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D.H. LAWRENCE FESTIVAL 2009Thursday 27th August - Wednesday 30th September

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D. H. Lawrence SocietyEst. 1974

The Society meets monthly to discuss Lawrence’s life, work and significance.

New members welcome!

Programme 2009/2010• Friday 11 September, 6.30pm, Eastwood School, Jim Boulton:

‘The D. H. Lawrence Birthday Lecture: My Life in Letters’

• Wednesday 14 October, 7.15pm, Eastwood Library, Terry Gifford: 'Medlars

and Sorb-Apples', 'Cypresses' and 'Fish': Where Ecology and Feminism Meet

• Wednesday 11 November, 7.15pm, Eastwood Library, Wayne Foskett & Claire

Hackett: ‘Scenes from the Colliery Plays’

• Wednesday 16 December, 7pm, Durban House/Rocking Horse Bistro:

Christmas Dinner and Readings.

• Wednesday 13 January, 7.15pm, Eastwood Library, Fred Skillington

• Wednesday 9 February, 7.15pm, Eastwood Library, Laura Free (winner of

the 2009 Lucy Edwards Memorial Prize for work in Lawrence Studies):

‘With Lawrence in Cornwall’

• Wednesday 10 March, 7.15pm, Eastwood Library, John Worthen and

Stephen Lowe – Our Lives With Lawrence: A Conversation

• Wednesday 14 April, 7.15pm, Eastwood Library, Fiona Becket

• Wednesday 12 May, 7.15pm, Eastwood Library, Helen Baron: ‘Death in

Lawrence’s Short Stories’

• Wednesday 9 June, 7.15pm, Eastwood Library, Joan King at 90:

A Celebration

• Wednesday 14 July, 7.15pm, Eastwood Library, Annual General Meeting.

For more information contact:

Mr Malcolm Gray,

Chair, D. H. Lawrence Society

220 Wigston Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5JE Phone: (0116) 2714402

See also www.dh-lawrence.org.uk

Welcome

The Festival Steering Group have brought

together our fullest and most diverse

programme to date, with something for everyone

to enjoy and take part in. The 6th Annual D.H.

Lawrence Festival promises to be the biggest and best

tribute to the writer D.H. Lawrence and the stunning mining

countryside that inspired his works:

• Uncover hidden creative talents by attending sketching, photography and

short story workshops;

• Discover more about D.H. Lawrence’s fascinating life and works through

reading groups, talks and lectures;

• Explore the beautiful countryside that inspired Lawrence’s works on

guided walks and bus tours;

• Delve into the wonderful heritage of 'D.H. Lawrence Country' through

photographic exhibitions and events taking place as part of the National

Heritage Open Days;

• Be stimulated by theatre performances, film screenings, writing and

music;

• Enjoy family fun with Bert’s Dust Busters, songs and storytelling, and our

Harry Potter Fun day;

• Celebrate Eastwood’s vibrant cultural heritage, and the centenary of

Lawrence’s ‘Colliery Plays’ at a Gala Evening at Eastwood Comprehensive,

which will showcase a new generation of Eastwood writers and performers

alongside readings and presentations of Lawrence’s own work.

This celebration has been developed by Broxtowe Borough Council, who

today aim to promote the history and works of this writer under the umbrella

of D.H. Lawrence Heritage.

Sally Nightingale

Heritage Services Manager

On behalf of the D.H. Lawrence Festival Steering Group

Image of D. H. Lawrence: University of Nottingham, Manuscripts and Special Collections

DATE EVENT

Thurs 27th August Official Festival Opening (invitation only event)Throughout the festival Exhibition: Eastwood: The Way we LivedThroughout the festival Exhibition: Present Day Eastwood and DistrictThroughout the festival until 20th Sept Exhibition: Maureen LoweFri 28th August Bert's Dust BustersSat 29th August Outdoor concert at Colliers Wood with Pye Hill Male Voice ChoirSun 30th Aug 'The Rocking Horse Winner' film screeningSun 30th and Mon 31st Aug Outdoor Sketching and Painting WorkshopsSun 30th and Mon 31st Aug Trouble Shooter Photography WorkshopsTues 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th Sept Rattle, Rhyme, Roll sessions (for under 3s)Tues 1st, 15th and 29th Sept Rattle, Rhyme, Roll sessions (for under 3s)Tues 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th Sept Eastwood Writers meetingsTues 1st Sept Reading Group: 'The Rocking Horse Winner'Weds 2nd Sept Talk: Beauvale PrioryThurs 3rd and Fri 4th Sept Sons and Lovers memory catcherSat 5th Sept Guided walk: Greasley and BeauvaleSun 6th Sept Mountain Cottage Bus Tour and talkMon 7th Sept Short Story WorkshopTues 8th Sept Reading Group: Mr NoonWeds 9th Sept Talk: Mr NoonFri 11th Sept Talk and reading at the Lawrence Family GraveFri 11th Sept The D.H. Lawrence Birthday Lecture

National Heritage Open DaysThurs 10th to Sat 12th Sept Ashfield Heritage Bus ToursSat 12th Sept Tour and Talk: Watnall Women's Institute Hall Sat 12th Sept The Breach House Open DaySat 12th Sept Tour: St Mary's Church, GreasleySat 12th Sept Tours: Holy Trinity Church and Cemetery ChapelSat 12th Sept Victorian Music HallSat 12th and Sun 13th Sept D.H. Lawrence Heritage free admission weekendSat 12th and Sun 13th Sept Beauvale Priory Open WeekendSun 13th Sept Eastwood Hall tours and historical displaySun 13th Sept Brinsley Headstocks FestivalSun 13th Sept Talk: John Newton and John NewtonSun 13th Sept Victorian Evensong

Mon 14th to Fri 18th Sept School Memory Week Tues 15th Sept Reading Group: Opening Chapter of The RainbowWeds 16th Sept Open Mic night for writing and musicThurs 17th Sept Talk: The RainbowSat 19th Sept Guided Walk: Lawrence's Mining Country Sun 20th Sept Guided Tours: Those Thrifty VictorianFrom 22nd Sept until end October Exhibition: Students Eastwood ComprehensiveTues 22nd Sept Reading Group: 'A Collier’s Friday Night'Weds 23rd Sept Talk: Family, Language, Community in the Colliery PlaysFri 25th Sept Talking Heads at the Rocking Horse BistroSat 26th Sept Guided Walk: The Rainbow WalkSat 26th Sept Underwood and Bagthorpe Book LaunchSun 27th Sept Guided Walk: Old TeversalSun 27th Sept Harry Potter Fun DayWeds 30th Sept D.H. Lawrence Festival Gala Evening

D.H. Lawrence Festival 2009 at a glance

D.H. LAWRENCE FESTIVAL 2009

Art Workshop/Exhibition

Children’s Event

Concert/Music

Film Screening/ Memory Catcher

Guided Bus Tour

Guided Walk

Historic Building/Tour

Photography Workshop/Exhibition

Reading Group/Book Launch

Talk/Lecture

Theatre Performance

Writing Workshop

Key to event icons:

Contact the D.H. Lawrence Festival Box Office

on (01773) 717 353 or email [email protected]


Programme of Events

Official Festival OpeningThursday 27th AugustThe 2009 D.H. Lawrence Festival will beformally opened by the Mayor ofEastwood, Cllr. Keith Longdon; the Mayorof the Borough of Broxtowe, Cllr. JohnLongdon; the Vice-Chancellor of theUniversity of Nottingham, Professor DavidGreenaway and special guest John Holmespresenter for B.B.C. Radio Nottingham and East Midlands Today.Pupils from Eastwood Comprehensive will perform readings fromtheir award-winning anthology of new writing, and from D. H.Lawrence. The Festival exhibition, 'Eastwood: The Way we Lived', willalso be open to view throughout the evening. Time: From 6.30pmVenue: Durban House Heritage CentreAdmission: By invitation only

Exhibition: Eastwood: The Way we LivedSaturday 15th August until Sunday 1st November

This exhibition, by local historian and miner AnthonyKirby, brings together historic photographs of

Lawrence’s hometown of Eastwood, datingfrom the late 19th and early 20th Century.

The exhibition celebrates the lives of thepeople who lived in the area andprovides a candid view of the way inwhich they lived, exploring areas suchas leisure time, transport and localindustries.Time: Open daily 10am until 5pm

Venue: The Rainbow Gallery, Durban HouseHeritage Centre, Eastwood

Admission: Normal D.H. Lawrence Heritageadmission prices apply

Exhibition: Present Day Eastwood and DistrictSaturday 15th August until Sunday 1st NovemberAn exhibition of recent photographs showing D.H.Lawrence’s hometown ofEastwood and surroundingarea as it is today, by membersof the Eastwood PhotographicSociety.Time: Open daily 10am until 5pm(subject to rooms being availablefor viewing)Venue: Conference room area,Durban House Heritage Centre,EastwoodAdmission: FREE

Exhibition: Maureen LoweTuesday 25th August until Sunday 20th SeptemberAn exhibition of watercolour paintings by local artist Maureen Lowe,founder of The Art Group in EastwoodTime: Open daily 11am until 3pm Venue: The Rocking Horse Bistro, Durban House Heritage Centre, EastwoodAdmission: FREE

Bert’s Dust BustersFriday 28th August

Join us at the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum for thefirst of Bert’s Dust Buster workshops. Have fun with hands-

on experience of ‘housekeeping’ with the guidance of ourHeritage Assistants. Find out about objects in the museumcollection and who used them; and how we look after andclean them today. So why not get the feather duster andbrushes out, gloves on and become a ‘Bert Dust Buster’!Time: 2 sessions - 10.30am until 12 noon and 2pm until 3.30pmVenue: D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum, EastwoodAdmission: £1.50 per child. Spaces are limited so sessions must be

booked in advance. All attendees must be aged 8 years old or over.Further information: Contact the D.H. Lawrence Festival Box

Office on (01773) 717 353


Outdoor Concert at Colliers Wood featuring the Pye Hill Male Voice ChoirSaturday 29th August

Colliers Wood is the former site of Moorgreen Collieryand in Lawrence’s novel Sons and Lovers he

renamed the site ‘Minton Pit’. This free outdoorconcert includes a performance by the Pye HillMale Voice Choir who are reputed to be one ofthe oldest established male voice choirs in theEast Midlands: and possibly in the country.Bring along a picnic and blanket and enjoy thisstunning maturing woodland. The event is

hosted by the Friends of Colliers Wood.Time: From 3pm

Venue: Colliers Wood, Engine Lane, Moorgreen,Nottinghamshire, NG16 3QU

Admission: FREEFurther information: Telephone (0115) 938 5105, email [email protected] visit www.friendsofcollierswood.org.ukAdditional Information: Please note that there are no public toilet facilitiessituated on the site

Film Screening: The Rocking Horse WinnerSunday 30th AugustDirected by Anthony Pelissier in 1949, this classic movie adaptation ofD.H. Lawrence’s short story follows a young child as he attempts tofind a way out of his mother’s twisted obsession with wealth. Realisingthat he can predict the outcome of horse races by riding his toyrocking horse, he tries to use his gift to rebuild hisfamily with tragic results. Starring ValerieHobson, John Howard Davies and Sir JohnMills. Introduction by Sean Matthews,Director of D. H. Lawrence Centre,University of NottinghamCertificate: P.GTime: 11amVenue: Broadway Cinema, 14-18 Broad Street,Nottingham, NG1 3ALAdmission: Tickets available from BroadwayCinema. Contact the box office on: (0115) 952 6611 or email [email protected]

Outdoor Sketching and Painting WorkshopsSunday 30th and (Bank Holiday) Monday 31st August As well as a playwright and novelist, D.H. Lawrence also enjoyedpainting. To follow Lawrence’s artistic pursuits visitors are invited tojoin local artist Maureen Lowe and sketch or paint in the grounds of

Durban House. Maureen will be in attendance tohelp with basic materials for those wishing

to try for the first time. All ages andabilities welcome with smaller drawing

and painting projects available forchildren. Spend as much time as youwish, a morning, an afternoon, allday, both days or just a couple ofhours a warm welcome will bewaiting!

Time: 10.30am until 4.30pmVenue: Durban House Heritage Centre,

EastwoodAdmission: FREE but donations welcome

Further information: Contact Maureen Lowe on(01773) 716786

Please note: If the event of poor weather arrangements have been made forworkshops to be held indoors. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Photography Trouble Shooter WorkshopSunday 30th and (Bank Holiday) Monday 31st AugustD.H. Lawrence’s writing was greatly influenced by the beautifulcountryside that surrounded his hometown, which today continues toinspire many creative pursuits including photography. Members ofEastwood Photographic Society willbe available to help and advise onany photographic problems orqueries you may have.Time: 10.30am until 4.30pmVenue: Durban House Heritage Centre,EastwoodAdmission: FREE but donations welcomeFurther information: Contact Reg Loweon (01773) 716 786


Rattle, Rhyme and Roll (for under 3s)Every Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th September

Come along to ‘Rattle, Rhyme and Roll’ sessions atEastwood Library. It's a chance for you to have fun andshare rhymes and songs with your baby and toddler. It'samazing how early babies respond to songs and music. Time: 10.30am until 11amVenue: Eastwood Library, Wellington Place, Eastwood, NG16 3GBAdmission: FREE

Further information: (01773) 712 209 or [email protected]

Rattle, Rhyme and Roll (for under 3s)Alternate Tuesdays 1st, 15th and 29th SeptemberEnjoy ‘Rattle, Rhyme and Roll’ sessions at Kimberley Library with theopportunity to have fun with your baby and toddler by sharingrhymes and songs.Time: 2.15pm until 2.45pmVenue: Kimberley Library, Main Street, Kimberley, NG16 2LYAdmission: FREEFurther information: (0115) 938 2822 or [email protected]

Eastwood WritersEvery Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th September

Eastwood Writers was founded in 1980 by agroup of writers who realised the benefits ofmeeting regularly to discuss their writing. This

friendly group consists of published and pre-published writers, andothers to whom writing is just a satisfying hobby. The meetings arenormally 'manuscript' meetings; members take a sample of theircurrent writing either to read out, or have read, to the other membersfor comments, encouragement and constructive criticism. There isalso the opportunity for advice on copyright, agents and publishing.Time: 1.30pm until 3.30pmVenue: Durban House Heritage Centre, Eastwood (1st and 29th September)and Brinsley Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley (8th, 15th and 22nd September)Admission: FREEFurther information: Email [email protected] or visitwww.eastwoodwriters.com

Reading Group: ‘The Rocking Horse Winner’Tuesday 1st September Dr Sarah Davison, School of English Studies, University of Nottingham,will lead this reading group to explore D.H. Lawrence’s tragic fable of aboy’s gift for picking winners of horse races and his mother’s obsession

with the status that material wealth can provide.Time: 6.30pm until 7.30pm

Venue: The Rocking Horse Bistro, DurbanHouse Heritage Centre, Eastwood

Admission: £2.50 with complimentaryglass of wine, tea/coffee or orange juice.Copies of text will be provided at theevent but participants are encouraged tofamiliarise themselves with it beforehand.Bookings: Places are limited so pre-

enrolment is required, please contact theD. H. Lawrence Festival Box Office on (01773)

717 353 or email [email protected]

Talk: Beauvale PrioryWednesday 2nd SeptemberLocal historians Marie Roberts andJohn Doyle, from Nuthall HistoricalSociety, will uncover the history ofBeauvale Priory. Referred to as ‘TheAbbey’ in The White Peacock, thepriory was founded in 1343 byNicholas de Cantelupe, Lord ofGreasley. In attendance will be thecurrent site owners, Ann and Tony Whytewho will be available for any questionsregarding the future of the site and theconsolidation of the ruins by English Heritage.Time: 7.30pm start (doors open at 7pm)Venue: Dora Philips Hall, Wood Street, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3DDAdmission: £1.50 Adults, £1.00 ConcessionsTickets: Contact the D. H. Lawrence Festival Box Office on (01773) 717 353 oremail [email protected]


Beauvale Priory Community PerformanceBroxtowe Borough Council’s Arts and Events team are thrilled toannounce that they have been successful in gaining a grant from theArts Council to produce a site-specific theatre event with a cast ofnon professional actors at Beauvale Priory, based on the turbulenthistory of the site. The team will be working with Hanby and Barrett –a participatory arts company who have already had great successes inthe borough with outdoor productions such as ‘The Girl in the Woods’(2007), ‘Blood Tub Rosie’ (2003) and ‘The Stone’ (2001).Development work will take place throughout August and Septemberwith performances over 3 days during mid October. This promises tobe yet another atmospheric and truly memorable show that blendshistorical fact, intrigue and mystery with spectacular imagery andbeautiful music.If you would like to find our more or get involved contact Arts and Eventson (0115) 917 3695 or email [email protected].

Sons and Lovers Memory CatcherThursday 3rd and Friday 4th September400 local people were used as extras in the 1960 film adaptation ofD.H. Lawrence's breakthrough novel, Sons and Lovers, which waspartly filmed in Eastwood and Brinsley. The film directed by JackCardiff (who sadly passed away this year) starred Dean Stockwell asPaul Morel, Trevor Howard as his overbearing father and Wendy Hiller,

as the repressed wife Gertrude. Were you an extra inthe film? If so, Angela Smith from the Brinsley

Village Volunteers is keen to gather yourmemories of this once in a lifetime

experience. It is hoped that thisresearch will form an exhibition in2010.Time: 10.00am until 2.00 pmVenue: Eastwood Volunteer Bureau,Wellington Place, Eastwood,Nottinghamshire, NG16 3GBAdmission: FREE

Further information: [email protected] or on (01773) 712

637. Alternatively please ring EastwoodVolunteer Centre on (01773) 535 255

Guided walk of Greasley and BeauvaleSaturday 5th September During this lovely countryside walk we will bestopping at the remains of Beauvale Priory where refreshments can be purchased. We willthen proceed to High Park Woods alongsideMoorgreen Reservoir, which was renamed‘Nethermere’ and ‘Willey Water’ in Lawrence’s novels.Along the walk there will be the opportunity to take inthe splendid views of the ‘Hidden Valley’ and listen torelevant extracts from Lawrence’s works, before our return to theHorse & Groom public house.Distance: 5.5 milesDuration: 3 to 3.5 hoursTime: 2pm promptMeet: Horse & Groom, Moorgreen, Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2FEWalk leader: Jeff Catherines supported by members of the D.H. LawrenceHeritage team and a Walk and Talk volunteerContact details: Contact the D. H. Lawrence Festival Box Office on (01773)717 353 or email [email protected] note: Stout footwear required for walk due to uneven terrain.

Mountain Cottage Bus Tour and TalkSunday 6th SeptemberMountain Cottage was the home of D.H.Lawrence and his wife Frieda during 1918-1919. Some of Lawrence’s darkestthoughts and fears plagued him duringthis time and he took refuge in thecommanding aspects that dominated theview from his window. This bus tour willinclude a visit to Mountain Cottage whereClive Leivers, from Haggs FarmPreservation Society, will deliver a talkwhich concentrates on Lawrence's response to the Derbyshirecountryside and landscape as revealed in his letters and some of hissubsequent fiction. It will also include a visit to Scarthin Books whoare providing extended opening hours for the event.Time: 2pm until approx 7pmVenue: Meet Durban House Heritage Centre, Eastwood Admission: £5.00 per ticketBookings: Places are limited for tickets please contact the D. H. LawrenceFestival Box Office on (01773) 717 353Note: A Sunday carvery, will be available from the Rocking Horse Bistro, atDurban House, from 12 noon. Bookings should be made in advance to avoiddisappointment.Image of Mountain Cottage: The University of Nottingham, Manuscripts and Special Collections


Short Story WorkshopMonday 7th September

D.H. Lawrence produced a wealth of short storiesduring his career. Led by Tony and Gordon Butler,from the Eastwood Writers, this workshop will

help aspiring writers craft their own short stories, with practicaladvice on all aspects of the writing process.Time: 10am until 12.30pmVenue: Durban House Heritage Centre, EastwoodAdmission: FREE Bookings: Places are limited so pre-enrolment is required, please contact theD. H. Lawrence Festival Box Office on (01773) 717 353

Reading Group: Mr NoonTuesday 8th SeptemberD.H. Lawrence began to write Mr Noon in1920. The second sentence needs to bechanged to 'The novel is divided into twodistinct parts, the first published in 1934with the second part remaining unpublisheduntil 1984 when the novel was finallypublished in full.Time: 6.30pm until 7.30pmVenue: The Rocking Horse Bistro, Durban House Heritage Centre, EastwoodAdmission: £2.50 with complimentary glass of wine, tea/coffee or orangejuice. Copies of the text will be provided at the event but participants areencouraged to familiarise themselves with it beforehand.Bookings: Places are limited so pre-enrolment is required, please contact theD. H. Lawrence Festival Box Office on (01773) 717 353

Talk: Mr NoonWednesday 9th SeptemberPeter Preston will explore Mr Noon, one of Lawrence’s lesser knownnovels which D.H. Lawrence began in 1920. The book follows theadventures of Gilbert Noon, a young schoolmaster in Lawrence'shome county of Nottinghamshire who gets entangled with a girl, loseshis job, and decides to leave the country to escape the ensuingscandal. Peter is currently the Chair of the Board of Directors ofWriting East Midlands and Special Lecturer in the School of EnglishStudies and Academic Adviser to the D. H. Lawrence Research Centre,which he founded in 1991.Time: 7.30pm start (doors open at 7pm)Venue: Dora Philips Hall, Wood Street, Eastwood, NG16 3DDAdmission: £1.50 Adults, £1.00 ConcessionsTickets: Contact the D.H. Lawrence Festival Booking Line on (01773) 717 353

Talk and Readings at the Lawrence Family Grave, Eastwood Cemetery Friday 11th SeptemberMembers of the D. H. Lawrence Society and representatives from local

schools will present a short sequence ofreadings and recollections to

commemorate D. H. Lawrence and theLawrence family. This short event will

be followed by drinks in the Sun Inn,as we all walk to the EastwoodComprehensive School for theBirthday Lecture!Time: 4pmVenue: Eastwood Cemetery, Church

Street, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3HR

Admission: FREEAdditional information: Contact the D.H.

Lawrence Festival Box Office

The D. H. Lawrence ‘Birthday Lecture’Professor James T. Boulton: ‘My Life in Letters’Sponsored by the D. H. Lawrence Society Friday 11th SeptemberProfessor Boulton is the General Editor of the CambridgeEdition of the Complete Works of D. H.Lawrence and edited thecomprehensive seven volumecollection of Lawrence’s letters.His talk will reflect on a lifetimein Lawrence Studies – and on theextraordinary opportunities andexperiences involved in the questfor Lawrence’s letters (all 30,000of them!).Time: 6pm for a 6.30pm startVenue: Eastwood Comprehensive School, Mansfield Road, Eastwood,Nottinghamshire, NG16 3EAAdmission: £2 (includes entry and glass of wine)Booking: Tickets available from the D.H. Lawrence Festival Box Office and onthe door at the venue


National Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days celebrates England's fantastic architectureand culture by offering free access to properties that are usuallyclosed to the public or normally charge for admission. As acelebration of the special heritage that exists in and around D.H.Lawrence’s hometown of Eastwood a wide range of buildings willbe throwing open their doors, providing a rare glimpse of hiddenarchitectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, eventsand activities which bring to life local history and culture.All the below events are FREE ADMISSION (with donationswelcome)

Ashfield Heritage Bus ToursThursday 10th September until Saturday 12th SeptemberA rare opportunity to visit interesting, historic sites across Ashfield,Nottinghamshire. The tours include several stops, including a numberdirectly linked to D.H. Lawrence such as Annesley Old Church,featured in The White Peacock and Teversal Manor considered bymany to be the inspiration for Wragby Hall in Lady Chatterley’s Lover.Accompanying commentary will be provided by Denis Hill, Heritage

Development Officer for Ashfield District CouncilTime: 10am until 3.15pm

Venue: Ashfield District Council Offices,Urban Road, Kirkby in Ashfield,

Nottinghamshire, NG17 8DA Bookings: All places are limited andmust be booked in advance. ContactDenis Hill on (01623) 457 426 oremail [email protected] information: Attendeesare advised to bring their own picniclunch

Watnall Women’s Institute Hall (The Victoria Institute)Saturday 12th SeptemberThe Watnall W.I. Hall, which started life as a Methodist chapel in the19th Century, was bought by Watnall WI in the 1920’s and used as anRAF mapping station during World War II. The Hall will be open from1pm until 4pm, with guided tours at 1.00pm, 1.30pm and 3.30pm. At2pm Watnall W.I. President Dr. Helen Rose will deliver a short talk onthe history of this fascinating hall. There will also be an exhibition ofphotographs and memorabilia plus delicious W.I. refreshments.Time: 1pm until 4pmVenue: Watnall Women’s Institute Hall, Main Road, Nottinghamshire, NG16 1HSFurther information: Telephone (0115) 953 7679 or email watnallwi@ hotmail.com

The Breach House Open DaySaturday 12th SeptemberThe Breach House is known to readers of Lawrence as “The Bottoms” in Sons andLovers. The Lawrence family movedhere from Victoria Street in 1887 and lived here until 1891. Since itwas an end house with extraspace, they paid an extrasixpence a week rent. Membersof the D.H. Lawrence Societywill be on hand to guide visitorsaround the ground floor andgarden which remain much asthey did in 1891.Time: 10.30am until 3.30pmVenue: The Breach House, 28 Garden Road, Eastwood,Nottinghamshire, NG16 3FWFurther information: Telephone (01773) 717 353or email [email protected]


St Mary’s Church, GreasleySaturday 12th September

Guided tours will be available of thischurch which is medieval in origin witha 15th century tower, but was largelyrebuilt in the 19th century. GreymedeChurch in The White Peacock andMinton Church in Sons and Lovers, thechurch stands on a prominent treecovered site, visible from many partsof the area. Mintons Tea Room, next to

St Mary's, will be open from 10am until 4pmserving a delicious selection of light lunches, cakes and cream teas.Time: 10am until 6pm Venue: St Mary's Church, Church Road, Greasley, Nottingham, NG16 2ABFurther information: (01773) 531 870 or e-mail [email protected]

Tour of Holy Trinity Church and Cemetery Chapel,KimberleySaturday 12th SeptemberGuided tours will be available of the Victorian Holy Trinity Church,built in 1847, and Cemetery Chapel in Kimberley.Time: 10am until 4pmVenues: Holy Trinity Church, 1, Eastwood Rd, Kimberley, Nottingham,Nottinghamshire NG16 2HX and Kimberley Cemetery, Broomhill Road,Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 9GYFurther information: Contact the Greasley and District Civic Society on (0115) 945 9169

Victorian Music Hall ShowSaturday 12th SeptemberA traditional Victorian Music Hall show with Victorian costumeencouraged! Refreshments will be available. Time: 6pm until 8pm Venue: Holy Trinity Church Parish Church, 1, Eastwood Road, Kimberley,Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG16 2HX Further information: Contact the Greasley and District Civic Society on (0115) 945 9169

D.H. Lawrence HeritageSaturday 12th September and Sunday 13thSeptemberIn celebration of the National Heritage Openweekend the D.H. Lawrence BirthplaceMuseum and Durban House Heritage Centrewill be waiving its normal admission chargesover the course of the weekend. There will bethe opportunity to have a go at the Victorian craftof rag rug making, as well as the chance to see newexhibits including D.H. Lawrence’s gravestone and thecultural impact of Lawrence’s novel Lady Chatterley’s Lover.Time: 10am until 5pmVenue: Durban House Heritage Centre and the D.H. Lawrence BirthplaceMuseum, EastwoodFurther information: Contact the D. H. Lawrence Festival Box Office on (01773) 717 353

Beauvale Priory Open Weekend Saturday 12th September and Sunday 13th SeptemberThis Carthusian Priory was founded in 1343 and appeared inLawrence’s story ‘Fragment of Stained Glass’. Today the remains of theAbbey are situated on Beauvale Abbey Farm which will be openthroughout the weekend serving refreshments and selling farmproduce including quail eggs.Time: 10am until 4pmVenue: Beauvale Abbey Farm, New Road, Newthorpe, Nottingham, NG16 2AAFurther information: Telephone: (01773) 710 682 or email [email protected]. Group booking and tours please telephone (07973) 837 403

Eastwood HallSunday 13th September A rare opportunity to view this impressive 19th Century Hall, the home

to local coal masters the Walker family,which is now a popular hotel andconference centre. A display ofphotographs depicting the history of thesite will be available, with members ofthe Eastwood Historical Society on handto answer any questions.Time: 10am until 4pmVenue: Eastwood Hall, Mansfield Road,Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3SSFurther information: Contact the D.H.

Lawrence Festival Box Office on (01773) 717 353


Brinsley Headstocks FestivalSunday 13th September The Friends of Brinsley Headstocks will behosting their own festival to celebrate thework they have achieved over the pastyear in improving the site. This will includelots of fun activities showcasing theHeadstock’s mining and natural heritage.One of Lawrence’s uncles, James, was killed inan accident at the coalface at Brinsley pit somefive years before Lawrence was born. Later in hislife he used the tragedy as inspiration for the play ‘TheWidowing of Mrs. Holroyd’, and the short story ‘The Odour ofChrysanthemums’.Time: 10am until 4pmVenue: Brinsley Headstocks, Mansfield Road, Brinsley, Eastwood, Nottingham(on the A608 north bound)Further information: Contact the Friends of Brinsley Headstocks on (01773)769 762 or email [email protected]

Talk: John Newton and John NewtonSunday 13th SeptemberMembers of the D.H. Lawrence Society will undertake this dual talkexploring two men by the same name linked to D.H. Lawrence. CliveLeivers will talk about ‘John Newton’ Lawrence’s great-grandfatherand hymn writer followed by Ron Faulks who will discuss ‘JohnNewton’ the famous composer of ‘Amazing Grace’. Refreshments willbe available.Time: 4pm until approximately 6pm Venue: Holy Trinity Church, 1, Eastwood Rd, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire NG162HX Further information: Contact the Greasley and District Civic Society on (0115)945 9169

Victorian EvensongSunday 13th SeptemberThe opportunity to step back in time by taking part in a VictorianEvensong, with Victorian costume encouraged but optional.Time: 6pm until approximately 7pm Venue: Holy Trinity Church, 1, Eastwood Road, Kimberley, NottinghamshireNG16 2HX Further information: Contact the Greasley and District Civic Society on (0115)945 9169

School Memory WeekMonday 14th until Friday 19th SeptemberAs a special feature of the Lawrence Festivalthis year we are working with the localschools to inaugurate ‘Memory Week’.Members of the local literary andhistorical societies, along with other localresidents and experts, will be going toschool assemblies this week to speak on awide range of topics from Pigeon Fancyingto World War Two, from Mining to How WeTalk! The Ex and Retired Miners Associationwill also be hosting events throughout theweek exploring the history of mining and drawingon their own memories of life down pit.Venue: Durban House and local schools

Reading Group: The Rainbow opening chapterTuesday 15th SeptemberThe Rainbow chronicles the lives of three generations of the Brangwenfamily over a period of more than 60 years, setting them against theemergence of modern England. Dr Sean Matthews and Dr JohnWorthen (author of D. H. Lawrence: The Life of An Outsider) will leadthis reading group to explore the opening chapter of D.H. Lawrence’snovel, which was banned by the authorities in 1915.

Time: 6.30pm until 7.30pmVenue: The Rocking Horse Bistro, Durban

House Heritage Centre, EastwoodAdmission: £2.50 with complimentary

glass of wine, tea/coffee or orangejuice. Copies of text will be provided atthe event but participants areencouraged to familiarise themselveswith it beforehand.Bookings: Places are limited so pre-

enrolment is required, please contactthe D. H. Lawrence Festival Box Office

on (01773) 717 353


Open Mic Night Wednesday 16th SeptemberThe Library in Lawrence’stime was the building calledthe Mechanics Institute whichincorporated a lending libraryused extensively by the youngD.H. Lawrence and his firstgirlfriend Jessie Chambers.The Library Acoustic Lounge Bar will be hosting a special open micnight to showcase new writing and acoustic music. So be brave andcome along to perform for a great night out!Time: From 7pmVenue: The Library Acoustic Lounge Bar, Scargill Walk, Eastwood,Nottinghamshire, NG16 3AYAdmission: FREE entry Further information: Telephone (01773) 760 459. This event is open to allages and abilities.

Talk: The RainbowThursday 17th September The Rainbow was first published in September 1915 but soon fell foulof The Obscene Publications Act of 1857. All unsold copies wereordered to be destroyed. An ‘expurgated’ version first published inthe U.S.A. and copied on this side of The Atlantic was the only versionavailable until the first Penguin Edition of 1949. Ron Faulks, of theD.H. Lawrence Society, will deliver a talk exploring this novel, which

many scholars regard as Lawrence’s finest. Not onlydoes it deal with three generations of the

Brangwen family during the nineteenthcentury living in Cossall, thinly disguised as

Cossethay, but is also a working out of hisown religious thoughts and feelings.Time: 7pm until 8pmVenue: Durban House Heritage Centre,EastwoodAdmission: FREETickets: Contact the D. H. Lawrence Festival

Box Office on (01773) 717 353

Image of Lawrence: University of Nottingham, Manuscripts and Special Collections

Walk of D.H. Lawrence’s Mining CountrySaturday 19th September Join us for a local countryside walk followingboth the working and family life of the’Lawrences’. We begin our journey atDurban House, the offices of Barber, Walker& Co, major coal owners in Eastwood,calling in for a visit at the Breach House,the second home of the Lawrence family.Along our route we will be stopping to listento extracts from Lawrence’s works andvisiting such sites as Brinsley Headstocks andAunt Polly’s Cottage (‘The Odour ofChrysanthemums’) before returning to Durban House.Distance: 4 milesDuration: 3 hoursTime: 2pm promptMeet: Durban House Heritage Centre, Mansfield Road, EastwoodWalk leader: Jeff Catherines supported by a member of the D.H. LawrenceHeritage team and a Walk and Talk volunteerContact details: telephone (01773) 717 353 or email [email protected] information: Stout footwear is required for walk due to uneventerrain. Some stiles to be encountered.

Guided Tours: ‘Those Thrifty Victorian’ Sunday 20th September The Victorians could teach us a thing or two about being resourceful in

these financially challenging times. Join one ofour costumed Heritage Assistants through

the museum to discover more about thesethrifty folk!

Time: Timed tours from 10.30am until4.30pmVenue: D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum,8a Victoria Street, Eastwood,Nottinghamshire, NG16 3AWAdmission: Normal admission prices applyBookings: Places are strictly limited so pre-

booking is advised, contact the D. H. Lawrence Festival Box Office on

(01773) 717 353


Reading Group: A Collier’s Friday NightTuesday 22nd SeptemberDr Hilary Hillier, of the D.H.Lawrence Research Centre at theUniversity of Nottingham, will leadthis reading group to explore D.H.Lawrence’s first play written 100years ago in 1909.Time: 6.30pm until 7.30pm

Venue: The Rocking Horse Bistro,

Durban House Heritage Centre,

Eastwood

Admission: £2.50 with complimentary glass

of wine, tea/coffee or orange juice. Participants

are encouraged to familiarise themselves with this beforehand although

copies of the text will be provided at the event.

Bookings: Places are limited so pre-enrolment is required, please contact the

D. H. Lawrence Festival Box Office on (01773) 717 353 or email

[email protected]

Talk: Family, Language, Community in the Colliery PlaysWednesday 23rd SeptemberDr Hilary Hillier, of the D. H. Lawrence Research Centre at theUniversity of Nottingham, will discuss the ways in which Lawrence’srepresentations of family and work relationships in his colliery playswere peculiarly alert to the interplay of Eastwood dialect and‘standard’ English. A native of Eastwood, Hilary has spent many yearsstudying the dialect. This evening she will make connections betweenLawrence’s use of the dialect and some of the ways in which it is usednow, showing how acute was his sensitivity to the spoken word.Time: 7.30pm start (doors open at 7pm)

Venue: Dora Philips Hall, Wood Street, Eastwood, NG16 3DD

Admission: £1.50 Adults, £1.00 Concessions

Tickets: Contact the D. H. Lawrence Festival Box Office on (01773) 717 353 or

email [email protected]

Exhibition: Students from Eastwood ComprehensiveTuesday 22nd September until end OctoberA vivid collection of artwork by talented students from EastwoodComprehensive, a Specialist Arts College.Time: Open daily 11am until 3pm Venue: The Rocking Horse Bistro, Durban House Heritage Centre, EastwoodAdmission: FREE

'Talking Heads' Meal at the Rocking Horse BistroFriday 25th SeptemberFollowing a recent sell-out event at the Rocking Horse Bistro membersof the Greasley Players will perform dramatised readings from TalkingHeads, written by the acclaimed British playwright Alan Bennett. Theevening's entertainment will be accompanied by fine food which willbegin with a welcome drink and aperitifs, followed by the firstperformance. Three of these unique monologues will be performedthroughout the evening between each course. The Bistro offers adelicious three course menu and a selection of fine wines and soft drinks.Time: 7pmVenue: The Rocking Horse Bistro,Durban House Heritage Centre,Mansfield Road, EastwoodTicket: £16.00 per personincluding a 3 course meal (drinksnot included with the exception ofthe welcome drink). Limited spaceis available so all tables must bebooked in advanceBookings: Telephone the RockingHorse Bistro on (01773) 717 353


Guided Walk: The Rainbow WalkSaturday 26th SeptemberThis countryside walk will follow the steps of D.H. Lawrence and hisfiancé Louie Burrows. Following alongside a small section of the canalto Cossall Marsh, and into Babbington before entering Cossall Village,site of Church Cottage, former home of the Burrows family. TheCottage was immortalised as the fictional Brangwen family's home inhis novel, The Rainbow. The village of Cossall, with its name changedto "Cossethay" provided the backdrop to the story. Along the routethere will be stops to hear relevant extracts of and about Lawrence'swork before the return journey.Distance: 5 milesDuration: 2 to 3 hoursTime: 2pm promptMeet: Gardeners Inn, Awsworth Lane, Cossall, Notts, NG16 2RZWalk leader: Jeff Catherines supported by a member of theD.H. Lawrence Heritage teamand a Walk and Talk volunteer. Contact details: telephone(01773) 717 353 or [email protected] information: Stoutfootwear required due to uneventerrain and there are some stilesalong the route. Please bringlight refreshments for a shortbreak prior to visiting CossallVillage.

Underwood & Bagthorpe Book Launch Saturday 26th SeptemberZtan Zmith, is the pen name for localhistorical writer Stan Smith who has writtenan extensive collection of articles, shortstories and poems. This will be Ztan’s 22ndlocal book, many exploring Lawrence’sfamily village of Brinsley, and his 5thexploring the villages of Underwood andBagthorpe. His newest book delves into thehistory and historic buildings of the villageincluding the Smithurst Saga, Bagthorpe Chapelstories and The Dixie's Arms, where local folkloresuggests D. H. Lawrence's father drank.Time: 11am until 4pmVenue: St Michael's and All Angels Church, Church Lane, UnderwoodAdmission: FREE Further information: Telephone: (01773) 783 009, [email protected] or visit www.ztanzmith.co.uk

Walk: Old TeversalSunday 27th SeptemberRangers from the Brierley ForestVisitor Centre will lead this easywalk across farmland to thedelightful village of Old Teversal,with its associations with LadyChatterley’s Lover. It will thendescend to Teversal Trail and toTeversal Visitor Centre, breakingfor refreshments, before returning to Brierley. Distance: 4.5 milesDuration: 3 hoursTime: 10.30amMeet: Brierley Forest Park Visitor Centre, Skegby Road, Huthwaite, NG17 2PL Further details: Ashfield District Council Ranger Service, Portland Park VisitorCentre, off Lindley's Lane, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 9LA,Telephone (01623) 757 099


Harry Potter Fun DaySunday 27th SeptemberThe uncensored edition of LadyChatterley’s Lover held the record for thefastest selling book in Britain until J. K.Rowling wrote Harry Potter. Join us for afun filled day dedicated to the HarryPotter phenomenon! There is plenty onoffer to keep muggles and wizards alikeentertained including:• Drawing workshops with the cover

illustrator of Harry Potter and theChamber of Secrets and Harry Potter andthe Prisoner of Azkaban

• Hoots Owls will introduce you to Snowy owl and his friends (£1.00charity donation for handling the animals)

• Make your own magic wand at our fun arts and craft workshop• Fancy dress encouraged with prizes for the best dressed Harry

Potter charactersTime: 11am until 4pmVenue: Durban House Heritage Centre, EastwoodAdmission: FREE Further information and a timetable of the days activities: Telephone(01773) 717 353, [email protected] or visit www.dhlawrenceheritage.org

D.H. Lawrence Festival Gala EveningWednesday 30th SeptemberJoin us for the grande finale of the D. H. Lawrence Festival 2009.Students from Eastwood Comprehensive will perform readings andscenes from Lawrence’s work, as well as showcasing new work fromEastwood and local writers. There will be music, as well as nibbles and

drinks – it promises to bring the Festival to a rousingconclusion!

Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, for 7pm start Venue: Eastwood Comprehensive School,

Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire,NG16 3EATickets: £2.50 adults, £1.00 concessions(includes a complimentary glass of wine or juice)Booking: Booking: Contact the D.H. Lawrence

Festival Box Office and tickets on the door at thevenue

Image of D. H. Lawrence: University of Nottingham, Manuscripts and SpecialCollections

Important Guided Walk InformationAll walk participants are advised to dress for changing weatherconditions, wear sturdy footwear and bring along refreshmentsand sunscreen. Due to the location of the walks we do notrecommend dogs taking part. Please allow plenty of time to getto the walk starting point to allow a prompt start time.

Acknowledgements: D.H. Lawrence Heritage would like to thank thefollowing for their support, cooperation, advice and assistance in thedevelopment of this year's Festival:

• Anthony Kirby;• Ashfield District Council, Denis Hill, Heritage Development Officer;• Ashfield District Council, Ranger Service, Brierley Forest Visitor Centre;• Beauvale Priory, Ann and Tony Whyte, Beauvale Abbey Farm;• Brinsley Village Volunteers, Angela Smith;• Broadway Cinema and Media Centre;• Cemetery Chapel, Kimberley;• Cllr. Josie Forrest;• Cllr. Keith Londgon;• D.H. Lawrence Society, Fred Skillington;• D.H. Lawrence Society, Malcolm Grey;• D.H. Lawrence Society, Ron Faulks;• Dr. John Worthen;• Eastwood Comprehensive School;• Eastwood Hall (Hayley Conference Centre);• Eastwood Historical Society;• Eastwood Library;• Eastwood Photographic Society• Eastwood Volunteer Bureau;• Eastwood Writers, Gordon and Tony Butler;• Experience Nottinghamshire;• Friends of Colliers Wood;• Friends of Brinsley Headstocks;• Gardeners Inn, Cossall;• Greasley and District Civic Society;• Greasley Players;• Haggs Farm Preservation Society, Clive Leivers;• Holy Trinity Church, Kimberley;• Jeff Catherines;• Kimberley Library;

• Minton Tea Rooms;• Mountain Cottage;• Nottinghamshire County Council;• Nuthall Historical Society, Marie Roberts and John Doyle;• Professor James T Boulton;• Pye Hill Male Voice Choir;• Rocking Horse Bistro;• Scarthin Books;• St Mary’s Church Greasley;• The Art Group in Eastwood, Maureen Lowe;• The Breach House, John Elliott;• The Library Acoustic Lounge, Stephen Lally;• The Nottingham Belfry Hotel;• The Sun Inn;• University of Nottingham, Dr. Hilary Hillier;• University of Nottingham, Dr. Sarah Davison;• University of Nottingham, Dr. Sean Matthews;• University of Nottingham, Vice Chancellor, Professor David Greenaway;• Walk and Talk Volunteers• Watnall Women’s Institute;• Writing East Midlands, Peter Preston;• Ztan Zmith.

Don't forget to visit D.H. LawrenceHeritageThis award winning attraction brings

together the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum, Durban House HeritageCentre, the Rainbow Gallery, two quality gift shops, the Blue Line Trailand the Rocking Horse Bistro. Open daily 10am until 5pm. FREEadmission weekdays with a small admission charge weekend and bankholidays, for non Broxtowe Borough Council residents. The RockingHorse Bistro is open Sunday to Friday, from 11am until 3pm, serving adelicious selection of main meals, light lunches and refreshments.

Telephone (01773) 717353, email [email protected] orvisitwww.dhlawrenceheritage.org for more details

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Contact us at:D.H. Lawrence Heritage, Durban House Heritage Centre,Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3DZTelephone: (01773) 717 353E-mail: [email protected]: www.dhlawrenceheritage.org

How to find us:Directions by car: From M1 Junction 26 take the A610 towards Eastwood and follow the 'D.H.Lawrence Heritage' brown tourism signs. From M1 Junction 27 take the A608 through Brinsleytowards Eastwood. Parking: Free, limited car parking and coach spaces are available at Durban HouseBy bus: Rainbow Line Number 1 Eastwood/Nottingham, Black Cat line Mansfield/Derby. The busstop is located a short walk away, less than 5 minutes walkBy train: The nearest train station is in Langley Mill approximately 2 miles away. Telephone Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 for public transport information

Why not make a break of it?Stay within the beautiful countryside that inspired so much of Lawrence’s work and which hereferred to as the ‘Country of My Heart’. Visit www.dhlawrenceheritage.org andwww.visitnotts.com for more details, rural retreats and Nottingham city breaks available.

Durban House Heritage CentreMansfield RoadEastwoodNottinghamshireNG16 3DZ

D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum8a Victoria StreetEastwoodNottinghamshireNG16 3AW

Durban House is fully accessiblebut access to the museum islimited to the downstairs roomswith assistance only. Please docontact us regarding your accessneeds for any of our festivalevents.

All information correct at time of print, subject to change

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