Open Mic Night at The White Lion.
Friday 30 January, 9:00pm till late.
All Welcome, Be Entertained Or Come And Give It A Go!
Events
Village Team Christmas Lunch 2014
We have 39 people already booked for this year’s community event, which will take place at The Social and Bowling Club on 18 December.
This is intended as a warm and welcoming Christmas event for anyone, and we will not discriminate against those who consider themselves too young to come along and join in!!
The big goal this year is to raise as much funding as we can to cover the cost of the day, and buy a really nice gift for all our guests.
Last year we sent home around 15 lunches for those who could not attend, and we know they were very much appreciated. This year we would like to do the same.
Our guests tell us, that they wish to get to know more of the newer inhabitants of Heptonstall and therefore they warmly invite you to join in, and come and have a Christmas lunch with us.
If you cannot attend, but would like to help us, we would be very grateful for your support, which could include…..
Making a donation:
- See details on our website…
- or leave a contribution with Tony at the Post Office or at May’s Shop.
Providing ingredients:
- There is a shopping list in May’s and at the Post Office, just tick off the items you would like to supply
Helping with entertainment:
- Ring Jan Lymer on 01422 847979 or email boattart@gmail.com
Volunteering in other ways:
- Again there are lists with May’s and the Post Office
Heptonstall Village Team – Event Calendar
EVENT CALENDAR
Well, what a year! Thanks to the amazing people of Heptonstall, we now have our own Village Team. Our main objective is to establish a varied, interesting and fun calendar of social events for our community elders.
So far, we have had:-
- a wonderful Christmas lunch 2013;
- a fabulous trip to Knaresborough, in September;
- varied speakers and entertainment at the Social & Bowling Club;
- lots of warm and welcoming lunches at The Cross Inn.
What’s Next?
Lunch dates at The Cross Inn – Wed 19th November & Wed 10th December, 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Terry, and his team at The Cross, love hosting us, and I have to say, these are really lovely easy going events. Please let us know if you can attend, support us as a driver, or donate a raffle prize.
Fancy a trip to the panto? “Sleeping Beauty” at the Social & Bowling Club – Sat 29th November, 2:00 – 4:00pm (cost £3)
Oh no, we don’t Oh yes, we do….etc. As usual, we will arrange transport, for those who need it. We have spoken with the cast, who are delighted that some ‘old friends’ may be coming along to the Saturday Matinee.
Christmas Lunch at the Social & Bowling Club – Thurs 18 December, 12/ 12:30 pm
Can’t believe how quickly this year has gone! We are proposing a 3-course meal and surprise gift, for £10. A lot of our guests do not want a ‘free lunch’, but would rather pay a fair price for a good deal. We want to build in entertainment for this year too, but until we have organized that, we will be keeping mum!
As with any new group, we want more feedback, so we can develop and deliver ideas our community wants. What we learned this year:-
- lots of people have enjoyed meeting up with old friends they haven’t seen in a long time;
- guests also seem to want to mix with the younger, and/or newer residents of Heptonstall, and share stories.
So, in conclusion……
- We are suggesting this short Winter programme to allow us time to get more ideas for our 2015 calendar of events.
- You can email or phone: Jan Lymer – 01422 842979
With Kind Regards,
The Heptonstall Village Team
Christmas Party at the Methodist Chapel
Get in the festive spirit with a Christmas fair at the Methodist chapel on Saturday, November 15. Pie and pea lunches from 12.30pm, children’s games, stalls etc.
HEPTONSTALL FORWARD ANNUAL BULB PLANTING EVENT
THE HEPTONSTALL FORWARD ANNUAL BULB PLANTING EVENT
took place on Saturday October 11th at 10 30 am. Members were kindly assisted by the Chair of the Parish Council, Cllr. Adrian Baldwin and Mr Derrick Palmer.
Much of the village and outlying area has been planted. But inevitably there are replenishments when bulbs cease to thrive. This year this was required on the garden area of Hepton Drive Park. However we also planted crocuses and snowdrops, for the first time, around the wooded area.
The new area we planted with daffodils was on the perimeter of St. Thomas’ old church.
This was a trial area, as there is a possibility that the weed killer used on the ground may inhibit the survival, or flowering of the bulbs.
Requests for bulbs were made for Heptonstall School and for Pinfold Lane. Half a bag of bulbs was supplied for each. Mr Norman Bailey is thanked for his offer to add to the planting of the latter.
Heptonstall Forward was pleased to donate and plant a bag of daffodils in the Methodist Churchyard in celebration of their 250th centenary.
The cost of this year’s bulbs was £105.39. We would like to thank anyone who contributed to the collection box in the post office, £8.61 was donated.
Mary Livesey. Secretary. Heptonstall Forward.
Three Valleys Choir to sing at Social and Bowling Club.
A wonderful night of upbeat Gospel Music from the Three Valleys Gospel Choir will take place on 1 November at the Social and Bowling Club.
To find out more about this talented group visit their website.
A huge thanks you to the choir for singing for free, which will help raise much needed funds for essential maintenance required at the Social and Bowling Club in Heptonstall.
Click on the image to download a full sized poster for your window or local notice board.
Festival Update: What a day!
A fun time!
Despite the sun deciding not to shine (until Sunday morning!) the mood wasn’t dampened and the 2014 Heptonstall Festival went off with a bang! Reports of spontaneous fun and frivolity breaking out across the village were followed by confirmed sightings of amazing music, fabulous costumes and unbelievable magic.
The children’s parade was fantastic, with some properly scary and magical costumes in equal measure.
All were very pleased when between them the White Witch, Wizard of Oz and children were able to banish the particularly scary Wicked Witch.
All about the music
The Heptonstall Festival team are committed to bringing you the best in local music, performance and general entertainment whilst giving new artists a platform to perform alongside their more established peers. The mission was accomplished again this year with returning faces and new joining to give us a performance to remember.
The Lottery Winners closed the afternoon band performances for us, and confessed that this was “the weirdest place we’ve ever played”. By the end of their performance both the band and the audience were having the best time with everyone getting involved.
Last Chance Saloon Band on Weaver Stage
Tim O’Connor and Doc Rossi on Ruin Stage
James Paul on the Weaver Stage
Neil Bob Herd on the Ruin Stage
The Tiny Minds
The Lottery Winners
OK, not all about the music after all
There was plenty to see and do around the village on the day, with craft stalls, some delicious food and drink available.
It wan’t just the humans who had fun either, with the Scruffs Fun Dog Show drawing the crowds at the Social and Bowling club where kids and canine activities kept the crowds amused – pictures to follow!
A big thank you
We wouldn’t be able to put on the festival without the volunteers and helpers who come out on the day to help with stewarding, putting up marquees, setting up temporary steps, carrying heavy things and generally being awesome! You know who you are, and we really appreciate you!
If you’d like to get involved with next year we’re looking for people with all sorts of skills to help out throughout the year, as well as on the day. If you are interested in helping out or performing at the 2015 festival get in touch by emailing us here.
Big thanks to Craig Shaw for the wonderful photos from the day.
Events at the Methodist Church
The Methodist Church is preparing for its 250th anniversary celebrations and all are welcome. Ellane Male Voice Choir will sing on Saturday, 11 October, at 7.30pm, and the President of the Methodist Conference, the Revd Kenneth Howcroft, will lead a circuit service on Sun, 12 October, at 3pm
More dates for your diary include:
Wed, Oct 15, 2pm, Ladies Evening, speaker Mrs Linda Powell. Gifts for stall begin with letter N.
Sun, Nov 9, 9.15am, at St Thomas’, Village Remembrance Service.
Wed, Nov 12, 2pm, Ladies Evening, speaker Revd Christine Perry. Gifts for stall begin with letter O.
Sat, Nov 15, 11am, in the Methodist Sunday School. Christmas Fair. Lunches from 12 noon. Stalls, games etc.
Early Dec, Ladies Evening Christmas Party, date and time tbc.
Sun, Dec 21, 10.45am, Nativity Service at Methodist Church. Children needed. Details later.
Sun, Dec 21, 6.30pm, Village carol service at the Methodist Church.
Thurs, Dec 25, 9.15am, at St Thomas’. Joint village Christmas Day service.
Festival Update: Craggs Cakes!
What could be better at a festival than a good cake? Don’t worry we’ve got that covered too. Craggs Cakes are coming and boy do they know how to make a good cake!
Craggs Cakes is a business owned and run by Josie & Paul Pemberton-Clarke. Started in the summer of 2008 the bakery is based in Top Land Business Park, at the bottom of Cragg Vale, near Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire.
The business specialises in artisan cakes, cookies, biscuits, brownies, flapjacks and treats. We try to use the best quality locally sourced ingredients, avoiding additives, wherever possible. Our focus is on small scale individualistic baking, where the taste predominates. ‘Hand baked’ really does mean that with us. We do have machines to make life easier – whisking cream by hand is not as exciting as a trip to the gym; and we don’t do that either – but we don’t have feeder machines and automation. The cake you enjoy from us will have involved hard graft! Whilst we do produce standard recipes such as a lemon drizzle cake, we do tend to research and develop products, which other bakeries do not produce, such as raspberry & blueberry lime drizzle cake, and marshmallow magic. If people want something different we try to provide it! A request from a close friend has resulted, after much experimentation, with a power bar, ideally suited to triathletes, fell runners, and those who wish to sate their hunger pangs with something additive free and full of good things.
Our product range changes seasonally, so we do produce goodies for Valentine’s Day, Easter, summer picnics, Bonfire Night; and Christmas sees us focusing on succulent rich, alcohol rich fruit cakes, Finnish biscuits, and biscotti.
Requests for birthday cakes are always welcome, but do try and give us a little warning! We make every effort to meet people’s individual demands. Wedding cakes do require detailed negotiation – we don’t want to disappoint. We want all our customers to be happy!
We love what we do and we want you to love our products. Cake really is the ultimate comfort food. It should put a smile on a face and leave a sigh of satisfaction. Happy days!
Visit their website here.
Festival Update: Dinky Drinkerie
Dinky Drinkerie Soft Drinks for all!
We try to make sure there’s something for everyone at the festival and this year we welcome Dinky Drinkerie who will be bringing their bar on wheels! They’ll be making the most delightful soft drinks for you all day, the only problem is going to be which one to choose?
Check them out on Twitter here.
Not for Profit Lunch on Festival Day
In order to support families on the day of the Heptonstall Festival, there will be a ‘not for profit’ lunch service from 1pm till 4pm down at the Social and Bowling Club.
A self help childrens lunch platter will be available for £1.50 per child, whilst adults can enjoy a beef or cheese pie with beans for £2.00 a head.
There will be a low cost 20p raffle for the littlies as well, so please come on down and support us during these hours.
Finally, there will be a ‘managed’ bouncy castle, also run just to recoup hire and insurance costs.
For more info…contact Jan Lymer
01422 847979 / 07772 168812
Gala Dinner – 27 September 2014
Jan Lymer has the following update on the Gala Dinner planned for 27 September 2014…
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“Hi all,
As of 14 September 2014 there are only 18 tickets left for this event! I have attached the menu, so you can start to plan the wines to match your food.
We are developing individual menu’s for veggie, vegan or gluten free, so please let me know if you have any special requirements.
Funds from this event will be split between PAWS, Pennine Animal Welfare, and to help convert one of the toilets in the bowling club for wheelchair users.
In order to meet the fundraising target, we need to sell all tickets!
This will be an amazing experience, and our chef will tell us of his experience working for Raymond Blanc, and working in Michelin rated kitchens, as well as cooking our Gala Supper for us!
Please check your diaries, and see if you can come! It is another first for Heptonstall, and not to be missed!
Jan Lymer
01422 847979 / 07772 168812
Festival Update: Food, Glorious Food (and drink!)
There’s much more to Heptonstall Festival than just the music, magic and even children’s parade.. You’re going to be treated to some of the finest, funkiest food and drink available in the local area, and much of it produced locally too!
We’re going to highlight a few of them starting with:
Luddenden Valley Wines
Luddenden Valley wines is a fruit and country wines and liqueurs producer in Luddenden. They grow as much of thier own produce as possible, or source from local orchards, fields and hedgerows. They’ve been featured on the BBC’s Countryfile and praised very highly. They’ll be at the festival selling bottles of their wonderful produce.
Check out their Facebook page here.
Artist Update: Andy Bell
Magic is in no short supply at the festival this year with Andy Bell returning to the bill for the second year.
“Family friendly magic that’s not just for kids..”
Discover more here.
Artist Update: Alexander Wells
Heptonstall festival Master of Ceremonies and resident wizard, Alexander Wells, presents classical conjuring from the golden age of magic and theatre – “Charming, intelligent, skilful and witty – Keith savage, Buxton Fringe” –
Discover more here.
Artist Update: Hebden Bridge Hill Millies
It wouldn’t be the festival without this bunch – so we’re really pleased that they’ll be dancing for us again this year.
The Hebden Bridge Hill Millies are a Women’s Morris Dancing side based in Hebden Bridge, dancing in the Cotswold tradition infused with their own special magic. Accompanied by 4 fantastic fiddlers. They can sometimes be seen in Nora Batty disguise!
Artist Upate: Le Neon Noir
Inspired by the retro-futurism of 1980’s sci-fi, the dark, dystopian worlds of Blade Runner, Max Headroom, Tron and William Gibson’s novel Neuromancer, credited by many as the origin of the cyberpunk genre.
In 2014 work began on Le Néon Noir’s debut EP, featuring HARUKO’s first appearance as a credited performer, as well as guitarist J. W. Greenwood, drummer Carl Banks and, for live programming and synthesisers, Jim Atkinson.
This year they join us for the Heptonstall Festival..
Artist Update: Tim O’Conner and Doc Rossi
One of the true highlights of the festival last year was the appearance of TIm O’Connor who almost sole the show. This year he’s back and bringing with him the super talented American Bouzouki player and guitarist Doc Rossi.
This promises to be a set not to miss!
Festival Update: Dog Show!
This year there’s more happening at the festival than ever, including a Dog Show!
Registration is from 1pm – Why not enter your pooch? There will also be some car-boot stalls, bouncy castle and of course the bowling club bar will be open to keep you refreshed..
Artist Update: Katie Ritson
Artist Update: Incidentals
Incidentals are a female instrumental frame drumming band based in Todmorden and inspired by the style of the late Layne Redmond following her teaching of frame drumming as a spiritual path that connects us to the Sacred Feminine.
They are Oxana, Sandi and Sarah and we welcome them to the festival!
Festival Update: A message to the children
Artist Update: 3 Men & a Box
We welcome Three Men and a Box to the festival lineup this year, who promise to get us tapping along…
3 Men & a Box are Justin, Daz and Mark. They play a mix of their own Tunes and songs you all know and love but with a twist!
Artist Update: Harry and MK
After delighting us at last year’s event with their heartfelt songs and sublime music Harry and MK return this year.
We’re really pleased they’ve agreed to come back!
Artist Update: James Paul
Returning for a second year James Paul astounded all those who caught his set last year. His technically brilliant guitar playing will leave you amazed. Certainly one to catch this year, and one to watch for the future..
Photo: Rory Prior
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