beautiful Victorian Rose Garden, restored to its former glory in 1986. For those with plenty of energy a climb up the Castle’s imposing towers
experience the drama and terror of a household preparing for battle at Kingmaker, take a trip to the most blood curdling parts Dungeon, visit the Secrets and Scandals of the Royal Weekend Party and State Rooms to discover exactly how the elite used to live, and encounter the last dragon at Merlin: The Dragon Tower. A day spent at Warwick Castle is a day that will go down in history – whatever the weather.
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Warwick Castle’s splendid location makes it
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as popular with evening guests as daytime
Throughout the year, an exciting programme
can be booked to create memorable private
and a stroll along the battlements provides
of entertainment brings the Castle’s past to life. Entertainments provided include spectacular birds of prey shows to dramatic jousting tournaments and the world’s
visitors. Facilities such as the Great Hall, the State Dining Room and the Conservatory events. Alternatively, guests can opt for a Highwayman’s Supper, an evening of good food, wine and merry-making – interrupted by a mysterious visitor – or a Kingmaker’s feast which takes guests back to the Castle of 1471. New to the portfolio of evening events is the Dungeons after Dark. Do you dare enter The Castle Dungeon where the plague is taking no prisoners? Prepare to experience the darkest, bloodiest and most frightening times in Warwick Castle’s history.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 23rd July – 4th September
Jousting Returns with The Barbarian Boat of War Back in the saddle this summer are the famous Jousting Knights, returning to the Castle grounds, and this time, they’re not alone. The rebel Barbarians are planning to invade the Castle and it is the valiant Warwick Warriors who must defend their honour and the sacred Castle grounds. The bravery, skill and agility of the jousters will be tested to the limits as crowds bear witness to their dazzling show packed with incredible equestrian prowess and pageantry.
22nd – 31st October
The Haunted Castle As Hallow’s Eve approaches, the Castle clock has stopped at the witching hour and the ghosts and spirits from 1000 years of history have descended on Warwick Castle taking over the Towers, State Rooms, the Princess Tower and created terror in the Castle Dungeon. Are you brave enough to enter The Haunted Castle and roam the rooms, Encounter the Owls, meet the Princess Witches and learn the art of spellmaking with the Apprentices from Merlin: The Dragon Tower. From 22nd – 31st October, visit The Haunted Castle after dark where Warwick’s sinister and brutal history is brought to life.
17th December – 2nd January
Christmas at the Castle
Warwick Castle is the perfect backdrop for festive celebrations. From the wonderful Carols at the Castle concert, the atmospheric Christmas Candlelit Tours around the Castle, the opportunity to meet Santa and his Elf in the State Rooms to the Mediaeval Banquets being served in the Great Hall. Warwick Castle is a truly great place to spend a day with friends and family this festive period. Get ready for our Christmas with a twist!
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SUMMER PROMS
THIS IS THE GREAT BRITISH
SUMMER PROMS New for 2011, a stunning World War II Spitfire will perform a dramatic aerial ballet to get you on your feet and warm the heart
The English National Orchestra will perform
as it kicks off this celebration of the very
wonderful classics such as the Nutcracker
Best of British and a magical evening of pure family entertainment. Rousing popular classics, wonderful movie themes and amazing fireworks, culminating in a finale of “Proms” favourites will make this an unforgettable experience and a
Suite the Walton’s Crown Imperial, Dambusters Theme, the theme from Schindlers List and many more. Conducting this year’s performance is Jae Alexander, who will be joined by soprano Janet Mooney and Three Welsh Tenors. We would like to extend
magical night of entertainment. Closing with
a very warm welcome to them.
a spectacular fireworks display, this will be a
As darkness falls, flags and singing voices
night to remember.
will need to be at the ready as the orchestra launches into a huge finale section of traditional proms favourites, including Rule Britannia, Jerusalem, the 1812 Overture and Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No1. So sit back, enjoy the show and celebrate the very best that Britain has to offer!
THE CONDUCTOR JAE ALEX ANDER To describe Jae Alexander as merely a conductor would be an injustice to an artist whose diverse talents have allowed him to find his niche on the outdoor concert platform. For most audiences the conductor is simply someone they see the back of for most of the concert, waving their baton as they conduct the orchestra. Jae, however, possesses a rare ability to form a bridge between the orchestra and the audience, so that the concert becomes a more interactive experience. Jae has been involved with the creative team in devising this year’s programme, which has been carefully selected to maintain the traditional proms elements and concert favourites, while introducing a number of classics to suit the evening. Jae, who was born in Port Talbot, South Wales, began his musical career at the age of 14. Since leaving college, Jae’s love for musical theatre has made him one of the top musical directors in the West End and conducting credits include: West Side Story (1984); Cats (1989); Oliver! (1995) and Guys & Dolls (Piccadilly Theatre).
Whilst consistently working in the West End, Jae has also recorded television programmes for BBC Wales and S4C. For the BBC Jae recorded The Magic of the Musicals with Mark Rattray and Marti Webb and has appeared many times on Blue Peter. Over the past 10 years Jae has combined his passion for classical music with his love of live entertainment, working as Musical Director on a number of outdoor spectacular classical concerts. Jae is now MA’s Principal Conductor for their outdoor summer Proms season. Over the last few years Jae’s work has seen him setting up productions across the globe. On behalf of Cameron Mackintosh he supervises all overseas productions of the hit musical Oliver!, and he recently appeared in the West End as Musical Director of the Fiddler On The Roof.
SOPRANO JANET MO ONEY Janet has performed as a soloist with many orchestras including the RPO and RPCO, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, the philharmonic, the BBC Concert Orchestra, RTE Concert Orchestra, Metropole Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra and the English National Orchestra. She has also performed in concert with Willard White, Michael Nyman, Gino Vannelli, Robert Wells and Michael Ball. Operatic roles performed include Susanna (The Marriage Of Figaro), Musetta (La Boheme), Zerlina (Don Giovanni), Despina (Cosi Fan Tutte) and the title role in ‘Carmen’. She made her debut at English National Opera in ‘The Bacchae’ and has created numerous roles in contemporary operas. She was a founder member of the award winning opera company ‘Opera Circus’. West End credits include Cosette in Les Miserables at the Palace Theatre, London.
Janet has performed on many recording sessions for television, films and radio. She has been the featured soloist on ‘Friday Night Is Music Night’ for BBC Radio 2. She also recorded ‘Rule Britannia’ with the RPO for their Classical Spectacular series and Carmen (title role) for Carlton Records. She is Mariah Carey’s opera voice in the film “The Bachelor”. She also sang the role of Eloise in ‘Rage of the Heart’, with Michael Ball. Janet featured on the 2004 British Airways campaign and on the award winning Honda Choir campaign. She was recently heard on the sound track of the Mark Walberg film ‘The Shooter’. In 2004 she recorded an album of songs from stage and film musicals for BMG Records in the Netherlands.
TENORS
THREE WELSH TENORS All professional tenors with successful solo careers, The Three Welsh Tenors first sang together as a group as part of an incredible line-up of stars entertaining rugby fans prior to a Wales vs. New Zealand match. Their energetic and entertaining programme gave each of them a chance to showcase their distinct voices and they blew the audience away. Rhys Meirion has sung most of the leading romantic tenor roles whilst on principal contract at English National Opera and has also appeared with Frankfurt Opera, West Australia Opera, Opera Australia and the Hong Kong Festival. His duet album with Bryn Terfel “Benedictus” was nominated for a Classical Brit Award in 2006.
Aled Hall is a frequent performer for Welsh National Opera and has made over 150 appearances at the Royal Albert Hall, London in concerts and operas promoted by Raymond Gubbay. Further afield he has sung at Aix en Provence Festival, Wexford Festival, Tokyo, Salzburg and in Baden Baden. Like Rhys Meirion, Alun Rhys-Jenkins’ initial career was in teaching but after winning the Towyn Roberts Scholarship, he turned professional, joining Welsh National Opera in 2005. After singing numerous roles for the company he began a freelance career in 2009 and has since worked for Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Scottish Opera and ENO. He also made his European concert debut singing Carmina Burana with the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra conducted by Carlo Rizzi. Recent highlights include the BBC Proms in the Park from Swansea, a concert at Rhosygilwen Mansion in West Wales, performing the National Anthem before a Wales Football International at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea and concerts at Sherborne Abbey and the Aberdovey Festival. Upcoming plans include the opening concert at the National Eisteddfod of Wales and performances at the Milford Haven and Ludlow Festivals. Their debut album will be released this summer on the SAIN label.
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NATIONAL ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR JAE ALEXANDER SOPRANO JANET MOONEY TENORS THREE WELSH TENORS
Glinka Ruslan and Ludmila Overture
SOPRANOS AND TENORS Verdi Brindisi
Coates
Calling All Workers
Goodwin
Battle of Britain
INTERVAL
Coates
Dambusters Theme
Holst
The Planets - Jupiter
Tchaikovsky
Nutcracker Suite
Williams
Schindlers List
SOPRANO SOLO
SOPRANO SOLO
Rogers With a Song in My Heart
Bernstein West Side Story
Bizet Habanera Walton
Crown imperial
trad Danny Boy Williams Harry Potter
Elgar Pomp & Circumstance March No. 4
TENORS SOLO
TENORS SOLO
Puccini
Verdi
La Donna e Mobile
Caruso
Lucio Dalla
Di Capua Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture (excerpt) Arne
Rule Britannia
Parry Jerusalem Elgar Pomp & Circumstance No.1
ENCORE Williams
Star Wars
Offenbach
Can Can
Strauss
Radetzky March
THE ENGLISH NATIONAL
ORCHESTRA The trading-named orchestra owned by Musical Associates (Concerts) Ltd., the English National Orchestra has gained a reputation over the last twelve years as one of the finest symphony orchestras in the world. A completely commercial orchestra - with no outside funding - the orchestra has performed across the globe with some of the world’s premier artists, including Kiri te Kanawa, Placido Domingo, Charlotte Church, Andrea Bocelli and many more. Additionally the orchestra has also performed on many occasions with Sarah Brightman and was privileged to record her albums “La Luna” and “Eden”. The orchestra usually performs under the baton of conductor Jae Alexander, who has previously worked with some of the most famous orchestras in the world, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philharmonia, the English National Symphony and the Wren Orchestra.
Much of the orchestra’s work is now taken up by the summer concerts produced by Musical Associates, at venues across the UK for The National Trust, English Heritage, HM Forestry Commission and local borough councils. In an age when more and more orchestras are under threat of closure due to lack of funding, the English National Orchestra is living proof that - with a combination of talent, initiative, enthusiasm and a commitment to performing at the highest level - it is possible for a commercial orchestra to not only survive, but to thrive.
A MAGNIFICENT MAN IN HIS
FLYING MACHINE It really is the quintessential English scene. The picnic is laid out, you have a glass of Pimms in one hand, a Union Jack flag in the other, the orchestra strikes up and you sit back and soak up the atmosphere. Suddenly, the sky begins to fill with a faint echo of the past. A truly British icon comes into view, an original Second World War Spitfire. So when Flight Lieutenant Charles Brown joined the Royal Air Force in 1981, surely he never imagined that he would have the opportunity to thrills crowds in this way? “No, I never envisaged this but it really is the most amazing experience,” he said. Charles is employed as an RAF pilot and flight instructor but was offered the opportunity to fly at the proms spectaculars through his association with the Historic Aircraft Collection, which owns the Mark V Spitfire he flies in the shows. The plane, BM597, is an original combat veteran, built in Castle Bromwich in the West Midlands and delivered in April 1942. The Historic Aircraft Collection, for which Charles is chief pilot, acquired the aircraft from the RAF base at Church Fenton, in North Yorkshire, where it had stood as a gate guard for many years. It is one of just four models still flying in this country today. Taking part in these shows is something of a busman’s holiday for Charles and stemmed from his love of historic planes. Having got his wings as an RAF pilot, he decided he wanted to get a private pilot’s licence too and from that
developed an interest in flying older planes and performing aerobatic displays. And it really does seem as if he is performing his complicated rolls and loops in perfect time to the music. In fact, he cannot hear the music at all. “I listen to the music before I fly in to get the feel for the piece and have a stop watch and know where certain pieces are in the music and try to spot those and display the plane as best I can to coincide with those crescendos and quieter sections.” He can however see the crowds and loves to see the audience waving their flags at him as he swoops down as low as 200 feet before soaring back up again. “That is very much appreciated and I really enjoy the magic of it all.”
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DANIEL PEARCE
Daniel Pearce is a singer, songwriter and musician. His passion for music is reflected in his rich variety of experience; from vocal sessions with artists like Lemar and Basement Jaxx, to touring with Westlife and McFly. In the last 18 months he has been a guest vocalist for Howard Jones on tour as well as recording a single and touring with Young Punx - a major act in Japan. Daniel also provided all of the vocal arrangement for the successful Chris Moyles ‘Parody album’. Since 2009 Daniel has been the lead vocalist for Dizzee Rascal, touring the UK, Europe and Australia. Last year Daniel co-wrote and performed on Dizzee Rascal’s last No1 hit.
LEON CRAIG
Leon Craig trained at “Guildford School Of Acting”. Leon is well known for playing the role of Montel (Diaper Man) and Jesus in the West End Hit production of “Jerry Springer the Opera” at the Cambridge Theatre in the West End. This was recorded and shown on the BBC and is also available on DVD starring David Soul. Other theatre credits include: Nurse Nanny Nora in Sleeping Beauty Lyceum Theatre Crewe. Widow Twankey in Aladdin Lyceum Theatre Crewe. Genie of the lamp in Aladdin in Loughborough. Dame Daisy Dollop in Jack and the Beanstalk in Wakefield. The Dog in a workshop of a new musical Hey Diddle Diddle for Speckulation Entertainment. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as Inventor, Sid, and Lord Scrumptious. Dame Sarah the Cook in Dick Whittington at the Cliffs Pavilion Theatre in Southend Starring Cannon and Ball, Paul Nicholas, and Ben Richard’s. Leon was then honoured to be asked to appear in the first
ever UK production of Myths and Hymns by Adam Guettel at the Finborough Theatre in London playing one of the lead roles. He played a lead in Exit Alan at The Sherman Theatre in Cardiff written by Richard Stillgoe. Chuck Brown in the UK tour of Over The Rainbow (Eva Cassidy’s life story) The Dame in Puss in Boots at The Old Market Theatre Brighton starring David Van Day. Widow Twankey in Aladdin at Melton Mowbray. Dame in Fanta Teen Comedians at The Comedy Store London hosted by Jonathan Ross. Leon won Brighton’s Theatre Royal Dame Academy for his role of Peggy of Peking and was crowned Dame of Brighton 2004. He was also a semifinalist in BBC Radio 2’s Voice Of Musical Theatre at the New theatre Cardiff. Advert for Nintendo Wii Fit. Leon is playing Dame Trott this Christmas at the Broadway Theatre Catford in Jack and the Beanstalk starring Yolande from Eastenders.
ZOE BIRKETT
Twenty five year old Zoe Birkett first entered our consciousness when she blew the nation away at just sixteen yrs old singing big band songs with the precision, power and vocal talent of the original rat pack. She earned her place as the Winning female contestant in ITV’s Pop Idol 2002 by the British public. Her video Get Happy went straight in at number one, and she signed a management deal with Simon Fullers 19 Management. Zoe went on to perform to over 250,000 fans on two national arena tours and sang 5 hits on the Pop Idol Big Band album which reached #No.1 in the album chart and went triple platinum all within a year. Zoe has a credible Westend Theatre Status as a leading Lady, she was part of the Original Cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert playing one of the DIVAS alongside Jason Donavan at the Palace theatre, she was also principle Singer on choreographer Gary Lloyds’What a feeling’ at the London palladium, and is currently starring as the only Female Lead in’ Thriller Live’ the Michael Jackson Musical at the Lyric theatre where she plays Janet Jackson.
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2 July – 30 October 2011 EXHIBITION
TICKET PRICES Adults £4.95 / Concessions £3.95 / Under 5's FREE Family tickets £14.00 Concessions £12.60 1 adult & 3 children or 2 adults & 2 children
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Admission FREE to the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum and WILD WORLDS children’s creative play installation & activities Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, CoventryJordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP T: 024 7683 2386 W: www.theherbert.org
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Key Events in 2011 Taster Morning (for girls in Year 6) Saturday 24 September 2011. Prior registration required
Sixth Form Open Evening (for parents and girls in Year 11) Wednesday 12 October 2011
Open Morning (for parents and girls – all year groups) Saturday 5 November 2011, 9.30am-12 noon Independent Day School for Girls 11 – 18 years King's High School is part of the Warwick Independent Schools Foundation, together with Warwick Preparatory School and Warwick School, providing high quality education for boys and girls aged 3-18
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Open Day Saturday 17 September 2011 Sixth Form 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Junior and Senior Schools 2.00 - 4.00 pm Scholarships and bursaries available For details and a prospectus please contact: Mrs Norton, Admissions Registrar T 01926 776400 E enquiries@warwickschool.org www.warwickschool.org
Independent boys’ school (7-18 years)
A Warwick School Drama Production - Guys and Dolls
Warwick School is part of the Warwick Independent Schools Foundation, together with King’s High School and Warwick Preparatory School, providing high quality education for boys and girls aged 3-18.
It’s not just the castle that makes Warwick District a beautiful place to visit. Warwick District Council are committed to keeping Warwick District one of the “cleanest and greenest” places in the Country. We are supporters of the Keep Britain Tidy “Big Tidy Up” Campaign and currently recycle around 50% of waste we collect. Please help us keep Warwick tidy, by using a litter bin or visit one of our recycling banks visit www.warwickdc.gov.uk/recycling for locations. We welcome feedback at: contract.services@warwickdc.gov.uk
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1 Hill Top, Coventry, West Midlands CV1 5AB 02476 521210 visits@coventrycathedral.org.uk
TURNER VIOLINS Specialists in stringed instruments
C O N S U LTAT I O N S | R E S T O R AT I O N S | VA LUAT I O N S Voted the nation’s favourite 20th century building, Coventry Cathedral houses the finest collection of 1950s art in Britain, the largest tapestry in the world as well as Britain’s greatest collection of modern stained glass. A new Visitor Centre showcases an exhibition and film on one thousand years of history. Make sure you visit this World Centre for Peace & Reconciliation. Open Daily: Monday to Saturday 9am – 5pm; Sunday 12pm – 4pm All within a short walk of the Cathedral are: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum; the medieval St. Mary’s Guildhall and Priory; the famous medieval ‘Doom’ painting at Holy Trinity Church and Coventry Transport Museum.
Visit us in 2012 for our Golden Jubilee and join in our 50th anniversary celebrations and special events! Find out more at www.coventrycathedral.org.uk
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Fine old and modern violins, violas, cellos, double basses and bows From beginners to virtuosos. Wide range of instruments. at NOTTINGHAM
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Visit Warwick Arts Centre this Autumn for some of the best comedy, music theatre and family shows… Soweto Gospel Choir: African Grace
Zappa Plays Zappa Sat 26 Nov
Thu 13 Oct
Milton Jones: Lion Whisperer
The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Sat 15 Oct
Wed 30 – Sat 31 Dec
Omid Djalili Sat 12 Nov
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Rifco Arts
Britain’s Got Bhangra Tue 15 – Sun 27 Nov Warwick Arts Centre
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Thu 1 Dec
For all of this and much, much more visit www.warwickartscentre.co.uk
box office: 024 7652 4524 / www.warwickartscentre.co.uk 50p per ticket booking fee applies
Warwick Arts Centre, The University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL
Hamlington’s
Fine Jewellery
Tuesday, 11th28October 2011 Thursday April 2011
10am until 2pm and 6pm until 8pm
Bespoke jewellery making service All jewellery repairs and valuation / insurance work undertaken In-store sell or recycle gold service trade old gold for new or receive 100% cash in store for your gold and silver 13 Market Place, Warwick, CV34 4SA 01926 492444 info@hamlingtons.co.uk www.hamlingtons.co.uk Follow us on: Twitter @ Hamlingtons Facebook @ Hamlington’s Fine Jewellery Warwick
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Sample Katy Rosé FREE at Warwick Castle. Just look out for one of our Katy Rosé waiters and discover the unique taste of our premium rosé Somerset cider, blended and blushed from Katy apples at 5.4%. Then, buy a bottle to share at the Thatchers Cider Bar. How refreshing.
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