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		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Malvern_Suzuki_Violin_School&amp;diff=1491</id>
		<title>Malvern Suzuki Violin School</title>
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		<updated>2026-04-17T16:04:02Z</updated>

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|website = https://malvernsuzuki.wordpress.com/&lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
The Malvern Suzuki Violin School performed as part of [[Leominster Festival 1988]] during a lunchtime recital at [[The Priory Church]].&lt;br /&gt;
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The group had a long history of successfully teaching children and young adults violin, cello and viola using the Suzuki method of Teaching. After the death of Barrie Moore, the musical director, the school ceased to take new students.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://malvernsuzuki.wordpress.com/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Performers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Musicians]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Malvern_Suzuki_Violin_School&amp;diff=1490</id>
		<title>Malvern Suzuki Violin School</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Malvern_Suzuki_Violin_School&amp;diff=1490"/>
		<updated>2026-04-17T16:02:53Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: Created page with &amp;quot;{{Infobox_Performer |website = https://malvernsuzuki.wordpress.com/ |festivals = 1988 }} The Malvern Suzuki Violin School performed as part of Leominster Festival 1988 during a lunchtime recital at The Priory Church.  The group had a long history of successfully teaching children and young adults violin, cello and viola using the Suzuki method of Teaching. After the death of Barrie Moore, the musical director, the school ceased to tak...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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|website = https://malvernsuzuki.wordpress.com/&lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
The Malvern Suzuki Violin School performed as part of [[Leominster Festival 1988]] during a lunchtime recital at [[The Priory Church]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The group had a long history of successfully teaching children and young adults violin, cello and viola using the Suzuki method of Teaching. After the death of Barrie Moore, the musical director, the school ceased to take new students.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Performers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Musicians]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=John_James&amp;diff=1489</id>
		<title>John James</title>
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		<updated>2026-04-17T15:57:33Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: Created page with &amp;quot;{{Infobox_Performer |website =  |festivals = 1988 }} John James performed as part of Leominster Festival 1988 playing the organ during a lunchtime recital at The Priory Church.  ==Links== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}  Category:Performers Category:Musicians {{DEFAULTSORT:James, John}}&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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John James performed as part of [[Leominster Festival 1988]] playing the organ during a lunchtime recital at [[The Priory Church]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Performers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Musicians]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:James, John}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Lunchtime_Recital_3_(1988)&amp;diff=1488</id>
		<title>Lunchtime Recital 3 (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Lunchtime_Recital_3_(1988)&amp;diff=1488"/>
		<updated>2026-04-17T15:55:36Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: Created page with &amp;quot;{{Infobox_Event |performer = John James&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Malvern Suzuki Violin School |venue = The Priory Church |date = Wednesday 8th June 1988 |time = Midday &amp;amp; 1.00pm |cost = Free }} As part of Leominster Festival 1988, there were a series of lunchtime recitals at The Priory Church.   This was the third of them, featuring John James on the organ and the Malvern Suzuki Violin School.  ==Programme Listing== '''JOHN JAMES...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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|performer = [[John James]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Malvern Suzuki Violin School]]&lt;br /&gt;
|venue = [[The Priory Church]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Wednesday]] [[8th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = Midday &amp;amp; 1.00pm&lt;br /&gt;
|cost = Free&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
As part of [[Leominster Festival 1988]], there were a series of lunchtime recitals at [[The Priory Church]]. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This was the third of them, featuring [[John James]] on the organ and the [[Malvern Suzuki Violin School]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
'''JOHN JAMES''' — Organ&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''MALVERN SUZUKI VIOLIN SCHOOL'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
PRIORY CHURCH Admission free, donations welcome&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Live Music]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Talbot_Hotel&amp;diff=1487</id>
		<title>The Talbot Hotel</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Talbot_Hotel&amp;diff=1487"/>
		<updated>2026-04-17T08:22:09Z</updated>

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|address = South Street, Leominster&lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1980|1980]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1982|1982]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1984|1984]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1986|1986]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|status = Closed&lt;br /&gt;
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The Talbot Hotel was, in it's day, a prestigious hotel in the town offering a large ballroom which could be used for performances or talks equally well.&lt;br /&gt;
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Unfortunately, like [[The Royal Oak]], it is now closed to visitors and has fallen into some disrepair, though there is hope that it may one day open it's doors again.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
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		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Local_Talent_Show_(1988)&amp;diff=1486</id>
		<title>Local Talent Show (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Local_Talent_Show_(1988)&amp;diff=1486"/>
		<updated>2026-04-17T08:21:34Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: Created page with &amp;quot;{{Infobox_Event |performer = Local Residents&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Local Children |venue = The Talbot Hotel |date = Tuesday 7th June 1988 |time = 7.00pm |cost = £1.00 }} The annual talent show returns, but, sadly, there is once again no record of the acts that took part.  ==Programme Listing== '''Local Talent Show'''  Local amateur show for adults and children resident in the Leominster area. All entries receive medals.  Entry forms availab...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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|performer = [[Local Residents]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Local Children]]&lt;br /&gt;
|venue = [[The Talbot Hotel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Tuesday]] [[7th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = 7.00pm&lt;br /&gt;
|cost = £1.00&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
The annual talent show returns, but, sadly, there is once again no record of the acts that took part.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Local Talent Show'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Local amateur show for adults and children resident in the Leominster area. All entries receive medals.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Entry forms available from the Box Office, c/o Capriole Crafts, 4 High Street, Leominster and Skeltons, West Street, Leominster.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
THE TALBOT HOTEL, 7.00 p.m.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tickets Adults £1.00 (Accompanied children free)&lt;br /&gt;
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==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
Sponsor: Rainbow Superstores Ltd.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Talent Show]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Surplus_Cassocks&amp;diff=1485</id>
		<title>The Surplus Cassocks</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Surplus_Cassocks&amp;diff=1485"/>
		<updated>2026-04-15T08:40:14Z</updated>

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==Programme Biography==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:performer-surplus-cassocks.png|left|300px]]The Surplus Cassocks was formed in Solihull in 1976 with the intention of providing close harmony entertainment for charity. The group, which has sung widely throughout Birmingham and the surrounding area, boasts two King’s Choral Scholars and a professional counter tenor among former members. All six of the current group also sing in St. Alphege Choir and in their spare time are further occupied with bits and bytes, briefs, buzz boxes, boilers, braces and births.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Their musical repertoire is wide—ranging from traditional English folk music to American Barbershop, Negro Spirituals and modern pop song arrangements. The group recently commissioned a work from John Joubert, with a first performance in Birmingham Cathedral in September 1987.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The group has supported many Birmingham and national charities, most recently the Samaritans, St. Christopher’s House, Olton (C. of E.), Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Warren Pearl Nursing House, Solihull.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Performers]]&lt;br /&gt;
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Surplus Cassocks, The}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
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		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Surplus_Cassocks&amp;diff=1484</id>
		<title>The Surplus Cassocks</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Surplus_Cassocks&amp;diff=1484"/>
		<updated>2026-04-15T08:39:52Z</updated>

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==Programme Biography==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:performer-surplus-cassocks.png|left|300px]]The Surplus Cassocks was formed in Solihull in 1976 with the intention of providing close harmony entertainment for charity. The group, which has sung widely throughout Birmingham and the surrounding area, boasts two King’s Choral Scholars and a professional counter tenor among former members. All six of the current group also sing in St. Alphege Choir and in their spare time are further occupied with bits and bytes, briefs, buzz boxes, boilers, braces and births.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Their musical repertoire is wide—ranging from traditional English folk music to American Barbershop, Negro Spirituals and modern pop song arrangements. The group recently commissioned a work from John Joubert, with a first performance in Birmingham Cathedral in September 1987.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The group has supported many Birmingham and national charities, most recently the Samaritans, St. Christopher’s House, Olton (C. of E.), Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Warren Pearl Nursing House, Solihull.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Performers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Singers]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Surplus Cassocks, The}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Surplus_Cassocks&amp;diff=1483</id>
		<title>The Surplus Cassocks</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Surplus_Cassocks&amp;diff=1483"/>
		<updated>2026-04-15T08:39:41Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: Created page with &amp;quot;{{Infobox_Performer |website =  |festivals = year }}  ==Programme Biography== 300pxThe Surplus Cassocks was formed in Solihull in 1976 with the intention of providing close harmony entertainment for charity. The group, which has sung widely throughout Birmingham and the surrounding area, boasts two King’s Choral Scholars and a professional counter tenor among former members. All six of the curren...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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==Programme Biography==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:performer-surplus-cassocks.png|left|300px]]The Surplus Cassocks was formed in Solihull in 1976 with the intention of providing close harmony entertainment for charity. The group, which has sung widely throughout Birmingham and the surrounding area, boasts two King’s Choral Scholars and a professional counter tenor among former members. All six of the current group also sing in St. Alphege Choir and in their spare time are further occupied with bits and bytes, briefs, buzz boxes, boilers, braces and births.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Their musical repertoire is wide—ranging from traditional English folk music to American Barbershop, Negro Spirituals and modern pop song arrangements. The group recently commissioned a work from John Joubert, with a first performance in Birmingham Cathedral in September 1987.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The group has supported many Birmingham and national charities, most recently the Samaritans, St. Christopher’s House, Olton (C. of E.), Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Warren Pearl Nursing House, Solihull.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Performers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Singers]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Surplus Cassocks, The}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Surplus_Cassocks_(1988)&amp;diff=1482</id>
		<title>The Surplus Cassocks (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Surplus_Cassocks_(1988)&amp;diff=1482"/>
		<updated>2026-04-15T08:38:09Z</updated>

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|performer = [[The Surplus Cassocks]]&lt;br /&gt;
|venue = [[The Priory Church]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Tuesday]] [[7th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = 7.30pm&lt;br /&gt;
|cost = £2.00 (£1.00 concs)&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:performer-surplus-cassocks.png|left|300px]]Alan Palmer — Counter Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Michael Palmer — Counter Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
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Geoff Wild — Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
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John Emmett — Baritone&lt;br /&gt;
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Andy Haistead — Baritone&lt;br /&gt;
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David Sturdee — Bass&lt;br /&gt;
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The Surplus Cassocks was formed in Solihull in 1976 with the intention of providing close harmony entertainment for charity. The group, which has sung widely throughout Birmingham and the surrounding area, boasts two King’s Choral Scholars and a professional counter tenor among former members. All six of the current group also sing in St. Alphege Choir and in their spare time are further occupied with bits and bytes, briefs, buzz boxes, boilers, braces and births.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Their musical repertoire is wide—ranging from traditional English folk music to American Barbershop, Negro Spirituals and modern pop song arrangements. The group recently commissioned a work from John Joubert, with a first performance in Birmingham Cathedral in September 1987.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The group has supported many Birmingham and national charities, most recently the Samaritans, St. Christopher’s House, Olton (C. of E.), Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Warren Pearl Nursing House, Solihull.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
Sponsor: Confederation Mortgage Services&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Choral Singing]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Live Music]]&lt;br /&gt;
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	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Leominster_Festival_1988&amp;diff=1481</id>
		<title>Leominster Festival 1988</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Leominster_Festival_1988&amp;diff=1481"/>
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|dates = 4th - 19th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
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'''4th - 19th June 1988'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Leominster Festival 1988 is the fifth festival, once again running two years after the previous festival in 1986. Since the last festival, the Leisure Centre just off the town centre has been completed and the editorial mentions the Tourist Information Office and Community Association being now firmly part of the town landscape.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The programme is, once again, in a larger format and the price has now doubled from 50p in 1986 to £1. But, unfortunately, it doesn't seem to have used the beautiful design by [[Jane Wells]] on the cover as it did in 1986.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
But, otherwise, the festival feels like it is now finding its feet with a solid array of entertainment which contains both new performers and some familiar acts.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Programme Introduction==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:1988-programme-cover.png|left|200px]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''EDITORIAL'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''Leominster Festival ‘88'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome new patrons to this the fifth Leominster Festival and to those of you who have enjoyed previous Festivals it will be a pleasure to see you again. I trust that you will all find something in our programme to please and to entertain you.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
For the benefit of our newcomers can I tell you that the Festival was the splendid idea of a small group of altruistic individuals who decided that the annual visit of Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra and the major production&lt;br /&gt;
by Leominster Choral Society should be augmented. Since that first Festival ten years ago the event has grown to the extent that it is difficult to contain the Festival to two weeks. The work of organising the next Festival usually begins shortly after the completed Festival, so it tends to be a never ending job of work for the committee.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I am often asked how one can become involved, it is very simple, you can become a Friend of the Festival for a modest sum simply by contacting the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. C. Sansom, Fircroft, Hereford Road, Leominster. You can come along to our Annual General Meeting, on 23rd September, at The Royal Oak Hotel, and participate or possibly become a committee member.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
My predecessor, in his introduction to Festival ‘86, commented on the changes which were taking place in Leominster. He referred to the Leisure Centre, which was then under construction. It is now finished, open and is satisfying the physical needs of many people. He also referred to the Tourist Information Centre and to the Community Association, which are now so firmly established that it is hard to remember a time without them.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is pleasing to report that the Leisure Centre and the Community Association are included as venues in this year’s Festival and I would hope that in the future we will be able to use the Leisure Centre as a venue for some&lt;br /&gt;
more ambitious light entertainment. At present there is no venue in Leominster large enough to attract an audience to meet the costs of to-days light entertainment. As each Festival is in the planning stage we discuss light&lt;br /&gt;
entertainment, the result is always the same, costs run into thousands of pounds and the regrettable fact is that we cannot afford to pay such prices until we can attract large audiences. Until that time we have to accept the criticism that the Festival does not cater for all tastes.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I am hopeful that another venue may become available before the next Festival. I refer to the assembly rooms to the rear of the Lion House, better known locally as the Lion Ballroom. This is a magnificent regency ballroom&lt;br /&gt;
which is, hopefully, to be restored to its former glory and will make an unrivalled local venue for many types of musical entertainment.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To the programme&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It is not easy for me to highlight any particular event or person because, whatever one’s taste, I think there are a number of each which catch the eye. We start again with a Craft Fair which is intended as a shopfront for local&lt;br /&gt;
craftsmen and women to demonstrate their expertise, this will be punctuated by various entertainments, bands, clowns, dancing, Radio Wyvern Roadshow and others.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
On the musical side of the programme the style is varied and definitely has an international flavour with performers from Denmark, Scotland, India and the Caribbean. For those who like their music “en masse”, making their annual&lt;br /&gt;
visit is Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra, on this occasion with pianist Phillip Dyson making a very welcome return. Leominster Choral Society has joined forces with Bromyard and District Choral Society, Leominster Festival&lt;br /&gt;
Orchestra and soloists to present Verdi’s Requiem. This promises to be a memorable evening. On the lighter side the folk evening and the ceilidh are a must for those who enjoy audience participation.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
A wide range of topics are covered in the various talks, from Contemporary Art to Ley lines and art lovers will be able to see children’s art and also an exhibition by two local, but nationally acclaimed, artists.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We seem to be establishing a habit of presenting a debut or premiere at the Festival. On this occasion we have a première, a one woman show by actress, Faith Kent. We are also pleased to welcome Hagley Theatre Group, which in&lt;br /&gt;
addition to Leominster Drama Group gives us more drama than any previous Festival.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I have mentioned the three principal arts but there is much more and all is explained in greater detail in the remainder of this programme.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I would like, so far as the programme is concerned, to conclude by making special reference to the lunchtime concerts in the Priory Church. These are provided for people to wander in and out and have a break from their workplace. The performers donate their services and therefore admission is free but obviously donations would be welcome to cover expenses.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finally, but most importantly, I have to advise you that this Festival only happens because a number of people work very hard to make it possible. My personal thanks go to the Festival Committee, I also thank the patrons who, apart from being Friends, have supported the many fund raising events. The Festival now costs many thousands of pounds and we are dependent on the generosity of sponsors, the local authorities, West Midlands Arts, local companies and individuals. The total monies raised by fund raising and sponsorship amount to approximately 40% of the total cost of the Festival. The conclusion to the equation is that we must sell tickets—to you, in order to make this Festival possible.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
So please support us and thank you for doing so.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''DOUGLAS DICKSON'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Chairman Leominster Festival Committee&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Events by Date==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| class=&amp;quot;eventstable&amp;quot; &lt;br /&gt;
|- &lt;br /&gt;
!Date&lt;br /&gt;
!Events&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Saturday 4th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Craft Fair (1988)|Craft Fair]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''In the Grange and the Priory Church''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[A Health Unto Their Majesties (1988)|A Health Unto Their Majesties]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Presented by The Hagley Theatre Group''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Pop at the Chequers (1988)|Pop at the Chequers]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Local pop groups live in the yard of the Chequers Inn''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Sunday 5th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Festival Service (1988)|Festival Service]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Everyone is welcome at the Priory Church''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Michala Petri (1988)|Michala Petri]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Accompanied by Hanna Petri''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Monday 6th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Lunchtime Recital 1 (1988)|Lunchtime Recital]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''At the Priory Church''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Collecting Contemporary Art (1988)|Collecting Contemporary Art]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''An illustrated talk by Lord Croft''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Film Evening (1988)|Film Evening]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''The Goonies and The Mission''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Tuesday 7th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Lunchtime Recital 2 (1988)|Lunchtime Recital]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''At the Priory Church''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[The Surplus Cassocks (1988)|The Surplus Cassocks]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Close harmony entertainment supporting charity''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Local Talent Show (1988)|Local Talent Show]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Local amateur show for adults and children resident in the Leominster area''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Wednesday 8th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Lunchtime Recital 3 (1988)|Lunchtime Recital]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''At the Priory Church''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''Leominster Drama Group present a Double Bill''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;'''[[The Patient (1988)|The Patient]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''by Agatha Christie''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;'''[[Low Comedy Woman (1988)|Low Comedy Woman]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''by Jack Boswell''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Thursday 9th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Lunchtime Recital 4 (1988)|Lunchtime Recital]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''At the Priory Church''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Leys and Earth Mysteries (1988)|Leys and Earth Mysteries]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''An illustrated talk by Paul Devereux, B.A.''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''Leominster Drama Group present a Double Bill''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;'''[[The Patient (1988)|The Patient]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''by Agatha Christie''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;'''[[Low Comedy Woman (1988)|Low Comedy Woman]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''by Jack Boswell''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Friday 10th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Lunchtime Recital 5 (1988)|Lunchtime Recital]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''At the Priory Church''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[The Singing Kettle (1988)|The Singing Kettle]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Especially sponsored by Leominster Town Council to provide free entertainment for children of Junior School age''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Folk at the Oak (1988)|Folk at the Oak]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Featuring Cilla Fisher and Artie Tresize''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Saturday 11th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[The Singing Kettle (1988)|The Singing Kettle]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Especially sponsored by Leominster Town Council to provide free entertainment for children of Junior School age''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[From Byway to Bypass (1988)|From Byway to Bypass]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Workers Education Association, Local History Societies in Herefordshire, Day School''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Shrewsbury School Big Band (1988)|Shrewsbury School Big Band]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Leader: Andrew Auster''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Sunday 12th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Festival Evensong Service (1988)|Festival Evensong Service]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Everyone is welcome at the Priory Church''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Verdi - Requiem (1988)|Verdi — Requiem]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Leominster Choral Society, Bromyard and District Choral Society, Leominster Festival Orchestra''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Monday 13th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Lunchtime Recital 6 (1988)|Lunchtime Recital]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''At the Priory Church''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Chitraleka Bolar (1988)|Chitraleka Bolar]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Dancer of Bharatanatyam''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[The Picturesque Movement in Herefordshire]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''An illustrated lecture by David Whitehead''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Tuesday 14th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Lunchtime Recital 7 (1988)|Lunchtime Recital]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''At the Priory Church''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[The Hereford Savoy Singers (1988)|The Hereford Savoy Singers]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Musical Director: Doris Webster - Compère: Ken Webster''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Along Offa’s Dyke with a Lion (1988)|Along Offa’s Dyke with a Lion]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''An illustrated talk by Lion Brian Dawson''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Wednesday 15th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Lunchtime Recital 8 (1988)|Lunchtime Recital]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''At the Priory Church''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Leominster and District Junior Schools’ Concert (1988)|Leominster and District Junior Schools’ Concert]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''The Grand Finale to an afternoon of fun and music taking place at Leominster Junior School''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[The Life and Music of Sir Sidney Nolan O.M. (1988)|The Life and Music of Sir Sidney Nolan O.M.]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''with Roger Nichols of B.B.C. Radio 3''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Thursday 16th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Lunchtime Recital 9 (1988)|Lunchtime Recital]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''At the Priory Church''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Tellers of Time (1988)|Tellers of Time]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Traditional myths and legends re-told through a fusion of mime Afro-Caribbean drumming and Indian dance''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[The Golden Cockerel Press (1988)|The Golden Cockerel Press]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''An illustrated talk by John Randle''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Friday 17th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Lunchtime Recital 10 (1988)|Lunchtime Recital]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''At the Priory Church''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[George Ewart (1988)|George Ewart]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Accompanied by David Briggs''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Hodges Dump (1988)|Hodges Dump]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''A ceilidh down on the farm''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Saturday 18th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[An Open Forum (1988)|An Open Forum]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''on the Care and Restoration of Antique Furniture, Pictures and Ceramics''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''The Premiere of''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;'''[[Just Like a Woman]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''featuring Faith Kent''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Sunday 19th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Bed Race (1988)|Bed Race]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''around the streets of town''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra (1988)|Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''with works from Verdi, Brahmns and Tchaikovsky''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|Sunday 26th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Leominster Lions Fun Day (1988)|Leominster Lions Fun Day]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Proceeds towards British Olympic Team for 1988 Games''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
!colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;|Exhibitions&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|4th - 19th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Leominster Pictorial Record Group (1988)|Leominster Pictorial Record Group]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''Producing a comprehensive pictorial record of the town as it is in 1987/88''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|4th - 11th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Children’s Art (1988)|Children’s Art]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''From schools in and around Leominster''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|13th - 18th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|''An Exhibition of work by''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;'''[[Patrick Oxenham and Michael N. Oxenham (1988)|Patrick Oxenham and Michael N. Oxenham]]'''&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
!colspan=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;|Other Events&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
|4th - 19th June 1988&lt;br /&gt;
|'''[[Walkabout Treasure Hunt (1988)|Walkabout Treasure Hunt]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;''with the kind co-operation of the retailers in town''&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Fringe Events==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There is no mention of fringe events in the programme this year and so we have no record of what may or may not have taken place.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Thanks==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''From the programme of events...''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Leominster Festival Society acknowledges with thanks the assistance and sponsorship of:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Leominster Town Council&lt;br /&gt;
* Leominster District Council&lt;br /&gt;
* Hereford &amp;amp; Worcester County Council&lt;br /&gt;
* Leominster Rotary Club&lt;br /&gt;
* Leominster Round Table&lt;br /&gt;
* Staffordshire Building Society&lt;br /&gt;
* Russell Baldwin &amp;amp; Bright (Fine Arts Dept.)&lt;br /&gt;
* Beaumont Smith &amp;amp; Davies&lt;br /&gt;
* Jacksons&lt;br /&gt;
* F. H. Dale Ltd.&lt;br /&gt;
* Specmat&lt;br /&gt;
* Confederation Life&lt;br /&gt;
* Cadbury Schweppes&lt;br /&gt;
* Miss M. Gretton&lt;br /&gt;
* John Needham Partnership&lt;br /&gt;
* Q-Par Angus Ltd.&lt;br /&gt;
* Barber and Manuel&lt;br /&gt;
* Barclays Bank Plc&lt;br /&gt;
* National Westminster Bank Plc&lt;br /&gt;
* Dillons Newsagents Ltd.&lt;br /&gt;
* Rainbow Superstores Ltd.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This Festival takes place with financial assistance from West Midlands Arts, local firms, private individuals and from fund raising events organised by Leominster Festival Committee.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Without this generosity such a programme would not be possible.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Festivals]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:1988}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
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	<entry>
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		<title>The Surplus Cassocks (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Surplus_Cassocks_(1988)&amp;diff=1480"/>
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|venue = [[The Priory Church]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Tuesday]] [[7th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = 7.30pm&lt;br /&gt;
|cost = £2.00 (£1.00 concs)&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:performer-surplus-cassocks.png|left|300px]]Alan Palmer — Counter Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Michael Palmer — Counter Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Geoff Wild — Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
John Emmett — Baritone&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Andy Haistead — Baritone&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
David Sturdee — Bass&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Surplus Cassocks was formed in Solihull in 1976 with the intention of providing close harmony entertainment for charity. The group, which has sung widely throughout Birmingham and the surrounding area, boasts two King’s Choral Scholars and a professional counter tenor among former members. All six of the current group also sing in St. Alphege Choir and in their spare time are further occupied with bits and bytes, briefs, buzz boxes, boilers, braces and births.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Their musical repertoire is wide—ranging from traditional English folk music to American Barbershop, Negro Spirituals and modern pop song arrangements. The group recently commissioned a work from John Joubert, with a first performance in Birmingham Cathedral in September 1987.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The group has supported many Birmingham and national charities, most recently the Samaritans, St. Christopher’s House, Olton (C. of E.), Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Warren Pearl Nursing House, Solihull.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
Sponsor: Confederation Mortgage Services&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Choral Singing]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Live Music]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Surplus Cassocks, The}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<title>The Surplus Cassocks (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Surplus_Cassocks_(1988)&amp;diff=1479"/>
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|date = [[Tuesday]] [[7th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = 7.30pm&lt;br /&gt;
|cost = £2.00 (£1.00 concs)&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:performer-surplus-cassocks.png|left|300px]]Alan Palmer — Counter Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Michael Palmer — Counter Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Geoff Wild — Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
John Emmett — Baritone&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Andy Haistead — Baritone&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
David Sturdee — Bass&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Surplus Cassocks was formed in SolihulI in 1976 with the intention of providing close harmony entertainment for charity. The group, which has sung widely throughout Birmingham and the surrounding area, boasts two King’s Choral Scholars and a professional counter tenor among former members. All six of the current group also sing in St. Alphege Choir and in their spare time are further occupied with bits and bytes, briefs, buzz boxes, boilers, braces and births.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Their musical repertoire is wide—ranging from traditional English folk music to American Barbershop, Negro Spirituals and modern pop song arrangements. The group recently commissioned a work from John Joubert, with a first performance in Birmingham Cathedral in September 1987.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The group has supported many Birmingham and national charities, most recently the Samaritans, St. Christopher’s House, Olton (C. of E.), Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Warren Pearl Nursing House, Solihull.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
Sponsor: Confederation Mortgage Services&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Choral Singing]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Live Music]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Surplus Cassocks, The}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
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		<title>The Surplus Cassocks (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Surplus_Cassocks_(1988)&amp;diff=1478"/>
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|venue = [[The Priory Church]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Tuesday]] [[7th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = 7.30pm&lt;br /&gt;
|cost = £2.00 (£1.00 concs)&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:performer-surplus-cassocks.png|left|300px]]Alan Palmer — Counter Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Michael Palmer — Counter Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Geoff Wild — Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
John Emmett — Baritone&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Andy Haistead — Baritone&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
David Sturdee — Bass&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Surplus Cassocks was formed in SolihulI in 1976 with the intention of providing close harmony entertainment for charity. The group, which has sung widely throughout Birmingham and the surrounding area, boasts two King’s Choral Scholars and a professional counter tenor among former members. All six of the current group also sing in St. Alphege Choir and in their spare time are further occupied with bits and bytes, briefs, buzz boxes, boilers, braces and births.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Their musical repertoire is wide—ranging from traditional English folk music to American Barbershop, Negro Spirituals and modern pop song arrangements. The group recently commissioned a work from John Joubert, with a first performance in Birmingham Cathedral in September 1987.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The group has supported many Birmingham and national charities, most recently the Samaritans, St. Christopher’s House, Olton (C. of E.), Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Warren Pearl Nursing House, Solihull.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
Sponsor: Confederation Mortgage Services&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Choral Singing]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Live Music]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Singers]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Surplus Cassocks, The}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Surplus_Cassocks_(1988)&amp;diff=1477</id>
		<title>The Surplus Cassocks (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Surplus_Cassocks_(1988)&amp;diff=1477"/>
		<updated>2026-04-15T08:31:46Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Event&lt;br /&gt;
|performer = [[The Surplus Cassocks]]&lt;br /&gt;
|venue = [[The Priory Church]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Tuesday]] [[7th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = 7.30pm&lt;br /&gt;
|cost = £2.00 (£1.00 concs)&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:performer-surplus-cassocks.png|left|200px]]Alan Palmer — Counter Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Michael Palmer — Counter Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Geoff Wild — Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
John Emmett — Baritone&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Andy Haistead — Baritone&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
David Sturdee — Bass&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Surplus Cassocks was formed in SolihulI in 1976 with the intention of providing close harmony entertainment for charity. The group, which has sung widely throughout Birmingham and the surrounding area, boasts two King’s Choral Scholars and a professional counter tenor among former members. All six of the current group also sing in St. Alphege Choir and in their spare time are further occupied with bits and bytes, briefs, buzz boxes, boilers, braces and births.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Their musical repertoire is wide—ranging from traditional English folk music to American Barbershop, Negro Spirituals and modern pop song arrangements. The group recently commissioned a work from John Joubert, with a first performance in Birmingham Cathedral in September 1987.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The group has supported many Birmingham and national charities, most recently the Samaritans, St. Christopher’s House, Olton (C. of E.), Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Warren Pearl Nursing House, Solihull.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
Sponsor: Confederation Mortgage Services&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Choral Singing]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Live Music]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Singers]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Surplus Cassocks, The}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=File:Performer-surplus-cassocks.png&amp;diff=1476</id>
		<title>File:Performer-surplus-cassocks.png</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=File:Performer-surplus-cassocks.png&amp;diff=1476"/>
		<updated>2026-04-15T08:31:12Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
== Licensing ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{self|GFDL|cc-by-sa-all|migration=redundant}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Surplus_Cassocks_(1988)&amp;diff=1475</id>
		<title>The Surplus Cassocks (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Surplus_Cassocks_(1988)&amp;diff=1475"/>
		<updated>2026-04-15T08:29:53Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: Created page with &amp;quot;{{Infobox_Event |performer = The Surplus Cassocks |venue = The Priory Church |date = Tuesday 7th June 1988 |time = 7.30pm |cost = £2.00 (£1.00 concs) }}  ==Programme Listing== Alan Palmer — Counter Tenor   Michael Palmer — Counter Tenor   Geoff Wild — Tenor   John Emmett — Baritone  Andy Haistead — Baritone  David Sturdee — Bass  {{clear}}  The Surplus Cassocks was formed in SolihulI in 1976 with the intention of...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Event&lt;br /&gt;
|performer = [[The Surplus Cassocks]]&lt;br /&gt;
|venue = [[The Priory Church]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Tuesday]] [[7th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = 7.30pm&lt;br /&gt;
|cost = £2.00 (£1.00 concs)&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
Alan Palmer — Counter Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Michael Palmer — Counter Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Geoff Wild — Tenor &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
John Emmett — Baritone&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Andy Haistead — Baritone&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
David Sturdee — Bass&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Surplus Cassocks was formed in SolihulI in 1976 with the intention of providing close harmony entertainment for charity. The group, which has sung widely throughout Birmingham and the surrounding area, boasts two King’s Choral Scholars and a professional counter tenor among former members. All six of the current group also sing in St. Alphege Choir and in their spare time are further occupied with bits and bytes, briefs, buzz boxes, boilers, braces and births.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Their musical repertoire is wide—ranging from traditional English folk music to American Barbershop, Negro Spirituals and modern pop song arrangements. The group recently commissioned a work from John Joubert, with a first performance in Birmingham Cathedral in September 1987.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The group has supported many Birmingham and national charities, most recently the Samaritans, St. Christopher’s House, Olton (C. of E.), Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Warren Pearl Nursing House, Solihull.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
Sponsor: Confederation Mortgage Services&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Choral Singing]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Live Music]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Singers]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Surplus Cassocks, The}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Lunchtime_Recital_2_(1988)&amp;diff=1474</id>
		<title>Lunchtime Recital 2 (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Lunchtime_Recital_2_(1988)&amp;diff=1474"/>
		<updated>2026-04-14T08:55:44Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Event&lt;br /&gt;
|performer = [[Neil Frazer]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Philip Ryder]]&lt;br /&gt;
|venue = [[The Priory Church]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Tuesday]] [[7th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = Midday &amp;amp; 1.00pm&lt;br /&gt;
|cost = Free&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
As part of [[Leominster Festival 1988]], there were a series of lunchtime recitals at [[The Priory Church]]. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This was the second of them, featuring [[Neil Frazer]] playing Scottish folk on the fiddle and [[Philip Ryder]] presumably talking about drama.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
At the time, Philip Ryder was also an Enlish/Drama teacher at [[The Minster School]] and, having seen his lessons, his talks would certainly have been animated and entertaining.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
'''NEIL FRAZER''' - Scottish folk fiddle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''PHILIP RYDER''' - Drama&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
THE PRIORY CHURCH. Admission free, donations welcome&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Live Music]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Talks]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Philip_Ryder&amp;diff=1473</id>
		<title>Philip Ryder</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Philip_Ryder&amp;diff=1473"/>
		<updated>2026-04-14T08:55:07Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: Created page with &amp;quot;{{Infobox_Performer |website =  |festivals = 1988 }} Philip Ryder performed as part of Leominster Festival 1988 delivering a talk on drama during a lunchtime recital at The Priory Church. At the time, he was also an Enlish/Drama teacher at The Minster School and, having seen his lessons, his talks would certainly have been animated and entertaining.  ==Links== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}  Category:Performers C...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Performer&lt;br /&gt;
|website = &lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
Philip Ryder performed as part of [[Leominster Festival 1988]] delivering a talk on drama during a lunchtime recital at [[The Priory Church]]. At the time, he was also an Enlish/Drama teacher at [[The Minster School]] and, having seen his lessons, his talks would certainly have been animated and entertaining.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Performers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Speaker]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ryder, Philip}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Neil_Frazer&amp;diff=1472</id>
		<title>Neil Frazer</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Neil_Frazer&amp;diff=1472"/>
		<updated>2026-04-14T08:53:13Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: Created page with &amp;quot;{{Infobox_Performer |website =  |festivals = 1988 }} Neil Frazer performed as part of Leominster Festival 1988 playing some Scottish folk music on the fiddle during a lunchtime recital at The Priory Church.  ==Links== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}  Category:Performers Category:Musicians {{DEFAULTSORT:Frazer, Neil}}&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Performer&lt;br /&gt;
|website = &lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
Neil Frazer performed as part of [[Leominster Festival 1988]] playing some Scottish folk music on the fiddle during a lunchtime recital at [[The Priory Church]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Performers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Musicians]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Frazer, Neil}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Lunchtime_Recital_2_(1988)&amp;diff=1471</id>
		<title>Lunchtime Recital 2 (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Lunchtime_Recital_2_(1988)&amp;diff=1471"/>
		<updated>2026-04-14T08:51:25Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Event&lt;br /&gt;
|performer = [[Neil Frazer]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Philip Ryder]]&lt;br /&gt;
|venue = [[The Priory Church]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Tuesday]] [[7th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = Midday &amp;amp; 1.00pm&lt;br /&gt;
|cost = Free&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
As part of [[Leominster Festival 1988]], there were a series of lunchtime recitals at [[The Priory Church]]. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This was the second of them, featuring [[Neil Frazer]] playing Scottish folk on the fiddle and [[Philip Ryder]] presumably talking about drama.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
'''NEIL FRAZER''' - Scottish folk fiddle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''PHILIP RYDER''' - Drama&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
THE PRIORY CHURCH. Admission free, donations welcome&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Live Music]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Talks]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Lunchtime_Recital_2_(1988)&amp;diff=1470</id>
		<title>Lunchtime Recital 2 (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Lunchtime_Recital_2_(1988)&amp;diff=1470"/>
		<updated>2026-04-14T08:51:13Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: Created page with &amp;quot;{{Infobox_Event |performer = Neil Frazer&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Philip Ryder |venue = The Priory Church |date = Tuesday 7th June 1988 |time = Midday &amp;amp; 1.00pm |cost = Free }} As part of Leominster Festival 1988, there were a series of lunchtime recitals at The Priory Church.   This was the second of them, featuring Neil Frazer playing Scottish folk on the fiddle and Philip Ryder talking about drama.  ==Programme Listing== '''NE...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Event&lt;br /&gt;
|performer = [[Neil Frazer]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Philip Ryder]]&lt;br /&gt;
|venue = [[The Priory Church]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Tuesday]] [[7th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = Midday &amp;amp; 1.00pm&lt;br /&gt;
|cost = Free&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
As part of [[Leominster Festival 1988]], there were a series of lunchtime recitals at [[The Priory Church]]. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This was the second of them, featuring [[Neil Frazer]] playing Scottish folk on the fiddle and [[Philip Ryder]] talking about drama.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
'''NEIL FRAZER''' - Scottish folk fiddle&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
'''PHILIP RYDER''' - Drama&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
THE PRIORY CHURCH. Admission free, donations welcome&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Live Music]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Talks]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Royal_Oak_Hotel&amp;diff=1469</id>
		<title>The Royal Oak Hotel</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Royal_Oak_Hotel&amp;diff=1469"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T11:27:50Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Venue&lt;br /&gt;
|address = Etnam Street&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Leominster&lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1980|1980]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1982|1982]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1984|1984]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1986|1986]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|status = Closed&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
The Royal Oak Hotel was, in it's day, one of two beautiful hotels in the town, with bars, a restaurant and function rooms. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
One particularly grand room, just at the top of the first stairway, was known as the Regency Room and used for smaller talks, such as [[Collecting Contemporary Art (1988)|Collecting Contemporary Art]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Outside, adjoining the hotel, is a newer building known as The Ballroom. This was used for dances and larger events, including a [[Film Evening (1988)|Film Evening]] during [[Leominster Festival 1988]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These days, sadly, it is in a very poor state of repair and very much closed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Venues]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Hotels]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Royal Oak Hotel, The}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Royal_Oak_Hotel&amp;diff=1468</id>
		<title>The Royal Oak Hotel</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Royal_Oak_Hotel&amp;diff=1468"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T11:27:32Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Venue&lt;br /&gt;
|address = Etnam Street&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Leominster&lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1980|1980]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1982|1982]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1984|1984]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1986|1986]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|status = Closed&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
The Royal Oak Hotel was, in it's day, one of two beautiful hotels in the town, with bars, a restaurant and function rooms. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
One particularly grand room, just at the top of the first stairway, was known as the Regency Room and used for smaller talks, such as [[Collecting Contemporary Art (1988)|Collecting Contemporary Art]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Outside, adjoining the hotel, is a new building known as The Ballroom. This was used for larger events, including a [[Film Evening (1988)|Film Evening]] during [[Leominster Festival 1988]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These days, sadly, it is in a very poor state of repair and very much closed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Venues]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Hotels]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Royal Oak Hotel, The}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Royal_Oak_Hotel&amp;diff=1467</id>
		<title>The Royal Oak Hotel</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Royal_Oak_Hotel&amp;diff=1467"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T11:27:01Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Venue&lt;br /&gt;
|address = Etnam Street&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Leominster&lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1980|1980]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1982|1982]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1984|1984]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1986|1986]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|status = Closed&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
The Royal Oak Hotel was, in it's day, one of two beautiful hotels in the town, with bars, a restaurant and function rooms. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
One particularly grand room, I believe upstairs, was known as the Regency Room and used for smaller talks, such as [[Collecting Contemporary Art (1988)|Collecting Contemporary Art]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Outside, adjoining the hotel, is a new building known as The Ballroom. This was used for larger events, including a [[Film Evening (1988)|Film Evening]] during [[Leominster Festival 1988]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These days, sadly, it is in a very poor state of repair and very much closed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Venues]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Hotels]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Royal Oak Hotel, The}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Royal_Oak_Hotel&amp;diff=1466</id>
		<title>The Royal Oak Hotel</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Royal_Oak_Hotel&amp;diff=1466"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T11:26:43Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Venue&lt;br /&gt;
|address = Etnam Street&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Leominster&lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1980|1980]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1982|1982]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1984|1984]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1986|1986]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|status = Closed&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
The Royal Oak Hotel was, in it's day, one of two beautiful hotels in the town, with bars, a restaurant and function rooms. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
One particularly grand room, I believe upstairs, was known as the Regency Room and used for smaller talks, such as [[Collecting Contemporary Art (1988)|Collecting Contemporary Art]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Outside, adjoining the hotel, is a new building known as The Ballroom. This was used for larger events, including [[Film Night (1988)|Film Night]] during [[Leominster Festival 1988]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These days, sadly, it is in a very poor state of repair and very much closed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Venues]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Hotels]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Royal Oak Hotel, The}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Film_Evening_(1988)&amp;diff=1465</id>
		<title>Film Evening (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Film_Evening_(1988)&amp;diff=1465"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T11:25:31Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Event&lt;br /&gt;
|performer = &lt;br /&gt;
|venue = [[The Royal Oak Hotel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Monday]] [[5th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = 6.00pm &amp;amp; 8.30pm &lt;br /&gt;
|cost = £1.00 &amp;amp; £2.00&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
A film night with two films, The Goonies and The Mission, shown in [[The Royal Oak Hotel]] in their ballroom.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Film Evening (double bill)'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
6.00 p.m. —The Goonies&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
8.30 p.m. — The Mission&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
THE ROYAL OAK HOTEL, BALLROOM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tickets 6.00 p.m. £1.00 8.30 p.m. £2.00&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Films]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Film_Evening_(1988)&amp;diff=1464</id>
		<title>Film Evening (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Film_Evening_(1988)&amp;diff=1464"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T11:24:55Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Event&lt;br /&gt;
|performer = &lt;br /&gt;
|venue = [[The Royal Oak Hotel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Monday]] [[5th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = 6.00pm &amp;amp; 8.30pm &lt;br /&gt;
|cost = £1.00 &amp;amp; £2.00&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
A film night with two films, The Goonies and The Mission, shown in [[The Royal Oak]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Film Evening (double bill)'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
6.00 p.m. —The Goonies&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
8.30 p.m. — The Mission&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
THE ROYAL OAK HOTEL, BALLROOM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tickets 6.00 p.m. £1.00 8.30 p.m. £2.00&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Films]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Film_Evening_(1988)&amp;diff=1463</id>
		<title>Film Evening (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Film_Evening_(1988)&amp;diff=1463"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T11:24:42Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: Created page with &amp;quot;{{Infobox_Event |performer =  |venue = The Royal Oak Hotel |date = Monday 5th June 1988 |time = 6.00pm &amp;amp; 8.30pm  |cost = £1.00 &amp;amp; £2.00 }} A film night with two films, Goonies and The Mission, shown in The Royal Oak.  ==Programme Listing== '''Film Evening (double bill)'''  6.00 p.m. —The Goonies  8.30 p.m. — The Mission  THE ROYAL OAK HOTEL, BALLROOM  Tickets 6.00 p.m. £1.00 8.30 p.m. £2.00  Category:Events Catego...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Event&lt;br /&gt;
|performer = &lt;br /&gt;
|venue = [[The Royal Oak Hotel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Monday]] [[5th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = 6.00pm &amp;amp; 8.30pm &lt;br /&gt;
|cost = £1.00 &amp;amp; £2.00&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
A film night with two films, Goonies and The Mission, shown in [[The Royal Oak]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Film Evening (double bill)'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
6.00 p.m. —The Goonies&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
8.30 p.m. — The Mission&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
THE ROYAL OAK HOTEL, BALLROOM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tickets 6.00 p.m. £1.00 8.30 p.m. £2.00&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Films]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Lord_Croft&amp;diff=1462</id>
		<title>Lord Croft</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Lord_Croft&amp;diff=1462"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T10:33:07Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: Created page with &amp;quot;{{Infobox_Performer |website =  |festivals = 1988 }}  ==Programme Biography== Lord Croft’s support and encouragement of the arts is deservedly well known.  He was formerly a member of the Executive Committee of the Contemporary Arts Society and the British Museum Society. He is also Honorary Keeper of Contemporary Art at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.   ==Links== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}  Category:Performers Cate...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Performer&lt;br /&gt;
|website = &lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Biography==&lt;br /&gt;
Lord Croft’s support and encouragement of the arts is deservedly well known.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
He was formerly a member of the Executive Committee of the Contemporary Arts Society and the British Museum Society. He is also Honorary Keeper of Contemporary Art at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Performers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Speaker]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Croft, Lord}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Royal_Oak_Hotel&amp;diff=1461</id>
		<title>The Royal Oak Hotel</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Royal_Oak_Hotel&amp;diff=1461"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T10:30:44Z</updated>

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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Venue&lt;br /&gt;
|address = Etnam Street&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Leominster&lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1980|1980]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1982|1982]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1984|1984]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1986|1986]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|status = Closed&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
The Royal Oak Hotel was, in it's day, one of two beautiful hotels in the town, with bars, a restaurant and function rooms. One particularly grand room, I believe upstairs, was known as the Regency Room and used for smaller talks, such as [[Collecting Contemporary Art (1988)|Collecting Contemporary Art]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These days, sadly, it is in a very poor state of repair and very much closed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Venues]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Hotels]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Royal Oak Hotel, The}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Royal_Oak_Hotel&amp;diff=1460</id>
		<title>The Royal Oak Hotel</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Royal_Oak_Hotel&amp;diff=1460"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T10:29:20Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Venue&lt;br /&gt;
|address = Etnam Street&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Leominster&lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1980|1980]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1982|1982]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1984|1984]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1986|1986]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|status = Closed&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
The Royal Oak Hotel was, in it's day, one of two beautiful hotels in the town, with bars, a restaurant and function rooms. One particularly grand room, I believe upstairs, was known as the Regency Room and used for smaller talks, such as [[Collecting Contemporary Art|Collecting Contemporary Art (1988)]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These days, sadly, it is in a very poor state of repair and very much closed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Venues]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Hotels]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Royal Oak Hotel, The}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Royal_Oak_Hotel&amp;diff=1459</id>
		<title>The Royal Oak Hotel</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=The_Royal_Oak_Hotel&amp;diff=1459"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T10:28:10Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Venue&lt;br /&gt;
|address = Etnam Street&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Leominster&lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1980|1980]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1982|1982]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1984|1984]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1986|1986]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|status = Closed&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
The Royal Oak Hotel was, in it's day, one of two beautiful hotels in the town, with bars, a restaurant and function rooms.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
These days, sadly, it is in a very poor state of repair and very much closed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Venues]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Hotels]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Royal Oak Hotel, The}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Collecting_Contemporary_Art_(1988)&amp;diff=1458</id>
		<title>Collecting Contemporary Art (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Collecting_Contemporary_Art_(1988)&amp;diff=1458"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T10:27:47Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: Created page with &amp;quot;{{Infobox_Event |performer = Lord Croft |venue = The Royal Oak Hotel |date = Monday 6th June 1988 |time = 8.00pm |cost = £2.00 }}  ==Programme Listing== '''Collecting Contemporary Art'''  ''An illustrated talk by Lord Croft''  Lord Croft’s support and encouragement of the arts is deservedly well known.   He was formerly a member of the Executive Committee of the Contemporary Arts Society and the British Museum Society. He i...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Event&lt;br /&gt;
|performer = [[Lord Croft]]&lt;br /&gt;
|venue = [[The Royal Oak Hotel]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Monday]] [[6th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = 8.00pm&lt;br /&gt;
|cost = £2.00&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
'''Collecting Contemporary Art'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''An illustrated talk by Lord Croft''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lord Croft’s support and encouragement of the arts is deservedly well known. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
He was formerly a member of the Executive Committee of the Contemporary Arts Society and the British Museum Society. He is also Honorary Keeper of Contemporary Art at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Tonight’s talk illustrates his personal approach to collecting contemporary art.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
THE ROYAL OAK HOTEL, REGENCY ROOM, 8.00 p.m.&lt;br /&gt;
Tickets (limited) £2.00&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Talks]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Lunchtime_Recital_1_(1988)&amp;diff=1457</id>
		<title>Lunchtime Recital 1 (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Lunchtime_Recital_1_(1988)&amp;diff=1457"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T10:18:21Z</updated>

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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Event&lt;br /&gt;
|performer = [[Jenny Fisher]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Helen O'Connell]]&lt;br /&gt;
|venue = [[The Priory Church]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Monday]] [[6th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = Midday &amp;amp; 1.30pm&lt;br /&gt;
|cost = Free&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
As part of [[Leominster Festival 1988]], there were a series of lunchtime recitals at [[The Priory Church]]. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This was the first of them, featuring [[Jenny Fisher]] on oboe at midday and [[Helen O'Connell]] on flute and recorder at 1.30pm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
'''JENNY FISHER''' - oboe&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
HELEN O’CONNELL - flute and recorder&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
THE PRIORY CHURCH. Admission free, donations welcome&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Live Music]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Helen_O%27Connell&amp;diff=1456</id>
		<title>Helen O'Connell</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Helen_O%27Connell&amp;diff=1456"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T10:17:35Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: Created page with &amp;quot;{{Infobox_Performer |website =  |festivals = 1988 }}  Helen O'Connell performed as part of Leominster Festival 1988 on the flute and recorder during a lunchtime recital at The Priory Church.  ==Links== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}  Category:Performers Category:Musicians {{DEFAULTSORT:O'Connell, Helen}}&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Performer&lt;br /&gt;
|website = &lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Helen O'Connell performed as part of [[Leominster Festival 1988]] on the flute and recorder during a lunchtime recital at [[The Priory Church]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Performers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Musicians]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:O'Connell, Helen}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Jenny_Fisher&amp;diff=1455</id>
		<title>Jenny Fisher</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Jenny_Fisher&amp;diff=1455"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T10:16:19Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: Created page with &amp;quot;{{Infobox_Performer |website =  |festivals = 1988 }}  Jenny Fisher performed as part of Leominster Festival 1988 on the oboe during a lunchtime recital at The Priory Church.  ==Links== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}  Category:Performers Category:Musicians {{DEFAULTSORT:Fisher, Jenny}}&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Performer&lt;br /&gt;
|website = &lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Jenny Fisher performed as part of [[Leominster Festival 1988]] on the oboe during a lunchtime recital at [[The Priory Church]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Performers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Musicians]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Fisher, Jenny}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Lunchtime_Recital_1_(1988)&amp;diff=1454</id>
		<title>Lunchtime Recital 1 (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Lunchtime_Recital_1_(1988)&amp;diff=1454"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T10:14:51Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: Created page with &amp;quot;{{Infobox_Event |performer = Jenny Fisher&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Helen O'Connell |venue = The Priory Church |date = Monday 6th June 1988 |time = Midday&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;1.30pm |cost = Free }} As part of Leominster Festival 1988, there were a series of lunchtime recitals at The Priory Church.   This was the first of them, featuring Jenny Fisher on oboe at midday and Helen O'Connell on flute and recorder at 1.30pm.  ==Programme Listing== '''J...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Event&lt;br /&gt;
|performer = [[Jenny Fisher]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Helen O'Connell]]&lt;br /&gt;
|venue = [[The Priory Church]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Monday]] [[6th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = Midday&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;1.30pm&lt;br /&gt;
|cost = Free&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
As part of [[Leominster Festival 1988]], there were a series of lunchtime recitals at [[The Priory Church]]. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This was the first of them, featuring [[Jenny Fisher]] on oboe at midday and [[Helen O'Connell]] on flute and recorder at 1.30pm.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
'''JENNY FISHER''' - oboe&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
HELEN O’CONNELL - flute and recorder&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
THE PRIORY CHURCH. Admission free, donations welcome&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Live Music]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Michala_Petri&amp;diff=1453</id>
		<title>Michala Petri</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Michala_Petri&amp;diff=1453"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T09:44:54Z</updated>

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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Performer&lt;br /&gt;
|website = &lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Michala Petri performed at [[Leominster Festival 1988]] along with her mother, [[Hanne Petri]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Biography==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:performer-michala-petri.png|left|200px]]When Miss Petri made her debut in Australia this year, “The Australian” said of her, “Michala Petri, brought to her playing the technical command and musical insight of an assured and mature exponent. Her command of the instrument, or more accurately, instruments (because recorders come in many sizes and timbres) is phenomenal. Her playing raises to celestial heights an instrument which all too often is looked down upon as little more than a medium for mass education of primary school children or for earnest amateur ensembles.” &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Born in Copenhagen, Miss Petri began playing the recorder at the age of three and was first heard on Danish Radio when she was five. Her debut as concerto soloist took place at the Tivoli in 1969, the year in which she began her studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Hanover.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Since then she has given hundreds of concerts in Scandinavia, East and West Germany, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Australia, the United States of America and Great Britain. Everywhere she has received the highest praise for her astonishing virtuosity in a repertoire ranging from the early baroque to avante garde works.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Performers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Musicians]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Petri, Michala}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Michala_Petri_(1988)&amp;diff=1452</id>
		<title>Michala Petri (1988)</title>
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|performer = [[Michala Petri]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Hanne Petri]]&lt;br /&gt;
|venue = [[The Priory Church]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Sunday]] [[5th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = 7.30pm&lt;br /&gt;
|cost = £4.00&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;(£3 and £1 concs)&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:performer-michala-petri.png|left|200px]]'''MICHALA PETRI'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''Accompanied by Hanne Petri''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
When Miss Petri made her debut in Australia this year, “The Australian” said of her, “Michala Petri, brought to her playing the technical command and musical insight of an assured and mature exponent. Her command of the instrument, or more accurately, instruments (because recorders come in many sizes and timbres) is phenomenal. Her playing raises to celestial heights an instrument which all too often is looked down upon as little more than a medium for mass education of primary school children or for earnest amateur ensembles.” &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Born in Copenhagen, Miss Petri began playing the recorder at the age of three and was first heard on Danish Radio when she was five. Her debut as concerto soloist took place at the Tivoli in 1969, the year in which she began her studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Hanover.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Since then she has given hundreds of concerts in Scandinavia, East and West Germany, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Australia, the United States of America and Great Britain. Everywhere she has received the highest praise for her astonishing virtuosity in a repertoire ranging from the early baroque to avante garde works.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Michala Petri has visited this country many times both as a soloist and as a member of her Trio, in which she is joined by her brother David, one of Denmark’s leading young cellists and her mother Hanne, who is her regular harpsichord accompanist. In 1983 she launched a duo with Hanne playing both piano and harpsichord.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
During her concert in Leominster she will be accompanied on harpsichord by her mother, Hanne, who was also born in Copenhagen, in 1929. She studied at the Copenhagen Music Conservatorium and later in Vienna with Bruno Seidlhofer. She gave her first concert in 1954 and has given many concerts in Scandanavia and Austria. She has a great interest in contemporary music and has a piano concerto dedicated to her by Henning Christiansen and many other works written for her.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Since 1970 she has concentrated on playing the harpsichord and has been her daughter’s regular recital partner since then, playing with her all over the world and on recordings for Philips and R.C.A. Red Seal. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Festival performance will include works by Corelli, Heberle, Telemann, Krähmer, Buck, Arnold and Quantz. A full programme will be available before the event.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
==Notes==&lt;br /&gt;
Sponsors: John Needham Partnership, Hereford and Worcester County Council&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Events]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Classical Music]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Live Music]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=LFH_Style_Guide&amp;diff=1451</id>
		<title>LFH Style Guide</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=LFH_Style_Guide&amp;diff=1451"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T09:42:04Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;When describing an event, the following convention should be used: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''Introduction should be italicised''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Event Title should bold and linked]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
''Trailing information should also be italicised''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Each line should be terminated with &amp;lt; br&amp;gt; rather than a double CR&lt;br /&gt;
* Where a group performs over multiple years, the title of the show should be the 'event' (for example, Leominster Drama Group plays)&lt;br /&gt;
* Except where the name of the performer is the event itself (for example, Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra)&lt;br /&gt;
* The event page should have the year in brackets as a suffix, but the unbracketed name should be displayed - this makes the events clearer in lists and solves the problem of events having the same name over multiple years or the same name as the artist.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Guidance on content: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Dates should be '''5th March''' in full.&lt;br /&gt;
* Times should use a full stop, not a colon, and always include the minutes - '''7.00pm'''.&lt;br /&gt;
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Images: &lt;br /&gt;
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* &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;[[File:performer-michala-petri.png|left|200px]]&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;{{clear}}&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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__NOINDEX__&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=LFH_Style_Guide&amp;diff=1450</id>
		<title>LFH Style Guide</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=LFH_Style_Guide&amp;diff=1450"/>
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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;When describing an event, the following convention should be used: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''Introduction should be italicised''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Event Title should bold and linked]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
''Trailing information should also be italicised''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Each line should be terminated with &amp;lt; br&amp;gt; rather than a double CR&lt;br /&gt;
* Where a group performs over multiple years, the title of the show should be the 'event' (for example, Leominster Drama Group plays)&lt;br /&gt;
* Except where the name of the performer is the event itself (for example, Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra)&lt;br /&gt;
* The event page should have the year in brackets as a suffix, but the unbracketed name should be displayed - this makes the events clearer in lists and solves the problem of events having the same name over multiple years or the same name as the artist.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Guidance on content: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Dates should be '''5th March''' in full.&lt;br /&gt;
* Times should use a full stop, not a colon, and always include the minutes - '''7.00pm'''.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Images: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Place with image link and use 'clear' to prevent overflow:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;[[File:performer-michala-petri.png|left|200px]]&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;{{clear}}&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
__NOINDEX__&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=LFH_Style_Guide&amp;diff=1449</id>
		<title>LFH Style Guide</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=LFH_Style_Guide&amp;diff=1449"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T09:41:29Z</updated>

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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;When describing an event, the following convention should be used: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''Introduction should be italicised''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Event Title should bold and linked]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
''Trailing information should also be italicised''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Each line should be terminated with &amp;lt; br&amp;gt; rather than a double CR&lt;br /&gt;
* Where a group performs over multiple years, the title of the show should be the 'event' (for example, Leominster Drama Group plays)&lt;br /&gt;
* Except where the name of the performer is the event itself (for example, Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra)&lt;br /&gt;
* The event page should have the year in brackets as a suffix, but the unbracketed name should be displayed - this makes the events clearer in lists and solves the problem of events having the same name over multiple years or the same name as the artist.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Guidance on content: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Dates should be '''5th March''' in full.&lt;br /&gt;
* Times should use a full stop, not a colon, and always include the minutes - '''7.00pm'''.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Images: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Place with image link and use 'clear' to prevent overflow:&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;[[File:performer-michala-petri.png|left|200px]]&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;nowiki&amp;gt;{{clear}}&amp;lt;/nowiki&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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__NOINDEX__&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=LFH_Style_Guide&amp;diff=1448</id>
		<title>LFH Style Guide</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=LFH_Style_Guide&amp;diff=1448"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T09:40:48Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;When describing an event, the following convention should be used: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''Introduction should be italicised''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Event Title should bold and linked]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
''Trailing information should also be italicised''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Each line should be terminated with &amp;lt; br&amp;gt; rather than a double CR&lt;br /&gt;
* Where a group performs over multiple years, the title of the show should be the 'event' (for example, Leominster Drama Group plays)&lt;br /&gt;
* Except where the name of the performer is the event itself (for example, Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra)&lt;br /&gt;
* The event page should have the year in brackets as a suffix, but the unbracketed name should be displayed - this makes the events clearer in lists and solves the problem of events having the same name over multiple years or the same name as the artist.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Guidance on content: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Dates should be '''5th March''' in full.&lt;br /&gt;
* Times should use a full stop, not a colon, and always include the minutes - '''7.00pm'''.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Images: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Place with image link and use 'clear' to prevent overflow:&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;code&amp;gt;[[File:performer-michala-petri.png|left|200px]]&amp;lt;/code&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;code&amp;gt;{{clear}}&amp;lt;/code&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
__NOINDEX__&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=LFH_Style_Guide&amp;diff=1447</id>
		<title>LFH Style Guide</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=LFH_Style_Guide&amp;diff=1447"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T09:40:34Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;When describing an event, the following convention should be used: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''Introduction should be italicised''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
'''[[Event Title should bold and linked]]'''&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
''Trailing information should also be italicised''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Each line should be terminated with &amp;lt; br&amp;gt; rather than a double CR&lt;br /&gt;
* Where a group performs over multiple years, the title of the show should be the 'event' (for example, Leominster Drama Group plays)&lt;br /&gt;
* Except where the name of the performer is the event itself (for example, Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra)&lt;br /&gt;
* The event page should have the year in brackets as a suffix, but the unbracketed name should be displayed - this makes the events clearer in lists and solves the problem of events having the same name over multiple years or the same name as the artist.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Guidance on content: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* Dates should be '''5th March''' in full.&lt;br /&gt;
* Times should use a full stop, not a colon, and always include the minutes - '''7.00pm'''.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Images: &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Place with image link and use 'clear' to prevent overflow:&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;lt;code&amp;gt;[[File:performer-michala-petri.png|left|200px]]&amp;lt;/code&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;lt;code&amp;gt;{{clear}}&amp;lt;/code&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
__NOINDEX__&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Michala_Petri&amp;diff=1446</id>
		<title>Michala Petri</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Michala_Petri&amp;diff=1446"/>
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&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Performer&lt;br /&gt;
|website = &lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Biography==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:performer-michala-petri.png|left|200px]]When Miss Petri made her debut in Australia this year, “The Australian” said of her, “Michala Petri, brought to her playing the technical command and musical insight of an assured and mature exponent. Her command of the instrument, or more accurately, instruments (because recorders come in many sizes and timbres) is phenomenal. Her playing raises to celestial heights an instrument which all too often is looked down upon as little more than a medium for mass education of primary school children or for earnest amateur ensembles.” &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Born in Copenhagen, Miss Petri began playing the recorder at the age of three and was first heard on Danish Radio when she was five. Her debut as concerto soloist took place at the Tivoli in 1969, the year in which she began her studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Hanover.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Since then she has given hundreds of concerts in Scandinavia, East and West Germany, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Australia, the United States of America and Great Britain. Everywhere she has received the highest praise for her astonishing virtuosity in a repertoire ranging from the early baroque to avante garde works.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{clear}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Performers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Musicians]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Petri, Michala}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Michala_Petri&amp;diff=1445</id>
		<title>Michala Petri</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Michala_Petri&amp;diff=1445"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T09:37:45Z</updated>

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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Performer&lt;br /&gt;
|website = &lt;br /&gt;
|festivals = [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Biography==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:performer-michala-petri.png|left|200px]]When Miss Petri made her debut in Australia this year, “The Australian” said of her, “Michala Petri, brought to her playing the technical command and musical insight of an assured and mature exponent. Her command of the instrument, or more accurately, instruments (because recorders come in many sizes and timbres) is phenomenal. Her playing raises to celestial heights an instrument which all too often is looked down upon as little more than a medium for mass education of primary school children or for earnest amateur ensembles.” &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Born in Copenhagen, Miss Petri began playing the recorder at the age of three and was first heard on Danish Radio when she was five. Her debut as concerto soloist took place at the Tivoli in 1969, the year in which she began her studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Hanover.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Since then she has given hundreds of concerts in Scandinavia, East and West Germany, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Australia, the United States of America and Great Britain. Everywhere she has received the highest praise for her astonishing virtuosity in a repertoire ranging from the early baroque to avante garde works.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Performers]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Musicians]]&lt;br /&gt;
{{DEFAULTSORT:Petri, Michala}}&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Wayne</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Michala_Petri_(1988)&amp;diff=1444</id>
		<title>Michala Petri (1988)</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://leominsterfestivalhistory.co.uk/index.php?title=Michala_Petri_(1988)&amp;diff=1444"/>
		<updated>2026-04-13T09:37:18Z</updated>

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&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox_Event&lt;br /&gt;
|performer = [[Michala Petri]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Hanne Petri]]&lt;br /&gt;
|venue = [[The Priory Church]]&lt;br /&gt;
|date = [[Sunday]] [[5th June]] [[Leominster Festival 1988|1988]]&lt;br /&gt;
|time = 7.30pm&lt;br /&gt;
|cost = £4.00&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;(£3 and £1 concs)&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Programme Listing==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:performer-michala-petri.png|left|200px]]'''MICHALA PETRI'''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''Accompanied by Hanne Petri''&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
When Miss Petri made her debut in Australia this year, “The Australian” said of her, “Michala Petri, brought to her playing the technical command and musical insight of an assured and mature exponent. Her command of the instrument, or more accurately, instruments (because recorders come in many sizes and timbres) is phenomenal. Her playing raises to celestial heights an instrument which all too often is looked down upon as little more than a medium for mass education of primary school children or for earnest amateur ensembles.” &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Born in Copenhagen, Miss Petri began playing the recorder at the age of three and was first heard on Danish Radio when she was five. Her debut as concerto soloist took place at the Tivoli in 1969, the year in which she began her studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Hanover.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Since then she has given hundreds of concerts in Scandinavia, East and West Germany, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Australia, the United States of America and Great Britain. Everywhere she has received the highest praise for her astonishing virtuosity in a repertoire ranging from the early baroque to avante garde works.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Michala Petri has visited this country many times both as a soloist and as a member of her Trio, in which she is joined by her brother David, one of Denmark’s leading young cellists and her mother Hanne, who is her regular harpsichord accompanist. In 1983 she launched a duo with Hanne playing both piano and harpsichord.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
During her concert in Leominster she will be accompanied on harpsichord by her mother, Hanne, who was also born in Copenhagen, in 1929. She studied at the Copenhagen Music Conservatorium and later in Vienna with Bruno Seidlhofer. She gave her first concert in 1954 and has given many concerts in Scandanavia and Austria. She has a great interest in contemporary music and has a piano concerto dedicated to her by Henning Christiansen and many other works written for her.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Since 1970 she has concentrated on playing the harpsichord and has been her daughter’s regular recital partner since then, playing with her all over the world and on recordings for Philips and R.C.A. Red Seal. &lt;br /&gt;
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The Festival performance will include works by Corelli, Heberle, Telemann, Krähmer, Buck, Arnold and Quantz. A full programme will be available before the event.&lt;br /&gt;
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Sponsors: John Needham Partnership, Hereford and Worcester County Council&lt;br /&gt;
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Wayne: Created page with &amp;quot;{{Infobox_Performer |website =  |festivals = 1988 }} Hanne Petri is the mother of Michala Petri and appeared with her in Leominster Festival 1988.  ==Programme Biography== Hanne was born in Copenhagen in 1929. She studied at the Copenhagen Music Conservatorium and later in Vienna with Bruno Seidlhofer. She gave her first concert in 1954 and has given many concerts in Scandanavia and Austria. She has a great interest in contemporary mu...&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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Hanne Petri is the mother of [[Michala Petri]] and appeared with her in [[Leominster Festival 1988]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Programme Biography==&lt;br /&gt;
Hanne was born in Copenhagen in 1929. She studied at the Copenhagen Music Conservatorium and later in Vienna with Bruno Seidlhofer. She gave her first concert in 1954 and has given many concerts in Scandanavia and Austria. She has a great interest in contemporary music and has a piano concerto dedicated to her by Henning Christiansen and many other works written for her.&lt;br /&gt;
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Since 1970 she has concentrated on playing the harpsichord and has been her daughter’s regular recital partner since then, playing with her all over the world and on recordings for Philips and R.C.A. Red Seal.&lt;br /&gt;
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