Friday 29thSeptember -

- Saturday 21stOctober

The 6th

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I hope you’ll find som

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discover and exper

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Festivals are not ju

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a programme of eve

nts – it’s just as imp

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to work with partne

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our partners, are k

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, we hope, enjoy som

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created with love an

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almost on your door

step!

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me is not as full, in

terms of content, as

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and this is largely du

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the associated P G

Wodehouse events,

Racton Follies, and

theatre productions

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proved hugely popu

lar. We wish Julian

a full recovery and

I’m sure we’ll be b

ack

in 2018 with a bigge

r and better progra

mme !

Best wishes,

Mark Millington-Rin

gwood

(Artistic Director)

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Saturday 29 July7.30pm La La Land (12A)Opposite the Old House at Home, Cot Lane, Chidham PO18 8SU

Outdoor cinema comes to a field near you with this challengingly romanticfilm starring Ryan Gosling, and Emma Stone. Bring tables, chairs, blankets,and a picnic ! Film starts at dusk.

£6.00 each in advance from 01243 576580/574074. £7.00 on the day, £5.00 parties of 4+

We’re delighted to be using ‘Brook Hall’ – the new name for what was the old Baptist Churchin North Street, Emsworth. This is a highly atmospheric room suited to many arts forms

and the play ‘What Ivy Wanted’ is our first promotion there.

Friday 29 September - Sunday 1 OctoberFriday Premium Hour 5-6pm, then 6.30pm-11pmSaturday 11am-4pm, 5pm-11pmSunday 12 noon-4pm drink-ups (free event, not ticketed)The 2nd Emsworth Beer & Cider FestivalPart of the British Food FortnightEmsworth Community Centre, North Street PO10 7DD

We don’t select the ales until after the Great British Beer Festival is held in August because we wantto bring some of the Class Winners to Emsworth. Rest assured that over 30 different ales will beavailable as we strive to maintain the mantle of ‘Best Beer Festival in Hampshire’.

In addition we’re personally returning to Somerset to collect a wide range of handpicked Ciders, andwe have a special feature on the rapidly emerging excellent microbrewery ales from Spain. In futureyears we’ll endeavour to have a ‘country focus’ as part of this Festival. Jake’s celebrated Pork Pies,and Sue Treagust’s Scotch Eggs will be available

£10.00 Tickets include a special commemorative glass, drink tokens, programme, and live music(evening sessions). Our friends from Flash DAB+ Radio will be present on Saturday afternoon.

On Friday there’s a special ‘Premium Hour’ from 5-6pm when a limited number of 30 tickets areavailable and you can try all of the available cask-ales. These Premium tickets are only availablefrom ‘wemsfest@btinternet.com’ or 07802 5000 50

Barrel Sponsorship Available:You, or your business, could sponsor a barrel for as little as £100 and receive the equivalent value intickets, contact Mark Ringwood on 07802 5000 50 for further details.

Pre-WemsFest...

Sunday 1 October3.00pm Ricki ZalezCrooner and Lounge LizardThe Crown Inn, 8 High Street,Emsworth PO10 7AW

FREE

Sunday 1 - Saturday21 October10.00am-7pm Mon-Sat,10am-2pm SunSteve Massey Art ExhibitionVin, 8 Queen Street, Emsworth PO10 7BL

Wine and Art compliment each other socome and browse an excellent range of winesand enjoy this talented artists’ work in ink and watercolourembracing a range of subjects including fishing, wildlife, and maritime activities – including the new ‘Lobster Card’.

Thursday 5 October7.30pm Tutored Wine TastingExplore the wines of South AfricaVin, 8 Queen Street, Emsworth PO10 7BL

Limited numbers, must bebooked in advance‘wemsfest@btinternet.com’

FREE – retiring collection

Thursday 5 October8.00pm DervishEmsworth Baptist Church,North Street PO10 7BY

Over the past few years we’ve strived toopen WemsFest with a relativelyhigh-profile female artist and this yearis no exception because lead singerCathy Jordan is not only a wonderfulfront person for this Donegal-based Irishtraditional folk band but she’s also one of the finest raconteurs you could ever spend company with.

£17.50

Friday 6 October7.30pm Tutored Wine TastingExplore the wines of PortugalVin, 8 Queen Street, Emsworth PO10 7BL

Limited numbers, must bebooked in advance‘wemsfest@btinternet.com’

FREE – retiring collection

Limited numbers, must bebooked in advance‘wemsfest@btinternet.com’

FREE – retiring collection

Saturday 7 October9.00pm The MarvelsThe Crown Inn, 8 High Street,Emsworth PO10 7AW

FREE

Sunday 8 October3.00pm Jatz Jazz duoThe Crown Inn, 8 High Street, Emsworth PO10 7AW

FREE

Wednesday 11 October7.30pm Tutored Wine TastingExplore the wines of AustraliaVin, 8 Queen Street, Emsworth PO10 7BL

Wednesday 11 October8.00pm The Dime NotesEmsworth Baptist Church,North Street, PO10 7BY

Playing the sexy jazz characteristicof the early years of the New Orleansjazz scene this jumping band cover a gamut of great tunes bythe likes of Jelly Roll Morton, Sidney Bechet, and Fats Waller – to name but 3.

David Horniblow (clarinet) has played in the bands of Chris Barber, KennyBall, and Acker Bilk, not to mention Jools Holland and Jamie Cullum.

Andrew Oliver (piano) comes from a background of great jazz playing inPortland, and New Orleans.

Dave Kelbie (guitar) has a track record as a rhythm guitarist second to none.Starting with Fapy Lafertin and moving on to collaborations with BireliLagrene, Tcha Limburger, and Evan Christopher

Tom Wheatley (double bass) is a player in greatdemand, and a leading proponent of the broadlyforgotten ‘slap’ style.

Individually excellent, together superb!

£15.00

Thursday 12 October7.30pm Tutored Wine TastingExplore the wines of Southern FranceVin, 8 Queen Street, Emsworth PO10 7BL

9.00pm Up the BeatThe Crown Inn, 8 High Street,Emsworth PO10 7AW

Soul/Motown

FREE

Saturday 14 October7.45pm Carol LaulaThe Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East Street, Havant PO9 1BS

Eight critically acclaimed albums, collaborations with the late Big Countrysinger Stuart Adams, and a style which mixes the delicacy of Joni Mitchell withthe tougher edges of Joan Armatrading. This Glasgow-based singer-song-writer makes very few journeys south so make the most of this opportunity tocatch her !

£12.50

Limited numbers, must bebooked in advance‘wemsfest@btinternet.com’

FREE – retiring collection

Wednesday 18 October7.30pm Tutored Wine TastingExplore the wines‘off the beaten track’Vin, 8 Queen Street, Emsworth PO10 7BL

Sunday 15 October7.00pm Ella Rundle (cello)+ Eloisa Fleur (violin)St. John the Baptist Church,Westbourne PO10 8UL

Kodaly Duo for Violin and CelloBach Suite No.2 D Minor Cello

Interval

Bach Partita in G Minor ViolinRavel Grand Duo for Violin and Cello

'Bach Sandwich; very rich bread !'

A welcome return for Ella following her magnificent solo concert two yearsago. This time she's in the company of a prize-winning violinist, director andcurator who's been soloist with many orchestras and ensembles, recordedextensively, and collaborated with artists as diverse as Radiohead, and MaxRuisi. Two young musicians who breath new life and energy into the foodof love !

£12.50

Thursday 19 October8.00pm Wemsfest and Bench Theatre Company PresentWhat Ivy Wanted (See boxed information)Brook Hall, Emsworth Baptist Church, North Street PO10 7BY

£8.00, Concessions £6.00

Thursday 19 October7.30pm Tutored Wine TastingExplore the wines‘off the beaten track’Vin, 8 Queen Street, Emsworth PO10 7BL

Limited numbers, must bebooked in advance‘wemsfest@btinternet.com’

FREE – retiring collection

Limited numbers, must bebooked in advance‘wemsfest@btinternet.com’

FREE – retiring collection

Thursday 19 October8.00pm Red Dirt SkinnersChidham & Hambrook Village Hall,A259/Cot Lane PO18 8TL

£12.50

A genre-busting husband-wife duowho continue to make musical waves andare the first act in history to achieve accolades at theBritish Blues Awards and the British Country Music Awards, plus thedistinction of finalists in the Folk category for the UK Songwriting Awards.

Their current album, Behind The Wheel was nominated Album of the Year atthe International Acoustic Music Awards and voted Folk/Roots Album of theYear in several polls.Having no tie to any particular genre means that the Red Dirt Skinners sound isinstantly recognisable. With male and female harmonies blending together asone voice and Sarah’s trademark soprano saxophone solos, you will be sweptalong by the refreshingly different approach to an evening of music making.

Five critically acclaimed albums to the good, The BBC described the Red DirtSkinners as “taking the music scene by storm.” They have a natural rapportwith their audiences and their live shows are a wonderful experience; a musicaljourney to remember. Be prepared for laugh out loud lyrics, followed by songssure to pull at your heartstrings. Rob and Sarah Skinner will steal your hearts.

International Acoustic Music Awards nominee 2016 (Best Act)Folk/Roots Album of the Year 2016 in several polls across England, Scotland,Wales and Canada British Blues Awards - Winner 2014, Runner up 2013, 2015,7 time nominee (Instrumentalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Acoustic Act ofthe Year) British Country Music Awards - Runner up 2013 (Best New Act,People's choice) Top ten artists of the year 2014 - UK Country Radio Awards

WemsFest & Bench Theatre in association withThe Spring Arts & Heritage Centre Present

What Ivy WantedBy Jacquie Penrose

An extremely powerful, fast-moving, piece of theatre which touches on theeffect of enforced retirement, the loss of a dearly loved friend, and pastreminiscences, with shades of humour and compassion which will resonatewith many. We’re delighted to be working with this acclaimed theatre companyand playwright.

Performance details follow but venues include The Wheelwrights Arms, Havant,(with inclusive lunch); Brook Hall (Emsworth), URC (Hayling Island), andChidham & Hambrook Village Hall.

Friday 20 October2.00pm WemsFest and BenchTheatre Company PresentWhat Ivy Wanted(see page opposite for details)The Wheelwright’s Arms, 27 EmsworthRoad, Havant PO9 2SN

By Jacquie PenroseA special afternoon performance. £15.00 Ticket includes 2-course lunch served from 12.30pm

Due to limited capacity tickets for this performance only are only availablefrom The Wheelwright’s Arms, Bookends, and online.

Friday 20 October8.00pm Fairport ConventionEmsworth Baptist Church, North Street PO10 7BY

The founders of ‘folk-rock’ show no signs of slowing down as they celebrate50 years of performing.Gerry Conway (percussion), Chris Lesley (fiddle and stringed things), SimonNicol (guitars), Dave Pegg (bass), Ric Sanders (fiddle and stringed things).

£25.00

Friday 20 October8.00pm WemsFest and Bench Theatre Company PresentWhat Ivy Wanted (See boxed information)United Reform Church, Hollow Lane, Hayling Island PO11 9EY

£8.00, Concessions £6.00 - Tickets also available from HaylingBookshop (Mengham)

Saturday 18 NovemberEddie MartinHarmonica Workshop 2.30pmConcert 7.45pm The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East Street, Havant PO9 1BS

Thursday 2 NovemberDoug MacLeodHouse Concert in EmsworthNumbers limited.Book through wemsfest@btinternet.com or 07802 5000 50

Sunday 26 November7.30pm Guy Davis & Fabrizio PoggiChidham & Hambrook Village Hall, A259/Cot Lane PO18 8TL

Saturday 9 December7.45pm Derrin Nauendorf & Jaimi FaulknerThe Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, East Street, Havant PO9 1BS

Sunday 4 February7.30pm The Tannahill WeaversChidham & Hambrook Village Hall, A259/Cot Lane PO18 8TL

Saturday 21 October8.00pm WemsFest and Bench Theatre Company PresentWhat Ivy Wanted (See boxed information)By Jacquie PenroseChidham & Hambrook Village Hall, A259/Cot Lane PO18 8TL

£8.00, Concessions £6.00

Coming up after WemsFest

Wemsfest: 01243 370501 - 07802 500050wemsfest@btinternet.com

At - a - Glance:Fri 29 Sept– Sun1 Oct The 2nd Emsworth Beer & Cider Festival Emsworth Community CentreFri 5-6pm & 6.30-11pm Sat 11am-4pm & 5pm-11pm

Sun 1 Oct 3pm Ricki Zalez - The Crown Inn, Emsworth

Thu 5 Oct 7.30pm South African Wines Tasting - Vin, Queen St, Emsworth

Thu 5 Oct 8pm Dervish - Emsworth Baptist Church

Fri 6 Oct 7.30pm Portuguese Wines Tasting - Vin, Queen St, Emsworth

Sat 7 Oct 9pm The Marvels - The Crown Inn, Emsworth

Sun 8 Oct 3pm Jatz - The Crown Inn, Emsworth

Wed 11 Oct 7.30pm Australian Wines Tasting - Vin, Queen St, Emsworth

Wed 11 Oct 8pm The Dime Notes - Emsworth Baptist Church

Thu 12 Oct 7.30pm Southern France Wines Tasting - Vin, Queen St, Emsworth

Sat 14 Oct 7.45pm Carol Laula - The Spring’ (Havant)

Sat 14 Oct 9pm Up The Beat - The Crown Inn, Emsworth

Sat 14 Oct 7.45pm Carol Laula - The Spring’ (Havant)

Sun 15 Oct 7pm Ella Rundle - St. John the Baptist Church, Westbourne PO10 8UL

Wed 18 Oct 7.30pm Off the Beaten Track Wines Tasting - Vin, Queen St, Emsworth

Thu 19 Oct 7.30pm Off the Beaten Track Wines Tasting - Vin, Queen St, Emsworth

Thu 19 Oct 8pm Red Dirt Skinners - Chidham & Hambrook VH

Thu 19 Oct 8pm What Ivy Wanted - Brook Hall, Emsworth

Fri 20 Oct 2pm What Ivy Wanted - The Wheelwright’s Arms

Fri 20 Oct 8pm Fairport Convention - Emsworth Baptist Church

Fri 20 Oct 8pm What Ivy Wanted - URC, Hayling Island

Sat 21 Oct 8pm What Ivy Wanted - Chidham & Hambrook VH

Thu 2 Nov 8pm Doug MacLeod - House Concert

Sat 18 Nov2.30pm/7.45pm Eddie Martin Workshop/Concert - The Spring’ (Havant)

Sun 26 Nov 7.30pm Guy Davis & Fabrizio Poggi - Chidham & Hambrook VH

Sat 9 Dec 7.45pm Derrin Nauendorf & Jaimi Faulkner - The Spring’ (Havant)

Sun 4 Feb 7.30pm The Tannahill Weavers - Chidham & Hambrook VH

Dates TBC: Michael Messer’s Mitra with Manish Pingle, Tunde Jegede, Estas Tonne

Keep up with all the latest news by emailing ‘wemsfest@btinternet.com’

WemsFest is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company Reg No. 08474057

Box-Offices:Online www.wegottickets.com (a 10% booking fee is applied).

Please note that if you book in this way you will receive an online bookingreference number and this should be produced at the box-office on the nightwhen it will be exchanged for a physical ticket. For busy events which have

unreserved seating such as Fairport Convention – we advise that youarrive earlier than normal so that this process can be rapidly executed.

BookingYour Tickets:In Person all events:

Bookends, 7 High Street, Emsworth PO10 7AQOpen Monday-Saturday 9.30am -5.00pm

Harbour Records – 29 High Street, Emsworth PO10 7AQ(10am-5pm Tue-Sat). Cash/cheques only please.

The Newsagent, 41 High Street, Emsworth PO10 7AL(6am-6pm Mon-Sat, 6am-1pm Sun)

By Postal Bookings:Lumley Terrace, Emsworth PO10 8AB. Cheques payable to ‘WemsFest’

please enclose an SAE unless you live within 4 miles of Emsworth.

Online:

www.wegottickets.com(a 10% handling charge applies)

Events at The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, 56 East Street, HavantPO9 1BS. Box-office open most days 10am-7pm. Tel: 02392 472700

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