BRIDGWATER COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL
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Rock, Jazz & Classical Music * Dance * Theatre
Film * Crafts * Visual Arts
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BRIDGWATER COMMUNITY ARTS FESTIVAL
Bridgwater has a broad and colourful culture. To celebrate this we are staging the fourth Bridgwater Arts Festival. A feast of arts activity including music, drama, dance and visual arts will be available in the lead up to and over the weekend. We invite you to come and enjoy this exciting programme and look forward to welcoming you to Bridgwater.
Thursday 1st July 8.00 pm
Folk Music at Bridgwater Arts Centre
Hilary James and Simon Mayor provide an evening of super Folk music for
all the family. This will include Folk/Classical on Mandolin, Bass and
Guitar.
Bridgwater Arts Centre Tickets £8.50/ £7.50/ £7.00 Box
office: 01278 422700
Friday 2nd Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th July 10.00
am to 4.00 pm.
Somerset Wildlife Trust
The Wildlife Trust is the County’s leading voluntary environmental body
and will be exhibiting in the Angel Place Shopping Centre for the duration
of Somerfest. The Trust has 75 Nature Reserves in Somerset and is vital
to local conservation.
Angel Place Shopping Centre Admission Free
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July 10.00 am to 4.00
pm.
Blake Museum, Blake Street
Meet Mr John Chubb – 18th Century Bridgwater artist extraordinaire and
see some of his unique collection, recently purchased by the museum. Have
your portrait drawn by local artist Dave Thomas. Plus a display of work
from schools participating in the Westonzoyland Battlefield project. Giant
Chess and Snakes & Ladders!
Admission Free. Charge for portraits.
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July from 11.30 am
Battle Spectacular and Fayre at Westonzoyland Community Centre
(A372 4 miles east of Bridgwater)
Re-enactment by the Sealed Knot of the Battle of Sedgemoor, 1685 – the
last major battle fought on English soil. Period displays and stalls.
Willow artists Sophie Courtiour and Stefan Jennings at work. Battles at
1.00 pm.
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July 10.00 am to 4.00
pm
Somerset Brick and Tile Museum
Come and visit Somerset Brick and Tile Museum and see artefacts and memorabilia
that celebrate what was once Bridgwater’s major industry. This craft industry
produced not only bricks and tiles but also decorative features and finials
that amounted to an artform.
Somerset Brick and Tile Museum, East Quay Admission Free
Friday 2nd July 10 am – 4.00 pm
Engine Room
Enjoy great music from the Engine Room Café’s DJ and try a Somerfest
Smoothie. The Engine Room will also be running a Filmmaking course for
the schools in Hamp Ward.
The Engine Room, 52, High Street ccc
Admission Free
Friday 2nd July 12.00 noon
The Opening Event
A fantastic cornucopia of local talent will lead the opening ceremony
including Music, Irish Dancing, African Drumming, Choir singing.
Cornhill Admission free
Friday 2nd July 4.00 pm
Tropical Heat Samba Band and Dancers
East Bridgwater Community Samba Band AND dancers bring the rhythms and
colour of the Rio Carnival to the streets of Bridgwater.
Cornhill and Forstreet Admission Free
Friday 2nd July 8.00pm
Ascendance
This contemporary Dance Company have worked with pupils from Blake and
Elmwood Schools to create a piece of work based on Diversity the textile
exhibition in Bridgwater Arts Centre’s gallery. Includes performers from
the schools involved.
Bridgwater Arts Centre. Tickets £7.50/6.50/6.00 Box office: 01278
422700
Friday 2nd July 6.00 pm until late.
The Big Original Gig
The Sedgemoor Contemporary Music Group presents eight live original bands…Rock,
Ska, Punk, Metal and Indie.
Bridgwater and Albion Rugby Club. Tickets £4.00
Saturday 3rd July 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Life Drawing Workshop at Bridgwater Arts Centre
A valuable opportunity for artists and art students to draw from the life
model in an untutored setting. Bring your own materials.
Advance booking is essential on 01278 422700.
e-mail: info@bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk
Bridgwater Arts Centre. £15.00 (includes light lunch).
Saturday 3rd July 10.30 to 2.30 pm.
Street Entertainment in Bridgwater Town Centre
Blue Moon Theatre Company entertains
with walkabout performances of “Fanatical Fan” and “Valet while-you-wait”.
Fore Street 10.30 am to 11.00 am; High Street 12.00 to 12.30 pm; 12.40
pm to 1. 00 pm; Angel Place 2.10 pm to 2.40 pm
Somerset Hills Chorus, an all-female a Capella company singing a range of popular songs. Fore Street 11.00 am to 11.20 am; Blake Gardens 12.00 to 12.20 pm; Cornhill 12.50 pm to 1.10 pm.
Vinny, circus mime artiste with amazing performance and juggling skills. Fore Street 11.30 pm to 12.00; Town Bridge 1.00 pm to 1.30 pm; Cornhill 1.50 pm to 2.20 pm.
Voice of the People, Bridgwater Arts Centre’s Community Choir sing global harmonies. Angel Place 10.50 am to 11.10 am; Town Bridge 12.20 pm to 12.40 pm; Cornhill 1.00 pm to 1.20 pm.
A Taste of Salsa, a chance to see Tim Heasman and participants of Bridgwater Arts Centre’s regular Salsa class. Angel Place 12.00 to 1.00 pm.
Blackdown Samba. Cornhill 11.20 am to 11.50 am; High Street 1.20 pm to 1.50 pm.
Rivertones, Somerset’s own Barber
Shop Choir. Town Bridge 11.00 am to 11.20 am; High Street 12.20 pm to
12.40 pm; Angel Place 1.20 pm to 1.50 pm.
The Arts Centre Workshop Jazz Band High Street 11.00 am to 11.20 am; Cornhill
12.00 to 12.20pm; Angel Place 1.00 pm to 1.20 pm.
Noise Limit, Bridgwater Arts Centre’s Youth Theatre present site-specific theatre in Blake Gardens at 11.20 am to 11.50 am; 1.30 pm to 1.50 pm.
Saturday 3rd.
The Engine Room
10.00 am – 2 pm. Drop in Session – Call in …use equipment…get advice on projects. A free open access where you can do all this and more. These sessions are designed for the self-sufficient user but we’re always willing to get you started.
10.30 am – 1 pm. Curious about what goes on in the Engine Room? Ever wondered what a media centre actually is? This is your chance to find out with a free guided tour. Every 30 mins until 1 pm.
1 pm – 2 pm. The Engine Room Forum. Help map the future of the Engine Room. Open to everyone from the local community – individuals and representatives of organisations – this is an opportunity to meet staff, explore the work of the media centre and to share your ideas, comments or suggestions. We look forward to welcoming you. Admission Free.
2 pm. – 4 pm. Made in Somerset – in the centre’s studio cinema we will be screening fascinating and entertaining films made by local filmmakers. Entry is free. Check out the Café notice board and local press for running times and titles.
The Engine Room, 52, High Street info@somersetfilm.com Admission Free
Saturday 3rd July 10.00am to 12.00 noon.
Arts and Crafts Display
This will include dancing, spinning, artwork and craft displays. Refreshments
available.
Bridgwater Methodist Church, Monmouth Street Admission free
Saturday 3rd July 10.00 am to 10.00 pm
Something for the Weekend 2004 & Crusaders Summer Fete
A fantastic day of live music on an outdoor stage. There will be a wide
range of genres playing original music. At the same time and in the same
place “all the fun of the Fete” including Bouncy Castle and Beer Tent.
Also Jazz, Circus and much more.
Cranleigh Gardens Admission Free
Saturday 3rd. July 8.00 pm
Songfest at Bridgwater Arts Centre
An evening to appeal to all music lovers with songs from Voice of the
People Choir and Wessex 8 Singers and piano recital by Michael Martin.
Bridgwater Arts Centre. Tickets £7.00/6.00/5.00 Box office: 01278
422700
Saturday 3rd July 10.00 pm to 3.00 am.
Saturday Mayhem at the Palace Nightclub
The Palace Nightclub. Tickets £5 Box office: 01278 434507
Sunday 4TH July 10.30 am.
Celebration of the Arts Service
A united Service organised by St John the Baptist C of E Church and Bridgwater
Methodist Church. To include Drama, Dancing, Poetry and Music. All welcome.
Bridgwater Methodist Church, Monmouth Street. Admission free.
Sunday 4th.July 12.00 noon to 3.00 pm.
Family Fun at Blake Gardens
A variety of arts events to view and to do! This will include Drama, Arts
and Crafts, Storytelling, Games and Music. Visit Blake Museum at the rear
of the Gardens to meet 18th Century artist John Chubb and present day
portraitist, Dave Thomas and play Giant Chess and Snakes & Ladders.
Blake Gardens Admission Free
Sunday 4th July 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Band Concert, Blake Gardens
The Salvation Army Band will be playing in the Bandstand a medley of tunes
from classics to contemporary pop. Refreshments supplied by Friends of
Blake Museum.
Blake Gardens. Admission free.
Sunday 4th July 6.30pm
Thanksgiving for the Arts Service
A thanksgiving service for how the arts enrich and enhance all of our
lives and in particular how this community festival raises the profile
of the arts in our town.
St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s Street. Admission free, withdrawing collection.
Sunday 4th July Doors open 7 pm.
Midnight Mango present
Chumbawamba
Internationally acclaimed band Chambawamba play Bridgwater Palace.
Flipron support.
The Palace Nightclub, Bridgwater
Tickets £10.00 (in advance) from West Quay Records
Box office: 01278 434507
Ticketline: 08712 200260 (credit card) Online: www.aloud.com
All tickets on the door £12
Events Leading up to the Weekend:
From 22th. June (Tues-Sat) 10.30am to 5.00 pm
“Diversity” Textile Exhibition at Bridgwater Arts Centre
South West Textiles Exhibition exploring diversity in this medium.
Bridgwater Arts Centre. Admission free.
Blake Museum
Children in Westonzoyland, Kingsmoor, Middlezoy and Othery Schools have
been involved in workshops featuring artist Julie Douglass and storyteller
David Sebborn of Blake Museum to produce a range of work, including flags
and banners relating to the Monmouth Rebellion. An exhibition of this
will be on display at the Blake Museum on Somerfest weekend. Willow artists
Sophia Courtiour and Stefan Jennings have also worked with schools to
produce ‘Figures from the Rebellion’.
Hamp Campus Arts Week
Bridgwater EAZ has funded over 35 artists to work for a week with the
4 schools in Hamp Ward. This will culminate in performances at the launch
and Bridgwater Arts Centre (see Friday’s programme)
MAP
For further information contact:
Chris Sidaway,
Arts Officer,
Sedgemoor District Council,
Bridgwater House,
King Square,
Bridgwater TA6 3AR
Telephone: 01278 435275
e-mail: arts@sedgemoor.gov.uk
OR
Charlie Dearden,
Director,
Bridgwater Arts Centre,
11-13, Castle Street,
Bridgwater TA6 3DD
Telephone: 01278 422700
e-mail: info@bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk
The Somerfest team wish to acknowledge and officially thank sponsors
of cash and in-kind support for this event. We would also like to support
the volunteers and venues who have contributed to this years Festival.
Sponsors and logos:
Sedgemoor District Council
BCRfm
The Palace Nightclub
Bridgwater Mercury
Bridgwater Arts Centre
Whilst the details of the programme are correct at the time of printing, the organisers reserve the right to change or alter any information and apologise for any inconvenience caused if this should occur. Please check before travelling any distance. Changes will be announced on local radio and the full programme will be available on www.bridgwater.net