Welcome to our 2007 Festival
Our Festival programme is packed with events of all kinds, but for changes, additions and more information please do watch the local press. Keep right up to date with our Festival website www.wymfestival.org.uk
Not all the events are arranged by the Festival committee. For other events a contact number is included.
Will you enjoy it?
We think so! At the bottom of each page you can read what people thought of Festival events last year. With so much variety we’ll be surprised if you don’t find plenty to enjoy in 2006. For a ‘taster’ buy our 2005 Festival DVD for £5. And this year all our venues, except pubs, will be non-smoking.
What do you think of it?
We need to know what you think about the Festival to make sure we keep providing what you want. Please fill in a form when you are offered one - even your postcode helps tell us how successful our marketing has been.
Admission to events
Many events are FREE - just come and enjoy the music! At some there is an admission charge on the door or a retiring collection. For more formal concerts tickets may be booked in advance.
Where to get tickets
The main sales point for Festival events is Halcyon Days in Wharton’s Court, off Market Street, Wymondham 01953 600770. Payment may be made by cash or cheque. Some music societies do use other outlets - look for details under each concert entry. Some tickets are available from Prelude Records, 25b St Giles, Norwich 01603 628319. They accept payment by credit card and tickets can be collected at the door on the night of the concert.
Saturday mornings in Wymondham
Wymondham is a very special market town with so much going on for all the family. On Saturday mornings throughout the summer you will always find something happening in the Market Place. Every third Saturday in the month there’s a Farmers’ Market, and on other Saturdays through May, June and July we offer musical entertainment of all kinds. Come and meet us there, and find out more!
Visiting Wymondham for the first time?
Coming by car - Wymondham is just off the A11 about 9 miles south-west of Norwich. Parking near the Abbey is limited - use the town centre carparks which are signposted as you come into town. Public transport information: 0870 6082608 www.traveline.org.uk
Wymondham has a frequent train service to Norwich, Ely and Cambridge. Regular bus services from Norwich stop at the Market Place and coach services stop at Fairland Green.
Have you tried these community services?
The Wymondham Area Flexibus provides a Dial-a-Ride service into Wymondham from the surrounding villages on weekdays. To book ring Our Bus on 0845 6002315
Leisure and Learning Links - a subsidised taxi service operating within a five mile radius of Wymondham on Monday to Thursday evenings to help people in rural areas get to adult education and leisure opportunities. To book your journey call Norwich Radio Taxis Ltd on 08706 070090
www.passengertransport.norfolk.gov.uk
Tourist Information Centre in Wymondham’s historic Market Cross
Open April to October: Mon to Sat 10am to 4pm (12 noon on Sat).
Friendly staff provide advice on attractions, accommodation and information about anything and everything going on in and around the town for visitors and residents alike. A wide range of leaflets, brochures, gifts and other information is available.
Telephone and fax: 01953 604721
Email: wymondhamtic@btconnect.com
Market Cross, Market Place, Wymondham, NR18 0AX
General information
Most of the events in Wymondham Music Festival 2006 would not happen without generous support from many quarters.
Our three councils - county, district and town - have given grants. Charities, businesses and local people have supported events and paid for advertising. Many of you have given your personal support as patrons.
Musicians from the Wymondham area and far beyond bring events alive for us all. Those who come to listen or take part make (all) our hard work worthwhile. So to everyone who is contributing in any way to Wymondham Music Festival - thank you!
Would you like to become a patron?
In June there’s a special ‘thank-you’ event for our patrons and supporters. Their contribution is absolutely vital if the Festival is to continue to thrive. To find out more about becoming a patron please ring Hugh Morgan on 01953 603462.
Five ways to support the Festival
• become a patron by making a modest contribution to our funds
• support an event by funding part or all the cost
• advertise in the Festival programme
• publicise the Festival by displaying posters
• spread the word by telling your friends about the Festival
You may also like to buy a copy of our 2005 Festival DVD - a good ‘taste’ of the Festival for only £5.
Contact our secretary at the Festival Office
Barbara Randall, St Edmunds, Norwich Common, Wymondham, NR18 0SP 01953 601939 st.edmunds@onetel.net
Use our Festival website www.wymfestival.org.uk
Next year’s dates - Festival Week - Fri 29 June to Sat 7 July 2007
Festival Committee: John Wood (Chairman), Margaret Barker, Caroline Brown, Rod Crockford, Derek Fripp, Hugh Morgan, Brian & Barbara Randall
Associates: Richard Barton-Wood, Paul Dickson, Ann Dore, Robin Duhig, Ian Hireson, Kay Southgate and Judith van Hattem.
Local pubs featuring live music
The Feathers Inn - Town Green - home to Meet in the Hedge 01953 605675
The Green Dragon - Church Street - occasional musicians in the small and cosy bar - 01952 607907
The Heart of Wymondham - 29 Market Street - live music in the bar 01953 423083
The Queen’s Head - 2 Bridewell Street - occasional live music and a large function room with bar upstairs 01953 602345
The Cherry Tree - 116 High Street, Wicklewood - occasional live music on Friday and Saturday evenings 01953 606962
Meet in the Hedge The Feathers Inn
20.00 on the last Sunday of every month
For over five years Meet in the Hedge has been the most popular acoustic music club in South Norfolk. Held in the upstairs room of the Feathers Inn at Town Green, its range of musical styles varies widely with the individual performers at each session. All are welcome to come and play, sing, recite a poem or just listen, sit back and enjoy being entertained.
Further details Robin Duhig 01953 857495 www.meetinthehedge.co.uk
Admission free Event supported by G W Woodbine’s Fish and Chips
A full list of events will be posted soon.
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