Wingates' History Celebrated
The 150-year history of Wingates Band is set to be celebrated with an extensive exhibition in the heart of its community. Pioneered by David Kaye alongside members of the Westhoughton Local History Group, it will feature photographs, documents, recordings, music and memorabilia as well as performances from the band, its smaller ensemble and Jim Berry, lead singer of the equally famous Houghton Weavers folk group.
Commenting on the exhibition David said, "It's been wonderful to return to help celebrate 'The Wingates Band Story' as part of the annual European & UK National Open Heritage Days, and even better as everybody can find out more for free."
From Saturday 9th September, at Westhoughton Library/Carnegie Hall (BL5 3AT) members of the local history group will lead members of the public through the exhibition through to the end of October.
Taster: https://www.facebook.com/david.kaye.52
In addition, a 'Heritage Week' programme of special events will also take place:
Heritage Week
Saturday 9th September:
10.30am: Public Exhibition preview
11.00am: Welcome and introductory remarks by David Kaye prior to official opening by Jim Berry, lead singer of Houghton Weavers
11.30am: Wingates Band
12.30pm: Entertainment by Jim Berry
1.30pm: Wingates Band Ensemble
2.30pm: Entertainment by Jim Berry
Thursday 14th September:
10.00am: Public access to Exhibition
10.30am: Illustrated talk by David Kaye
The History of Wingates Band: Part 1
Noon: Musical Entertainment by Jim Berry
Saturday September 16th:
10.00am: Public access to Exhibition
10.30am: Illustrated talk by David Kaye
The History of Wingates Band: Part 2 Noon: Entertainment by Corrie Shelley (Singer/Songwriter)
12.30pm: Entertainment by Jim Berry
1.30pm: Entertainment by Corrie Shelley
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