Programme 2010
Harwich Shanty Festival 8-10th October 2010
Please note programme is subject to change right up until last minute, but we endeavour to be as accurate as possible
2010 Programme still under construction!
Friday Evening Events
1912 Club
7.30 - 8.00p.m.
Informal meet for those interested in the formation of the new Shanty Crew
discussion on content of workshops, aims and way forward
with Geoff Higginbottom, Pam Fitzgerald & Mick Verrier
8.30 -10.30p. m. Special Concert at
The Electric Palace
The New Scorpion Band
"Bold Nelson's Praise"
M.C. Owen Lewis
Admittance £8.00 Full, £5.00 Concessions.
Tickets available in advance from 41, Hadleigh Road, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex CO13 9HQ. Cheques payable to Harwich Shanty Festival
New Bell Inn
Session/ singaround led by Mick & Penny Verrier 8.30 – 11.00p.m.
Saturday 9th
1912 Club
10.00-11.30 a.m. Harwich Shanty Crew Workshop, Part One
Come and sing with us! All welcome
With Mick Verrier, Geoff Higginbottom & Pam Fitzgerald
Saturday Lunchtime
Lunchtime session at the New Bell Inn for all comers, led by Malcolm Ward and Pete Stockwell.
Traditional Maritime Craft Displays, plus Military Displays at the Redoubt Fort 12.00 till 4.00 p.m.
Cannon Firing Display 12.45 p.m. Musket Drill 2.45p.m.
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Harwich Town Sailing Club |
The New Bell Inn (15mins) | Samuel Pepys Wine Bar | The Ha'penny Pier | The Alma
Inn |
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| 15.00 |
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Harwich & Dovercourt Sailing Club |
Redoubt Fort | RAF Launch "1380" | The Globe | Shotley Marina | |
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| 15.00 |
Approximately 40 minute slots unless otherwise stated
NB. Harwich /Shotley Foot Ferry is running an extended service for the Festival weekend.
Please make use of this service to visit the very hospitable Shipwreck Inn,
see the festival artists at a different venue and take in some wonderful views of Harwich from the sea.
Saturday Matinee 2.30p.m.
at the Electric Palace
Full showing of the film
"Mayday Tugs of War"
Tickets £6.50 (£1.00 discount for Electric Palace members)
The story of the part played in World War Π by the Deep Sea Rescue Tugs
Harwich was one of the main bases for Rescue tugs in the second world war. This film contains both original footage and interviews with survivors.
Introduced by Jim Radford, WWΠ tugman and shanty singer
Concert in Harwich Town Sailing Club commencing 7.30 p.m.
Tickets £8.00 Full, £5.00 Concessions
Featuring:
Paul Sirman
Three Sheets to the Wind
Kimbers Men
Patrick Denain & Miguel Biard
M.C. Owen Lewis
Tickets available in advance from 41, Hadleigh Road, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex CO13 9HQ. Cheques payable to Harwich Shanty Festival
New Bell Inn
Session / singaround led by Mick & Penny Verrier 8.30 – 11.00p.m.
Sunday 10th
10.00-11.30a.m. 1912 Club
Harwich Shanty Crew Workshop, Part Two
A second workshop, taking forward the vision of a brand new Shanty Crew for Harwich
Continue where you left off yesterday, or still time to come on board for the final sing!
with Geoff Higginbottom, Mick Verrier & Pam Fitzgerald
Sunday Lunchtime
Lunchtime session at the New Bell for all comers, led by Jim Radford
Traditional Maritime Crafts plus Napoleonic Displays at the Redoubt Fort 12.00 till 3.00p.m
Cannon Firing Display 12.45 Musket Drill 1.45 p.m.
Inaugural performance by the newly formed Harwich Shanty Crew at the massed Shanty stand on board Tug Boat "Fenland"
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Harwich Town Sailing Club |
The New Bell Inn (15 mins) |
Samuel Pepys Wine Bar | The Ha'penny Pier | The Alma (20 mins) |
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Harwich & Dovercourt Sailing club |
The Redoubt Napoleonic Fort |
Tug Boat "Fenland" | The Globe | Shotley Marina | |
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| 15.00 | --- | ---- | Massed Shanty - all available | ---- |
Approximately 40 minute slots, unless otherwise stated
Sunday Evening
Survivors Informal session at New Bell 7.00 - 9.00p.m. led by Jon Fitzgerald & Owen Lewis
and at Harwich Town Sailing Club 9.00 - 11.00p.m.