The ceilidh will feature:
- Village Hop Ceilidh Band
- Haggis Ceremony
- Haggis Supper
- Complimentary Tot of Whisky
- Bar
- Raffle
Last dance at 11.15pm.
Tickets £12.50 from Claire on 01943 467848 or email otleybellsfund@gmail.com. Proceeds from this event will go to the Otley Parish Church Bells Maintenance Fund.
Love and glory of English Baroque music by Blow, Gibbons, Purcell and Handel. We welcome the special guests, Belgian soprano Marie Lemaire and London based harpsichordist Masumi Yamamoto together with two violins and a cello.
All profits from this concert will go to help the work of St George’s Crypt homeless shelter in Leeds.
Adult ticket, which includes tea/coffee and cake, £10 from the link above (plus small booking charge) or by e-mail to otleybaroque@gmail.com or by calling 01943 465927 – free for children under 16.
After a sell-out performance of Handel’s Messiah to a packed Otley Parish Church at Christmas, Otley Choral Society will perform a concert version of Purcell’s most famous work, the opera ‘Dido and Aeneas’ on Saturday 23rd March at 7:30pm. The piece includes many beautiful and melodic choruses and the end result should be something very special indeed. They will be joined by a bevy of talented, young soloists and a baroque orchestra for the performance which is being conducted by their Musical Director, Yonny Levi. The programme also includes a performance of Monteverdi’s ‘Ave Maris Stella’.
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Tickets are available from Brown’s Gallery or from choir members. (£15 including a programme. Free for students under 18. £5 for students who hold an NUS card.) For further information please go to www.otleychoral.org.uk or @otleychoral
An entertaining and varied programme of music for both Orchestra and Concert Band
All profit in aid of the humanitarian relief charity Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
Tickets: £10 (£7 concessions / Free for under 16s) – which include interval refreshments – available on line using the button above (plus booking fee) or by phone 0333 666 3366, from any orchestra or band member or from Otley Parish Church Office – 01943 465927 – e-mail: info@otleyparishchurch.org
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The exhibition is open at the following times:
- Saturday 27th April: 1pm to 5pm – Free entry
- Saturday 27th April: 7pm to 10pm – Cheese and Wine Reception (Tickets £5 which includes complimentary glass of wine)
- Sunday 28th April: 1pm to 4pm – Free entry
The Saturday evening event will include the club’s annual competition winners’ presentaions by award-winning photographer, Rais Hasan. Tickets for this event are available from info@otleycameraclub.co.uk or dianemurrell@aol.com
Prints will be available to buy throughout the exhibition and there will be opportunity to meet the photographers and discuss their work. All profits will be shared between Otley Parish Church and Otley Camera Club. Refreshments will be available throughout the exhibition.
See: otleycameraclub.net for more information
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Emeli Mumford’s charity concert in aid of Save the Children – with some special guests
Award-winning 17 year old singer/songwriter, Emeli Mumford, plus some ‘small’ guests, will be singing the hits of musicals such as Mamma Mia, Annie, Sound of Music and more – such as Coldplay, Sara Bareilles, with a preview of Emeli’s original songs! Emeli wrote and performed the Christmas single ‘Dear Santa’ in aid of Save the Children at Christmas and would love to carry on raising money for this amazing charity who work tirelessly to make children’s lives better across the world. There will be a raffle and a bake sale to add to the fundraising for the charity. Doors open at 5pm with the concert starting at 5:30pm. The concert is 45 minutes long and will end at 6:15pm approximately. Tickets are £3 on the door or you can book in advance by emailing – emelimusic01@gmail.com.
A concert with The Chippendale Singers and members of Airedale Symphony Orchestra
Programme includes:
– Ode to Queen Anne – Handel
– Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
– Beatles song arrangements
– Works by Bach and Purcell
Interval refreshments will be available.
Tickets : £10 on the door or from The Core, Orchard Gate, Otley or by e-mail to bookings@chippendalesingers.co.uk
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Otley Parish Church is holding the Flower Festival between Friday 28th and Sunday 30th June, with a preview evening at 7pm to 9pm on Thursday 27th June. There will be flower arrangements by local residents, businesses and organisations, all created as an exploration of of the “I AM” sayings of Jesus.
Entry to the main festival is free, but donations will be much appreciated. Each day, tea coffee and light refreshments will be available to buy in the cafe. There will be a well-stocked plant stall, beautiful hand made cards and a themed bookstall by Cornerstone of Skipton.
As well as enjoying the floral arrangements, guests at the preview evening can enjoy music by local artists and partake of wine or soft drinks and canapés. Tickets for this are £5 and available from the church office on 01943 465927, by email to info@otleyparishchurch.org
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David Robinson’s 30th Anniversary Tour featuring Adrian & Bridget Plass and West End singer Amanda Watsham-Dunstall
This combines an anniversary of David Robinson’s 30 years on the road in Christian theatre as well as a humorous look at Adrian’s best-selling book “Blind Spots in the Bible”. Together with West End singer Amanda Watsham-Dunstall, David and Adrian have created an evening of theatre, comedy, poetry, music and stories. Full of chat, drama, fun and live music.
Tickets: £10 available from the link above (+50p booking fee) or from Otley Parish Church Office: 01943 465927 email: info@otleyparishchurch.org
A Film, Exhibition and Book Launch
The 30 minute film is the story of those who built the Bramhope Tunnel (1845-1849), the challenges faced and the many lives that were lost. A 64-page book by Angela Leathley will be launched and this describes the hard and dangerous life of navvies during the rapid expansion of the railways in the 19th century. There will also be an exhibition of research materials.
Tickets: £4 (adults) / £3 (concessions) are available on the door or from Otley Town Council, The Core Resource Centre, Otley: http://www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk/council/core
All funds will be used for on-going maintenance of The Navvies Memorial. Refreshments provided.
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This summer, Otley Baroque is returning to Otley Parish Church for another fabulous concert on Sunday afternoon after their successful New Year Concert.
The theme of concert is ‘Harmony of the Nations’. You will hear a reunited taste of the 18th century France and Italy such as François Couperin’s Les Nations and Telemann’s Paris Quartet.
For this project, Otley Baroque received support from Leeds Inspired (Leeds City Council) which makes it possible to have a proper harpsichord in the venue and to invite two amazing musicians from York;
– Graham O’Sullivan, a baroque flute player who regularly appears in Dunedin Consort, English Baroque Soloists etc.
– Mie Hayashi, a harpsichordist who studied in London and is active as ensemble musician and soloist such as the Helschel Trio, also made her solo CD ‘Ascents Of The Soul’ recently.
Also featuring: Asuka Sumi (baroque flute) and Amélie Addison (baroque cello).
Adult ticket, £10 from the link above (plus small booking charge) or by e-mail to otleybaroque@gmail.com – free for children under 16 (little ones are welcome).
Those taking part are Phil Beer, Flossie Malavialle and Bill Jones.
A licenced bar will be available.
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See: http://www.otleyfolkfestival.com/ for tickets and more information about other Folk Festival venues and events over the weekend.
Enjoy a relaxed evening of good company, a cooked meal and some entertainment. Children are welcome. Please get your ticket from Jackie or Beryl. There is no charge but voluntary donations may be made on the evening.
This is a concert in aid of Singing for the Brain
Tickets are £8 (£5 concessions): Available from Otley Courthouse or the Otley Parish Church Office or on-line at the link above – subject to a small booking fee.
Local women’s choir Sally’s Army is joining forces with the female voices of Let’s Sing Together 26 from South Leeds to make music together in aid of Singing for the Brain. Join us for an evening of song and a celebration of working together to help some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
Singing for the Brain is a national registered charity where here in Otley each fortnight a fun, relaxed and friendly singing session is held at The Courthouse for those with memory loss and their carers.
Interval refreshments will be available.
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The world-famous Brighouse & Rastrick Band return for their annual concert at Otley Parish Church. The 2019 Yorkshire Champions bring a varied mix of entertaining brass band music along with their high-class soloists and precision ensemble. B&R have been performing at the very highest level for well over a century and achieved notoriety in 1977 when the band caught the ears and imagination of the British public with their recording of The Floral Dance, holding the number two position in the singles chart for nine weeks.
We are delighted to welcome them back to Otley following their sell-out concert last year. More information about the band here
Tickets are £15 (£12.50 concessions) and available from Otley Courthouse or Otley Parish Church Office or on-line at the link above where a booking fee of up to 10% applies. Please note that seating is unreserved and some seats may have restricted view.
Interval refreshments will be available.
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Featuring approximately 60 real ales from Yorkshire micro-breweries with 7 key keg beers + 12 ciders + soft drinks + food + live music.
Admission (on the door) £10, which includes entry, programme, non-refundable commemorative glass & £6 of beer tokens. Additional beer tokens may be bought separately.
Please note that NO ‘Advance Tickets’ are available – ‘Pay-on-the Door’ only.
More detail here.
Featuring approximately 60 real ales from Yorkshire micro-breweries with 7 key keg beers + 12 ciders + soft drinks + food + live music.
Admission (on the door) £10, which includes entry, programme, non-refundable commemorative glass & £6 of beer tokens. Additional beer tokens may be bought separately.
Please note that NO ‘Advance Tickets’ are available – ‘Pay-on-the Door’ only.
More detail here.
Otley and Ilkley Choral Societies come together with guest conductor, Tom Newall, for this performance of The Creation by Joseph Haydn.
Daniella Sicari – soprano
Christopher Littlewood – tenor
Thomas Hopkinson – bass
Tom Moore – organ
Tickets are £15 (£5 for students under 25 and free for those under 18) and are available from Brown’s Gallery, Wesley Street, Otley or from ticketsecretary@otleychoral.org.uk.
For further information please go to www.otleychoral.org.uk
This Christmas Concert is part of the Christmas Tree Festival at Otley Parish Church.
Tickets £5 which includes refreshments. Accompanied children free. Tickets on sale from the school office, the Christmas Tree Festival, The Core, Orchardgate or by e-mail to bookings@chippendalesingers.co.uk.
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More information about the Christmas Tree Festival and the programme of musical events here.
Otley Parish Church Bellringers invite you to the 2020 Burns Night Ceilidh featuring:
- “Village Hop” Ceilidh Band
- Haggis Ceremony
- Haggis Supper
- Complimentary Tot of Whisky
- Bar
- Raffle
Tickets £12.50 – phone, text or WhatsApp Gill on 07703 192907 or email otleybellsfund@gmail.com
Proceeds from this event will go to the Otley Parish Church Bells Maintenance Fund.
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