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FRIDAY 30TH JUNE THE CAVE OF HARMONY“The Cave of Harmony” was a popular title for Victorian Musical Evenings. Prior to a light buffet the Letcombe Singers present novelty acts with energy, sauciness and charm! Starts 7.30pm. TICKETS £8 (£6 concessions) Buffet includedMethodist Church Hall – Venue 9

MYSTERY PLAYSSee 28th June for details. Starts 8pm

SATURDAY 1ST JULY DAY OF MUSIC12 hours of entertainment with the Wantage Silver Band in the magical setting of the Wantage Museum Courtyard. Come and listen and sponsor us! Event subject to licence - check with Museum. 8.30am-8.30pm. FREEVale & Downland Museum – Venue 1

DEMONSTRATION IN LACEThe turn of the Young Lacemakers. See 14th June for details. 10am-2pm.

BREWERY TOURSee 17th June for details. Starts 1pm.

STAR QUESTFriday Nite Stageschool and Karen Brind School of Dance are looking for talented people. If you think you have what it takes come and join us in our Search for a Star. Details from Jim (01235 767975) or Karen (01235 769109). Heats 1st July from 2-5pm, concert on 7th July at 7.30pm. TICKETS £5 to enter, concert £8 (£6 concessions)Wantage Civic Hall – Venue 3

MYSTERY PLAYSSee 28th June for details. Matinee 2.30pm; evening 7.30pm.

FESTIVAL CONCERTWantage Orchestra’s programme includes Saint-Saens, Mendelssohn, Mozart and Haydn concertos. The soloists are local school pupils. Soloist Christopher Terepin won the Introductory Concerto class in 2005. Starts 7.30pm. TICKETS £7 (£5 concessions)Wantage Civic Hall – Venue 3

THE CAVE OF HARMONYSee 30th June for details. Starts 7.30pm.

SUNDAY 2ND JULY TOUR OF WANTAGESee 19th June for details. Starts 2pm.

CONCERT OF HISTORIC LOCAL CHURCH MUSICThe Christminster Singers, Oxfordshire’s ‘West Gallery’ choir, perform music in the style of village church music popular in the 18th and early 19th century. Starts 7.30pm. TICKETS £7 (£5 concessions)Wantage Parish Church – Venue 4

WEDNESDAY 5TH JULY BREWERY TOURSee 21st June for details. Starts 7.30pm

THURSDAY 6TH JULY FASHION JEWELLERY – A WORKSHOPThis session covers using memory wire. See 15th June for details. Starts 10am

FESTIVAL OF FLOWERSWantage Flower Club presents fl owers arranged by Geoff Jones. Arrangements will be raffl ed and sold. Members will also stage a competition entitled ‘Carnival’. Starts 7.30pm. TICKETS £4.50 (on the door)Wantage Civic Hall – Venue 3

OPEN EVENINGWantage Folk Dance club invite you to keep fi t and enjoy yourself in a relaxed atmosphere. Easy to follow calls and live music. Suitable for all. Starts 7.45pm. TICKETS £1.50 (on the door)Charlton Centre – Venue 12

FRIDAY 7TH JULY FESTIVAL CEILIDHOne of the new ‘White Horse Ceilidhs’ series organised by the Mad Hatters. With energetic music and local Morris entertainment. Proceeds to ‘Folk for MS’. www.whitehorseceilidhs.org.uk. (Reg charity no.1080774) Starts 8pm.TICKETS £6 adults (£3 under 16s)Grove Village Hall – Venue 15

SATURDAY 8TH JULY MUSICAL MEDLEYSPandemonium is a truly home grown folk band, who are presenting a varied programme of folk medleys, traditional songs, rounds and dance tunes for you to join in with. 10.30am-12.30pm. FREEVale & Downland Museum – Venue 1

COME AND SINGWantage Choral Society request singers to come and learn Faure’s Requiem. Supper can be provided. Concert at 7.30pm. For further information and an application form please phone 01235 206590 or see www.wantagechoralsociety.co.uk. Closing date 30th June. Starts 2.30pm.TICKETS £10 singers; £10 audience (£8 concessions) excluding supperWantage Parish Church – Venue 4

ROCK IN THE PARKWantage Youth Centre, The Sweatbox, present the very best of local jazz, blues, folk and rock music. See local advertising for details. 1-7pmFREEWantage Recreation Ground – Venue 10

SUNDAY 9TH JULY ROCK IN THE PARKSee 8th July for details. 1-7pm. FREE

FILM IN THE PARKA giant outdoor screening of a popular movie. See local advertising for details. 9-11.30pm. FREE

EVENSONGA traditional Choral Evensong in the beautiful setting of Wantage Parish Church, celebrating the end of the Festival. Starts 6pm. FREEWantage Parish Church – Venue 4

****WELCOME TO THE ELEVENTH****

WANTAGE SUMMER FESTIVAL

The 11th Wantage Summer Festival is bigger than ever, packed with exciting events and activities for all the family. We have some interesting new events such as trips to local breweries plus all your old favourites including Jazz on a Midsummer’s Day. Sweatbox has joined us and is providing a weekend of events for young people; much of the money for the weekend events has been raised by themselves and refl ects the abundance of creative talent that exists across the Vale and Downland communities. This year too we have a new programme format which fi ts easily into the pocket or doubles as a poster so we welcome your feedback.

May I thank the local authorities, sponsors and participants for their continued support and also thank all those who have worked hard to put together an exciting month long programme of activities for all to enjoy.

Jim Moley - Festival Chairman

VALE & DOWNLAND MUSEUMMonday to Saturday 10.00am - 4.30pm

Photographs by Peter Kent & Greta Thornbory.

TICKET SALES 01235 760176

FESTIVAL TOWN MAP Wantage Town Square

1 Vale & Downland Museum2 Dolphin Gallery3 Wantage Civic Hall4 Wantage Parish Church5 Wantage Library6 Betjeman Park7 St John Vianny Church

8 Abingdon Arms9 Methodist Church Hall10 Wantage Recreation Ground11 Millbrook School Hall12 Charlton Centre13 Lains Barn14 Old Mill Hall, Grove15 Grove Village Hall

16 West Hendred & Ginge Hall17 Challow British Legion18 Butts Brewery19 West Berkshire Brewery20 Snells Hall, East Hendred21 Letcombe Regis Village Hall

FRIDAY 9TH JUNE CEILIDHAs a warm up to the Festival, the Folk for MS Ceilidh will feature ‘Tickled Pink’ with Fee Lock and Cat Kelly. Traditional English Music that Rocks! Starts 8pm. TICKETS £7.50 adults (£5 under 16s)Old Mill Hall, Grove – Venue 14

EXHIBITIONS OUR TOWNCommunity groups, local amateur and professional artists and performers will provide creative workshops, craft demonstrations, informative displays and live performances and more! 10th June-9th July. FREE Vale & Downland Museum – Venue 1

WANTAGE CAMERA CLUBAn exhibtion of colour, black & white and digital prints. 10th-24th June. FREEWantage Library – Venue 5

MAKING WAVES Lendon Scantlebury’s exhibition reveals his cultural and spiritual Barbadian background which inspired his paintings. 12th-24th JuneFREEVale & Downland Museum – Venue 1

TRANSITIONSSee the response of photographers to Wantage’s period of transition. Four creative workshops accompany the exhibition. 13th June-22nd July. Exhibition FREE; for workshops contact the Museum on 01235 760176Vale & Downland Museum – Venue 1

HOLIDAYSWantage Art Group presents an exhibition showing a variety of approaches to the idea of holiday from lonely mountains to busy café scenes. 26th June-8th July. FREEWantage Library – Venue 5

ANNUAL EXHIBITIONWantage Art Group’s annual exhibition is a showcase for the talents of local artists which they hope will encourage others to join them. 26th June-15th July. FREEVale & Downland Museum – Venue 1

Morris Dancing, Wantage Market Square

Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Wantage Recreation Ground

Paintings on the Railings, Letcombe Brook

SATURDAY 10TH JUNE FESTIVAL OPENINGMorris Dancers, Silver Band and more! Starts 11am & Museum 11.30am. FREE Wantage Market Square – Venue

Wantage Parish Church Choir presentSHAKESPEARE IN SUMMERAn evening of Shakespearian poetry, drama and comedy with music. Pimms and strawberries will be served. Starts 7.30pm.TICKETS £9 (£8 concessions)Wantage Parish Church – Venue 4

CHARITY CONCERTFolk for MS presents Harvey Andrews, William Pint and Felicia Dale, with James Keelaghan and others. Bar, raffl e and food available. www.folkforms.org (Reg charity no.1080774) Starts 8pm. TICKETS £10 adults (£5 under 16s)Old Mill Hall – Venue 14

SUNDAY 11TH JUNE HISTORIC WALKThe Wilts and Berks Canal group will take you on an 8 mile guided walk (allow 3 hours). Meet at Wilsham Road, just south of Caldecote Road. Phone 01235 763072 to confi rm. Starts 10.30am. FREE

PAINTINGS ON THE RAILINGSWantage Art Group’s answer to the Left Bank! Browse and chat to the artists by the Letcombe Brook. 1.30-5.30pm. FREE Betjeman Park – Venue 6

JOHN BETJEMAN INSPIRESAn afternoon of creativity featuring Wantage Art Group, sculptures from Dawn Benson, jazz from the Big Bear 4 (3-5pm) and poetry (3-5pm). Activities for children aged 11 or under at 2.30pm including using sculptor’s modelling wax and a painting competition. Organised by the Letcombe Brook (Wantage) Charitable Trust. 1.30-5.30pm. FREE Betjeman Park – Venue 6

A JOYFUL SUMMER EVENINGVale Voices offer a concert of a capella singing, featuring a mixed programme of sacred, secular and light hearted songs, and poetry. Starts 7.30pm.TICKETS £5St John Vianney Church – Venue 7

TUESDAY 13TH JUNE A VIEW OF CALLIGRAPHY TODAYCome along and ask questions about this fascinating ancient craft. 11am-3pm. FREE Vale & Downland Museum – Venue 1

WEDNESDAY 14TH JUNE DEMONSTRATION IN LACEWantage Lacemakers will demonstrate lacemaking - from beginner to experienced. Have a go at each session. 1-4pm. FREEVale & Downland Museum – Venue 1

PICTURE FRAMINGA hands-on workshop to learn to enhance pictures with appropriate mounting. Bring your own pictures to mount. Places limited. Phone 01235 763030 to book. Starts 7pm. TICKETS £2-5 for materials (when booking)Dolphin Gallery – Venue 2

PAST, PRESENT & FUTUREThe Wilts & Berks Canal group present a canal history, using photos and discussing its recent restoration activities. Starts 7.30pm. TICKETS TBC phone 01235 760176Vale & Downland Museum – Venue 1

THURSDAY 15TH JUNE FASHION JEWELLERY – A WORKSHOPMake your own unique jewellery. This session covers fl oater/illusion necklaces. Cost includes all materials. Places limited. Starts 10am.TICKETS TBC phone 01235 772074

HISTORIC WALKThe Wilts and Berks Canal group will take you on a guided, gentle, 2 mile walk. Meet by the side of the canal on road between West Challow and B4507. Starts 7.30pm. Phone 01235 763072 to confi rm. FREE

The Guild of King Alfred Players PresentMIXED DOUBLESDevised by Anton Rodgers, written by Alan Ayckbourne, Harold Pinter and others. A light-hearted portrayal of character and its effect on relationships and family life. Starts 7.30pm. TICKETS £6 (£5 concessions)West Hendred & Ginge Village Hall – Venue 16

FRIDAY 16TH JUNE Wantage Stage Musical Company PresentMUSIC, MURDER, MYSTERY, DRAMA & DANCEHelp to work out ‘who dunnit’ in our very own murder mystery whilst dining. Followed by light entertainment. Suitable for all. Starts 7.30pm.TICKETS £10 (£8 concessions) includes supperChallow British Legion – Venue 17

MIXED DOUBLESSee 15th June for details. Starts 7.30pm.TICKETS £8 (£7 concessions)

FOLK SESSIONCome along to a traditional ‘jamming’ session and join in or just listen. Starts 9pm. FREEAbingdon Arms – Venue 8

SATURDAY 17TH JUNE SING-A-LONGThe National Childbirth Trust (Reg charity no.801395) invites you to enjoy singing with your baby or toddler in a relaxed atmosphere. Parents welcome. 10am Babies; 11am Toddlers. TICKETS £1.50 (on the door)Wantage Civic Hall – Venue 3

CREATE A PLAY IN A DAYWhite Pony Productions helps 7-14 year olds to create theatre, learn songs and dances, and much more. The day concludes with a free performance at 4pm. Starts 10am. TICKETS £10 per child, performance freeMillbrook School Hall – Venue 11

BREWERY TOURVisit the Butts Organic Brewery and see how real ale is made whilst enjoying samples. For tickets phone 01235 768172 by 7th June. Starts 1pm.TICKETS £5 plus transport, if availableButts Brewery – Venue 18

MUSIC, MURDER, MYSTERY, DRAMA & DANCESee 16th June for details. Starts 7.30pm.

MIXED DOUBLESSee 16th June for details. Starts 7.30pm.

SUNDAY 18TH JUNE JAZZ ON A MIDSUMMER DAYFeaturing internationally famous Max Collie’s Rhythm Aces, the legendary Big Bear Stompers & the T.J. Johnson Band. Bring a picnic. For tickets phone 01993 811678. 12pm-6pmTICKETS £14 in advance (£16 on door). Lains Barn – Venue 13

MONDAY 19TH JUNE TOUR OF WANTAGERoger Humphries takes you on a guided tour around Wantage. Hear interesting stories about the town. Tour lasts 1-1½ hours. Starts 7.30pm. FREEStart at Vale & Downland Museum – Venue 1

TUESDAY 20TH JUNE AUDIO VISUAL SPECTACULARWantage Camera Club offers a digital programme of award winning images set to voice and music, on local subjects. Starts 7.30pm. TICKETS £2.50Methodist Church Hall – Venue 9

WEDNESDAY 21ST JUNE MEET THE ARTISTDon’t miss this opportunity to chat to Lendon Scantlebury about his paintings, see “Making Waves” entry in Exhibitions section. 2-4pm. FREEVale & Downland Museum – Venue 1

PICTURE FRAMINGSee 14th June for details. Starts 7pm.

A DEMONSTRATION IN PASTELSee Ron Ripley’s demonstration and fi nd out about the activities of the Wantage Art group. You don’t have to be an artist! Starts 7.30pm. TICKETS £3 (on the door)Wantage Civic Hall – Venue 3

BREWERY TOURA talk at the newly upgraded West Berkshire Brewery. See how real ale is made whilst enjoying samples. For tickets phone 01235 768172 by 7th June. Starts 7.30pm.TICKETS £5 plus transport, if availableWest Berkshire Brewery – Venue 19

MORRIS DANCINGThe Icknield Way Morris Men will dance outside The Bear at 8pm then on to The Abingdon Arms for more dancing, music, singing, and drinking at 9pm. www.icknieldwaymorrismen.org.uk. FREEBear Hotel, Wantage Market Square – Venue & The Abingdon Arms – Venue 8

THURSDAY 22ND JUNE FASHION JEWELLERY– A WORKSHOPThis session covers earrings. See 15th June for details. Starts 10am.

Stagelights PresentBLACK WIDOWSet in Edwardian England, this complex and challenging play delves into the remnants of Victorian morality. Starts 7.30pm. TICKETS £5 (£4 concessions & ODN members)Old Mill Hall – Venue 14

TRADITIONAL ENGLISH DANCINGThe Vale Islanders perform dances of the 17th century dressed in period costume.Starts 8pm. FREEWantage Market Square – Venue

FRIDAY 23RD JUNE TOUR OF WANTAGESee 19th June for details. Meal at the Museum afterwards for £8 per head - book meal with the Museum on 01235 760176. Starts 7.30pm. FREEStart at Vale & Downland Museum – Venue 1

BLACK WIDOWSee 22nd June for details. Starts 7.30pm.

SATURDAY 24TH JUNE ENHANCING PHOTOGRAPHSWantage Camera Club gives a presentation on digital manipulation with Adobe Photoshop using many techniques to prepare your images. Suitable for all. Refreshments available. Bring sandwiches. No alcohol please. Starts 10am. TICKETS £10Methodist Church Hall – Venue 9

MUSIC IN THE MUSEUMMad Hatters, a four piece barn dance, ceilidh and concert band play traditional English, Irish, Scottish, European and American music. 12-3pm. FREEVale & Downland Museum – Venue 1

BLACK WIDOWSee 22nd June for details. Starts 7.30pm.

SUNDAY 25TH JUNE TEDDY BEARS’ PICNICThe National Childbirth Trust invites you and your family to bring a picnic and a blanket, and don’t forget the Teddy Bear! There will be a singalong where we hope all will join in. Event cancelled if wet. 2-4pm. FREEWantage Recreation Ground – Venue 10

WEDNESDAY 28TH JUNE DEMONSTRATION IN LACESee 14th June for details. 1-4pm.

BREWERY TOURSee 21st June for details. Starts 7.30pm.

Domino Players PresentMYSTERY PLAYSA chance to see these lively plays originally enacted by medieval tradesmen. Comic, touching and powerful; with choral singing and music. Starts 8pm. TICKETS £7 (£5 concessions; £20 family)Wantage Parish Church – Venue 4

THURSDAY 29TH JUNE FASHION JEWELLERY – A WORKSHOPThis session covers wire link jewellery. See 15th June for details. Starts 10am.

MORRIS DANCINGOld Speckled Hen and Liddington Hall Morris offer different styles of dancing, traditional and original, including a female group from Wiltshire. Starts 8pm. FREEWantage Market Square – Venue

MYSTERY PLAYSSee 28th June for details. Starts 8pm.

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