2014 FESTIVAL GALLERIES & MUSICOpen Art Exhibition and Photography ExhibitionHigh quality art and photography from both professional and amateur local artists and competition entrants. Including a wonderful display of Roy Hopkinson’s turned wood creations and a chance to meet the artist. The exhibitions will also be accompanied by live acoustic performances24th, 25th & 26th May 10.00am – 4.00pm, The Royal Hotel, Station Road, 50p entry

Cryptic Art ExhibitionA varied and glorious range of art and crafts for sale in the atmospheric church crypt and accompanied by more acoustic performances.24th, 25th & 26th May 10.00am – 4.00pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Station Rd, FREE

‘Passion for Painting’Art Exhibition by John (Jaydubya) Smith (Judge for the Festival Art Exhibition 2014)Ashby Library from Sat 10th May until 7th June, see library opening times, FREE

Outdoor GalleryView our ‘Myths and Legends’ themed outdoor gallery at your leisure over the month. Collect an Art and Music about Town leaflet from Ashby TIC or download one from our website.From Sunday 11th May, FREE

WITH THANKS TO SPONSORS FOR CONTINUED FUNDING & SUPPORTNorth West Leicestershire District CouncilThe National Lottery Awards for AllAshby Town CouncilAshfield in2 Focus Worthy Causes FundTesco Charity Trust Community AwardsAshby Tourist Information CentreMick WarrenDean and SmedleySpecsaversAshby Town TeamAshby LibraryThe Royal Hotel

Saturday 17th May to Saturday 31st May 2014

Programme of EventsCheck our website for full event details, exhibition and competition entry forms and more!www.ashbyartsfestival.co.uk

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Tickets and information available fromAshby Tourist Information Centre(Unless otherwise stated)

Card and phone bookings 01530 411767North Street, LE65 1HU

THU 29TH MAYChildren’s Art WorkshopZoe Potter leads a fabulous Myths and Legends themed mask making workshop.9.00am – 3.00pm, Manor House School, AshbyEmail zoe@zoepotter.co.uk or call 077549 77796 to book £25 including all materials

How to self publish an EbookCome along with your novel/short story and get assistance from self published authors.2.00pm – 4.00pm LibraryBook @ Ashby Library, £4

An evening with Bill CaddickAn evening with folk superstar Bill Caddick in concert. Support by Peter Glyde,7.00pm – 9.45pm LibraryBook @ Ashby TIC, £6

FRI 30TH MAYPlay in a DayChorus Theatre will be presenting their popular Play in a Day, where participants aged 8–13 years can devise and create their own short performance for parents at 6.30pm10.00am – 6.30pm + performance. Ashby Baptist ChurchBook @ Ashby TIC, £10 (Bring your own packed lunch)

“Bookmark Monsters” Children’s WorkshopLoch Ness Monster themed crafts with Di Lorriman10.00am – 11.30am, Library, suitable age 5–10ysLimited places Book @ Ashby TIC, FREE

Learn to FlatpickCome along for a master-class with Guy Rogers to improve your guitar licks – flat pick style!2.00pm – 4.00pm, LibraryBook @ Ashby TIC, £7

Bedtime Tales for under 7sTraditional tales to bring sweet dreams!5.30pm – 6.30pm, Ashby Library, North StreetLimited placesBook @ Ashby Library, £1

Song of the Soar FilmA live music intro followed by the film which journeys down the River Soar, its history, heritage, people and places of interest.7.30pm – 10.00pm, LibraryBook @ Ashby TIC, £6

SAT 31ST MAYFolk, Poetry, Monologues & StorytellingWith performance from Zouch Acoustic Music Club and guest storytellers. 10.30am – 12.30pm, Ashby Library, North StreetBook @ Ashby TIC, £2

50s/60s DanceCelebrate Ivanhoe College’s 60th birthday with a 50s/60s themed dance with band and hog roast.7.30pm – midnight, Ivanhoe CollegeTickets from Ivanhoe College and Ashby TIC, £12.50

Intimate Eva CassidyA superb tribute to this iconic songstress, brilliantly performed by Lesley Curtis.7.00pm – 10.30pm, Venture Theatre, AshbyBook @ Ashby TIC, £10

For more information visitwww.ashbyartsfestival.co.uk

SAT 17TH MAYFestival Opening DayFrom 10.00am in Rushtons Yard, FREE entertainments spill out onto Market Street and around town.

Ashby African DrummersEnthusiastic rhythms from this great local group.10.00am – 10.30am, Rushtons Yard 11.15am – noon, Market Street

Way of the Wyrd Morris Dancers Appearing at various locations around town.From 10.30am

Mike’s Open MicWhether you want to join in or just enjoy the live music.11.00am – 3.00pm, Rushtons Yard FREE

Digital StorytellingLocal people tell their own story, in their own way, through a series of short three minute films. Films shown continuously.10.00am – 3.00pm, St Helen’s Cottage, St Helen’s Church FREE

Mini Craft FairPeruse the stalls of handmade goods.10.00am – 1.00pm, Ashby Library FREE

Cassy Kindly Story-timeTales of Cassy’s adventures with her friends read by local author Mandy Ward.11.00am, LibraryBook @ Ashby Library, £1 per child

Viennese Music Evening with Ashby Concert BandVienna comes to Ashby with waltzes, polkas and marches from the pen of Johann Strauss and others.7.00pm – 9.00pm Holy Trinity Church, AshbyBook @ Ashby TIC, £10 adults, £7 kids

SUN 18TH MAYAdult Silk Screen WorkshopsScreen printing workshops for adults led by Leicester Print Workshop Resident Artist, Zoe Potter. 9.00am – noonor 1.00pm – 4.00pm Manor House SchoolEmail zoe@zoepotter.co.uk or call 07754 977796 to book £30 including all materials

Red Leicester ChoirPopular tunes from this enthusiastic group with a passion for singing in four-part harmony.7.30pm – 9.00pm, Library, AshbyBook @ Ashby TIC, £4

MON 19TH MAYClassical Guitar RecitalMusic from talented Gethin Davies and friends.7.45pm – 9.00pm, Library, AshbyBook @ Ashby TIC, £3

TUE 20TH MAYWWI Severn & Somme FilmThe story of WW1 poet Ivor Gurney who turned to poetry in order to express his haunted memories. 7.30pm – 8.50pm, LibraryBook @ Ashby TIC, £5

WED 21ST MAYBlues & CountryAnn Duggan & Rob Hines entertain with Blues & Country music. Support by Brian & Graham.7.45pm – 9.00pm, LibraryBook @ Ashby TIC, £5

THU 22ND MAYTiny TalkA workshop of music, signs and gestures to communicate with your baby, with plenty of gorgeous giggles along the way too!9.30am – 10.30am, Ashby LibraryCall Bernadette on 07786 360873 to book a FREE taster session

The Chinese PandasA talk about these iconic creatures by Chris Terry.2.00pm – 3.00pm, LibraryBook @ Ashby TIC, £3

Dr Len’s Jazz and Blues BandAn evening of toe tapping rhythm and blues.7.45pm – 9.15pm, LibraryBook @ Ashby TIC, £5

FRI 23RD MAYUkulele Workshop and ConcertLearn the basics with tutor Jo Stephenson then join in the massed ukulele concert (FREE) at 12 o’clock!10.00am – 1.00pm, LibraryBook @ Ashby Library,£4 Adults 2 Kids under 14yrs

“How to Improve your Home Movies” Professional film maker David Wilford helps you make the most of your phone or tablet video camera.2.00pm – 4.00pm, Ashby LibraryBook @ Ashby TIC, £4

Youth Theatre Double BillKegworth Players Youth Arts perform Black Adder Goes Forth – Captain Cook and Chorus Youth Theatre perform Lost Things. 7.00pm – 9.00pm, Venture Theatre, AshbyBook @ Ashby TIC, £5

Poetry for TodayWith dynamic “performance poet” Dave Reeves – the Black Country Living Museum’s Poet in Residence.7.30pm – 9.00pm, LibraryBook @ Ashby TIC, £5

SAT 24TH MAYFestival Galleries OpenOur Galleries remain open all Bank Holiday weekend with live acoustic performances. Full details in our 2014 Festival Galleries section overleaf.

Presentations and prizes accompanied by Roots ChoirOur winners are presented with their awards alongside Roots Choir’s stunning harmonies under the high vaulted ceilings of the Royal Hotel!10.30am, Royal Hotel, Ashby

Food Gusto Food & Drink Fair10.00am – 4.00pm, 24th/25th May, Bath Grounds, £1

Folk in the LibraryThe Zouch Acoustic Club host a “singers welcome” afternoon, come to listen or to join in!2.00pm – 4.00pm, Ashby LibraryBook @ Ashby TIC, £2

The Frog & the PrincessNorwich Puppet Theatre presents this poignant and fun puppetry re-telling of the traditional Brothers Grimm tale.4.00pm – 5.00pm, Ashby Baptist ChurchBook @ Ashby TIC, £3 Suitable for 4+yrs

Mellow Baku and her Hot Jazz BandEnjoy this superb vocalist in the style of Billie Holliday.8.00pm, Venture Theatre, AshbyBook @ Ashby TIC, £9

SUNDAY 25TH MAYFestival Galleries Open Full details in our 2014 Festival Galleries section overleaf.

Music Tent on BathgroundsEnjoy a variety of live festival music alongside fayre from today’s Food and Drink Festival. 10.00am – 4.00pm, Bath grounds, Ashby, £1 Adult

Girl with a BookThought provoking work telling the story of Malala the 14 year old girl who defied the Taliban in her desire for education. Plus Q&A session with writer Nick Wood.6.30pm – 8.00pm, LibraryBook @ Ashby TIC, £6

MON 26TH MAYFestival Galleries Open Last day to see our Galleries and live acoustic performances. Full details in our 2014 Festival Galleries section overleaf.

TUE 27TH MAYPoetry for ChildrenA workshop for Under 11s with Shelia Sharpe, children must be accompanied by an adult.10.30am – 12.30pm, LibraryBook @ Ashby TIC, £2 per child

Ashby Rising StarsA showcase of local films featuring “A Town Divided”, a drama of Ashby people set during the English Civil War. 2.00pm – 4.00pm, Library,Book @ Ashby TIC,FREE – LIMITED PLACES

An Evening with Ashby Writers ClubEnjoy some Myths and Legends themed stories and poems by our talented local writers.7.30pm – 9.30pm, LibraryBook @ Ashby Library, £4

WED 28TH MAYUnder 16’s Rock School11-16 yrs and dream of being in a band? Release your inner rock star at our two day Rock School!10.00am – 4.00pm, 28th & 10.00am – 6.00pm 29th, Ashby Academy of RockBook @ Ashby TIC, £25

Classical ConcertFrom the students and tutors of Ashby Music School7.00pm – 8.30pm LibraryBook @ Ashby Library, £4