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The Lavender Rooms,
Market Place
Daily during
opening hours
Floral paintings
and local scenery
in mixed media by
Paula Barrett.
01423 860555
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15 Knaresborough House
16 Knaresborough Library
17 Knaresborough Working Men’s Club
18 The Lavender Rooms
19 The Mitre
20 Park Grove Methodist Church
21 Park Place Social Club
22 Raj
23 Spice Merchant
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Knaresborough Library
Mon to Sat during library
opening hours
A pop-up exhibition from the
Harrogate Museums’
collections of 1950s art and
artefacts to celebrate the
Queen’s Jubilee Year,
including colourful prints by
Edward Bawden and John Piper, Wedgwood
ceramics, dresses and hats.
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St Margaret’s
Road
= Arts Trail venue
1. Allotments
12. Jacob Smith Park
14. Community
Centre
20. Park Grove
Methodist
Church
n MICHAEL WELCH SCULPTURES
Community Room, Frazer Theatre
Sat 18 August
only, 11am-4pm
Michael Welch exhibits
for one day only from
his collection of hand
carved figures in clay
on a variety of themes
including the Old
West, World War Two,
TV and films.
01423 549514
www.michaelwelchsculptures.com
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Studio 3,
Finkle Street
Mon to Fri
1pm-5pm
Sat and Sun
2pm-5pm
A vibrant
exhibition of
contemporary paintings and handmade jewellery
by local artist Norma Galley.
www.normagalley-artist.co.uk
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Knaresborough Post Office,
High Street
During Post Office opening hours
Artists from around the region have been asked
by curator Shaeron Caton-Rose to respond to the
idea of tourism and place by making art in
postcard form.
q TOPIARY TREASURES
6 St. Margaret’s Road
Sat and Sun
1pm-4.30pm
Wed 1pm-4.30pm
Enjoy tea and scones
while relaxing among
some real topiary
treasures.
01423 866260
r HIDDEN VISIONS Y12
The Stable Studio@The Royal Oak, Bond End
Daily 11am-4pm
Abstract seascapes and landscapes by Lori
Handley.
01423 545400
rebequ123@yahoo.co.uk
s OLYMPIC ART
Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre,
Daily 9am-4pm
An exhibition of both 2D and 3D work available to
purchase on the theme of the Olympic Games by
art makers from Henshaws.
www.henshawsacc.org.uk
01423 541888
TROMPE L’OEIL
OPTICAL ILLUSIONS
feva Exhibition
feva and the community create colourful intrigue
around the town.
‘feva house’, Park Place (end of Yorkshire
Building Society, High Street)
Park Place (Jade Garden Chinese
Takeaway opposite ’feva house’)
Market Place
(the end wall of Harriet’s clothing store)
31b High Street
Butter Lane (off High Street)
Fisher Street Car Park
Fisher Street Car Park (back of Church)
Green Dragon Yard
Park Row
Jockey Lane
Knaresborough Railway Station
Frazer
Theatre
Box
Office
Flavours of feva
Daily. Monday to Saturday 10am-
4.30pm, Sundays 2pm-4.30pm
Tea on the Terrace - St John’s Church Hall
Enjoy coffee, light lunches and teas at St. John’s
Church Hall and on the Terrace, which has one
of the finest views in Knaresborough.
Sunday 12 August
Sophisticated feva - Carriages - from 6pm
An evening of champagne, canapés and an
exquisite three-course meal set in Carriages
luxury marquee. Musical accompaniment from
The Song Birds. Book and pay in advance.
01423 867041. £42.95
Monday 13 August
feva Banquet - Zolsha - 6.30pm and 8.30pm
Celebrate feva with fine Indian food from
Zolsha. Live entertainment and a glass of wine
followed by a four-course dinner. Book to avoid
disappointment. 01423 866555.
£14.95 (6.30pm sitting) £15.95 (8.30pm sitting)
Tuesday 14 August
Making Wine and Food Dance - The Mitre - 7.30pm
Six delicious tapas-style courses, each
accompanied by a perfectly matched wine.
Booking essential. 01423 868948. £28.95
Wednesday 15 August
Step into India - The Spice Merchant - 7.30pm for
8pm
A mouth-watering taste of India. Set menu plus
live entertainment with Bollywood-style dancers.
Book to avoid disappointment. 01423 861777.
£24.95
Thursday 16 August
Bangla Night - Raj Restaurant - 5pm-11pm
Enjoy a delicious three-course set menu of
traditional Indian food. Book to avoid
disappointment. 01423 869556 £6.95
Friday 17 August
Feast of Knaresborough - The Lavender Rooms -
7.30pm
Enjoy a five-course meal sourced from local
produce. Bring your own wine (no corkage).
Booking essential. 01423 860555.
£25 (£180 for table of 8)
Saturday 18 August
Feast of Knaresborough - The Lavender Rooms -
7.30pm
Enjoy a five-course meal sourced from local
produce. Bring your own wine (no corkage).
Booking essential. 01423 860555.
£25 (£180 for table of 8)
Please place all Flavours of feva bookings direct with the restaurant.
Knaresborough
Town Council
See map for venues.
feva sponsors and supporters
KNARESBOROUGH
Chamber of Trade & Commerce
If you would like to become involved with feva 2013 either as a sponsor or as a volunteer, or become
a Friend of feva, we would be delighted to hear from you. You can contact us at: feva,
Knaresborough House, High Street, Knaresborough HG5 0HW or at www.feva.info
BOOKINGS
Most venues are small therefore pre-booking for events is strongly advised.
Tickets available by the following methods unless direct telephone booking required where
stated in the programme.
BY POST
Obtain a booking form by downloading from the website: www.feva.info Alternatively, a form
may be obtained from Tourist Information Centre, 9 Castle Courtyard, Knaresborough, HG5
8AE or Printzone, 12 High Street, Knaresborough, HG5 0EQ
Forward the completed form at least 7 days in advance, together with the appropriate non cash
payment and a stamped addressed envelope to:
feva, Knaresborough House, Knaresborough, HG5 0HW
BY PHONE
From 21 July 2012 until the end of the festival by telephoning Knaresborough Tourist Information
Centre on 01423 866886 with your credit or debit card details.
IN PERSON
From 21 July 2012 until the end of the festival, tickets may be purchased from the
Tourist Information Centre, 9 Castle Courtyard, Knaresborough, HG5 8AE
Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm.
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For a limited time (check website), online booking will be available for certain events where
indicated in the programme. www.feva.info
CONCESSIONS
Applicable to persons aged 60 and over, under 16 and students.
FRIENDS OF feva
Friends of the festival have the benefit of priority booking for many events. To become a Friend,
download a form from our website or pick up a leaflet in the library.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Visit the festival website: www.feva.info (printable programme available)
feva COMMITTEE: Jenny Catton, Bernie Crosthwaite, Paul Darley, Matthew Davidson,
Elaine Grinter, Jane Hall, Wendy Kent, Phil Kilner, Tracey Kilner, John Minary, Nigel Perry
Sonia Starbuck, Deborah Thornton and Michelle Wittleton. Designer Mark Summersall @ Printzone.
feva cannot accept responsibility for any unforeseen changes to the programme.
Printed by: printzone 01423 865892
’Market Place‘ by Joseph Baker Fountain
Knaresborough
Festival of
Entertainment
and Visual Arts
10 - 19 August 2012
www.feva.info
@fevafest
HOW TO FIND ARTS TRAIL VENUES
The Arts Trail venues can be found by
locating the letter on the map.
a ART IN THE
BOATHOUSE
The Boathouse,
Waterside
Daily 11am-4pm
Oil and watercolour
paintings, mosaics
and wood turning by
Bill Bradshaw, Lois
Folkard, Peter
Kearney, Ruth
Wilkinson, Zillah
Patrick and Michael
Kestell.
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St. John’s Church Hall
Mon to Sat 11am- 4pm,
Sun 12 noon - 4pm
A colourful
collection of
pupils’ work to
celebrate a year
at Forest School.
d BIRDS OF PARADISE
St John’s Church
Mon to Sat 10am-4pm,
Sun 2pm-4pm
Art makers from Henshaws
Arts and Crafts Centre
present a group exhibition
of a huge flock of birds in a
variety of shapes, colours
and sizes.
www.henshawsacc.org.uk
01423 541888
e LANDSCAPE EXPRESSIONS
The Mitre Hotel,
Station Road
During normal
opening times
Mark Sunderland’s
Landscape
Expressions is a
collection of
atmospheric
abstract and
traditional photographs
from in and around the Yorkshire Dales.
www.marksunderland.com
01423 550138
g BLOSSOM GALLERY
8 Kirkgate
Mon to Sat 10am-5pm,
Sun 11.30am-4pm
An exhibition of previously
unseen landscape, wildlife
and abstract photographic
work by Paul Franklin
(Vivephoto) from places far
and wide. Plus creative rag
rugs and new jewellery by
Suzanne Lawson.
www.skybluecrafts.co.uk
01423 860971
c IMPAKTE ART
St. John’s Church Hall
Mon to Sat 11am-4pm,
Sun 12 noon-4pm
Original paintings in
watercolour and mixed
media from Michael Kestell
and Patricia Furniss. Watch
the artists at work
throughout the day.
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HERE
The Old
Glasshouse
Gallery,
8a Kirkgate
Daily 10am-5pm
A vibrant mix of
stained glass,
ceramics, jewellery
and photographic
cards, made on the
premises. Come
and see us in
action!
01423 861930
h IMAGES OF KNARESBOROUGH
Court House
Museum
Daily 11am-4pm
Joseph Baker Fountain
was a 20th century
local artist recording
scenes of life in
Knaresborough. See a
selection of his works
from the Harrogate Fine Art Collection.
01423 556188
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1 Allotments (Stockwell Road)
2 Carriages
3 Centre on Gracious Street (COGS)
4 The Clock
5 Conyngham Hall
6 Cross Keys
7 Dower House
8 Frazer Theatre
9 Gracious Street Methodist Church
10 Henshaws
11 Holy Trinity Church
12 Jacob Smith Park
13 Knaresborough Castle and Museum
i HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
Art in the Mill, Green Dragon Yard
Mon to Sat 9.30am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Visit Art in the Mill to
see the summer
exhibition of pretty
pictures all in a row
and potter around the
living frames and
artists at work in
Green Dragon Yard.
www.artinthemill.co.uk
01423 862963
j KNARESBOROUGH ARTS SOCIETY
SUMMER EXHIBITION
Holy Trinity
Church Hall
17-19 August 10am-4pm
An exhibition of society
members’ original paintings
in a variety of media, most
available to purchase.
01423 867491
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Centre on Gracious
Street (with Cafe)
10-18 August
10am-4.30pm
(Tuesday 2pm – 4.30pm)
Shirley Vine’s new
watercolours of local
landscapes examine the
relationship between near
and far. Chris Sheldrake
presents oil and watercolour images of local
scenes. Also Fairtrade jewellery and gifts.
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Music Street Entertainment Spoken Word Activities Theatre & Dance Events
Friday 10th August
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Bob’s Your Uncle - Market Place - 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
feva opens at noon with fabulous family fun and magic from this ever popular entertainer. Free
Scarecrow Making Workshops - Studio 3 - 10am-12noon or 2pm-4pm
Creative fun for children aged 5 years and over. Parents welcome. All
scarecrows can be entered in Sunday’s competition. Price includes materials.
Direct telephone booking only on 07966 173636. £4 per child
Salvador Dali Explained - Frazer Theatre - 2.30pm
Professor Anthony Slinn explains the works of this surrealist master
through the artist’s own voice and through research at Dali’s home, Port
Lligat, and the Dali Museum in Figueras. £6
Professor Whizzbang Science Show - Henshaws - 2.30pm
A fun-filled, thrilling event of daring scientific demonstrations and
entertaining interactive experiments. Ideal for 6-11 year-olds. All children to
be accompanied by a paying adult. See also Monday 13 August. Online booking available for this
event: www.feva.info £6 (£4 concessions)
From Fact to Fiction with Jill McGivering - Library - 7.30pm
BBC foreign correspondent Jill McGivering talks about turning her experiences
into fiction – The Last Kestrel, set in Afghanistan, and Far From My Father’s
House, set in Pakistan – in conversation with Bernie Crosthwaite. £5
Lions Beer Festival - Knaresborough House - 7pm-11pm
Knaresborough Lions Club and feva, supported by Ilkley Brewery and
Roosters, stage their annual Beer Festival with a selection of real ales
drawn from all over the country, in the superb setting of Knaresborough
House. Live music from 8pm. Free
Eduardo Niebla Experience - Frazer Theatre - 8pm
Eduardo Niebla is one of the outstanding guitarists of today, technically
brilliant, fantastically creative and full of passion and verve. And with his
internationally acclaimed jazz fusion trio, it promises to be a truly memorable opening concert.
‘Niebla is the king of Latin guitar, a world-class virtuoso.’ Time Out. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Online booking available for this event: www.feva.info £12 (£10 concessions)
Saturday 11th August
Bell-Ringing Demonstration - St John’s Church - 10.30am and 2.30pm
The art of bell-ringing will be demonstrated and explained using a mobile miniature belfry. Come
and listen or have a go. Free
Jeepers Creepers - Market Place - 11.15am and 2.15pm
Enjoyment for all the family with the light-hearted and entertaining
magic of Mr Jeepers Creepers. Watch out for Rocky the Raccoon! Free
Lions Beer Festival - Knaresborough House - 12noon-11pm
The second day of the Beer Festival hosted by Knaresborough Lions
and feva with support from Ilkley Brewery and Roosters. Live music throughout the day. Free
Jazz in the Garden - Carriages - 12noon-5pm
Live jazz in a delightful setting. £11. Gourmet BBQ, Carriages style,
available at additional cost. Direct telephone booking only and pay
in advance on 01423 867041.
Dancing with Medusa - Market Place - 12.30pm
Morris dancing with elegance. Celebrate the power and magic of
the feminine with this Gothic Morris dance team. Free
Cath’s Kickers Nuline - St John’s Church Hall - 2pm-3pm
Enjoy a low impact workout with Nuline dancing. The routines are danced to a wide variety of
music including latin, waltz, jazz, pop and country. Suitable for all ages. No partner required. £4
What Have The Romans Ever Done For Us? - Library - 2.30pm
Discover how the Romans changed our lives in a lively and informative session with Gillian Hovell,
who offers a guide to the history, archaeology and legacy of Roman Britain. £4
Past Masters - Frazer Theatre - 8pm
Classic hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s are brilliantly recreated by this
talented line-up, including former and current members of Dave Berry’s
Cruisers. If you were there then, you should be here now! Doors open at
7.30pm. £12 (£10 concessions)
York City Gospel Choir - Henshaws - 7.30pm
Celebrate the joyful and powerful sound of one of the finest gospel
choirs in the region, singing a range of traditional and contemporary
gospel music to inspire and uplift. Doors open at 6.30pm. £5
An Audience with Frank Williams -
Gracious Street Methodist Church - 7.30pm
A light-hearted evening in which Frank, who played the Vicar in Dad’s Army,
talks about his life, faith and career, providing a unique view of an actor’s life,
and behind-the-scenes glimpses of one of the most popular TV comedy series
of all time. Price includes refreshments. £10 (£8 concessions)
Ex Ore Innocentium - St John’s Church - 7.30pm
Choral music from St John’s Choir, including works by John Ireland and
Herbert Sumsion and featuring items from the Choir’s latest recording.
£6 (£4 concessions)
Live Music @ The Cross Keys - 8pm Free
Sunday 12th August
feva Eucharist - St John’s Church - 10.30am
Mozart’s Mass in B Flat (K275) performed by St John’s Choir and members of Knaresborough Pro
Musica. Free
Scarecrows
Dali Museum
Jill McGivering
Frank Williams Past Masters Medusa
Beer Festival
Eduardo Niebla
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Monday 13th August
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Medieval Sports Day - Knaresborough Castle - 11am-4pm
A day of sporty fun for all the family. Have a go at sword fighting,
combat performances, medieval dance workshops and much more,
including our mini sports tournament for kids and a chance to win a prize.
Some activities are free; others cost one, two or three tokens.
Tokens available on the day. £1 per token
Drums Agogo - Market Place - 12.30pm
Africa comes to Knaresborough when you hear the tribal rhythms of this popular drumming group.
Free
Open Day - Knaresborough Allotments, Stockwell Road - 1.30pm
Enjoy the Scarecrow Competition and vote for your favourite, plus cream
teas, produce stall and a quiz that can be solved with the help of the
scarecrows. Price includes quiz sheet. Pay on the day. £1.50 per family
Birds, Beasts and Rattling Snakes - Library - 2pm
A feast of tales for children over 5 years and their parents. Storyteller Nettlefoot Kate spins tales
from many cultures, weaving them together with music and rhythm. £4
Town Crier Competition - Market Place - 2pm
Town Criers in traditional costume from near and far perform in
this popular competition. Sponsored by Bowers Funeral Directors.
Free
Prima Vocal Ensemble - Holy Trinity Church - 3pm
Thrilling new arrangements of modern rock, jazz and Broadway
anthems presented by this powerful and expressive 100 voice York choir. From Bowie, Bon Jovi,
Queen and Clapton to the Jackson 5, Sinatra, The Beatles and more. Doors open at 2.30pm.
Online booking available for this event: www.feva.info £6
Warmley - Frazer Theatre - 7.30pm
Award-winning Lighthouse Theatre’s latest show explores the relationship between the fiery Welsh
author Dylan Thomas and his best friend, composer and Bletchley Park code breaker, Daniel
Jones. A funny, poignant tale of two of Swansea’s brightest artistic figures, tracing their friendship
from their first meeting in Wales to their adventures in London and New York. £7
Flag and Bone Gang - Market Place - 7.30pm
Dressed strikingly in black and red costumes, this veiled gang
perform some of the forgotten Morris dances of Yorkshire. Free
Live music @ The Mitre - 8pm
The Pete Oliver Band featuring vocalist Sharon Colgan - soul, funk
and blues. Free
The Toy Hearts - Henshaws - 8pm
The Toy Hearts play bluegrass, western swing and rockabilly music with style and passion.
Brilliant musicianship and stunning stagecraft make them one of the country’s finest live bands.
Doors open at 7.30pm. £10
Hip Hop Day - Knaresborough Community Centre - 10am-3pm
Learn DJin, MCin/Rappin, B-Boyin/Breakin, Beatboxin and Graffiti Art. Workshops run by Invizible
Circle Education, a grass roots youth and community organisation, for ages 11 to 18. Bring a
packed lunch and drink. No pre-booking required but places limited. Free
Ruggers Workshop - Centre on Gracious Street - 10am-4pm
Produce creative wall hangings, cushions or bags from recycled garments using traditional skills,
with Angela Webber of Ripley Ruggers. Direct telephone booking only on 01423 545876. £10
Rapide Brothers - Market Place - 11am and 2pm
Internationally renowned clowns Izzo and Malteser return to Knaresborough
with a feast of circus fun for all the family. Free
Historical Tour of Knaresborough - Castle - 2pm
Guided tour with local history expert, Brian Forshaw. Discover the
magnificent Castle, other historic buildings and the maze of medieval streets
and passages. Learn about Knaresborough’s royal connections and famous characters like Blind
Jack. See also Wednesday 15 August. Direct telephone booking only on 01423 556188 or email
museums@harrogate.gov.uk. £4.50 (£2.50 concessions)
Professor Whizzbang Science Show - Henshaws - 2.30pm
For details see Friday 10 August.
Ceilidh feva with The Drouthy Band - Knaresborough WMC - 8pm
A night of traditional songs, set dances and craic with Knaresborough’s own
Celtic music specialists. Clear dance instructions given – audience participation
essential! Doors open at 7.30pm. £8
Martin Wainwright - Library - 7.30pm
The Guardian’s Northern Editor talks about his new book The English Village, an unabashed
celebration of rural life and a record of an often vanished world. £5
Hornbeam Molly - Market Place - 7.30pm
In their colourful costumes and brown and green masks this Knaresboroughbased
group perform lively traditional English dance that originated in East
Anglia. Free
Jazz feva - Dower House - 7.30pm
Rhythm Future play jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli
in the splendid setting of the Dower House. Price includes two course barbecue, coffee, and the
very best music ‘manouche’. Doors open at 6.30pm. £15
Tuesday 14th August
Properpunch – Market Place - 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm
Punch is 350 years old this year! Come and help him celebrate with
this traditional Punch and Judy show. Free
Tales of Knaresborough - Library & Castle - 2.30pm-4.30pm
Follow the feva Story Mat tale of Town Crier Barnaby Nidd, starting at
the Library and ending at the Castle (tour included). For accompanied
children aged 5-8. Direct telephone booking in advance on 0845 300
5112 (or call in at the library). Free
Dance feva - Frazer Theatre - 7.15pm
A dazzling display of all types of dance, performed by the talented
youngsters of Studio 3 Dance Workshop. £5 (£4 concessions)
Rapide Brothers Toy Hearts Prima Vocal
Nettlefoot Kate
Medieval Sports
Professor Whizzbang
Martin Wainwright
Story Mat
Dance feva
Wednesday 15th August
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Cool Crafts for Kids - Studio 3 - 10.30am-12 noon
Create a funky collage, decorate a pot, trinket box or photo frame. Try your hand at balloon
sculptures, card making, bead and button crafts and more. 5 years to 12 years. See also Friday 17
August. Direct telephone booking only on 07966 173636. Price includes materials. £6.50 per child
History of Conyngham Hall - Conyngham Hall - 1pm and 3pm
Mike Doss talks about the history of this lovely old building, and of the
Coghill family, including a tour of the house, followed by complimentary
refreshments on the terrace. £6
Historical Tour of Knaresborough - Castle - 2pm
For details see Monday 13 August.
feva Fever - Frazer Theatre - 2pm
Generation Arts, Knaresborough’s own youth performing arts group, presents an original script
inspired by the town’s colourful painted windows and trompe l’oeil murals. £5 (£4 concessions)
Cath’s Kickers Zumba - The Clock - 6pm-6.45pm or 7pm-7.45pm
Two fun sessions combining Latin American dance styles in easy to follow moves.
6pm- 6.45pm: Zumba Gold, a gentler version suitable for the active older adult or true beginner.
7pm-7.45pm: Zumba, a more dynamic fitness class. £4
Agatha Christie and Art Deco - Frazer Theatre - 7.30pm
The brilliant History Wardrobe brings characters from Agatha Christie’s era to
life through dramatic readings and dazzling Art Deco fashions from the 20s
and 30s - dainty day dresses, beaded ‘flapper’ frocks and sweeping evening
gowns. Seductive, sensational and chic! Online booking available for this
event: www.feva.info £8
The Fab Beatles - Knaresborough WMC - 8pm
Chosen by the BBC as the best Beatles tribute band, The Fab Beatles
take you on a journey from Love Me Do to Let It Be, flawlessly
recreating each era of the Mersey legends. Prizes for best male and
female fancy dress costume. Sponsored by
Knaresborough Chamber of Trade. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Online booking available for this event: www.feva.info £12
Clogarhythm - Market Place - 7.30pm
Traditional English step and clog dancing, performed with infectious
enthusiasm by this popular local group. Free
Thursday 16th August
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The Ancient Royal Hunting Forest of Knaresborough - Library - 7.30pm
Mike Brough explores the history of Knaresborough Forest and what remains
of it today, including the 1767 Boundary Stones.
A fascinating talk of interest to historians and walkers alike. £4
Evening Tour of Knaresborough Castle - 7.30pm
Join a tour of the Castle in the twilight hours. Discover the secrets of
Knaresborough’s past and its spooky tales. Visit the dank dungeon
and secret underground tunnel. See also Thursday 16 August.
Direct telephone booking only on 01423 556188 or email:
museums@harrogate.gov.uk £4.50 (£3 concessions, £2 children)
Lazy Dazy - Park Place Social Club - 8pm
Lazy Dazy are a band that love the music they play - blues, R&B and soul
standards. After last year’s acclaimed performance we have asked them
back – to a venue with a dance floor!
Doors open at 7.30pm. £5
Uncle Brian’s Fairytale Puppet Show - Market Place - 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Pantomime style entertainment for all the family as Uncle Brian and his puppets bring traditional
children’s stories to life. Free
Charter Day Bell-Ringing - St John’s Church - 1pm
To mark the town’s Charter Day, the Knaresborough Guild of Bell-Ringers will perform 60 on
Thirds, a tune developed in Devon for its musicality. With the right winds, the performance should
be heard throughout the town. Free
The Water-Babies - Castle Grounds - 2pm
Studio 3 presents a dance version of Charles Kingsley’s enchanting tale
in the delightful setting of Knaresborough Castle Grounds, performed by
youngsters from 4 years old. Free
Manga Workshop - Library - 2.30pm
Sweatdrop Studios explain what makes a comic manga, how to create characters, and the
techniques and processes the professionals use. For young people from 11 years. Early booking
advised as places are limited. £5
Focus on Improvement - Frazer Theatre - 2.30pm
Steve Moull of Knaresborough Camera Club passes on tips on improving
your photographic images to professional standard, using some of the
best pictures from the Club’s competitions. £5
Sherlock Holmes: Murder in the Library - Library - 7.30pm
After Dark Murder Company brings you an award-winning mystery event.
Someone will die before the night is out. It’s up to you to help Sherlock Holmes and Doctor
Watson discover who the victim is and administer the antidote before it’s too late! £5
The Wonderful Sound of the Cinema Organ - Frazer Theatre - 8pm
This brilliant live 9-piece band use vocal, horn, string and rhythm sections to create a unique
sonic and visual experience, bringing the warmth of vintage jazz and
archive footage projections up to date with contemporary influences
such as drum & bass and dubstep. Doors open at 7.30pm. Online
booking available for this event: www.feva.info £8
Evening Tour of Knaresborough Castle - 7.30pm
For details see Tuesday 14 August.
Bat Walk - Park Grove Methodist Church - 7.45pm
A talk about the fascinating habits and habitats of local bat populations, followed by a walk round
Jacob Smith Park with sensor equipment to locate bats and identify species. Pre-booking advised
as places are limited. All proceeds to the Yorkshire Bat Group. £3 (£2 concessions)
Lazy Dazy Knaresborough Castle
Conyngham Hall
History Wardrobe
cinemaorgan.org After Dark
Studio 3
The Fab Beatles
Friday 17th August
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Cool Crafts for Kids - Studio 3 - 10.30am-12 noon
For details see Wednesday 15 August.
The Great Mandavi - Market Place - 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Standing on the plank of doom on top of the cylinder of almost certain death,
The Great Mandavi will attempt to juggle with fire while underwater with a
man-eating shark! Free
Andrew Martin - Frazer Theatre - 7.30pm
Andrew Martin has written a highly successful series of crime novels featuring
railwayman turned policeman Jim Stringer, plus an invaluable handbook on
domesticity for men How to Get Things Really Flat. His latest book is
Underground Overground, a history of the London Tube. Join him for an
entertaining talk on his approach to writing fact and fiction. Online booking
available for this event: www.feva.info £6
Freedom Performing Arts - Market Place - 7pm
These talented young performers express themselves in a variety of
high energy street dance and musical theatre routines. Free
Patsy Matheson and Becky Mills - Henshaws - 8pm
These two world class singer-songwriters have joined forces, resulting
in a unique and personal sound, drawing on roots in folk music, blues, jazz and rock, with an
emphasis on intricate vocal harmonies. Combine this with the pair’s engaging charm and sense of
humour, and this promises to be a very special evening of top quality entertainment. Doors open
at 7.30pm. Online booking available for this event: www.feva.info £12 (£10 concessions)
Saturday 18th August
Jeepers Creepers - Market Place - 11.15am and 2.15pm
More mesmerising magic from popular feva regular. Be amazed by the talents of this member of
the Magic Circle. Free
The History of Scriven - Park Grove Methodist Church - 10am-4pm
Visit the exhibition on the history and heritage of Scriven. At 1pm there will be a guided walk, led
by the Claro Archaeology Group, through Jacob Smith Park, the village itself and the surrounding
woods, lasting approximately three hours. Direct telephone booking for walk essential on 01423
864570. Sponsored by Cllr Anne Jones. Free
Picnic in the Park - Knaresborough House - 12 noon-5pm
feva’s fantastic free open-air concert in this stunning natural
amphitheatre. This year’s acts are: DJ Trev, Silvertone, Sharp Intake
and Barcode Zebra. N.B. no bar or food stalls so bring your own
refreshments. Sponsored by Knaresborough Lions Club. Free
An Audience with Robin Van Zelst - Carriages - 4pm-8pm
Soft folk roots music from this feva favourite, including new material. £7.50. Real ale bar.
Gourmet BBQ available at additional cost. Direct telephone booking only and pay in advance on
01423 867041. £2 from each ticket will go to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Jubilee Jukebox - Frazer Theatre - 7.30pm
The Knaresborough Players celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with songs from the last six
decades. From rock ‘n’ roll to chart hits from every era, enjoy the very best of popular music.
£7 (£5 concessions)
Bach to Tango 2 - St John’s Church - 7.30pm
Guest director/soloist Gemma Bass of Manchester Camerata joins
Knaresborough Pro Musica to perform Bach’s A minor violin concerto. Following
last year’s successful dance theme there’s more Astor Piazzolla - his Oblivion
and famous Libertango, plus Bartok’s Romanian Dances. Tickets only available
from Castlegate Books, Market Place 01423 862222 or on door. £12 (£10
concessions, £5 students)
Live Music @ The Cross Keys - 8pm Free
Sunday 19th August
Walk to Coneythorpe - Chain Lane - 10am
Meet at Chain Lane shops for a 7 mile walk through Hay-a-Park to Coneythorpe and back, led by
the Knaresborough Nidd Gorge Conservation Group. Bring a packed lunch and drink. Direct
telephone booking essential on 01423 866400. Free
£1 Entry Day to Knaresborough Castle - 11am-4pm
Find out about Knaresborough’s fascinating history: explore the King’s Tower, the dungeon, the
mysterious underground tunnel and visit the original Tudor courthouse. Audio tour and computer
adventure game also available. £1
Bob’s Your Uncle - Market Place - 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
More magic and mayhem for all the family to enjoy with everyone’s favourite uncle. Free
Th’ Improved Macbeth - Henshaws - 2pm
Hardcastle’s Mighty Excelsior Theatre Company brings you the superior version of Macbeth.
Comedy and chaos are guaranteed as this collection of down and out Victorian
theatricals attempt to stage their unique open-air version of the Scottish play.
Bring your own picnics, seats and rugs. Doors and cafe open at 11am. £5
Mike Pannett - Library - 2.30pm
Former Metropolitan Police Officer Mike Pannett returned to God’s own
county hoping for a more peaceful beat, but fighting crime in rural North
Yorkshire has provided a rich seam of material for his writing. He talks about
his latest book Up Beat and Down Dale. £5
Open Mic Session - Carriages - 3pm-9pm
Live music from local talent. Ring Carriages on 01423 867041 if you are
interested in a slot. Free
Flaith and Guests - Frazer Theatre - 7.30pm
Celtic influenced folk duo from Knaresborough’s folk music shop Flaithulach
are joined by local musicians and dancers, with technical support from Orb
Community Arts. A show for all ages with a few surprises along the way. Doors
open at 7pm. £5 (£3 concessions)
Live music @ The Mitre - 8pm
Kwame D - soul influenced reggae, R&B and world music. Join us for the end of feva party. Free
The Great Mandavi
Andrew Martin
Patsy & Becky
Sharp Intake
Gemma Bass
Mike Pannett
Flaith