Lymm Festival 2006

THURSDAY 29TH JUNE
FESTIVAL BLUES NIGHT
The Lymm Hotel, Whitbarrow Road, Lymm*
8.00pm. £6.00. Bar Facilities

Following on from last year’s successful evening the Lymm Festival is pleased to present its second blues night featuring Perfect Strangers and Peter Price.

The Stockport based Perfect Strangers blues band is now regarded as one of the finest outfits in the North West. Formed in 1985, the band has supported some of the biggest names in the blues world including Chris Farlowe and Jack Bruce. The current line-up features Jim Ensor vocals/harmonica), John Brett (guitar), Jim Reeder (keyboards), Neil Burgess (bass) and Henry Quick (drums).

Peter Price will provide a superb start to the evening with his classic mix of acoustic guitar styles including delta blues, ragtime, jazz and more. Event code 02

THURSDAY 29TH JUNE
NELSON PEACH
Supported by Nick and Lin Tysoe
The Railway Folk and Acoustic Music Club, Mill Lane, Heatley, Lymm
8.30pm prompt. £4.00, £2.00 (under 15). Bar facilities

Nelson Peach, a resident trio formed in the last couple of years at the Railway Folk Club, is Lesley (guitar, whistle, flute and vocals), Rick (guitar, cittern and vocals) and Richard (multi-instrumentalist and vocals). They sing and perform a range of music from traditional to contemporary. With Lesley’s beautiful, powerful voice, which makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end, along with Richard’s accompaniments (there are very few instruments he can’t play!) and Rick’s clever harmonies and cittern playing, this is a splendid way to begin the Festival at the Folk Club. Event code 03

FRIDAY 30TH JUNE
THE ENGLISH RENAISSANCE presented by The Coupland Consort
The Old Church of St Werburgh, Wigsey Lane, Warburton, Lymm*
7.30pm. £7.00, £5.00 (concs). Refreshments available

The Coupland Consort was founded in 2004 by baritone, Marcus Farnsworth, with fellow singers Amy Wood (soprano), Rebecca Anderson (alto) and Timothy Kennedy (tenor) with the aim of blending the ensemble skills of choral singing with the drama of solo vocal performance to create a truly unique sound. Joined on this occasion by lutenist Roger Child, the programme will demonstrate the rich variety of music of the English Renaissance period, from the beautiful sacred settings of Tallis and Byrd to the exuberant secular madrigals of Morley and Tomkins.

The Old Church of St Werburgh is one of the area’s best kept secrets. Tucked away in a corner near the Warburton Toll Bridge, parts of the church date back to the eleventh century. The combination of beautiful music in such an ancient setting will be a compelling one, and, with limited seating, it would be wise to book early. Event code 04

FRIDAY 30TH JUNE
PIANO RECITAL by Damian Girvin
United Reformed Church, Brookfield Road, Lymm*
7.30pm. £10.00 (adults) £7.00 (under 16s + senior citizens)
Refreshments available

Internationally known pianist Damian Girvin will give a recital featuring popular classical music including works by Beethoven, Liszt, Brahms and Chopin.

Since being awarded unanimous First Prize in the 1997 European Beethoven Competition, Damian Girvin has performed as both solo and chamber musician. Based in Lymm, he has performed at many of the UK’s most prestigious venues including Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, and London’s Wigmore Hall. He has also played in Recital halls in Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland and Spain as well as New York’s Caramoor and ‘Mostly Mozart’ Festivals and Chicago’s Ravinia Festival. Event code 05

FRIDAY 30TH JUNE
ALLAN TAYLOR
Supported by Stewart Lever
The Railway Folk and Acoustic Music Club, Mill Lane, Heatley, Lymm
8.30 prompt. £8.00, £4.00 (under 15s). Bar facilities

For 30 years, Allan Taylor has been a consummate performer; a writer of literary gracefulness, whose troubadour chronicles encapsulate the realism of otherwise unsung heroes and uncharted lives. His songs are faultlessly constructed and flawlessly performed, with his instantly recognisable voice, attractively dark and mellow, accompanied by his intricately detailed yet full-sounding guitar.

Such is the quality of Allan’s songs that they have been recorded by many performers, including: Don Williams, De Danaan, Fairport Convention, The Poozies and many more. Event code 06

SATURDAY 1ST JULY
LATE BREAKFAST with THE MARMALADE CLUB
The Railway Folk and Acoustic Music Club, Mill Lane, Heatley, Lymm
11.30am - 2.00pm (approx). Free. Breakfast available (extra) and Bar facilities.

The Marmalade Club are a group of regulars at the Railway Folk Club who meet early on Saturday mornings, in their own homes. So early, in fact, that breakfast is involved, followed by the playing of traditional tunes on accordion, guitar, fiddle, flute and whistles. As part of the Festival, they have again agreed to delay their breakfast until they get to the pub, and to share their music making with any others who wish to have a late breakfast and listen or join in. They were a real hit at last year’s Festival.

SATURDAY 1ST JULY
LES BARKER
Supported by Don and Heather Davies
The Railway Folk and Acoustic Music Club, Mill Lane, Heatley, Lymm
8.30 prompt. £7.00, £3.00 (under 15s). Bar facilities

A very funny man, Les Barker writes weird and wonderful poems, many of which have spawned what can only be described as folk heroes: Jason and the Arguments, Cosmo the Fairly accurate Knife Thrower, Captain Indecisive and Spot of the Antarctic to name but several. He has toured all over the world, had his own series of six programmes on BBC Radio 2 with the Mrs. Ackroyd Band, and is frequently leaving audiences doubled up all over the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. See Les, and you will go home all warm and smiling! Event code 07

SUNDAY 2ND JULY
MOZART 250
St Peter’s Church, Oughtrington Lane, Lymm*
8.00pm. £15.00, £12.00 (concs). Interval refreshments
NB: Friends 2 for 1

An evening of the very best music making, featuring two of Mozart’s most loved works – the timeless Requiem, and the enchanting Serenade for 13 Wind Instruments K361,(the Gran Partita). The Lymm Festival Orchestra and Chorus with a host of excellent young soloists and the cream of the North West’s wind and string players, (including players from the Halle, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Philharmonic and the Camerata), will perform an unforgettable evening of Mozart’s greatest music. The concert will be directed and conducted by Nicholas Cox, Lymm resident, and principal clarinettist with the RLPO. Event code 08

SUNDAY 2ND JULY
LAST NIGHT’S FUN
Supported by Bernard Cromarty
The Railway Folk and Acoustic Music Club, Mill Lane, Heatley, Lymm
8.30pm prompt. £10.00, £5.00 (under 15s). Bar facilities

A three-piece traditional band with an international reputation. Producing a sparkling wall of gripping and vibrant music, they have been described as “the most exciting and entertaining traditional Irish music band in England” (Irish Music Magazine).

In Chris Sherburn they have a concertina player widely regarded as being one of, if not the, best in the world and in Nick Scott probably the best uillean piper in England. Guitarist Denny Bartley has an unparalleled style of interpreting traditional music, whilst his singing has a command and gravitas to make any song his own. The key to the unique sound produced by Last Night’s Fun is the electric, spontaneous interplay between three musicians very much at one with each other. Event code 09

MONDAY 3RD JULY
LYMM YOUNG VOICES
Methodist Church, Eagle Brow, Lymm*
5.00pm. £4.00, £2.00 (concs)

Join Lymm Young Voices for their annual appearance at the Lymm Festival! Both Junior and Senior Choirs will perform a wide variety of songs, separately and together. The choirs are currently recruiting new members, so young people between the ages of 7 and 18 who are interested in joining this energetic ensemble, are most welcome to come and see and hear what it is all about. Whatever your age, you are welcome to enjoy an hour of interesting and exciting vocal music at this year’s concert. Event code 10

TUESDAY 4TH JULY
YOUNG MUSIC MAKERS IN CONCERT
St Peter’s Church, Oughtrington Lane, Lymm*
7.00pm. £5.00, £4.00 (concs) Under 18 Free. Refreshments included

For the fourth year running, talented young instrumentalists from the Lymm area will entertain and delight with a varied and exciting programme of works for ensembles. The proceeds from this year’s concert will be shared between St Peter’s Church and the Oughtrington Community Association.
Event code 11

TUESDAY 4TH JULY
FESTIVAL CEILIDH
Statham Lodge Hotel, Warrington Road, Lymm*
8.30pm prompt. £5.00, £2.00 (under 15). Bar facilities

Dance the night away to a great CEILIDH band featuring Pete Orpet (guitar, vocals), Richard Peach (fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, vocals), Bernard Cromarty (accordion and a few other things), Cathy Barman (bass, vocals) and other friends of the band. Arthur Marshall, the maestro of callers, will make things easier for everyone. He’s very persuasive, and if he can’t get you up and dancing, then you must be made of stone! Event code 12

WEDNESDAY 5TH JULY
CHORAL CORNUCOPIA 5 with Lymm and District Chorus
St Peter’s Church, Oughtrington Lane, Lymm*
7.30pm. £4.00, £3.00 (concs). Refreshments included

This popular and versatile local choir, conductor Robin Mundy, will be singing music spanning 600 years; some serious, some humourous, some familiar and some less well known. It will also feature the Lymm Madrigal Group, all of whom are choir members. The concerts are always enjoyable, so spend a relaxing evening listening to a programme of fine choral singing. Event code 13

WEDNESDAY 5TH JULY
IRISH NIGHT with GARVA
Supported by Nelson Peach
Statham Lodge Hotel, Warrington Road, Lymm*
8.30pm prompt. £7.00 £3.00 (under 15). Bar facilities

It’s time for another fix of the Garva experience! Continuing their special relationship with the Railway Folk Club, the band is back and, no doubt, will pack the place as usual… Christmas with Garva last year was a total sell-out! So instead of a marquee, this year we’ve booked the biggest room in Lymm, at the Statham Lodge Hotel, to give everyone a chance to enjoy them. With a cracking selection of songs and tunes, some new and many familiar, and plenty of terrible jokes to make you groan – how can anyone resist? The usual suspects in line-up are Tony Gibbons (singer, cittern), Terry Coin (singer, flute, whistle), Lesley McGough (singer, keyboards) and maybe more of Tony’s Irish mates… it’s always a surprise and joy to see who he brings along! Turn up early if you want a good seat. Event code 14

THURSDAY 6TH JULY
OLD TIME MUSIC HALL
St Winefride’s Church, Booths Hill Road, Lymm*
7.30pm. £5.00, £3.00 (concs). Refreshments included
Ladies and Gentlemen! You are invited to attend a show brought to you for your delight and
delectation, a veritable vortex of vivacious variety, featuring the sweetest of singers, pukka
performers of perfection and a comely comedienne – the very mistress of mirth! Sing along to
your old time favourites – all good friends and jolly good company! Event code 15

THURSDAY 6TH JULY
JAZZ at THE CINNAMON LOUNGE
The Lymm Hotel, Whitbarrow Road, Lymm*
8.00pm. £8.00 in advance, £10.00 on the door. Bar facilities

The Cinnamon Club from Bowdon provides some of its most popular artists for one night only at the Lymm Hotel. Paul Bentley has one of the best blues and gospel voices in the country, and he teams up once again with the Jeremy Sassoon trio. Great jazz, blues and a whole lot of fun! Laura Beth is a fantastic singer, songwriter and pianist. She will play some original material, Tom Waits, Ray Charles and some jazz covers. Sit back, relax, and enjoy an evening of great music, with Paul and Laura joining forces to bring the show to a grand finale. Event code 16

THURSDAY 6TH JULY
BERNARD CROMARTY
Supported by Don & Heather Davies, Nick and Lin Tysoe, Stewart Lever
The Railway Folk and Acoustic Music Club, Mill Lane, Heatley, Lymm
8.30pm prompt. £4.00. £2.00 (Under15). Bar facilities

Bernard Cromarty is one of the resident performers at the Railway Folk Club. He’s been around for ever, but it is always a pleasure to hear him perform. He is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitars, banjo, mandolin, accordion, concertinas, flutes and whistle, to name but a few. He is a master of the comic song and entertains with a lightning wit, but is also a very skilled, sensitive singer and musician. Event code 17

THURSDAY 6TH JULY
THE RETURN OF THE LAUGHING POLICEMEN
St Peter’s Church, Oughtrington Lane, Lymm*
7.45pm. £4.00, £3.00 (concs). Refreshments included

Making a welcome return after their performance last year, the G.M.P.M.V.C. with their joint conductors Robert Aston and Robin Mundy, invite you to an evening of good singing and good fun! This internationally known choir aim to make you leave the concert with a spring in your step and a smile on your face. Event code 18

FRIDAY 7TH JULY
FASCINATIN’ FLUTIN’
Baptist Church, Higher Lane, Lymm*
8.00pm. £6.00, £4.00 (concs). Refreshments available

Local professional flautist, Nicola Gerrard makes her second appearance at the Festival. Having trained at the Royal Northern College of Music, she plays first flute with the New English Orchestra and regularly broadcasts live on BBC Radio 4 as part of the Daily Service team. Recent performances have included concerts at the Salzburg Festival and solo appearances at the Bridgewater, Colston and Symphony Halls. In this hugely varied concert, Nicola will play four different flutes, with accompanist Stephen Reynolds. The performance will include well known pieces including a Bach sonata and Fauré’s Sicilienne, as well as spectacular pieces by Muczynski and Rechert, a Disney medley and Gershwin’s Fascinatin’ Rhythm. She will be joined by the fabulous soprano soloist, Catherine Swinford White for a Bach Cantata. Event code 19

SUNDAY 9TH JULY
LYMM CONCERT BAND
St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Lymm*
2.30pm. £4.00, £3.00 (concs). Refreshments included

The Lymm Concert Band return with a wide variety of music to cater for all tastes and featuring some of their most talented players. Event code 20

SUNDAY 9TH JULY
MUSIC FOR A SUMMER’S AFTERNOON presented by QUATTROMANI
United Reformed Church, Brookfield Road, Lymm*
3.00pm. £8.00, £7.00 (concs). Refreshments available

Quattromani, the piano duettists Joan Greenburgh and Nicholas Oliver, has been established for over 15 years, performing with four hands on one piano and bringing both favourite and little heard music to the concert platform to great acclaim. Playing a repertoire of pieces adapted for this medium by some of the great composers as a way of making their symphonic works more accessible, on this occasion Quattromani will include in their programme, Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite, Bach’s Sheep May Safely Graze and the F minor Fantasy by Schubert. Event code 21

SUNDAY 9TH JULY
FESTIVAL SONGS OF PRAISE - Lymm Churches Together
Lymm Baptist church, Higher Lane, Lymm*. 6.30pm. Free. Refreshments available

A celebration of hymns, old and new, chosen by members of local churches. Your favourite hymn could be amongst them. Celebrate the conclusion of another Lymm Festival and enjoy the music and singing provided by the churches of Lymm, High Legh, and Thelwall.