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13:55, 28 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Kenneth Page (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = |firstYear = 1980 |lastYear = 1982 }} Kenneth Page was a conductor for the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra. He became the conductor in 1959 after the death of the previous conductor, David Ludlow and remained so until 1986. He is known for giving the orchestra a particular reputation for the music of Delius and under whom the BPO first performed Mahler’s Eighth Symphony. <...")
13:45, 28 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra (1982) (Created page with "{{Infobox_Event |performer = Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra |venue = The Priory Church |date = 13th June 1982 |time = 7.30pm |cost = £2.50 Adults £1.25 Children and OAPs }} Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra return for a second festival, again performing within the wonderful acoustics of The Priory Church. This performance was a programme of Elgar’s music including Symphony No, 1 in A Flat, Serenade for Strings...")
14:28, 23 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Simon Nicholls (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 }} Simon Nicholls is an accomplished pianist and has performed nationally and internationally. In 1982 he accompanied Julian Lloyd-Webber at a festival concert. ==Links== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} Category:Performers Category:Musicians {{DEFAULTSORT:Nicholls, Simon}}")
14:24, 23 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Julian Lloyd-Webber (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = https://www.julianlloydwebber.com/ |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 }} Julian Lloyd-Webber is a world renowned musician who Leominster Festival was fortunate enough to have hosted in 1982. ==Programme Biography== Described recently as “. . . very simply the best young British cellist since Jacqueline du Pré”. Julian Lloyd-Webber is one of the most exciting and creative young...")
14:19, 23 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Category:Classical Music (Created page with "Classical music has regularly been a part of Leominster Festival. Category:Events")
14:19, 23 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Julian Lloyd-Webber (1982) (Created page with "{{Infobox_Event |performer = Julian Lloyd-Webber Simon Nicholls |venue = The Priory Church |date = 12th June 1982 |time = 8.00pm |cost = £3.00 adults £2.00 children and OAPs }} Described as one of the most exciting and creative young artists, Julian Lloyd-Webber performed a concert at The Priory Church including works by Chopin, Fauré, Delius, Britten, Popper, W. S Lloyd-Webber and Andrew Lloyd-Webber. He wa...")
10:47, 23 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Category:Puppeteers (Created page with "Puppeteers bring their puppet creations to life for storytelling and entertainment. Category:Performers")
10:46, 23 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Major Mustard (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = http://www.majormustard.com/ |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 }} Major Mustard is billed as one of Britain's top touring solo puppeteers and storytellers. Based in the West Midlands, he tours nationally and internationally with his shows made up of puppetry, music, stories and workshops. In 1982 he bought his puppetry skills to a afternoon workshop in...")
10:40, 23 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Category:Puppetry (Created page with "Puppetry is a performance type which doesn't appear often at the festival, but when done well, is loved by all ages.")
10:39, 23 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Children's Theatre (1982) (Created page with "{{Infobox_Event |performer = Major Mustard |venue = The Junior School |date = 12th June 1982 |time = 2.30pm |cost = FREE }} Major Mustard bought his skills in puppetry, music, stories and workshops to The Junior School in Leominster for an afternoon of entertainment. Now billed as "one of Britain's top touring solo puppeteers" this was a great addition to the Festival line up to ensure something was available for all age...")
10:25, 23 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Roy Hubbard (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 }} Roy Hubbard performed at Leominster Festival in 1982 as part of the All Star Jazz Concert. ==Links== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} Category:Performers Category:Musicians {{DEFAULTSORT:Hubbard, Roy}}")
10:24, 23 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Stan Barker (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Barker |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 }} Stan Barker performed at Leominster Festival in 1982 as part of the All Star Jazz Concert where he was billed as playing the piano. ==Links== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} Category:Performers Category:Musicians {{DEFAULTSORT:Barker, Stan}}")
10:23, 23 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page John Barnes (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Barnes_(musician) |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 }} John Barnes performed at Leominster Festival in 1982 as part of the All Star Jazz Concert where he was billed as playing the saxaphone, flute and clarinet. ==Links== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} Category:Performers Category:Musicians {{DE...")
10:14, 23 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page All Star Jazz Concert (1982) (Created page with "{{Infobox_Event |performer = Digby Fairweather Roy Williams John Barnes Stan Barker Roy Hubbard |venue = The Royal Oak Hotel |date = date 1982 |time = 8.30pm |cost = £2.00 }} Digby Fairweather and Roy Williams returned for a second festival jazz concert at The Royal Oak Hotel. This time they are joined by John Barnes, Stan Barker and Roy Hubbard. ==Programme Listing== FRIDAY,...")
15:45, 22 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Rock Band Concert (1982) (Created page with "{{Infobox_Event |performer = Various |venue = The Grange |date = 11th June 1982 |time = 7.00pm |cost = Free }} Once again, Leominster Festival presented a concert on The Grange which was free to participate with a selection of, presumably, local bands taking part. Unfortunately, there is no record of the bands involved or even if the weather permitted the event to stay on the Grange! ==Programme Listing== FRIDAY, 11th JUNE 7.00...")
15:40, 22 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Mr J Tonkin (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 TBC }} Mr J Tomkin was a local historian with an extensive knowledge of the history of Leominster. ==Links== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} Category:Performers Category:Guides Category:Local Talent {{DEFAULTSORT:Tonkin, J}}")
15:35, 22 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Leominster Bus Station (Created page with "{{Infobox_Venue |address = |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 |status = Open }} Leominster Bus Station was used as a venue for bus and coach tours allowing festival goers to enjoy an event ourside the immediate vicinity of Leominster. The bus station was originally next to the Spar shop but, at some point, was updated and moved just down the road next to the Co-operative store on the site of the old market. =...")
15:32, 22 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs moved page Category:Coach Tour to Category:Coach Tours without leaving a redirect
15:32, 22 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Category:Coach Tour (Created page with "Occasionally, Leominster Festival would put on a Coach Tour to take people outside the immediate vicinity of Leominster. This category captures those events. Category:Events")
15:31, 22 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Mystery History Tour (1982) (Created page with "{{Infobox_Event |performer = Mr J Tonkin |venue = Leominster Bus Station |date = 11th June 1982 |time = 6.30pm |cost = £1.00 }} Mr J Tonkin delivered a mystery history tour, by coach, giving an hisorian's eye view of interest around Leominster. Unfortunately, no details remain of this tour so it remains a mystery for those of us not present. ==Programme Listing== FRIDAY, 11th JUNE 6.30 p.m. '''“MYSTERY HISTORY TOUR” — M...")
09:29, 22 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page It's Autumn Now and Bashful Bill(1982) (Created page with "{{Infobox_Event |performer = Leominster Arts Club Drama Group Leominster Drama Group |venue = The Minster School |date = 10th June 1982 |time = 7.30pm |cost = £1.00 Adults 50p Children }} Leominster Arts Club Drama Group and Leominster Drama Group both returned for the second year of Leominster Festival, this time performing on the same night with a pair of one-act plays at The Minster School. Leominster Ar...")
13:04, 21 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Jones and Jones (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 }} Jones and Jones performed Country and Western music at The Talbot Hotel in 1982. The programme lists them as being "Finalists in 1981 Wembley Country and Western Festival", but otherwise we don't know a lot about this band. ==Links== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} Category:Performers Category:Singers Category:Bands")
13:02, 21 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Country and Western Evening (1982) (Created page with "{{Infobox_Event |performer = Jones and Jones |venue = The Talbot Hotel |date = 9th June 1982 |time = 8.30pm |cost = £1.50 }} A country and western evening of dancing in the ballroom of The Talbot Hotel with Jones and Jones, who were finalists in the 1981 Wembley Country and Western Festival. ==Programme Listing== WEDNESDAY, 9th JUNE - 8.30 p.m. '''COUNTRY and WESTERN EVENING with DANCING''' JONES and JONES Finalists...")
13:08, 16 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page David Ward (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 }} David Ward is a concert pianist who performed an evening of talk and music around Haydn and Mozart at Leominster Festival 1982. ==Programme Biography== Educated at Caius College, Cambridge, and the Royal College of Music where he studied piano, conducting, viola and singing, he was awarded a Leverhulme post-graduate scholarship and continu...")
13:04, 16 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page My Dearest Friend (1982) (Created page with "{{Infobox_Event |performer = David Ward |venue = The Priory Church |date = 9th June 1982 |time = 7.30pm |cost = £2.50 }} An evening of entertainment around Haydn and Mozart, compiled and performed by David Ward, featuring readings, music and contemporary accounts of the composers. ==Programme Listing== WEDNESDAY, 9th JUNE 7.30 p.m. '''“MY DEAREST FRIEND . . .”''' A programme about HAYDN and MOZART in words and music....")
11:09, 13 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Category:Conductors (Created page with "Conductors perform a key role in leading an orchestra and interpetting the score. Category:Performers")
11:07, 13 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Vernon Thurgood (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = |firstYear = 1980 |lastYear = tbc }} Vernon Thurgood was the conductor for [[Leominster Choral Society] for many years and at many performances in Leominster Festival. According to the Leominster Choral Society website, Vernon revived the Leominster Choral Society in 1967 and was its Musical Director and conductor for more than 40 years. In recognition of his c...")
10:59, 13 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Terence Sharpe (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 }} Terence Sharpe is a baritone singer who studied with Otakar Kraus amongst others and has performed with the English National Opera, Welsh National Opera and Glyndebourne opera house. He performed as special guest artist with Leominster Choral Society in Leominster Festival 1982. ==Programme Biography== Born in Yorkshire where he stud...")
10:51, 13 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Leominster Choral Society Celebrity Concert (1982) (Created page with "{{Infobox_Event |performer = Leominster Choral Society Terence Sharpe |venue = The Priory Church |date = 8th June 1982 |time = 7.30pm |cost = £2.00 Adults £1.00 Children and OAPs }} Leominster Choral Society presents a concert based around Czechoslovakian and Yugoslavian folk songs with the special guest artist Terence Sharpe. The event was held in The Priory Church and featured Vernon Thurgood as the cond...")
13:45, 1 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Savoy Singers (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = https://www.savoysingers.org.uk/ |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 }} The Savoy Singers are an award winning Amateur Operatic Society based in Camberley with a long history of performing exciting and charismatic Gilbert & Sullivan performances. In 1982 they made the journey to Leominster to perform in the festival. ==Links== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} Category:P...")
13:39, 1 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page 7th June (Created page with "This page brings together events that have been held on 7th June over the years. ==Events== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} Category:Dates {{DEFAULTSORT:.06.07}}")
13:38, 1 May 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Savoy Singers (1982) (Created page with "{{Infobox_Event |performer = Savoy Singers |venue = Leominster Junior School |date = 7th June 1982 |time = 7.30pm |cost = £1.50 adults 75p children & OAPs }} An evening of Gilbert and Sullivan songs with the Savoy Singers. ==Programme Listing== MONDAY, 7th JUNE - 7.30 p.m. '''SAVOY SINGERS''' presents an evening with Gilbert and Sullivan JUNIOR SCHOOL Tickets £1.50 Adults, 75p Children and O.A.P.s Category:Events...")
09:00, 26 April 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Category:Poets (Created page with "Poets includes any artist who performs or writes poetry at the festival.")
09:00, 26 April 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Category:Entertainers (Created page with "Entertainers is a bit of a broad brush, but is intended to cover artists who perform across a variety of mediums. Perhaps singing, musical, spoken work or poetry but without falling specifically into a single slot.")
08:58, 26 April 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Martyn Moxley (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 }} In 1982, Anthony Hughes and Juliana Hughes devised and performed an evening of entertainment at Dinmore Manor which was entitled Excursions. Additional material was provided and performed by Julian Robbins, Ann Malpas and Martyn Moxley. It is assumed that the performance included singing, music, spoken word and poetry. ==Links==...")
08:58, 26 April 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Ann Malpas (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 }} In 1982, Anthony Hughes and Juliana Hughes devised and performed an evening of entertainment at Dinmore Manor which was entitled Excursions. Additional material was provided and performed by Julian Robbins, Ann Malpas and Martyn Moxley. It is assumed that the performance included singing, music, spoken word and poetry. ==Links==...")
08:57, 26 April 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Julian Robbins (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 }} In 1982, Anthony Hughes and Juliana Hughes devised and performed an evening of entertainment at Dinmore Manor which was entitled Excursions. Additional material was provided and performed by Julian Robbins, Ann Malpas and Martyn Moxley. It is assumed that the performance included singing, music, spoken word and poetry. ==Links==...")
08:56, 26 April 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Juliana Hughes (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 }} In 1982, Anthony Hughes and Juliana Hughes devised and performed an evening of entertainment at Dinmore Manor which was entitled Excursiona. Additional material was provided and performed by Julian Robbins, Ann Malpas and Martyn Moxley. It is assumed that the performance included singing, music, spoken word and poetry. ==Links== {{...")
08:55, 26 April 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Anthony Hughes (Created page with "{{Infobox_Performer |website = |firstYear = 1982 |lastYear = 1982 }} In 1982, Anthony Hughes and Juliana Hughes devised and performed an evening of entertainment at Dinmore Manor which was entitled Excursiona. Additional material was provided and performed by Julian Robbins, Ann Malpas and Martyn Moxley. It is assumed that the performance included singing, music, spoken word and poetry. ==Links== {{...")
08:49, 26 April 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Excursions (1982) (Created page with "{{Infobox_Event |performer = Anthony Hughes Juliana Hughes Julian Robbins Ann Malpas Martyn Moxley |venue = Dinmore Manor |date = 6th June 1982 |time = 8.00pm |cost = £2.00 }} Excusions was billed as an entertainment with words and music. Unfortunately, there are no further details apart from it being devide by Anthony and Juliana Hughes with additional material from Julian Robbins, Ann Malpas and Mart...")
11:33, 3 April 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page 6th June (Created page with "This page brings together events that have been held on 6th June over the years. ==Events== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} Category:Dates {{DEFAULTSORT:.06.06}}")
11:31, 3 April 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Choral Festival Service (1982) (Created page with "{{Infobox_Event |performer = Leominster Choral Society |venue = The Priory Church |date = 6th June 1982 |time = 3.00pm |cost = Free }} Continuing the tradition started in the first Festival in 1980, the Festival opens this year with a Choral Festival Service in The Priory Church which is free to all to attend. ==Programme Listing== SUNDAY, 6th JUNE - 3.00 p.m. '''CHORAL FESTIVAL SERVICE''' all welcome at The Priory Church,...")
15:26, 22 March 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page Leominster Festival 1982 (Created page with "{{Infobox_Festival |year = 1982 |dates = 6th - 19th June 1982 |events = |venues = }} '''6th - 19th June 1982''' In the beginning, Leominster Festival was only a biannual event, and so this is the second Festival after the very successful inaugral event in 1980. ==Programme Introduction== This, the second Leominster Festival, is to take place almost entirely withIn the confines of the town. The visitor to the town will find most venues within easy walking distance of...")
10:08, 22 March 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page 19th June (Created page with "This page brings together events that have been held on 19th June over the years. ==Events== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} Category:Dates {{DEFAULTSORT:D06.19}}")
10:07, 22 March 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page 10th June (Created page with "This page brings together events that have been held on 10th June over the years. ==Events== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} Category:Dates {{DEFAULTSORT:D06.10}}")
10:07, 22 March 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page 21st June (Created page with "This page brings together events that have been held on 21st June over the years. ==Events== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} Category:Dates {{DEFAULTSORT:D06.21}}")
10:06, 22 March 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page 20th June (Created page with "This page brings together events that have been held on 20th June over the years. ==Events== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} Category:Dates {{DEFAULTSORT:D06.20}}")
10:06, 22 March 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page 18th June (Created page with "This page brings together events that have been held on 18th June over the years. ==Events== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} Category:Dates {{DEFAULTSORT:D06.18}}")
10:06, 22 March 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page 17th June (Created page with "This page brings together events that have been held on 17th June over the years. ==Events== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} Category:Dates {{DEFAULTSORT:D06.17}}")
10:06, 22 March 2024 Wayne talk contribs created page 16th June (Created page with "This page brings together events that have been held on 16th June over the years. ==Events== {{Special:WhatLinksHere/{{FULLPAGENAME}}}} Category:Dates {{DEFAULTSORT:D06.16}}")

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